Al Mawahib British Private School vs GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

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Al Mawahib British Private School

British
FS to Year 13
  • Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
  • Annual fees AED 12,430 – AED 24,000 (2025–2026)

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

British
FS1 to Year 13
  • Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
  • Annual fees AED 13,765 – AED 27,005 (2025–2026)

Choosing between Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah?

This independent side-by-side comparison covers curriculum, grade levels, annual tuition, admissions, contact details and verification status for two published schools both in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. SchoolFinder does not charge schools commissions — profiles are built from public information and optional school verification.

Al Mawahib British Private School offers British education for FS to Year 13 with AED 12,430–AED 24,000 per year (2025–2026). GEMS Westminster School Sharjah follows British for FS1 to Year 13 with AED 13,765–AED 27,005 per year (2025–2026). Both schools share the British curriculum, so parents often compare fees, location and admissions approach.

Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.

Key differences at a glance

6 areas where Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah differ — before you dive into the full table.

6 highlighted differences

Grades / ages

Al Mawahib British Private School

FS to Year 13

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

FS1 to Year 13

Fees (annual or monthly)

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 12,430–AED 24,000

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

AED 13,765–AED 27,005

Early years (school)

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 12,430

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

AED 13,765

Primary (school)

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 15,735

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

AED 17,550

Middle (school)

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 19,870

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

AED 22,275

Secondary (school)

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 23,175

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

AED 26,060

Full comparison

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Al Mawahib British Private School

Type
School
Area
Sharjah
Curriculum / program
British
Grades / ages
FS to Year 13
Fees (annual or monthly)
AED 12,430–AED 24,000
Early years (school)
AED 12,430
Primary (school)
AED 15,735
Middle (school)
AED 19,870
Secondary (school)
AED 23,175
Application / registration fees
Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.
Other costs
Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.
Admission process
Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.
Source confidence
Medium
Fee year
2025–2026
Admissions URL
Admissions

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

Type
School
Area
Sharjah
Curriculum / program
British
Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Fees (annual or monthly)
AED 13,765–AED 27,005
Early years (school)
AED 13,765
Primary (school)
AED 17,550
Middle (school)
AED 22,275
Secondary (school)
AED 26,060
Application / registration fees
Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.
Other costs
Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.
Admission process
Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.
Source confidence
Medium
Fee year
2025–2026
Admissions URL
Admissions

About each school

British

Al Mawahib British Private School

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Fee basis: published fee range (school/regulator), expanded to a per-grade curve. Research status: Verified (directory)

Grades / ages
FS to Year 13
Annual tuition
AED 12,430–AED 24,000
Fee year
2025–2026
Data confidence
Medium
Last reviewed
2026-06-14

Application fees: Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.

Other costs: Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.

Admissions: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

British

GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Fee basis: published fee range (school/regulator), expanded to a per-grade curve. Research status: Verified (directory)

Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Annual tuition
AED 13,765–AED 27,005
Fee year
2025–2026
Data confidence
Medium
Last reviewed
2026-06-14

Application fees: Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.

Other costs: Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.

Admissions: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah?
Grades / ages: Al Mawahib British Private School (FS to Year 13) vs GEMS Westminster School Sharjah (FS1 to Year 13) Fees (annual or monthly): Al Mawahib British Private School (AED 12,430–AED 24,000) vs GEMS Westminster School Sharjah (AED 13,765–AED 27,005) Early years (school): Al Mawahib British Private School (AED 12,430) vs GEMS Westminster School Sharjah (AED 13,765) Primary (school): Al Mawahib British Private School (AED 15,735) vs GEMS Westminster School Sharjah (AED 17,550)
How much are fees at Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah?
Al Mawahib British Private School: AED 12,430–AED 24,000 per year (2025–2026). GEMS Westminster School Sharjah: AED 13,765–AED 27,005 per year (2025–2026). Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.
What curriculum does each school offer?
Al Mawahib British Private School offers British. GEMS Westminster School Sharjah offers British. Grades or ages: Al Mawahib British Private School — FS to Year 13; GEMS Westminster School Sharjah — FS1 to Year 13.
Where are Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah located?
Both schools are in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Al Mawahib British Private School (Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates). GEMS Westminster School Sharjah (Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates).
How do I apply to Al Mawahib British Private School or GEMS Westminster School Sharjah?
Al Mawahib British Private School: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry. GEMS Westminster School Sharjah: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry. Use the admissions links in the comparison table or visit each school's full profile on SchoolFinder.
Are Al Mawahib British Private School and GEMS Westminster School Sharjah verified on SchoolFinder?
Al Mawahib British Private School is not yet verified by the school. GEMS Westminster School Sharjah is not yet verified. Verification means the school confirmed its profile; it is separate from Featured placement.