GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis
Also known as: WSO, GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is a private British and IB curriculum school in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Very good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 40,340 to AED 89,246 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Very good: level 5 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Very good means
- fee
- AED 40,340 – 89,246a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 4,265 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 40,340 – 89,246a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- FS1 to Year 13Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
- Apply
- gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com+971 4 515 9000principal_wso@gemsedu.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, FS1
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- British, IB
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2011
- Name registered with KHDA
- GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze
- External examinations
- IGCSE, GCSE, IBDP, and A Level Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- BSO Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Sailing & paddling, Ballet, Modern & jazz dance, Dance (other) and more, 11 confirmed
- Principal
- Sarah O'Regan
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Children in the Foundation Stage (FS) and Primary demonstrate outstanding achievement, with real strengths in mathematics and science and in FS English. Standards in Secondary and Post-16 are mostly very good and on an upward trajectory. Students' now make good and improving progress in Arabic and Islamic education. Furthermore, the broad curriculum showcases exceptional achievement across a range of other subjects and notably in performing arts.
Personal and social development
Students at the school mostly exhibit exemplary behaviour, self-discipline, and strong relationships with peers and teachers. Their awareness of healthy lifestyles is evident in their active participation in sports and excellent attendance. They are knowledgeable and appreciate UAE, their own and other cultures. They are community-oriented, taking leadership roles, and actively engaging in charity, sustainability and school-benefitting activities.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching quality is consistently excellent, especially in the Foundation Stage and Primary, and most especially in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects, including the performing arts and outdoor education. The school employs rigorous internal assessments and external benchmarks to track student progress and to then support and challenge them in their future learning.
Wellbeing
The school's promotion of well-being for all is deeply ingrained and effectively practiced by all, with a strong focus on support. Leaders prioritise well-being, frequently gathering feedback through surveys and student councils - then acting upon these. A wide array of extracurricular activities enhances well-being, including opportunities for staff participation. The well-being curriculum is comprehensive, promoting reflective learning and intelligent lifestyle choices. Despite the school's recent, rapid growth, the well-being of all remains a top priority and very well promoted.
Inclusion
The school exemplifies inclusive practices as a core vision. Rigorous identification processes discern children's needs very accurately. Interventions offer robust support, and parents appreciate the care, training, and informal networks. Consistent lesson planning and classroom cultures across phases facilitate collaboration although for the students with the highest needs in Primary, the quality of provision and support is not consistent. Almost all students of determination exhibit outstanding social, emotional, and academic growth, thanks to skilled teachers and assistants. Secondary students benefit from adaptive teaching, achieving commendable academic outcomes.
Leadership and management
An inspirational CEO and highly skilled senior leadership team expertly navigate significant post-pandemic growth, upholding very high standards and fostering community in a large school setting. They prioritise student and staff wellbeing and very effectively self-evaluate, and implement robust methods to ensure quality teaching. Parents praise the school's inclusive approach, communication, and high standards. Governance provides both support and accountability. The school emphasises safety, professional development, and maintains a premium environment for learning.
- Back to text, source A
Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
What parents told KHDA (survey, 2018–19)
The 2022–23 inspection report has no parents’ survey section. Inspectors mention parents’ views in it: Source A: Full Inspection Report 2022–23
Before each inspection, KHDA surveys parents; this is how the 2018–19 inspection report, 7 years ago, sums up their answers in the inspectors’ words, and parents’ opinions may have changed since.
2018–19 inspection Source B: Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Parents are confident that staff listen to their concerns and believe the school has very effective arrangements of care and welfare.
Almost all parents are satisfied with the quality of education and agree their children are learning effectively across all phases.
Inclusivity is highly regarded by parents.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2022–23
Page 19
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Page 20
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis tuition for 2026–27 is AED 40,340 (FS1) to AED 89,246 (Year 12 and Year 13) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, after the discount the school lists; KHDA's approved tuition is AED 40,340 to AED 91,093.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 40,340 | AED 40,340 |
| FS2 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Year 2 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Year 3 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Year 4 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Year 5 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Year 6 | AED 50,099 | AED 50,099 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 75,719approved AED 80,681 | AED 75,719 |
| Year 8 | AED 79,045approved AED 80,681 | AED 79,045 |
| Year 9 | AED 79,045approved AED 80,681 | AED 79,045 |
| Year 10 | AED 81,595approved AED 83,284 | AED 81,595 |
| Year 11 | AED 81,595approved AED 83,284 | AED 81,595 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 89,246approved AED 91,093 | AED 89,246 |
| Year 13 | AED 89,246approved AED 91,093 | AED 89,246 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2011–12 and other charges.
