GEMS Wellington Academy

Q: Where is GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze located in Dubai?

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City , operating in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving families across DSO, Academic City, International City, Mirdif, and Al Warqa via Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

Q: What curriculum does GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Q: What are the tuition fees at GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze?

Annual fees range from AED 40,340 to AED 91,093 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze best suited for?

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is best suited for families in Silicon Oasis and Academic City seeking quality British education with IB Diploma options. The school attracts residents of DSO , Academic City , International City, and Mirdif who value the prestigious Wellington heritage and flexible pathways.

3.9

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

40K - 91K AED

Location

Dubai Silicon Oasis

About GEMS Wellington Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

GEMS Wellington Academy is a UK/IB school established in 2011 in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The school provides education from FS1 through Year 13, combining British curriculum foundations with International Baccalaureate pathways.

The academy welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with a current enrolment of 4,126 students. Classes follow the UK National Curriculum framework from Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form studies.

Students prepare for IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Level examinations, while the Sixth Form also offers the IB Diploma Programme. The school holds BSO accreditation and achieved a "Very Good" rating from KHDA in 2023-2024.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 40,340 to AED 91,093 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Silicon Oasis and the surrounding industrial area.

Location

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Latest from GEMS Wellington Academy

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

5 Aug 2026Award
WSO wins EdArabia 2026 Parents' Choice Award in its 15th year
WSO, marking 15 years of operation, announced it is a winner of the EdArabia 2026 Parents' Choice Awards, crediting the confidence its families place in the school.
Source: Instagram
27 Oct 2025Milestone
300 performing arts students perform with West End stars at Dubai Opera
In June 2025, more than 300 GEMS Performing Arts students performed alongside 10 West End stars at Dubai Opera, supported by partners West End Stage Dubai, Urdang International Dubai and UDO Academy Dubai, with sponsor Betterhomes UAE.
Source: school website
16 Aug 2025Exam results
GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis reports record A-level and BTEC results for Class of 2025
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis says its Class of 2025 achieved the school's strongest ever A-level and BTEC results, outperforming national averages in England, with the largest A-level cohort in the school's history. Principal Sarah O'Regan praised students and staff.
Source: school website

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
ECC (1-2)2026-2027 (year unverified)	45,428 AED	~3,786 AED
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	45,428 AED	~3,786 AED
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	40,340 AED	~3,362 AED
FS 22026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	50,099 AED	~4,175 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	80,681 AED	~6,723 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	80,681 AED	~6,723 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	80,681 AED	~6,723 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	83,284 AED	~6,940 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	83,284 AED	~6,940 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	91,093 AED	~7,591 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	91,093 AED	~7,591 AED
ECC (0-1)2026-2027 (year unverified)	47,699 AED	~3,975 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding personal and social development, wellbeing, and appreciation of own and other cultures
Broad, balanced and highly inclusive curriculum meeting the needs of all student groups
Exemplary Foundation Stage and excellent student performance across the curriculum, including performing arts and outdoor learning
Improving provision and achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic
Very strong senior leadership and governance managing significant growth with excellent parent partnerships

What the school was asked to improve

Spread best practices, including use of assessment information to personalise learning, to raise teaching standards in Secondary and Post-16
Improve rigour and consistency in planning and applying individual education plans for the highest-needs students of determination in Primary
Offer students more choice in their learning to improve learning skills in Primary and Secondary

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 30 October to 02 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 16 improved, 0 declined and 69 kept the same rating.

Students

3,663 → 4,126

+463 (+13%)

Teachers

291 → 333

+42 (+14%)

Students of determination

378 → 682

+304 (+80%)

Emirati students

196 → 183

-13 (-7%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding

and 8 more

Did GEMS Wellington Academy act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Raise levels of attainment and improve the accuracy, precision, and rigour of self-evaluation processesImproved
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Very good → Outstanding
Make better use of the analysis of dataNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Have a clearer monitoring focus on the impact of teaching on student outcomesImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Very good → Outstanding · School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Very good → Outstanding
Ensure improvement plans contain clear success criteria related to measurable student outcomesImproved
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Very good → Outstanding

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
English — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

