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GEMS Westminster School Sharjah has 3,133 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.
Location
GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah is located in Muweilah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Muweilah district, a residential area with good road links to Maliha Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road. The school is part of the GEMS Education network.
Stages
The school follows the National Curriculum for England. It offers Key Stage 1 (KG1–G1), Key Stage 2 (Grades 2–5), Key Stage 3 and 4 (Grades 6–10), and Key Stage 5 (Grades 11–12). The curriculum supports IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations as part of its programme.
Type
Co-educational day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is cosmopolitan, with representation from many nationalities. Public sources indicate the school serves students from over 70 nationalities.
Additional learning support
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah is inclusive and provides support for a range of learners, including students with SEN (Students of Determination), English Language Learners and Gifted & Talented students. It operates an SEN policy with an Inclusion approach and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) coordinated by a SENCO, with access to a school counselor for wellbeing.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation: None stated; the school follows the National Curriculum for England (British Curriculum) and is part of GEMS Education.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: None stated; the school follows a secular British/English National Curriculum framework.
School day structure
The school day runs from 07:30 to 16:00, Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday are weekends in this location.
Bus service
The school outsources its transport to Bright Bus Transport (BBT), part of STS Group. The service uses a large, safe fleet with CCTV, ADAS cameras, GPS tracking, RFID, and motion sensors, monitored by a 24/7 Operations Control Centre. Registration is handled through the school via a dedicated Service Delivery Executive; contact the school at +971 6 5426323 (Ext 212) or the SDE at +971 552378382.
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Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS Westminster School Sharjah ranges from AED 13,715 to AED 27,005 for 2026/27.
Application and admission fees
- A seat-booking/admissions payment is required on acceptance. This New Admissions / seat booking fee equals 5% of the annual tuition and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable, but is deductible against Term 1 tuition once the student joins. - A small administrative charge may apply for certain admissions re-tests (example: AED 50 for a hardcopy retest).
Tuition fees (per term by year group)
All figures below are shown in AED and are presented as Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3 — Total (annual) per year group:
- Tuition fees are due in advance and must be paid prior to the start of the academic year and at the start of each term; invoices are issued from the time of admission to ensure payment before term start. School fees are payable by the first day of each term and Term 1 fees must be cleared before a new student is admitted or assigned to a class. Fee defaulters are restricted from receiving reports, exam entry, transfer documents, or re-enrolment. - All fees are charged in accordance with the SPEA / regulatory fee framework and are subject to regulatory approval and change; any approved revision will be payable.
Boarding
- The school operates as a day school and does not provide a boarding/hostel facility.
Transport (bus) and related charges
- School transport is provided by an outsourced operator (Bright Bus Transport / STS Group). Bus services are registered and charged separately; availability, routes and fees are administered by the school's Service Delivery Executive (SDE) and the transport provider. Parents must register with the service delivery contact to arrange transport.
Uniform, books and other compulsory costs
- School uniforms and GEMS WSS bags are purchased from Threads stores (Ramez Mall, Sharjah). Uniform costs are payable to Threads at point of sale. - Replacement or incidental charges that may be levied by the school include: replacement student ID cards (approx. AED 25), replacement library books or damaged property charges, locker key or damage charges, and charges for lost/damaged items. Compulsory SPEA external assessments and any applicable examination charges are added to school fees where required.
Refunds and withdrawal
- The seat-booking / admissions payment (the 5% New Admissions fee) is non‑refundable and non‑transferable, but is deductible against Term 1 tuition once the student joins. The seat-booking fee and any stated non‑refundable admission/booking fees apply as described under admissions and fee policy. - Transfer Certificate (TC) procedures are administered through the relevant authority systems; parents extract the TC through the authority process and students cease being liable for school fees from the last day of attendance when TC processes are completed. The school charges or refunds applicable on mid‑year withdrawals are governed by SPEA/regulatory requirements and school policy; parents should expect that fees are due up to the last day of attendance and that specific adjustments (if any) follow regulatory guidance.
Other charges and conditions
- Compulsory external assessments required by the regulatory authority will be charged and added to school fees for the concerned students. Students with pending fees will not be entered for external examinations. Late or unpaid fees affect access to reports, teacher communication, re-enrolment and transfer documentation.
