Gems Winchester School Abu Dhabi
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
Gems Winchester School Abu Dhabi is an international school serving expat families in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$15,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $11,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It serves students aged 3-18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Gems Winchester School Abu Dhabi.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
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About Gems Winchester School Abu Dhabi
GEMS Winchester School is a modern, spacious and forward thinking international school in the heart of Abu Dhabi, which teaches the British curriculum to children from foundation stage to year 9. The school, located in Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, has been based on the highly successful Winchester School in Dubai. By combining a highly personalised approach to education with traditional values and innovative ideas, Winchester places special emphasis on the overall development of every student.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 19950-Dirham 27290 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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