Other campuses of GEMS Wellington Academy: Dubai Hills
Tuition as listed on the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet, after the discount it lists («Discount on Tuition fees»), with the approved tuition beneath. The sheet is issued for one academic year and lists other discount schemes separately, «as applicable»; confirm the amount with the school.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 40,340
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 40,340
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 500 to AED 2,000
- Laptop/Digital Device
- AED 515
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 20
A year, before optional servicesAED 41,355 to AED 42,855
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Other discounts the school states
- School Employees
- up to 100%
- Privilege Cards
- up to 3%
- Corporate
- up to 25%
- Referrals
- 4%
- Sibling 3
- up to 15%
- Sibling 4
- up to 25%
- Sibling 5
- up to 50%
The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 3», as it names them.
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 5 reports and Good in 3 reports.
AssessmentAssessment
Not available2023–24
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis was rated Very good in 2023–24, one of 47 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
9 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2012–13 to 2023–24.
History of GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon OasisOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Up from GoodFull Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13First reportFull Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
8 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 11 strength
Strength
Students' excellent personal and social development, their wellbeing and appreciation of their own and other cultures
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The breadth and balance of a highly inclusive curriculum, which meets the needs of all groups of students
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Early years
1 strength
StrengthFoundation Stage
The exemplary Foundation Stage and the excellent performance of students across the curriculum, including the performing arts and outdoor learning
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Islamic Education
1 strength
Strength
The improving provision and achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength
Strength
Very strong senior leadership and governance who are managing significant growth and ensuring excellent partnerships with parents and the community
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsNote 2Secondary and Post-16
Spread best practices evident in the school, including the use of assessment information to personalise learning, to raise the standards of teaching in Secondary and Post-16 to match the other phases.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsPrimary, Students of determination
Raise the achievement of students of determination with the highest needs in Primary, by improving the rigour and consistency of planning and application of their individual education plans.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Innovation and thinking skills
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsPrimary and Secondary
Improving the learning skills of students in Primary and Secondary by consistently offering students more choice in their learning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 13
Findings from 1 of 9 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2016–17 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Sarah O'Regan Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 4 Jan 2021, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2013–14
- 3 changes of principal
- Michael Gernon, 2013–14 to 2016–17 → Michael Hall, 2017–18 → Kevin Loft, 2018–19 → Sarah O'Regan, 2022–23 to 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon OasisIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 |
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy |
A. Registration Requirements Met Fully
- With an average score of 586, the school exceeded its set target in the Progress in International Literacy Study (PIRLS) in 2021.
- With an average score of 574 Emirati students fell short of the set target, but by only 9 points.
- In benchmark assessments over two years, students improved by one level in each subject, becoming very good in English and mathematics and outstanding in science.
- The school's most recent reading literacy skills assessment reveals that a majority of students’ reading literacy scores are above age-related expectations.
- Scores of a majority of Emirati students are at, or above, age-related expectations.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the schools’ progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school’s provision for achieving National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2016–17: Overall, the school’s improvement towards achieving its National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2015–16: no verdict read
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curricula, the student needs:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
- Vocational only. A BTEC Level 3 Diploma counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
- IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Water sports
- Sailing & paddling · sailing
Dance
- Ballet
- Modern & jazz dance · GCSE Dance · IB Dance
- Dance (other) · Dance Show
Theatre
- Drama · LAMDA · GCSE Drama
- Musicals · Mini Musical · Year 3 and 4 students
Music
- Choir & singing · Wellington Singing Scholars · singing
- Orchestra & bands · Amplified · Band Elite Team
- Instrument lessons · singing lessons · weekly
Debate & strategy
- Model United Nations · MUN · Model United Nations events
·
Award programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Facilities
- Music rooms
- Dance studio
- Theatre or auditorium
·
Also mentioned: theatre tech, Outdoor Learning, tool use, firecraft, UAE nature-based education, entrepreneurship, TEDx, student-led social action projects, Music Production
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · Children are taught the basics of Arabic in FS. In this phase they have 50 minutes each week which rises to 150 minutes each week in Year 1.
