The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH
The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH is a British curriculum private school in Al Qusais, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 9,362–18,203.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Affordable fees
- Dedicated and knowledgeable teachers
- Strong academic performance (IGCSE/A-Levels)
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- Strong parent support and communication
Concerns parents raise
- Overcrowded classrooms
- Limited curriculum pathways in upper phases
- Insufficient resources in some learning spaces
- Lack of transparency in exam results
- New wellbeing curriculum not fully embedded
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~23 min, 13.9 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~22 min, 19.5 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~21 min, 24.6 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~28 min, 27.7 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~31 min, 32.2 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~35 min, 34.5 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~35 min, pick-up ~39 min, 35.6 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~31 min, pick-up ~35 min, 36.5 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~34 min, pick-up ~38 min, 37.2 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~35 min, 37.3 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Downtown Dubai guide
- British-curriculum schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH's KHDA rating?
The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH?
Published annual fees are AED 9,362–18,203. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH follow?
The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Downtown Dubai (~20 min), Mirdif (~21 min), Jumeirah (~22 min). See the school-run section for more communities.