Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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IB (13 Y) / British
48K - 103K AED
Al Sufouh
Curriculum pathway: English National Curriculum up to Year 11 (GCSE and IGCSE), then International Baccalaureate programmes in Years 12 and 13
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
GEMS Wellington International School is a UK/IB school founded in 2005, located in Al Sufouh. The school provides education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, covering grades from FS1 to Year 13, with an impressive enrolment of 2,904 students.
The curriculum includes both the UK and IB programmes, preparing students for GCSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) qualifications. The school is accredited by both IB and BSO, and has received an Outstanding rating for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 47,527 to AED 103,399, varying by year group. Families primarily come from the surrounding areas, including Al Safouh First, Al Safouh Second, Hessa Street, and Jumeirah.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
The school announced its PISA 2025 results, with students performing above both the OECD average and the Dubai private school average across all three assessed areas. The school credited the dedication of its students, teachers and wider community for the achievement.
Source: InstagramThe school announces it has been selected for White Rose Maths Champion School Status, an international recognition of its implementation of White Rose Maths across the Primary British Curriculum.
Source: InstagramAnnual tuition at GEMS Wellington International School ranges from AED 47,527 (FS 1) to AED 103,399 (Year 12) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 3,961 to AED 8,617 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated GEMS Wellington International School "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 13th consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
This outstanding school achieves exceptional results in English, mathematics and science across all phases, with improving outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic. Leadership is highly effective and wellbeing is embedded throughout. Recommendations include strengthening cross-curricular links, assessment policy clarity, and student voice.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 8 improved, 0 declined and 77 kept the same rating.
Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
5 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Post-16 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
GEMS Wellington International School received an outstanding overall rating. Attainment and progress were outstanding in English, Mathematics and Science across all phases, while Islamic Education and Arabic were weaker, ranging from acceptable to good. Teaching, curriculum, care and leadership were all judged outstanding, with recommendations around writing, challenge, Islamic Education knowledge, and timetabling.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 21 to 25 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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