GEMS Winchester School Dubai is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels / BTEC school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $5,547 to $10,458 USD.
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GEMS Winchester School Dubai is a co-educational day school in Dubailand, Dubai, serving approximately 4,465 students aged 3–18 across FS1 to Year 13. It follows the British National Curriculum for England, offering Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and BTEC pathways, and is part of the GEMS Education global network. The school represents around 83 nationalities and emphasises a 7C's competency framework alongside inclusive education, student wellbeing, and a strong house system.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 5,547~$ 1,511 |
| FS2 | AED 5,547~$ 1,511 |
| Year 1 | AED 6,850~$ 1,866 |
| Year 2 | AED 6,880~$ 1,875 |
| Year 3 | AED 6,941~$ 1,891 |
| Year 4 | AED 6,971~$ 1,899 |
| Year 5 | AED 6,971~$ 1,899 |
| Year 6 | AED 7,214~$ 1,966 |
| Year 7 | AED 7,395~$ 2,015 |
| Year 8 | AED 7,395~$ 2,015 |
| Year 9 | AED 8,882~$ 2,420 |
| Year 10 | AED 9,760~$ 2,659 |
| Year 11 | AED 9,760~$ 2,659 |
| Year 12 | AED 10,458~$ 2,850 |
| Year 13 | AED 10,458~$ 2,850 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 20,370 - 38,403. Application fee: $143.
School Day
Standard school day runs from approximately 7:00–7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with a midday break, aligned to Dubai's private school calendar.
Student Life
Four houses: Dhow, Falcons, Khanjars, and Camel. Students compete for house championships each term and year. Leadership roles include House Captains, Arabic Ambassadors, Student Voice delegates, and Head Boys and Girls.
Uniforms required for all pupils. Year-specific core uniforms for boys and girls include light-coloured shirts and navy trousers or skirts, plus a navy jacket or pullover. PE kit is unisex in blue/navy. A navy winter jacket is part of winterwear. Uniform items supplied by Threads.
On-site canteen serving nutritious foods and drinks.
Wellbeing & Safety
School counsellors provide individual and small-group sessions, drop-in sessions, and crisis counselling. A Whole-School Wellbeing framework includes dedicated wellbeing lessons, assemblies, PSHE, and a school clinic. Student Wellbeing Champions and a School Council lead mental health campaigns.
Comprehensive safeguarding framework with a Designated Safeguarding Lead, child protection procedures, whistleblowing policy, safer recruitment, and reporting through Guard. Aligned with UAE guidance and GEMS Education policy, with staff training on safeguarding and child protection.
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School Background
Part of GEMS Education, a global education group, operated as a GEMS Education school within its international network.