GEMS Wellington International School
{{Short description|Private school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates}}
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| location = Al Sufouh
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| country = United Arab Emirates
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| authority = KHDA
| founder = Sunny Varkey
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| sister_school = Gems Wellington Academy, Al Khail · Gems Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis
| principal = Maryssa O'Connor
| staff = 300
| ranking = Outstanding
| gender = Co-educational
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| schooltype = Independent school
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| system = British National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate
| fees = AED 46,000 - 101,000
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| products = WIS Merchandise
| years = FS-1 - 13
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| language = English
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| motto_translation = Success for all as lifelong learners
| motto = النجاح للجميع كمتعلمين مدى الحياة
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| patron = Prince Michael of Kent
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GEMS Wellington International School ({{langx|ar|مدرسة جیمس ولینغتون انترناسیونال}}) is a private school situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/About-Us |website=GEMS Wellington International School |access-date=8 November 2024}} 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.{{cite web |title=Learning Overview |url=https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Curriculum/Learning-Overview |website=GEMS Wellington International School |access-date=8 November 2024 |archive-date=10 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210220859/https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Curriculum/Learning-Overview |url-status=live }}
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.{{cite web |last1=Tesorero |first1=Angel |title=UAE: IGCSE/GCSE results out today; most schools celebrate 100% pass rate |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-igcse-gcse-results-out-today-schools-celebrate-100-pass-rate |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=22 August 2024 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910073157/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-igcse-gcse-results-out-today-schools-celebrate-100-pass-rate |url-status=live }} In 2024, students in the IB Career-related programme had a 100% pass rate in the school.{{cite web |last1=Tesorero |first1=Angel |title=UAE: IB 2024 results out, some toppers get perfect score |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-ib-2024-results-out-topper-gets-perfect-score |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=5 July 2024 |archive-date=3 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803172232/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-ib-2024-results-out-topper-gets-perfect-score |url-status=live }} Alumna of the school have gone on to study in Columbia University,{{cite web |title=Dubai student cracks elite US university entry |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/dubai-student-cracks-elite-us-university-entry |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=20 October 2024 |archive-date=22 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241022230616/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/dubai-student-cracks-elite-us-university-entry |url-status=live }} Stanford,{{cite web |last1=Rizvi |first1=Anam |title=IB exams: What does it take to get a perfect 45? |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/07/07/international-baccalaureate-what-does-it-take-to-get-a-perfect-45/ |website=The National |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=7 July 2021}} and other prestigious institutions.{{cite web |title=University Destinations |url=https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Why-WIS/University-Destinations |website=GEMS Wellington International School |access-date=8 November 2024 |archive-date=15 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915133311/https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Why-WIS/University-Destinations |url-status=live }}
Extracurricular activities
Significant extracurricular activities participated in by Wellington International School include Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award,{{cite web |title=Duke of Edinburgh International Award |url=https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Student-Life/Duke-of-Edinburgh-International-Award |website=GEMS Wellington International School |access-date=8 November 2024 |archive-date=2 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102144122/https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/Student-Life/Duke-of-Edinburgh-International-Award |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |title=Charity single by GEMS Wellington students rockets straight to the top of UAE and UK download charts |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/charity-single-by-gems-wellington-students-rockets-straight-to-the-top-of-uae-and-uk-download-charts-1.102344109 |website=Gulf News |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=26 April 2024 |archive-date=29 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529182838/https://gulfnews.com/uae/charity-single-by-gems-wellington-students-rockets-straight-to-the-top-of-uae-and-uk-download-charts-1.102344109 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Charity single by GEMS Wellington students rockets straight to the top of UAE and UK download charts |url=https://www.gemseducation.com/en/News-and-Events/News/Charity-single-by-GEMS-Wellington-students-rockets-straight-to-the-top-of-UAE-and-UK-download-charts |website=GEMS Education |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=25 April 2024 |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920012224/https://www.gemseducation.com/en/News-and-Events/News/Charity-single-by-GEMS-Wellington-students-rockets-straight-to-the-top-of-UAE-and-UK-download-charts |url-status=live }} The proceeds went to Harmony House, an orphanage in India.{{cite web |title=GEMS Wellington Charity Single for Harmony House |url=https://fundraising.dubaicares.ae/campaigns/gems-wellington-charity-single-harmony-house |website=Dubai Cares |access-date=8 November 2024}} In 2023, students at the school started a non-profit organisation to aid migrant workers in the country.{{cite web |last1=Bose |first1=Kushmita |title=A student-led initiative to help improve lives of migrant workers |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-engage/a-student-led-initiative-to-help-improve-lives-of-migrant-workers |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=20 September 2023 |archive-date=31 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131194633/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-engage/a-student-led-initiative-to-help-improve-lives-of-migrant-workers |url-status=live }}
= 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.{{Cite web|title = WISMUN 2015|url = http://wismun2015.weebly.com/|website = WISMUN 2015|accessdate = 2016-02-01|archive-date = 3 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303144819/http://wismun2015.weebly.com/|url-status = live}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Dhal |first1=Sharmila |title=Dubai private school ratings are out. See how your school has fared |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-private-school-ratings-are-out-see-how-your-school-has-fared-1.102425496 |website=Gulf News |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=2 May 2024 |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009145705/https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-private-school-ratings-are-out-see-how-your-school-has-fared-1.102425496 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=GWIS KHDA Report 23-24 |url=https://www.khda.gov.ae/DISB/AttachmentDownload.aspx?DOC_ID=jp9q5DOLH04%3d |website=Knowledge and Human Development Authority |access-date=8 November 2024 |archive-date=4 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004043630/https://www.khda.gov.ae/DISB/AttachmentDownload.aspx?DOC_ID=jp9q5DOLH04%3d |url-status=live }}
A summary of the inspection ratings for GEMS Wellington International School:
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!2017-2018 !2016-2017 !2015-2016 !2014-2015 !2013-2014 !2012-2013 !2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | Curriculum |
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|Outstanding |Outstanding |Outstanding |Outstanding |Outstanding |Outstanding |Outstanding|| Outstanding || Outstanding || UK |
Notable alumni
- Tyrese Johnson-Fisher, American football player{{cite web |last1=Mais |first1=Trevor |title=Former Dubai student Tyrese Johnson-Fisher poised to be England's next rugby star |url=https://sport360.com/article/rugby/uae-rugby/34474/former-dubai-student-tyrese-johnson-fisher-poised-be-englands-next-rugby-star |website=Sport360 |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=24 March 2015 |archive-date=14 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514174445/http://sport360.com/article/rugby/uae-rugby/34474/former-dubai-student-tyrese-johnson-fisher-poised-be-englands-next-rugby-star/ |url-status=live }}
Akis Beinis, American football player{{cite web |last1=Mais |first1=Trevor |title=Former Dubai student Tyrese Johnson-Fisher poised to be England's next rugby star |url=https://sport360.com/article/rugby/uae-rugby/34474/former-dubai-student-tyrese-johnson-fisher-poised-be-englands-next-rugby-star |website=Sport360 |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=24 March 2015 |archive-date=14 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514174445/http://sport360.com/article/rugby/uae-rugby/34474/former-dubai-student-tyrese-johnson-fisher-poised-be-englands-next-rugby-star/ |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
School Website http://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com
{{Schools managed by GEMS Education}}
{{International schools in the United Arab Emirates}}
Category:British international schools in Dubai
Category:International schools in Dubai
Category:International Baccalaureate schools in the United Arab Emirates