GEMS Wellington International School
Also known as: WIS, Wellington International School
GEMS Wellington International School is a private British and IB curriculum school in Al Sufouh, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Outstanding in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 47,527 to AED 103,399 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Outstanding: level 6 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Outstanding means
- fee
- AED 47,527 – 103,399a 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
- 2,907 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 47,527 – 103,399a 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
- wellingtoninternationalschool.com+971 4 307 3000principal_wis@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
- 2005
- Name registered with KHDA
- GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai Branch
- External examinations
- GCSE, IBDP Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- IB, BSO Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Netball, Rugby, Tennis and more, 7 confirmed
- Principal
- NICOLA ANNE HUGGETT
- 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
Student attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science in all phases are outstanding. There is an improving picture for attainment and progress, especially in Primary, for both Islamic education and Arabic with all judgements being at least good. In all phases, students have effectively developed learning skills, and when given opportunities, these are used well to support both academic and personal growth.
Personal and social development
Student attitudes and behaviours are exemplary. They personify the school’s values of Integrity, Empathy and Fortitude. There is very strong peer support, not only within year levels but also across phases. They have an effective understanding of Islamic values, Emirati and other world cultures. They are active in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from a variety of sports, sustainability action to charitable enterprise.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers skilfully plan engaging lessons, optimising resources, including technology, for personalised learning. Islamic education and Arabic advances have improved student outcomes. High expectations, independent enquiry, critical thinking, open-ended questions, group work, and communication skills are standard. Assessment data analysis informs curriculum adjustments, ensuring teaching is tailored to individual needs. Robust learning support is evident throughout.
Wellbeing
The school places a strong emphasis on the promotion of well-being, integrating it into its core values of Integrity, Empathy, and Fortitude. Leadership consistently prioritises and models well-being principles, implementing innovative and research-based policies to support a comprehensive well-being programme. The well-being team ensures exceptional outcomes. The commitment of staff, governors, and active involvement of parents contribute to a supportive environment. Students actively lead well-being initiatives. The school ensures tailored support and interventions for a flourishing academic community.
Inclusion
The school fosters a highly inclusive ethos. A very effective inclusion team delivers personalised interventions, resulting in significant progress for students. Teachers have a thorough understanding of individual students, implementing effective strategies to address learning barriers. Parents actively participate in shaping their child's education programme. There is a well-integrated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring individualised targets for the development of confidence and independence. The programmes facilitate access to further education or employment opportunities for senior students.
Leadership and management
The school’s leadership is an inspirational, aspirational and highly effective team, developing and supporting students’ academic development and well-being. The school uses a variety of data to effectively inform its self-evaluation processes. Monitoring of teaching is robust, focusing on student outcomes. The school is very successful in engaging parents. Governance makes a significant contribution to the overall performance of the school. The premises are of high quality, providing the specialist learning spaces needed for the expanding curriculum.
- 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 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2018–19 report, the newest with one and 7 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.
2018–19 inspection Source A: Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Al though a small sample, parental responses indicate satisfaction with the quality of education their children receive.
They report that their children are safe and happy at school and enjoy mutually respectful relationships with teachers and peers.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Page 20
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
GEMS Wellington International School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 47,527 (FS1) to AED 103,399 (Year 12 and Year 13) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.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 International School, 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 47,527 | AED 47,527 |
| FS2 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Year 2 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Year 3 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Year 4 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Year 5 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Year 6 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,862 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 82,540 | AED 82,540 |
| Year 8 | AED 82,540 | AED 82,540 |
| Year 9 | AED 82,540 | AED 82,540 |
| Year 10 | AED 92,879 | AED 92,879 |
| Year 11 | AED 92,879 | AED 92,879 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 103,399 | AED 103,399 |
| Year 13 | AED 103,399 | AED 103,399 |
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 International School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2023–24 and other charges.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 47,527
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 47,527
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 800 to AED 3,000
- Laptop/Digital Device
- AED 515
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 20
A year, before optional servicesAED 48,842 to AED 51,042
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%
- Sibling 4
- up to 25%
- Siblings 5 to 8
- up to 50%
- Humanitarian Financial Aid
- up to 100%
- Scholarship
- up to 100%
- Privilege Cards
- up to 3%
The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 4», 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
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: Outstanding in 11 reports and Good in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
Not available2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Wellbeing, 2022–23 report: Very high
«The quality of wellbeing provision and outcomes is at a very high level:» p. 9
In 2021-22 and 2022-23 KHDA judged wellbeing on its own scale — Very high, High, Moderate, Low — not the six inspection words, so it is shown in its own words and not compared with them.
