GEMS Wellington International School

Founded in 2005, GEMS Wellington International School is an acclaimed British school in Dubai that is managed by the GEMS group. The school has consistently received an outstanding rating by KHDA. It offers state-of-the-art facilities that ensure high-quality learning from elementary school to the higher secondary years. Following the British Curriculum that is based on the values of the National Curriculum of England, GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai is one of the premier educational institutes near Jumeirah.

• Location: Al Sufouh
• School Fees: AED 45,259 - AED 98,465
• Curriculum: British Curriculum
• Co-Ed or Segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA Rating: Outstanding
• Years Offered: FS 1 - Year 13

GEMS Wellington International School which is located in Al Sufouh is conveniently accessible from various residential areas including:

• Dubai Marina
• Jumeirah Lake Towers
• Jumeirah Islands
• Emirates Hills
• Palm Jumeirah

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Sprawling over a massive area, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai provides a range of modern facilities and resources that enhance the learning environment for students.

Classrooms are equipped with high-speed internet and feature interactive whiteboards. Arts facilities include a drama studio, dance studio, art studio and television studio. The school also contains a large library and a spacious auditorium that has a seating capacity of 472 people. A gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool and a 25m indoor swimming pool are also there.

The school has computer suites equipped with projectors, full wireless internet, interactive whiteboards and industry-standard software. The campus also incorporates various sports facilities including courts for tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball and a cricket net.

GEMS Wellington International School is located on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), a popular road in Dubai, in Al Sufouh 1.

The GEMS Wellington International School has an impressive architectural design offering an enriched curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. The school has an attractive ambience created through the ‘Creation Garden’ featuring exotic plant life and flora. The school corridors are adorned with digital signboards.

At GEMS Wellington International School, along with academics, the development of social and interpersonal skills is considered equally important. Students have over ninety clubs to choose from inside the school. These clubs cover arts, outdoor education and a variety of sports.

With a team of highly trained and qualified educators, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai delivers high-quality education that nurtures the abilities of children. Focusing on the all-round development of students, the educational institution encourages pupils to participate in extracurricular activities.

GEMS Wellington International School offers education from Foundation Stage 1 till Year 13.

GEMS Wellington International School follows the British education style, its curriculum is based upon the framework of the National Curriculum of England. For Year 12 and Year 13, the academy offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

FOUNDATION STAGE

The early years education at GEMS Wellington International School comprises Foundation Stages 1 and 2. These are for children who are aged between three to five years. The learning programme focuses on activities that are exciting and enjoyable and engage the children in many unique ways. Children learn through the following seven areas:

• Understanding the world
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Expressive Arts and Design
• Mathematics
• Communication and Language
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

KEY STAGE 1: YEARS 1 AND 2

Catering the needs of students, the learning programme for Year 1 and Year 2 is interesting and vibrant. The curriculum is designed based on the Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum for England.

Qualified educators at GEMS Wellington International School engage students in an array of exciting activities which help them discover their dormant abilities. ICT is a part of the programme that amplifies learning. The educational institution focuses on pragmatic and purposeful learning.

KEY STAGE 2: YEARS 3 TO YEAR 6

Key Stage 2, a 4 year-long learning programme, builds goal-oriented, focused and innovative students who are ready to take on the challenges of life. The educational institution ensures that teachers are implementing the curriculum in a way that it is fulfilling the needs of each individual.

Developing strong communication and teamwork skills, students socialise with fellow pupils and engage in different programmes such as group projects and team-leading activities.

Just like Key Stage 1, ICT is also integrated into Key Stage 2. Technology strengthens pupils' innovative and creative skills and sets a strong base for upcoming technology-related courses.

KEY STAGE 3 YEAR 7 TO YEAR 9

The learning programme of Key Stage 3 is carefully planned to prepare children for Key Stage 4. Students have input into the planning and evaluation of their learning and review progress against personal targets that they set for their learning. Specialised sports, music, language and performance opportunities increase, allowing children to have a variety of broad experiences while being able to specialise in areas of strength and talent.

KEY STAGE 4 – YEARS 10 & 11

The Key Stage 4 curriculum is wide and flexible so children can explore and learn a range of possibilities before they enter post-16 education. The learning programme is specially tailored so that pupils can prepare for upcoming challenges and make the best out of future opportunities.

Broadening the perspectives of students, the courses motivate them to learn new things. The school works closely with students and their parents. The learning programme is customised for each pupil.

GCSE is the acronym for General Certificate of Secondary Education. Following are core subjects that all students are required to study:

• Accelerated Triple Science (=3 GCSE Grades) or Combined Science (= 2 GCSE Grades)
• Mathematics (=1 GCSE Grade), Further Mathematics (=1 GCSE Grade)
• Core PE (non-GCSE, not examined)
• English Language & English Literature = 2 GCSE Grades

This leads to 5 GCSEs for all students and the possibility of up to 7 GCSEs for accelerated Mathematics and Science students. In addition to the core subjects, pupils need to study the following courses as well as directed by the Ministry of Education.

• Moral Education Programme (MEP)
• Social Studies
• Arabic as a First Language for Arabic passport holders
• All Muslim students must continue to study Islamic Studies

Students need to choose at least four optional courses:

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

The IB Programme at GEMS Wellington International School features a pre-university curriculum that is designed to prepare students for top universities. It is a temporary phase after Key Stage 4 that focuses on developing the students holistically. The school realises that in a world where competition is enormous to get a place in the top universities, having a unique and well-developed student profile is essential.

