United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has 4,403 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English.
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits in Dubai's integrated technology park and has easy access to major routes, including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). The campus serves families from nearby communities such as The Villa, Villa Nova, Mira, Nad Al Sheba, Al Barari, Damac Hills 2, Arabian Ranches, Academic City, Mudon, Serena, Town Square, Dubai Land, Dubai Hills Estate and Remraam, supporting commuting from across the city.
The school provides a continuous educational pathway from Nursery through Post-16. The curriculum progresses from Early Years (Foundation Stage) through Primary and Secondary, with Post-16 options.
Co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.
KHDA data for the Wellington Academy group shows a large international student body; for example, the GEMS Wellington Academy – FZE campus data lists 4,126 students, of whom 183 are Emirati, with 682 students of determination. Specific, campus-level nationality figures for the Silicon Oasis campus are not published separately on KHDA's site.
Inclusion and SEN support are provided for students with a range of learning needs and for English Language Learners. Learning is personalised through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and close collaboration with families to determine appropriate assessments and resources.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, i.e., a British curriculum. There is no separate country-specific affiliation beyond this.
No religious affiliation is stated. The admissions policy specifies no discrimination on religion.
Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) starts at 7:45 am with a 7:30 am soft start and finishes at 1:30 pm. Nursery offers flexible attendance options (3 or 5 days per week) with finish times at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm.
The academy partners with School Transport Services (STS). STS operates a wide network across Dubai, including Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, Villa Nova, Nad Al Sheba, Academic City, Arabian Ranches, Mira, Damac Hills 2 and more. Buses are air-conditioned, with bus guardians and real-time tracking via the STS App. To register, contact Subeer Alankandy at subeer.alankandy@sts-group.com or +971 55 602 8691.
Annual tuition at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis ranges from AED 39,414 to AED 87,196 for 2026/27.
GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England from Nursery through Year 11 and offers diverse Post-16 pathways including A Levels, BTEC, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), and a dual-stream option. In Primary (ages 5-11), learning is enquiry-led with emphasis on core subjects and language study including Arabic, French, German, and Spanish. In Secondary (11-16), KS3 (Year 7-8) and KS4 (Year 9-11) provide a broad curriculum with core subjects and a range of GCSE/IGCSE and BTEC options as personalised pathways. Post-16 (16-18) offers A Levels, BTEC, IBDP, IBCP, or combined pathways, with universities and careers guidance. Languages include Arabic from FS1 with native and non-native pathways; French from FS2; Spanish and German from Year 5; and Mandarin lessons for native speakers from KS2 to Year 11, with an iGCSE pathway for older students.
SEL is embedded at GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis through the GroWell wellbeing framework, which is central to both Primary and Secondary life. GroWell focuses on five CASEL skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) taught via dedicated lessons and school-wide activities. The school provides mental health support including a counselling service, Teen Mental Health First Aiders, peer mentoring, and student wellbeing groups. The House system and strong pastoral leadership support belonging and emotional development across the school day. Wellbeing is reinforced across academic and enrichment activities to cultivate resilience and social-emotional competencies.
The school describes its approach as inclusive and welcomes students of determination (SEN and disabilities) and English Language Learners. Learning is personalised through quality first teaching, supported by an Inclusion Hub and Inclusion ambassadors in both Primary and Secondary. Provision is coordinated through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with personalised targets differentiated by need. Parents are asked to share full details of any SEN, IEPs, and any specialist reports (e.g., Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy) to inform planning and resourcing. The materials present inclusive education rather than a specialist SEN institution.
English is the language of daily teaching and operation at WSO. English language support is provided for students from Years 2–9 for whom English is a second language, but intensive remedial programmes are not offered; intensive support may be provided to a limited number of students per grade. Parents may be encouraged to provide additional English language learning support at their own expense. The school also indicates staffing for EAL, including a Secondary ELL teacher role.
Mental wellbeing is central to the school's approach via the GroWell programme, which guides social-emotional learning and mental health. The programme includes dedicated counselling, Teen Mental Health First Aiders, peer mentoring, and social groups, with wellbeing workshops available. In Post-16, a tailored GroWell programme is delivered by specialist form tutors, complemented by a counselling team offering one-to-one and group support. The school emphasises a holistic, Ready-Respectful-Safe ethos to support emotional security and personal growth.
Safeguarding and child protection are led by a designated safeguarding lead; the Academy Assistant Principal serves in this role. The KHDA inspection reports recognise safeguarding as part of the school's provision and note safeguarding standards positively.