GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +3
Per yearabout USD 11K–24.8K
AED 40.3K–91.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Silicon Oasis, Dubai, serving Nursery to Post-16 students. Part of the GEMS Education Network.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ECC (0-1) | AED 47,699≈ USD 13K |
| ECC (1-2) | AED 45,428≈ USD 12.4K |
| ECC (2-3) | AED 45,428≈ USD 12.4K |
| FS 1 | AED 40,340≈ USD 11K |
| FS 2 | AED 50,099≈ USD 13.6K |
| Year 1 | AED 50,099≈ USD 13.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (0-1) | AED 47,699 (about USD 13K) |
| ECC (1-2) | AED 45,428 (about USD 12.4K) |
| ECC (2-3) | AED 45,428 (about USD 12.4K) |
| FS 1 | AED 40,340 (about USD 11K) |
| FS 2 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 1 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 2 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 3 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 4 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 5 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 6 | AED 50,099 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 7 | AED 80,681 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 8 | AED 80,681 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 9 | AED 80,681 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 10 | AED 83,284 (about USD 22.7K) |
| Year 11 | AED 83,284 (about USD 22.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 91,093 (about USD 24.8K) |
| Year 13 | AED 91,093 (about USD 24.8K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis (this school) | AED 40,340 (about USD 11K) | AED 91,093 (about USD 24.8K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Age related placement test, Stay and play observation
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 4th sibling 15%; 5th sibling 25%
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related) · EYFS · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Outdoor learning
Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cricket
- Football
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby union
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Theatre tech
After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- STEAM
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Sailing
- Entrepreneurship
- TEDx
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, COBIS, CIE, AQA, pearson
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- KHDA, BSO · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Supports all students, including students of determination and English language learners, with IEP-based targets set together with families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS Education Network; the principal describes being a founding member and leading the school for fourteen years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs from Nursery to Post-16, drawing on the National Curriculum for England with IB, A-Level and BTEC pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2025 A-Level and BTEC results and 2024 GCSE, IB, BTEC and A-Level results; a blog describes the 2025 A-Level and BTEC results as strong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Sets personalised targets for students of determination and assesses them with differentiated materials, using formative and summative methods.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
States that English language learners are part of the student body; specific support arrangements are not described on the page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The principal reports being a founding member and leading the school for fourteen years, with an Outstanding rating after KHDA and BSO inspections.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Runs fixtures across a range of sports, including basketball, cricket, football, netball, swimming and tennis.
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby Union
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has performance spaces such as music suites, drama studios, rehearsal rooms and a theatre, plus outdoor learning spaces.
- Music suites
- Drama studios
- Rehearsal rooms
- Theatre
- Outdoor learning spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers music, drama, dance and theatre technology programmes, with external exams such as LAMDA, UDO and Urdang syllabuses.
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Theatre technology
- LAMDA exams
- UDO syllabus exams
- Urdang syllabus exams
- Wellington Singing Scholars
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Describes sixth form students taking part in student-led social action projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Sixth form students can take roles such as Head Student and House Captain and join Model United Nations and TEDx.
- Head Student
- House Captains
- Model United Nations
- TEDx
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Runs an outdoor learning programme including bushcraft, tool use and Forest School activities.
- Outdoor learning
- Bushcraft
- Forest School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Lists affiliations with IB, COBIS, AQA, Cambridge International, Edexcel, BSME, the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards and arts and dance partners.
- IB
- BSME
- AQA
- COBIS
- Cambridge International
- Edexcel
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards
- West End Stage
- UDO Academy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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