GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai BranchTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
All fees are payable in advance of attendance at the start of each term. Cheques should be made payable to GEMS Wellington International School. Wire transfer details available from the school accounts team.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Inclusive of VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is declined.
Inclusive of VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is declined.
Registration Deposit
Non-refundable. Deductible from first term fees. Must be paid within 7 days of offer letter.
Non-refundable. Deductible from first term fees. Must be paid within 7 days of offer letter.
Re-Registration Deposit
Non-refundable but adjustable against first term fees for the next academic year.
Non-refundable but adjustable against first term fees for the next academic year.
Transfer Certificate (TC) Fee
Applicable for students transferring to another school within Dubai or outside the Emirate.
Applicable for students transferring to another school within Dubai or outside the Emirate.
Value for Money
GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch offers a structured fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year, as approved by the KHDA. Fees are tiered across three broad phases: Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) and Primary (Years 1–6) share a common rate, while Secondary (Years 7–9), GCSE (Years 10–11), and Sixth Form/IB (Years 12–13) each carry progressively higher fees. Annual tuition ranges from AED 47,527 for FS1 up to AED 103,399 for Years 12 and 13, reflecting the school's Outstanding KHDA rating and its internationally recognised IB and UK curriculum.
Fees are payable in three instalments aligned to the academic terms: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March), and Term 3 (April–June). Term 1 carries the largest share of the annual fee, with Terms 2 and 3 each representing a smaller equal portion. All fees must be paid in advance of attendance. An application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is payable at the time of application, and a non-refundable registration deposit of 10% of annual fees is required to secure a place, deductible from the first term's invoice. A re-registration deposit of 5% of annual fees applies for returning students, adjustable against first-term fees.
As an Outstanding-rated school consistently recognised by DSIB since 2009, GEMS Wellington International School commands fees at the premium end of the Dubai private school market. The school accepts multiple payment methods including cash, cheque, online payment, and bank wire transfer. Parents may also benefit from the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, which offers savings of up to 3% on annual tuition paid upfront, plus 10% back on school-related expenses.