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GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 39,414 - 87,196
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4403
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 27
Introduction

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is an international British-curriculum day school in Dubai Silicon Oasis that provides education from Nursery/Foundation Stage (FS1) through Year 13 (Post‑16). The Academy follows the National Curriculum for England up to IGCSEs and offers a flexible Post‑16 programme that includes A Levels, BTEC and International Baccalaureate pathways (IBDP and IBCP). English is the language of daily teaching and operation, with English language support available; Arabic is taught from FS1 with separate pathways for native and non‑native speakers, French from FS2, Spanish and German from Year 5, and Mandarin offered for native speakers with an iGCSE option. The campus includes specialist performing‑arts facilities (a GEMS Centre of Excellence for performance and theatre technology), drama studios and an auditorium, science and DT labs, Apple suites and STEAM spaces, shaded outdoor courts, a multi‑sports field, indoor sports hall, swimming pool, gym, Forest School/outdoor‑learning areas, sensory and Inclusion Hub provisions, and a dedicated Post‑16 centre. The school highlights embedded enrichment, outdoor learning and a structured careers/university guidance programme.

D54 Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has 4,403 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English.

Location
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits in Dubai's integrated technology park and has easy access to major routes, including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). The campus serves families from nearby communities such as The Villa, Villa Nova, Mira, Nad Al Sheba, Al Barari, Damac Hills 2, Arabian Ranches, Academic City, Mudon, Serena, Town Square, Dubai Land, Dubai Hills Estate and Remraam, supporting commuting from across the city.

Stages
The school provides a continuous educational pathway from Nursery through Post-16. The curriculum progresses from Early Years (Foundation Stage) through Primary and Secondary, with Post-16 options.

Type
Co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Pupil Nationality Mix
KHDA data for the Wellington Academy group shows a large international student body; for example, the GEMS Wellington Academy – FZE campus data lists 4,126 students, of whom 183 are Emirati, with 682 students of determination. Specific, campus-level nationality figures for the Silicon Oasis campus are not published separately on KHDA's site.

Additional learning support
Inclusion and SEN support are provided for students with a range of learning needs and for English Language Learners. Learning is personalised through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and close collaboration with families to determine appropriate assessments and resources.

Country affiliation
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, i.e., a British curriculum. There is no separate country-specific affiliation beyond this.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated. The admissions policy specifies no discrimination on religion.

School day structure
Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) starts at 7:45 am with a 7:30 am soft start and finishes at 1:30 pm. Nursery offers flexible attendance options (3 or 5 days per week) with finish times at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm.

Bus service
The academy partners with School Transport Services (STS). STS operates a wide network across Dubai, including Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, Villa Nova, Nad Al Sheba, Academic City, Arabian Ranches, Mira, Damac Hills 2 and more. Buses are air-conditioned, with bus guardians and real-time tracking via the STS App. To register, contact Subeer Alankandy at subeer.alankandy@sts-group.com or +971 55 602 8691.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: A full school uniform is required for all students and should be worn neatly every day, both in school and on the way to and from campus. A Uniform Guide is available for download, and ThreadsMe is listed as the uniform supplier.

Food Options
Foundation Stage policy requires parents to provide a healthy snack and lunch for the child, with two meal opportunities during the day for FS. For other year groups, there is no published detail about canteen offerings or on-site food options on the site.

House System
House system: The school uses a House system as part of its pastoral care and sport. Specific house names and competition formats are not published on the site.

Governance and Ownership
Governance and ownership: The academy operates as part of the GEMS Education network. The site identifies GEMS Education as the governing network for the school.
Fees

Annual tuition at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis ranges from AED 39,414 to AED 87,196 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 (includes VAT). This fee is payable at the time of application, includes standard assessment fees, and is non-transferable. It is non-refundable if an offered place is rejected.

Registration and re-registration deposits

- Registration deposit: 10% of the total annual tuition fee is payable on acceptance of an offer. The registration deposit is non-refundable but is adjustable against the total tuition fees for the academic year.
- Re-registration deposit for current families: 5% of the tuition will be required to secure a seat for the following academic year; this deposit is non-refundable but adjustable against first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown in AED; term breakdown provided where published)

- Nursery: Annual from AED 45,428 — Term 1 AED 18,168; Term 2 AED 13,630; Term 3 AED 13,630.

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): Annual AED 40,340 — Term 1 AED 16,140; Term 2 AED 12,100; Term 3 AED 12,100.

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 1: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 2: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 3: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 4: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 5: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 6: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 7: Annual AED 75,719 — Term 1 AED 30,279; Term 2 AED 22,720; Term 3 AED 22,720.

- Year 8: Annual AED 79,045 — Term 1 AED 31,625; Term 2 AED 23,710; Term 3 AED 23,710.

- Year 9: Annual AED 79,045 — Term 1 AED 31,625; Term 2 AED 23,710; Term 3 AED 23,710.

