GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch
GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch is a British / IB curriculum private school in Al Sufouh, Dubai. Rated Outstanding by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 47,527–103,399.
Fee notes
Fees are indicative. Verify current fees directly with the school admissions office.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Strong academics
- Supportive teachers
- Diverse culture
- Excellent facilities
- Strong leadership
Concerns parents raise
- High fees
- Poor value for money
- Teacher quality issues
- Bullying
- Toxic student environment
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Wellbeing and inclusion embedded as intrinsic features of the school
- Outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science at every phase
- Strong all-round development from the Foundation Stage upward
- High-quality teaching underpinned by strong professional development
- Highly effective leadership and excellent partnerships with parents
Summarised from GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch’s KHDA inspection report (2023-24).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~8 min, pick-up ~8 min, 3.7 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~11 min, 7.7 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~10 min, pick-up ~15 min, 8.4 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~11 min, 10.4 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~14 min, 11.4 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~15 min, 13.4 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~17 min, 13.9 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~15 min, 14.5 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~15 min, 14.9 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~11 min, 15.6 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Al Barsha guide
- British-curriculum schools in Dubai
- IB schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 60,000 a year
- GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch vs Dubai College
- GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch vs Kings School Dubai L.L.C
- GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch vs Jumeirah College
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch's KHDA rating?
GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch?
Published annual fees are AED 47,527–103,399. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch follow?
GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch follows the British / IB curriculum.
Which communities is GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Al Barsha (~8 min), Umm Suqeim (~10 min), Palm Jumeirah (~13 min). See the school-run section for more communities.