GEMS Wellington International School

GEMS Wellington International School
Location
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Al Sufouh

Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°06′43″N 55°11′02″E / 25.11194°N 55.18389°E / 25.11194; 55.18389
Information
School typePrivate Independent school
Mottoالنجاح للجميع كمتعلمين مدى الحياة
(Success for all as lifelong learners)
Patron saint(s)Prince Michael of Kent
Established2005
FounderSunny Varkey
StatusOpen
Sister schoolGems Wellington Academy, Al Khail · Gems Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis
AuthorityKHDA
PrincipalMaryssa O'Connor
Staff300
Years offeredFS-1 - 13
GenderCo-educational
Number of students2000
Sixth form students200
Education systemBritish National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate
LanguageEnglish
CampusGems Wellington International School
Campus typeUrban
HousesEmerald, Ruby, Onyx and Diamond
Colour(s)       
AthleticsYes
SportsYes
MascotWildcats
NicknameWIS
Team nameWIS Wildcats
USNWR rankingOutstanding
NewspaperThe Wellington Weekly
Key productsWIS Merchandise
School feesAED 46,000 - 101,000
Websitewww.wellingtoninternationalschool.com

GEMS Wellington International School (Arabic: مدرسة جیمس ولینغتون انترناسیونال) is a private school situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.[1] The school has over 3000 students enrolled over all age groups. GEMS Wellington International School is a registered international school from FS-1 to Year 13. The school is part of the GEMS group of schools, an international school business.

Curriculum

Wellington International School follows the British curriculum and IB curriculum. The school offers iGCSEs, GCSEs and the International Baccalaureate programme for Years 12 and 13.[2]

Academics

In 2024, the school saw 26% of students receive a Grade 9 in their iGCSEs and GCSEs, with 81% scoring a Grades 6 to 9.[3] In 2024, students in the IB Career-related programme had a 100% pass rate in the school.[4] Alumna of the school have gone on to study in Columbia University,[5] Stanford,[6] and other prestigious institutions.[7]

Extracurricular activities

Significant extracurricular activities participated in by Wellington International School include Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award,[8] and charity work.

Charity Work

In 2024, the school produced a charity single, a cover of The Climb by American singer Miley Cyrus, which debuted at the top of UAE download and UK soundtrack charts on iTunes within hours of being released.[9][10] The proceeds went to Harmony House, an orphanage in India.[11] In 2023, students at the school started a non-profit organisation to aid migrant workers in the country.[12]

Model United Nations

The school has regularly participated in local Model United Nations events. In 2015, the school started hosting their own event, Wellington International School Model United Nations. WISMUN 2015 was the inaugural annual conference, which had over 11 schools in attendance and featured 3 committees: General Assembly 1, Human Rights Council and Security Council.[13]

KHDA inspection report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management, and rates schools on Dubai based on their performance. Schools can achieve from Outstanding to Unsatisfactory. GEMS Wellington International has received an Outstanding rating since the 2009-2010 school year.[14][15]

A summary of the inspection ratings for GEMS Wellington International School:

School Year 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Curriculum
Rating Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding UK

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ^ "About Us". GEMS Wellington International School. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Learning Overview". GEMS Wellington International School. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  3. ^ Tesorero, Angel (22 August 2024). "UAE: IGCSE/GCSE results out today; most schools celebrate 100% pass rate". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ Tesorero, Angel (5 July 2024). "UAE: IB 2024 results out, some toppers get perfect score". Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Dubai student cracks elite US university entry". Khaleej Times. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  6. ^ Rizvi, Anam (7 July 2021). "IB exams: What does it take to get a perfect 45?". The National. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  7. ^ "University Destinations". GEMS Wellington International School. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Duke of Edinburgh International Award". GEMS Wellington International School. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Charity single by GEMS Wellington students rockets straight to the top of UAE and UK download charts". Gulf News. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Charity single by GEMS Wellington students rockets straight to the top of UAE and UK download charts". GEMS Education. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  11. ^ "GEMS Wellington Charity Single for Harmony House". Dubai Cares. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  12. ^ Bose, Kushmita (20 September 2023). "A student-led initiative to help improve lives of migrant workers". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  13. ^ "WISMUN 2015". WISMUN 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
  14. ^ Dhal, Sharmila (2 May 2024). "Dubai private school ratings are out. See how your school has fared". Gulf News. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  15. ^ "GWIS KHDA Report 23-24". Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  16. ^ Mais, Trevor (24 March 2015). "Former Dubai student Tyrese Johnson-Fisher poised to be England's next rugby star". Sport360. Retrieved 8 November 2024.

School Website http://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com