Wesgreen International School

Joining Wesgreen International School is an exciting time for students and their parents. To ensure that you can enjoy this time with your child, we do everything in our power to make our admissions process as simple and straightforward as possible.

At GEMS Wesgreen International School we welcome children with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (students with special education needs and disabilities), students who are gifted and talented and students who are English Language Learners. Our staff are committed to educating all students in a common learning environment with similar-aged peers. At GEMS Wesgreen International School diversity is made visible as a strength, respectful relationships are continually enhanced and all children fully participate in learning through adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet the diverse range of learners reflected in wider society.

Sharjah Private Education Authority SPEA requires that you submit the following on registration.

• 2 Passport size photographs.
• 1 Copies of the child’s Passport with valid visa.
• 1 Copies of the child’s Birth Certificate.
• 1 Copy of the father’s Passport with valid visa.
• 1 Copy of the mother’s Passport with valid visa
• 1 Copy of Family Book (Khulasa) for UAE Nationals only.
• 1 copy Emirates ID. You will be asked to submit the Original Emirates ID for Ministry Registration.
• Continuation certificate from the previous school.
• Good Conduct certificate from the previous school.
• Original attested report of the last examination – Required to Submitted by July.
• Original attested Transfer Certificate from the previous school – Required to submitted by July.
• For the students who come from outside U.A.E a transfer certificate and final report should be attested from the Ministry of Education, Foreign Affair and the U A E Embassy in your country.

Along with the documentation required for admission, applicants are requested to share full details of any special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) and any Educational Psychologist, Paediatric, or other specialist reports (e.g., Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy) if completed. Sharing educational history with GEMS Wesgreen International School prior to a place being offered is essential so that staff can ensure an appropriate assessment of educational need, educational plan and resourcing is in place. GEMS Wesgreen International School reserves the right to request a psychoeducational assessment in the event that a special educational need should arise during the admission process, as well as, during the students’ academic career within the school. This is essential to ensure the best interest of the student is met. Admission is not conditional on the submission of a medical diagnosis and we have effective transition processes in place for all children.

Students are not refused admission based only on their experience of a special education need or disability (SEND) and we give sibling priority for admission to students who experience SEND. Staff follow the local regulatory guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in WGP. This information will be shared with the local regulator, following expected procedures. However, In the event that information regarding additional needs of a student are withheld upon admission, the school reserves the right review the admission to ensure the best interest of the student are carried out.

Students should demonstrate the potential of a grade- appropriate level of English Language proficiency to be accepted at Wesgreen as English is the primary language of instruction.

At WGP, the age requirement for admission in Kg 1 is 4 years by 31st December.

• Kg 1 and Kg 2 students are assessed by our experienced teaching staff who evaluates the child’s readiness for school life. Once an application is submitted, parents/guardians receive a call from the Registrar’s Office for an assessment date.
• Students seeking admission in Grade 1 to Grade 11 must pass the WGP Entrance Exam in both English Language and Mathematics to successfully meet the academic demand within the curriculum.
• Grade 1 & Grade 2 applicants are required to do one: one assessment.
• Entrance Exam sessions are normally held on Saturdays so that students do not miss any learning time at their current school.
• Special appointments can also be made for those who cannot make it on Saturdays. Please email us on [email protected] to fix another date.
• For admission in Grade 12, students are required to submit a copy of their O-level results. The O-Level results are reviewed by the Examinations Officer, before a seat is guaranteed.

Entrance Exam Sessions for the next Academic Year will be held on the following Saturdays:

• 11th Jan
• 1st Feb
• 7th March
• 28th March
• 18th April
• 16th May