Courses after 16
- IB Diploma · IBDP
External examinations
- IGCSE
- GCSE
- IBDP
- A Level
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Raise the achievement of students of determination with the highest needs in Primary, by improving the rigour and consistency of planning and application of their individual education plans. p. 5
- Strong systems are in place to identify and support students of determination. p. 4
- Resources for instance, the counsellors, wellbeing leaders, therapists and line managers, play a pivotal role in promoting wellbeing for all. p. 10
- The school excels in identifying students' specific needs through a careful selection of assessment tools. p. 20
- The individualised learning pathways are especially appreciated by parents. p. 20
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «18% of entries achieved the top A* grade – a remarkable 15 percentage point increase on last year and almost double the England national average.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «39% achieved A*-A – an 18 percentage point improvement year-on-year and 10 percentage points above the national average.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «63% achieved A*-B – up 15 percentage points compared to 2024 and 8 percentage points higher than the national average.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Our A-Level students achieved an exceptional 97% pass rate, with 48% earning A*–B grades (up 7% from 2023) and 21% achieving A*–A (up 6%).» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «In 2024, 22% of our graduates were accepted into Russell Group universities, 14% into top 50 universities worldwide, and an impressive 39% into institutions ranked in the global top 200.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «This year we are delighted to have 15 offers to UK medical schools, a testament to our strong academic support and personalised guidance.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Our students have received offers from Ivy League universities in the US, top 10 UK institutions such as Imperial, and LSE, and prestigious destinations across Canada, Europe, and the UAE.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Alumni conservatoires include: NYU, RADA and ArtsEd.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «A-Level subjects: To study an A-Level subject, students need to have achieved a Grade 7 or higher in that subject at GCSE.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «IB subjects: To study an IB subject, students need to have achieved a Grade 6 or higher in that subject at GCSE.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «BTEC subjects: To study a BTEC subject, students need to have achieved a Grade 5 or higher in the related GCSE subject.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «All Post-16 students must be able to obtain equivalency from the Ministry of Education (MOE) at the end of year 13. This means that, as a minimum, students must have completed 5 approved GCSEs (including Maths, English, and Science) at Grade 3 or above to meet the MOE’s equivalency requirements.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «We partner with School Transport Services (STS)» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Our transport service covers a wide network of residential communities across Dubai, including Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, Villa Nova, Nad Al Sheba, Academic City, Arabian Ranches, Mira, Damac Hills 2, and more.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «With air-conditioned buses, trained drivers and bus guardians, and real-time tracking through the STS App, families can stay informed every step of the journey.» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «To register your child for the school bus service, please contact, Subeer Alankandy, the school’s dedicated Service Delivery Executive (SDE): Email: subeer.alankandy@sts-group.com Telephone: +971 55 602 8691» gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 4,265 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 333 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 682 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 183 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 6 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 4,265 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 4,202 | 333 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 3,668 | 291 | 13% |
| 2021–22 | 3,150 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 2,988 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 3,875 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 3,862 | 329 | 16% |
| 2017–18 | 4,131 | 324 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 4,285 | Not available | Not available |
| 2015–16 | 4,126 | 298 | 13% |
| 2014–15 | 3,524 | 239 | 16% |
| 2013–14 | 3,072 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,839 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,079 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Phone and email
- +971 4 515 9000principal_wso@gemsedu.com
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- The Indian International School – Dubai Silicon Oasis
1.3 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Vernus International Primary School
1.5 km · 2023–24 · American
- Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Academic City
1.7 km · 2023–24 · French
- German International School Dubai
1.8 km · 2023–24 · Other, German
- Dubai English Speaking College
1.8 km · 2023–24 · British
All 3 schools in Dubai Silicon OasisAll British curriculum schools in DubaiAll IB schools in Dubai
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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