GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 42 nationalities. Tuition of $9,000–$16,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Note: Part of GEMS Wellington family (separate from Wellington International).
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail.
- Tuition: $9,000–$16,000/yr published annual range.
- 42 nationalities top: Arab.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 am.
- Accreditations: COBIS verified.
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42 (Arab)
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COBIS
About GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
Established in September 2013, GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, is one of the most recent additions to GEMS worldwide network of schools. As such, this private school in Dubai is very modern and boasts an incredibly high standard of facilities.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,000 – $16,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 46436-Dirham 94406 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $16,000(+28%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $18,500 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Part of GEMS Wellington family (separate from Wellington International). KHDA Very Good. British curriculum, IGCSE/A-Level. Mid-tier pricing.
British
IGCSE
French, Arabic, Spanish
moderate
There is support for Additional and Special Education Needs through the school's Inclusion Team and Learning Support Assistants. Each student is supported on an individual basis by the Registration and Inclusion teams.
7:45 am – 2:55 pm
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Quoz, Al Barsha, Motor City, JVC
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Arab
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Part of GEMS Wellington family (separate from Wellington International). KHDA Very Good. British curriculum, IGCSE/A-Level. Mid-tier pricing.
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