This large UK/IB curriculum school was judged very good overall. Foundation Stage teaching and outcomes are outstanding, and personal development, curriculum, and care are strong across phases. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain weaker, while self-evaluation processes need greater precision and rigour to further raise attainment.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The outstanding start children make to their education in the Foundation Stage
The support for student wellbeing through the 'GroWell' programme, resulting in high levels of personal development
The breadth of the curriculum, providing alternative pathways to meet the needs of all groups of students
The outstanding partnerships developed with parents and the community
The outstanding facilities and resources

What the school was asked to improve

Raise levels of attainment and improve the accuracy, precision, and rigour of self-evaluation processes
Make better use of the analysis of data
Have a clearer monitoring focus on the impact of teaching on student outcomes
Ensure improvement plans contain clear success criteria related to measurable student outcomes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 07 to 10 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze located in Dubai?

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City, operating in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving families across DSO, Academic City, International City, Mirdif, and Al Warqa via Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

What curriculum does GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

What are the tuition fees at GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze?

Annual fees range from AED 40,340 to AED 91,093, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze best suited for?

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is best suited for families in Silicon Oasis and Academic City seeking quality British education with IB Diploma options. The school attracts residents of DSO, Academic City, International City, and Mirdif who value the prestigious Wellington heritage and flexible pathways.

What is GEMS Wellington Academy's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

What did KHDA inspectors say about GEMS Wellington Academy in 2023-2024?

This large UK/IB curriculum school in Dubai provides a very good quality of education overall, with outstanding achievement in the Foundation Stage and strong personal development, curriculum, and leadership. Secondary and Post-16 achievement are mostly very good. Inspectors recommend improving teaching consistency, support for high-needs students of determination, and Arabic literacy among Islamic Education students. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: outstanding personal and social development, wellbeing, and appreciation of own and other cultures; broad, balanced and highly inclusive curriculum meeting the needs of all student groups; exemplary Foundation Stage and excellent student performance across the curriculum, including performing arts and outdoor learning; improving provision and achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic; very strong senior leadership and governance managing significant growth with excellent parent partnerships.

What was GEMS Wellington Academy asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: spread best practices, including use of assessment information to personalise learning, to raise teaching standards in Secondary and Post-16; improve rigour and consistency in planning and applying individual education plans for the highest-needs students of determination in Primary; offer students more choice in their learning to improve learning skills in Primary and Secondary.

Has GEMS Wellington Academy improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 16 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 69 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 3,663 to 4,126 students (+13%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

4,126

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

UK/IB

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Sarah O'Regan

Since 4/2021

Opening year

2011

Teachers

333 (+188 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

183

Determination students

682

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE, GCSE, IBDP, and A Level

Last inspection: 30 October to 02November 2023

About GEMS Wellington Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

The academy welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with a current enrolment of 4,126 students. Classes follow the UK National Curriculum framework from Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form studies.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 40,340 to AED 91,093 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Silicon Oasis and the surrounding industrial area.

Latest from GEMS Wellington Academy

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

5 Aug 2026Award

WSO wins EdArabia 2026 Parents' Choice Award in its 15th year

WSO, marking 15 years of operation, announced it is a winner of the EdArabia 2026 Parents' Choice Awards, crediting the confidence its families place in the school.

Source: Instagram

27 Oct 2025Milestone

300 performing arts students perform with West End stars at Dubai Opera

In June 2025, more than 300 GEMS Performing Arts students performed alongside 10 West End stars at Dubai Opera, supported by partners West End Stage Dubai, Urdang International Dubai and UDO Academy Dubai, with sponsor Betterhomes UAE.

Source: school website

16 Aug 2025Exam results

GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis reports record A-level and BTEC results for Class of 2025

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis says its Class of 2025 achieved the school's strongest ever A-level and BTEC results, outperforming national averages in England, with the largest A-level cohort in the school's history. Principal Sarah O'Regan praised students and staff.

Source: school website

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

ECC (1-2)2026-2027 (year unverified)

45,428 AED

~3,786 AED

ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)

45,428 AED

~3,786 AED

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

40,340 AED

~3,362 AED

FS 22026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

50,099 AED

~4,175 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

80,681 AED

~6,723 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

80,681 AED

~6,723 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

80,681 AED

~6,723 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

83,284 AED

~6,940 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

83,284 AED

~6,940 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

91,093 AED

~7,591 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

91,093 AED

~7,591 AED

ECC (0-1)2026-2027 (year unverified)

47,699 AED

~3,975 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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