The Westminster School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
The Westminster School is an international school in Dubai, UAE, preparing students for IGCSE and A-Levels. The school enrols around 5,078 students from 72 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- 72 nationalities top: Pakistani.
- Ages: 4-4 age range accepted.
5,078
72 (Pakistani)
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The Westminster School
The Westminster School – Dubai, is a modern kindergarten to year 13 school that delivers an outstanding British curriculum education to students from around the world. WS places a strong emphasis on creating lifelong learners, and develops the personal qualities the students need to become responsible and highly valued members of the global society. The aim of the school is to foster and emphasize an appreciation of knowledge and to prepare students for a socially changing and technologically advanced society. The Westminster School lays the foundation from which students can pursue university levels of education or professional career paths suited to their talents and interests. The spacious, purpose built premises provide separate facilities for boys and girls from Year 5 onwards. The Westminster School provides a secure, supportive environment, which nurtures learning and understanding, with a continued commitment to excellence.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Pakistani
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