GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

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.

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.

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 (includes VAT). This fee is payable at the time of application, includes standard assessment fees, and is non-transferable. It is non-refundable if an offered place is rejected.

Registration and re-registration deposits

- Registration deposit: 10% of the total annual tuition fee is payable on acceptance of an offer. The registration deposit is non-refundable but is adjustable against the total tuition fees for the academic year.
- Re-registration deposit for current families: 5% of the tuition will be required to secure a seat for the following academic year; this deposit is non-refundable but adjustable against first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown in AED; term breakdown provided where published)

- Nursery: Annual from AED 45,428 — Term 1 AED 18,168; Term 2 AED 13,630; Term 3 AED 13,630.

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): Annual AED 40,340 — Term 1 AED 16,140; Term 2 AED 12,100; Term 3 AED 12,100.

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 1: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 2: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 3: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 4: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 5: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 6: Annual AED 50,099 — Term 1 AED 20,039; Term 2 AED 15,030; Term 3 AED 15,030.

- Year 7: Annual AED 75,719 — Term 1 AED 30,279; Term 2 AED 22,720; Term 3 AED 22,720.

- Year 8: Annual AED 79,045 — Term 1 AED 31,625; Term 2 AED 23,710; Term 3 AED 23,710.

- Year 9: Annual AED 79,045 — Term 1 AED 31,625; Term 2 AED 23,710; Term 3 AED 23,710.

- Year 10: Annual AED 81,595 — Term 1 AED 32,635; Term 2 AED 24,480; Term 3 AED 24,480.

- Year 11: Annual AED 81,595 — Term 1 AED 32,635; Term 2 AED 24,480; Term 3 AED 24,480.

- Year 12: Annual AED 89,246 — Term 1 AED 35,706; Term 2 AED 26,770; Term 3 AED 26,770.

- Year 13: Annual AED 89,246 — Term 1 AED 35,706; Term 2 AED 26,770; Term 3 AED 26,770.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed and due prior to the start of the academic year and is payable in advance of attendance, at the start of each term. Tuition will be invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the term starts.
- The published term amounts above reflect the school's term billing breakdown (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Parents are expected to pay according to invoiced term dates.

Sibling discounts

- Discounts are available for larger families: 4th sibling discount 15%; 5th sibling discount 25%.

Other costs and fees

- Learning Support (one-to-one Learning Support Assistant) — estimated charges where required: FS AED 55,000; Year 1 and Year 2 AED 65,000; Year 3 and Year 13 AED 65,000. These are additional to published tuition fees.
- Exam fees for GCSE and IB programmes are not included in the annual tuition fees and will be charged separately; families will be informed of these charges via the school's exam fee communications during the academic year.
- Standard uniform, transport, extracurricular activities, and other optional services may incur separate charges (uniform and transport information is managed through the school's admissions and services teams). Specific itemised charges for uniform, transport and clubs are not listed in this fee summary.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided.

Refund information (as stated by the school)

- The registration deposit (10% of tuition) and the re-registration deposit (5% for current families) are described as non-refundable but adjustable against tuition. The application fee is non-refundable if an offered place is rejected (it is refundable only if the school does not offer a place). Exam fees and other program-specific charges are charged separately and are not covered by tuition or registration deposits. The school refers to the KHDA registration and refund framework for the formal refund rules that apply to registration and tuition matters.

Fee payment options and finance contact

- The FAB GEMS World Credit Card (GEMS World Credit Card) is promoted as an option to pay annual tuition fees in advance and may carry promotional savings or benefits. For account handling and accepted payment methods, the school's Finance team (finance_wso@gemsedu.com) manages fee collections and can provide payment instructions and options. The Finance office hours are published for contact.

Notes on mandatory extras and exclusions

- Published tuition fees do not include exam fees (GCSE/IB) or one-to-one learning support costs where these are required. Other discretionary or mandatory extras (specific exam entry fees, specialist course fees, school trips, some club charges, transport and uniform costs) are billed separately.

Caveats

- Term-by-term amounts above are listed in AED as published by the school; specific invoices will indicate due dates and any applicable deposits or adjustments per student account. For administrative or account queries, contact the school finance team at the published finance email and phone number.

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.