- Year 10: Annual AED 81,595 — Term 1 AED 32,635; Term 2 AED 24,480; Term 3 AED 24,480.

- Year 11: Annual AED 81,595 — Term 1 AED 32,635; Term 2 AED 24,480; Term 3 AED 24,480.

- Year 12: Annual AED 89,246 — Term 1 AED 35,706; Term 2 AED 26,770; Term 3 AED 26,770.

- Year 13: Annual AED 89,246 — Term 1 AED 35,706; Term 2 AED 26,770; Term 3 AED 26,770.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed and due prior to the start of the academic year and is payable in advance of attendance, at the start of each term. Tuition will be invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the term starts.
- The published term amounts above reflect the school's term billing breakdown (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Parents are expected to pay according to invoiced term dates.

Sibling discounts

- Discounts are available for larger families: 4th sibling discount 15%; 5th sibling discount 25%.

Other costs and fees

- Learning Support (one-to-one Learning Support Assistant) — estimated charges where required: FS AED 55,000; Year 1 and Year 2 AED 65,000; Year 3 and Year 13 AED 65,000. These are additional to published tuition fees.
- Exam fees for GCSE and IB programmes are not included in the annual tuition fees and will be charged separately; families will be informed of these charges via the school's exam fee communications during the academic year.
- Standard uniform, transport, extracurricular activities, and other optional services may incur separate charges (uniform and transport information is managed through the school's admissions and services teams). Specific itemised charges for uniform, transport and clubs are not listed in this fee summary.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided.

Refund information (as stated by the school)

- The registration deposit (10% of tuition) and the re-registration deposit (5% for current families) are described as non-refundable but adjustable against tuition. The application fee is non-refundable if an offered place is rejected (it is refundable only if the school does not offer a place). Exam fees and other program-specific charges are charged separately and are not covered by tuition or registration deposits. The school refers to the KHDA registration and refund framework for the formal refund rules that apply to registration and tuition matters.

Fee payment options and finance contact

- The FAB GEMS World Credit Card (GEMS World Credit Card) is promoted as an option to pay annual tuition fees in advance and may carry promotional savings or benefits. For account handling and accepted payment methods, the school's Finance team (finance_wso@gemsedu.com) manages fee collections and can provide payment instructions and options. The Finance office hours are published for contact.

Notes on mandatory extras and exclusions

- Published tuition fees do not include exam fees (GCSE/IB) or one-to-one learning support costs where these are required. Other discretionary or mandatory extras (specific exam entry fees, specialist course fees, school trips, some club charges, transport and uniform costs) are billed separately.

Caveats

- Term-by-term amounts above are listed in AED as published by the school; specific invoices will indicate due dates and any applicable deposits or adjustments per student account. For administrative or account queries, contact the school finance team at the published finance email and phone number.
Academics

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England from Nursery through Year 11 and offers diverse Post-16 pathways including A Levels, BTEC, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), and a dual-stream option. In Primary (ages 5-11), learning is enquiry-led with emphasis on core subjects and language study including Arabic, French, German, and Spanish. In Secondary (11-16), KS3 (Year 7-8) and KS4 (Year 9-11) provide a broad curriculum with core subjects and a range of GCSE/IGCSE and BTEC options as personalised pathways. Post-16 (16-18) offers A Levels, BTEC, IBDP, IBCP, or combined pathways, with universities and careers guidance. Languages include Arabic from FS1 with native and non-native pathways; French from FS2; Spanish and German from Year 5; and Mandarin lessons for native speakers from KS2 to Year 11, with an iGCSE pathway for older students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is embedded at GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis through the GroWell wellbeing framework, which is central to both Primary and Secondary life. GroWell focuses on five CASEL skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) taught via dedicated lessons and school-wide activities. The school provides mental health support including a counselling service, Teen Mental Health First Aiders, peer mentoring, and student wellbeing groups. The House system and strong pastoral leadership support belonging and emotional development across the school day. Wellbeing is reinforced across academic and enrichment activities to cultivate resilience and social-emotional competencies.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school describes its approach as inclusive and welcomes students of determination (SEN and disabilities) and English Language Learners. Learning is personalised through quality first teaching, supported by an Inclusion Hub and Inclusion ambassadors in both Primary and Secondary. Provision is coordinated through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with personalised targets differentiated by need. Parents are asked to share full details of any SEN, IEPs, and any specialist reports (e.g., Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy) to inform planning and resourcing. The materials present inclusive education rather than a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of daily teaching and operation at WSO. English language support is provided for students from Years 2–9 for whom English is a second language, but intensive remedial programmes are not offered; intensive support may be provided to a limited number of students per grade. Parents may be encouraged to provide additional English language learning support at their own expense. The school also indicates staffing for EAL, including a Secondary ELL teacher role.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to the school's approach via the GroWell programme, which guides social-emotional learning and mental health. The programme includes dedicated counselling, Teen Mental Health First Aiders, peer mentoring, and social groups, with wellbeing workshops available. In Post-16, a tailored GroWell programme is delivered by specialist form tutors, complemented by a counselling team offering one-to-one and group support. The school emphasises a holistic, Ready-Respectful-Safe ethos to support emotional security and personal growth.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are led by a designated safeguarding lead; the Academy Assistant Principal serves in this role. The KHDA inspection reports recognise safeguarding as part of the school's provision and note safeguarding standards positively.
Parent Experience

