Gems Westminster School Sharjah Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Gems Westminster School Sharjah Dubai prepares students for IGCSE and A-Levels, with a highly diverse student body of 45 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- 45 nationalities top: Indian.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:45 am.
2,518
45 (Indian)
Rolling
2012
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Gems Westminster School Sharjah Dubai
Established in 2012, GEMS Westminster School – Sharjah, is a modern, state-of-the-art school that offers an exceptional standard of education to children from around the world. The school currently enrolls students from foundation stage to year 9; however the school will grow with the pupils up to year 13 in successive years.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 13715-Dirham 27005 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge and London (UK)
French, Arabic
unknown
Yes
Yes
7:45 am – 12:15 pm or 2:15 pm depending on the grade level.
No. Only a small canteen is available for older classes. The canteen offers a range of snacks for breakfast & at Break times. A packed lunch is required for all KG & younger Primary students.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Indian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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