Introducing GEMS Wellington International School
At GEMS Wellington International School we follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales and International Baccalaureate. The academic year runs from August to June. Children can be admitted during the academic year if a place becomes available subject to KHDA guidelines. GEMS Wellington International School provides an outstanding education for children aged 3 – 18 years.
GEMS Wellington International School currently has limited availability. Please contact our admissions team for year group availability.
Please contact our Registrar's Office directly regarding class availability on registrar_wis@gemsedu.com.
Enquiries regarding the school can be made via the online enquiry form which can be accessed via this website. After an enquiry is submitted, an acknowledgement will be sent containing the next steps of the registration process.
In accordance with the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework, we ensure students are not refused admission based only on their experience of SEND, and that students who experience SEND will receive “sibling priority” for admission.
To start the registration process.
WIS Admissions Team will be happy to assist you through the admission process, enrolment and classes availability. Parents can meet our team at any time between 7:30am to 4:30pm from Monday - Thursday and 7:30am to 12:00pm on Friday.
How to begin your child's journey...
Parents who wish their children to be registered at GEMS Wellington International School must complete an online application form and pay a AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) application fee. Application fees are accepted in the form of AED cheque, cash, bank transfer or an online payment.
The supporting documents that are required when a registration is submitted are:
(in order to start the evaluation process, kindly email us the most recent school/nursery reports to be given to our Academic Team for review. Students from year 1-13 are not required to sit assessments unless the Academic Team decides to have the child assessed after reviewing their school report. For students applying for year 5 upwards, in no more than 400 words we ask them to please tell us about themselves, they might like to focus on their hobbies and interests their talents and achievements. This will help us to get to know your child and make sure they have a smooth transition into WIS. This can include pictures and should be handwritten. A member of our academic team shall then contact you regarding your application to join us)
Entry Criteria
GEMS Wellington International School prides itself on an admission policy that does not discriminate against any child or family. All children are welcome to apply to GEMS Wellington International School, regardless of nationality, ethnicity or religion.
GEMS Wellington International School is a truly international institution which has limited spaces for children with additional learning needs.
Parents need to ensure that all relevant information regarding their child is included with the online Application Form: information regarding allergies, special medical conditions, up to date contact details, and emergency telephone numbers for both parents. Also they need to check that their child has received all necessary vaccinations; consult your physican, if in doubt.
Foundation Stage/Lower/Middle/Upper School reports from previous school/nurseries will be reviewed by the academic teaching staff and if deemed necessary, may be followed by an assessment or interview.
It is important for parents applying for Foundation Stage and Lower School Years to understand that places for new students may be limited. We therefore strongly recommend that parent's contact the Registrar's office directly to better understand the current enrolment availability.
Student wishing to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma program – IBDP will need to have achieved a minimum standard in their GCSEs or equivalent in order to take the Diploma. IB courses and Careers Programme are also offered at GEMS Wellington International School.
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