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Nationalities
| Number of students |
2832 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
90 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2% local : 98% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are fitted with the latest interactive whiteboards and make use of full Internet connectivity. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
GCSE, IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99.9% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
GEMS Wellington International School is a truly international institution which has limited spaces for children with additional learning needs. However it does not have the provision for children with severe or complex educational needs. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test / interview |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
KG1 - KG2: 8:30 am
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| School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 12:30 pm
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers wide range of activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Rugby, football, cricket, volleyball, netball, swimming, tennis, climbing, dancing, athletics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sporting facilities include a Floodlit astro turf, health and fitness studio, a large multi-purpose sports hall and a Primary Sports Hall, cricket nets, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, a 25m indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool, climbing wall and a play area for Foundation Stage and year one children. The dance studio, with two fully mirrored walls, also doubles as a gymnasium for floor work. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
WIS teaches children from foundation stage all the way through to year 13. There are two programmes of study our students can follow, either the National Curriculum of England, which offers a broad and balanced education recognised around the world, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. This international school is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai, in the UAE, and benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and resources spread over a friendly, welcoming and beautifully verdant campus. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GEMS focuses on holistic education extends beyond the classroom to embrace a wide range of extra curricular activities including sports, nature trips, arts and crafts and exploratory excursions that provide a well-rounded experience and development of student potential. GEMS Wellington International School follows this philosophy and hopes to develop the unique needs of the child. |