History
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis opened in 2011 in Dubai Silicon Oasis as an all-through school under the GEMS Education network. It provides progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through primary and secondary, with qualification pathways including IGCSE, GCSE, IB, A-levels and BTEC; it was the first British-curriculum UAE school to offer IB, A-levels and BTEC. The campus features a Performing Arts Centre of Excellence and extensive sports facilities, with specialist partnerships such as UDO, URDANG International, and The West End Stage that enhance the arts programme. In 2019, the academy expanded its curriculum to IB World School status and A Level delivery, supported by collaboration with ArtsEd, making it a notable IB/A-Level provider in the region. GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis remains part of the GEMS Education network."

Community
The school describes its community as vibrant and inclusive, located in Dubai Silicon Oasis. It emphasizes a values-led culture with a House system and buddy relationships, alongside family-facing celebrations such as Family First initiatives. Wellbeing is central to school life, with the House System and the GROWELL framework supporting pastoral care and belonging. Primary and broader school communications highlight opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and community engagement as core elements of school life."

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parental involvement is coordinated through a dedicated Parent Relations Executive who handles communications and visits; contact is pre_wso@gemsedu.com. The school explicitly notes family engagement through Family First initiatives and house-based events that involve parents in school life. Wellbeing and mentoring are emphasized as part of parent engagement, with events and activities described as part of a holistic, community-focused approach. External sources describe a network-wide parent engagement culture, including ambassador-style programs that recognize parent involvement and referrals within the GEMS family (GEMS Ambassador Programme). The school also references wellbeing-focused parent engagement mornings and celebration assemblies as part of its ongoing parental involvement."
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes science labs, technology workshops, a secondary library, flexible breakout spaces, and a Post-16 Centre to support senior students. The Performing Arts Centre of Excellence provides professional-level music rooms, dance studios, and drama theatres for FS1 to Sixth Form. Sports facilities include a secondary sport hall, a swimming pool, Primary & Secondary 3G sports fields, a fitness gym, tennis courts, shaded outdoor play areas, and cricket nets. Outdoor learning spaces include Forest School spaces, The Hide (Outdoor Learning), and additional outdoor learning areas linked to an Exploration Hub. Innovation & digital learning spaces include Apple Suites, green screen rooms, coding labs, and other STEAM-enabled environments; Nursery and Foundation spaces include the Nursery Discovery Hub, FS Playground, and Orange Tree Learning Centre, with a Library serving Primary and Secondary.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the National Curriculum for England from FS1 through Year 11. Post-16 pathways include A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), and a dual stream. The school serves students from Nursery through Year 13, with dedicated university and careers guidance in Post-16. Nursery through Post-16 age range is 1 to 18 years old.

Arts & Creative
Performing arts are integrated into the curriculum from FS2 to Post-16. A Performing Arts Academy is run in partnership with ArtsEd, the UK's leading performing arts institution. Facilities and programmes support performance, creativity, and production across the age range.

Cultural & Language
Arabic is taught from FS1 with pathways for native and non-native speakers. French is introduced from FS2, with German and Spanish available from Year 5. Mandarin is offered for native speakers from KS2 through Year 11, with an iGCSE pathway for older students.

Social & Hobbies
Outdoor Learning is a feature of the Primary curriculum, connecting students with nature and developing resilience. Physical education and swimming are offered from Foundation Stage through to Year 6, with competitive squads and a sporting leadership programme. A broad range of extra-curricular activities, including sports and performing arts, are available through dedicated academies and enrichment opportunities.

Community & Service
The school includes an Inclusion Hub to support learners and a House system to promote belonging and pastoral care. Leadership and service opportunities are promoted through enrichment activities and ambassador roles as part of the school culture.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded through house leadership, ambassador roles, and career development opportunities. In Post-16, dedicated university and career counselling supports students in making informed choices about future study and professions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is prioritised through the GroWell framework and an inclusive support structure. Outdoor learning and a broad PE and swimming programme promote physical health, teamwork, and resilience, with competitive sports and leadership roles enhancing overall student wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic is taught from FS1, with pathways for native and non-native speakers. French is introduced from FS2, with options to study Spanish and German from Year 5. Mandarin is taught for native speakers from KS2 through Year 11, with a newly introduced iGCSE pathway for older students, and Mandarin is also available as an enrichment option for native speakers.
Reputation

Awards
Not requested.

Accreditations
BSME and COBIS are among the school's accreditations.
School Events
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