The diploma has three core elements:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
• The Extended Essay (EE)

Students pick 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL). These courses consist of 15 hours of teaching time over the time of 2 years. Upon reaching the Higher Level (HL), pupils again have to pick three subjects. These comprise 24 hours of teaching time.

Higher Level students must study four courses at a Higher Level.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the government entity responsible for inspecting private schools in Dubai with judgments made on a six-point scale of Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak.

GEMS Wellington International School KHDA rating for year 2023-2024 is ‘Outstanding’. Here’s a history of the KHDA ratings for GEMS Wellington International School so far:

GEMS Wellington International Academy's academic calendar is divided into three terms. The new academic year starts in late August and ends in early July of the next year.

To apply for admission at GEMS Wellington International School parents will have to pay a non-refundable fee of AED 525 inclusive of VAT charges as well. One can pay the fee in AED cash, bank transfer or cheque.

Parents will need the below-mentioned documents to apply for admission:

• One copy of the applicant’s passport
• Applicant’s visa copy
• Immunisation certificate copy
• Birth certificate of the student (it should be either in English or Arabic)
• Sponsor passport copy
• Medical declaration and information form
• One copy of the sponsor Emirate ID
• A report of student’s performance in the last two years
• One copy of the sponsor visa

Additional information required with the online registration form:

• Parent’s complete contact details and emergency telephone number
• Confirmation of necessary child vaccination
• Updated information on a medical condition or allergies of the applicant

ENTRY CRITERIA

GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai provides equal opportunities to children of all nationalities regardless of their religion or ethnicity. The educational institution is known for providing a healthy and secure environment for its students. However, the school’s admission criteria are competitive and the reports of student’s previous schools are carefully examined by the teacher. Students who are applying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) require a minimum standard in their GCSE or equivalent.

After the applicant is offered a place at GEMS Wellington International School, the academy will request you to present a transfer certificate for the student’s previous school.

However, before starting the admission process, parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria.

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)

GEMS Wellington International School fees are as follows:

The registration fee is refundable only if the school does not offer the candidate a place. It is not deductible from the tuition fee if the applicant is offered a place at the school.

There are some additional charges that parents must know:

The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

GEMS Wellington International School scholarships are offered to deserving students who consistently outperform others and set benchmarks for at least three years. Scholarships are available for students from Grade 6 (Year 7).

The school has a canteen which serves fresh and nutritious food. Students can also bring lunch from home.

The school transportation of GEMS Wellington International School Dubai is managed by School Transportation Services LLC (STS), an award-winning transport service provider in Dubai. The company follows safety standards and regulations that are set by the Road Transportation Authority of Dubai. Each vehicle is fully integrated with scanners, video surveillance systems and global positioning systems which ensure the attendance and safety of kids.

The holiday camps at GEMS Wellington International School are provided through ESM Sports Management. They provide a range of sports-related activities for these camps at extra costs. Students who are enrolled at any of the GEMS schools can avail a 30% discount.

At GEMS Wellington International School sports activities are an essential part of the educational journey of students. The school encourages students to follow a healthy active lifestyle. 

All students are motivated to engage in sports activities regardless of their skill level. The school believes in providing a healthy and safe environment for students where they can explore their talents and develop their skills.

• Gymnasium
• Play equipment areas
• Primary sports hall
• Health and fitness studio
• Outdoor pool
• Cricket nets
• Tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts
• Floodlit astroturf
• Large, multi-purpose sports hall
• 25m indoor swimming pool

Offering various extra-curricular, GEMS Wellington International School believes that learning beyond the academic curriculum plays a crucial role in keeping the mind and body active and healthy. Following extracurricular activities are included in students’ journey:

• Performing arts
• Leadership development
• Creative subjects

GEMS Wellington International School has also the provision of ESM-paid activities. ESM/East Sports Management is a recognised sports services provider in the U.A.E. The programs offered include tennis, football, swimming, cricket, rugby and climbing.

GEMS Wellington International School delivers The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. This is an internationally well-known award for gifted children aged 14-24 years old. The award prepares students to extend their learning outside the classroom. The award is a voluntary and engaging set of activities and demands consistent endeavour over time. As part of this award students of GEMS Wellington International School are taken camping giving students lessons on life skills.

There is a healthcare centre in GEMS Wellington International School. Children are given medical care and treated quickly through medication (after the consent of parents) to relieve pain and minor ailments. Parents are needed to sign the consent of providing medicines to children when they are ill.

Parents play a vital role in the growth of a student. Timely information provided by the school ensures close communication with parents. The school has an open-door policy that encourages guardians to visit the school at any time. Parent-teacher meetings are also an important mode of communication between parents and teachers. They can also use GEMS Wellington International School's official social media and WhatsApp groups to communicate.

• Telephone: +971-4-307-3000
• Email: reception_wis@gemsedu.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GEMS Wellington International School Official Website
• GEMS Wellington International School Facebook
• GEMS Wellington International School Instagram

HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE THERE IN GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY?

The school offers education from FS 1 until Year 13.

DOES GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, the school follows a co-educational model.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY?

The academic calendar runs from August to July with three breaks in between.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY?

The annual tuition fee ranges from AED 45,259 to AED 98,465

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