The Winchester School, Jebel Ali

The Winchester School Dubai is part of GEMS Education and is committed to delivering high-quality education to students. Established in 2003, the school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCFE) for students in FS1 to Year 13. Currently, the school has over 4,000 students taught by 236 full-time teachers and 49 teaching assistants. KHDA rated the school's overall performance as very good.

• Location: The Gardens, Jebel Ali
• School fee: AED 14,607 to AED 32,586.
• Curriculum: UK curriculum
• KHDA rating: Very good
• Years offered: FS1 - Year 13

Set within Jebel Ali, a large commercial area, The Winchester School is accessible from many residential areas, including: 

• Dubai Marina
• Jumeirah Lake Towers
• Jumeirah Islands

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The Winchester School Jebel Ali campus is spacious and has incredible amenities to support student's holistic needs. Some noteworthy features of the campus are:

For more information, check out the facilities at The Winchester School Jebel Ali branch.

The Winchester School Dubai location is The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE.

Many reasons make The Winchester School Jebel Ali a popular choice for parents. The school location allows easy access for Dubai residents to travel easily to and from the school. Moreover, the school follows the national curriculum for England, a reputable and internationally recognised curriculum known for rigorous education. In addition, the school has an incredible range of academic and non-academic facilities to support students’ holistic development.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali is open for FS1 to Year 13 students.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali follows the National Curriculum for England.

In the foundation stage, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. It's a renowned early childhood education model practised by British schools worldwide. Teachers follow fun and play-based teaching methods to teach fundamental skills to students. For more information, check out the Foundation Stage curriculum offered by The Winchester School.

In the primary stage, the school follows the National Curriculum for England curriculum. The primary stage curriculum is split into Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum. KS1 curriculum is designed in a way to ensure a smooth transition from play-based learning to formal learning methods. Meanwhile, the KS2 curriculum enhances the skills developed in Year 1 and Year 2. Students clearing KS2 enter the secondary stage of education.

The school continues to educate students in secondary school following the National Curriculum for England. The Key Stage 3 curriculum continues to build the necessary skills and expertise for students from Year 7 to Year 9. Meanwhile, students in Key Stage 4 prepare for IGCSE examinations.

In the sixth-form stage, students have to study a range of subjects to earn AS Level and A Level certificates.

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The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a government organisation responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality education in the emirate. It inspects private schools in Dubai and makes judgments on a six-point scale: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak. KHDA focuses on maintaining a high quality of education and the happiness and well-being of students and educators.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali KHDA rating is very good. The school has maintained this rating for the last seven academic years. The KHDA rating history for this school is as follows:

For more information, read the KHDA reports available on the school’s website.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali academic calendar starts in August and ends in July, with the following important dates:

Please note that the school remains closed on some national and religious holidays. The exact date of these days are dependent on moon sightings or government announcements.

The Winchester School admission process is simple. Parents can start the process by filling out the online enrolment form available on the school’s website. Before filling out the form, the school encourages parents to book a school tour and visit the facility. This allows parents to make an informed decision.

After filling out the form, parents are requested to pay AED 525 (including tax) to place their child's name on the waiting list. Also, provide the necessary documents to facilitate the process, which are jotted below:

• A copy of the visa and passport of the candidate and both parents
• Original Emirates ID of the candidate and both parents
• A copy of the Emirates ID of the candidate and both parents
• 4 recent passport-size photographs
• A copy of the candidate's birth certificate, vaccination card and previous marksheet/report.
• Transfer certificate

The school follows the below-mentioned age-grade guidelines for admission.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

The Winchester School fee structure is as follows:

The other charges are as follows:

Please note that the aforementioned other charges and fees are taken from the KHDA fact sheet.

The Winchester School has a canteen managed by Slices that offers delicious and nutritious snacks and food items for children.

School Transport Services (STS) LLC manages the transport operations for The Winchester School. It is one of the reputable transport providers for schools in the UAE and has a fleet of well maintained buses and trained staff.

The school has considerable sports facilities, including a multi-purpose sports auditorium and outdoor and indoor fields. Additionally, the campus includes an air conditioned indoor play area for FS students and shaded outdoor play areas for students.

Extra-curricular activities offered at the Winchester School include:

The school organises several field trips for students throughout the academic year. Some popular field trips include visits to Motiongate and Umm Suqeim Park.

The school does not offer after-school care; however, there are several after-school activities that students can participate in.

The Winchester School Jebel Ali Dubai has two well-equipped infirmaries to cater to students requiring medical help.

The school has several modes of communication for parents and teachers. GEMS Connect is the parent portal through which parents can get the necessary information about their children’s progress. The school has an official website and social media presence on popular platforms. Parents and teachers can also collaborate on school-designated WhatsApp groups.

General Information

• Telephone: +971 4 882 0444
• Email: principal_win@gemsedu.com
• The Winchester School Website
• The Winchester School Facebook
• The Winchester School Instagram

WHAT’S THE TUITION FEES CHARGED BY THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL?

The Winchester School tuition fee ranges between AED 14,607 and AED 32,586.

WHAT’S THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL?

The Winchester School Jebel Ali calendar starts in August and ends in July.

HOW MANY GRADES ARE OFFERED AT THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL?

The Winchester School Jebel Ali Dubai educates children from FS1 to Year 13,

WHAT’S THE CURRICULUM FOLLOWED AT THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL?

The Winchester School follows the National Curriculum of England.

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