Fee payment options
- Payments may be made at the school Fee Counter by cash, credit card or cheque (cheques to be made payable to ‘GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL SHARJAH'; post‑dated cheques are not accepted). An online fee payment facility is available once the child is registered. Specific card promotions (for example the FAB GEMS World Credit Card programme) and bank payment arrangements are offered from time to time. Contact the Parents Relations Executive for online payment login support or fee queries.
Contacts for fee‑related matters
- General fee and admissions enquiries: +971-6-5426323 or the school Parent Relations / Admissions contacts. Transport registration and queries: the school's Service Delivery Executive (STS/BBT contact). Uniform purchases: Threads store (Ramez Mall) contact as provided for uniform sales.
Academics
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah teaches in English and follows the National Curriculum for England, with enquiry-based learning, a broad co-curricular program, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and inclusion. The curriculum is organised into Key Stage 1 (KG1–G1), Key Stage 2 (Grades 2–5), Key Stage 3 and 4 (Grades 6–10), and Key Stage 5 (Grades 11–12). IGCSE examinations are taken in Grade 11, with AS Level and A Level options available in Key Stage 5. Kindergarten (KG) follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning outcomes, with KG1–G1 building core competencies in English and Arabic (KG2). In Key Stage 5, Arabic options (Special Arabic for Arabs and Regular Arabic for non-Arabs), Islamic Studies, and MOE Social Studies are offered for Arab and non-Arab speakers.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Screening / Assessment: The admission process includes academic and developmental assessments to determine placement; the placement is decided by the admission committee, and the outcome can be a seat offer, waitlist, or denial. Step 1: To begin the application process, submit your enquiry through the GEMS Online Student Enquiry and Registration page. Step 2: After completing the online application, you receive an Enquiry number; print a copy of the receipt or note the Enquiry Number, and an acknowledgement email with next steps will be sent. Step 3: After online registration is completed, a parent receives an invitation to visit or contact the school for the admission assessment. Step 4: If a seat is offered, it is subject to availability. The seat booking fee is 5% of the annual tuition and must be paid within 24 hours to reserve the seat; the parent must submit all required documents and Emirates ID. The 5% seat booking fee is non-refundable but deductible against the first term tuition. Required documents include immunization records, attested final report cards, attested transfer certificate, and copies of passports, visas and Emirates IDs for student and parents; for Year 11–13, additional documents such as prior two years' report cards and IGCSE/GCSE certificates may be required. New Admissions fee is 5% of annual tuition, non-refundable but deductible against the first term, and all fees are subject to SPEA approval and change.
Waitlist
Waitlist: The admission process may place applicants on a waitlist; outcomes after screening include a seat offer, waitlist, or denial.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does GEMS Westminster School Sharjah follow?
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah teaches in English and follows the National Curriculum for England, with enquiry-based learning, a broad co-curricular program, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and i...
What age range does GEMS Westminster School Sharjah serve?
The school serves students from age 4 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and admission fees**
- A seat-booking/admissions payment is required on acceptance. This New Admissions / seat booking fee equals 5% of the annual tuition and is non‑refundable and non‑...
What type of school is GEMS Westminster School Sharjah?
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah is a co-educational, day school.
Where is GEMS Westminster School Sharjah located?
GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah is located in Muweilah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Muweilah district, a residential area with good road links to Maliha Road and Sheikh Khal...
Does the school offer a bus service?
The school outsources its transport to Bright Bus Transport (BBT), part of STS Group. The service uses a large, safe fleet with CCTV, ADAS cameras, GPS tracking, RFID, and motion sensors, monitored by...
Is the school religiously affiliated?
Religious affiliation: None stated; the school follows a secular British/English National Curriculum framework.
Does the school provide learning support?
The school is described as an inclusive school, delivering SEN support within a mainstream environment rather than as a specialist SEN institution. The WSS SEN Policy aims to promote strategies for be...
What languages are taught?
The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England. In Kindergarten, English and Arabic language development is emphasised, with KG2 explicitly incorporating both languages. An English Languag...
How many students attend the school?
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah has approximately 3133 students.
When was the school established?
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah was established in 2012.
What is the admissions process?
Screening / Assessment: The admission process includes academic and developmental assessments to determine placement; the placement is decided by the admission committee, and the outcome can be a seat...
