The Winchester School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
The Winchester School offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 90 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.
- 90 nationalities top: Indian.
- Ages: 4-4 age range accepted.
3,583
90 (Indian)
Rolling
2003
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The Winchester School
The Winchester School is a modern international school that offers an outstanding British curriculum education to children from foundation stage to year 13. Established in 2003, this spacious, elegant school provides affordable, high quality education to children from around the world. Located in the heart of the residential community ‘The Gardens’, in Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, this unique school comprises of domes, archways, pyramids and high ceilings to create a vibrant and inspiring multicultural setting.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 14950-Dirham 33352 |
| 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
IGCSE, AS and A Level
French, Arabic
unknown
The Winchester School has limited spaces for children with additional learning needs.
Yes
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
Very diverse
Common: Indian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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