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 | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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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 International School was rated Outstanding in 2023–24, one of 23 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
12 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of GEMS Wellington International SchoolOverall 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 2015–16Report not online
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full 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)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Same as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Same as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Up from GoodFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (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
7 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 2 development points, 1 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 12 strengths
Strength
The ethos of wellbeing and inclusion that are intrinsic features of the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Strength
The students’ attitudes and behaviour, and their confidence and actions as ambassadors for the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Early years
1 strength
StrengthFoundation Stage
The all-round development of children in the Foundation Stage
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Islamic Education
1 strength
Strength
Improvements in students’ outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength
Strength
The leadership’s ongoing commitment to ensuring sustained excellence in the school’s performance
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Ensure that in all lessons, students have ample opportunity to demonstrate all aspects of their learning skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Assessment
1 development point
Development required
Ensure the school’s assessment policy clearly articulates the processes for measuring student progress in the different phases of the school, and the updated policy is available to all stakeholders.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Findings from 1 of 8 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, 2015–16 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Maryssa O’Connor Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 9 Jan 2018, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 4 changes of principal
- Mrs. Mel Curtis, 2011–12 → Mr. Keith Miller, 2012–13 to 2014–15 → Mrs. Ruth Burke, 2015–16 to 2017–18 → Maryssa O' Connor, 2018–19 to 2023–24 → NICOLA ANNE HUGGETT, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
- 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 International SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 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 |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- The school improved the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) score of 560 in 2016 to 613 in 2021.
- This score comfortably exceeded the target of 585 and placed the school in the high international benchmark.
- The school maintained outstanding attainment in the last two GL Progress Tests in English, mathematics, and science.
- In these tests, Emirati students maintained very good judgements in English and mathematics.
- In science they moved from good to outstanding.
- Whole school New Group Reading Test (NGRT) scores in the latest round of testing are very good, while Emirati students’ scores are good.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above 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).
- IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
- Vocational only. The IB Career-related Programme counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
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
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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.
Ball sports
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
Racket sports
- Tennis
Individual sports
- Athletics
- Yoga & fitness · fitness
Award programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh International Award
Facilities
- Theatre or auditorium
- Swimming pool
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Model United Nations
- Coding
- Drama
- Musicals
- Robotics
- Debate & public speaking
Also mentioned: Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), Entrepreneurship Fair, GWIS Souq, ‘Miles for Smiles’, mental health support through, ‘Big Brother, Big Sister.', sustainability efforts such as, the ‘Plastic Pledge’, schemes contributing to sustainability and conservation for instance, the ‘Hero’ banana food waste reduction project
- 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 · In FS, children learn Arabic language skills based on an adapted curriculum.
Facilities
- Specialist learning spaces
Courses after 16
- IB Diploma · International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- IB Career-related · Diploma and Careers-related programme
External examinations
- GCSE
- IBDP
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- For higher-achieving students, the classroom, the ‘WISer’ programme offers an appropriate level of challenge. p. 18
- Early identification ensures effective procedures are implemented, lowering barriers to learning. p. 19
- Across all phases, students who experience the most significant learning needs are exceptionally well-supported through targeted individual education plans (IEPs). p. 19
- 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 wellingtoninternationalschool.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
- «Since 2019, we have had 11 students achieve the maximum score of 45 points, placing each one in the top 0.1% of achievers worldwide.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «In 2022, the average points score was 36, and in 2023 it was 35.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «WIS students continue to secure places at leading universities around the world, with recent destinations including Imperial College London, the National University of Singapore, UCL, King’s College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Amsterdam and LSE.*» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Other standout destinations include New York University in the US and Abu Dhabi, the University of California, Berkeley MET, Chapman University, Università Bocconi, Sciences Po and IE University in Spain, among many others.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Across more than 57 universities in 14 countries, our students have also received over $3 million in scholarship offers.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «GEMS Wellington International School students led by their determination and aspirations are studying in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Children can be admitted during the academic year if a place becomes available subject to KHDA guidelines.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The Admissions Team is available on site and is now open for applications for the 2026-2027 school year.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «GEMS Wellington International School provides an outstanding education for children aged 3 – 18 years.» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «After your child has received an offer to join GEMS Wellington International School we request the Transfer certificate from your previous school» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Email: sde-wis@sts-group.com» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Telephone: + 971 552207487» wellingtoninternationalschool.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «STS is not able to guarantee all bus routes requested.» wellingtoninternationalschool.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
- 2,907 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 218 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 177 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 71 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 4 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 International School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 2,907 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 2,903 | 218 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 2,885 | 212 | 22% |
| 2021–22 | 2,858 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 2,520 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 2,682 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 2,682 | 214 | 26% |
| 2017–18 | 2,690 | 213 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 2,542 | Not available | Not available |
| 2015–16 | 2,461 | 184 | 22% |
| 2014–15 | 2,408 | 177 | 17% |
| 2013–14 | 2,355 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 2,328 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 2,211 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,886 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Safouh First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 307 3000principal_wis@gemsedu.comPrincipal: NICOLA ANNE HUGGETT
- 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.
- Al Arqam Private School
0.7 km · 2023–24 · MOE
- GEMS Dubai American Academy
0.9 km · 2023–24 · American, IB
- Dubai National School – Al Barsha
1.1 km · 2023–24 · American
- The International School of Choueifat
1.3 km · 2023–24 · Other, SABIS (UK/US)
- American School of Dubai
1.3 km · 2023–24 · American
All 3 schools in Al SufouhAll 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 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)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the 2016–17 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.
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)
School website · web page, English
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