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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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The Winchester School, Jebel Ali, in Dubai, was established in September 2003 as a British private school offering the National Curriculum for England. It is part of the GEMS Education network. The school serves Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13 and enrolls around 3,500+ students. The campus comprises two adjacent buildings, one for primary and one for secondary, located in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai. The KHDA rating has been Very Good since 2016.
The Winchester School has a diverse international student body, drawing learners from around the world. The school engages the community through events such as TEDxWinchesterSchoolJebelAli (Wellbeing Rebooted), including a TEDx event in January 2024. The GEMS Alumni Network connects graduates to a global community across many countries. Family communications include monthly Family Learning Newsletters and year-group blogs to keep families informed and involved.
The Winchester School operates a Parent Representative group that meets monthly to plan parent engagement and recruit volunteers. Welcome Packs and Year Group Parent Orientation Evenings help families understand the school's teaching approach and how to engage with learning. A monthly Family Learning Newsletter (FLN) is sent to parents, and year-group blogs keep families updated on events. Parental Engagement in Learning activities are calendared events, including student-teaching-parents events. The student planner supports daily parent–teacher communication, and there are three calendared parent consultations per year.
