Children and learning are at the heart of our well-established school. The standards of behaviour are exceptionally high, as are academic and personal achievements, as all staff and students are encouraged by the ‘inspirational leadership’ (KHDA) to be creative and innovative in their pursuit to go ‘beyond outstanding’. Our children move onto their next phase of education believing they can ‘rewrite the stars’.

Teaching the best of the British Curriculum, whilst incorporating the methodologies of the highest-attaining international curriculums to enhance our learners’ experiences in a school building with exceptional facilities, all aspects of the JPS world-class curriculum focus in depth to challenge and develop resilient and adaptable global learners.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School’s DNA provides an experience as individual as our families are. Our family of over seventy nationalities is part of a school community with more than twenty years of success in Dubai. Our Senior Leadership Team and high teacher retention rates ensure a seamless journey for our transient learners in the UAE. We meet the individual needs of all children and their families and facilitate the best possible personal experience to ensure our learners excel beyond their potential flight path.

Our dedicated teaching team, as well as administrative and ancillary staff, and our families together make this a consistently ‘Outstanding’ school.

We want every child to enjoy coming to school, to feel secure in their friendships and to be happy to learn. We strongly believe that at GEMS Metropole, we achieve the right balance between work and play.

While academic excellence undoubtedly opens doors to a brighter future, we also understand the significance of instilling strong character and practical skills that extend far beyond the classroom walls. At Metropole, we are dedicated to empowering students to become true leaders, equipped to embrace challenges, make a positive impact, and excel in all aspects of life.

Our vision is to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow’s leaders. Our mission is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.

Al Waha is a vibrant and growing residential community located in Dubailand, one of Dubai’s most exciting and dynamic neighbourhoods. Our school is conveniently situated in the heart of Al Waha, making it easily accessible for families living in the surrounding areas.

We are proud of our school’s location in Al Waha, Dubai, and believe that it provides the perfect environment for students to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. We invite you to visit us and see for yourself what makes our community so special!

It is the only outstanding primary school in the Mirdif area and offers the National Curriculum for England, taught by British-trained and experienced teachers who have been chosen for their ability to create a motivational, child-centred environment.

This has led to the school being recognised as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by BSO (British Schools Overseas).

Throughout the school a warm and friendly ‘family’ atmosphere pervades. Self-confidence and self-esteem thrive in an environment that is encouraging, academically challenging and rewarding. We teach the National Curriculum for England within a High Performance Learning culture.

Individuals are important to us and we aim to give all of our children positive encouragement during their school life to help them develop into accomplished, happy, self-confident, well-mannered young people who have respect for others.

We strongly value links with parents at GEMS Royal Dubai School and work hard to develop effective home-school partnerships. This includes regular communication and times for us to meet and listen to each other as well as an exciting mix of performances, exhibitions, competitions and sporting events.

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is a distinctive and special place where children feel valued and imagination is very much alive. We encourage the various talents of our students in order to ensure that they all develop a confidence and independence that is recognised by everyone who meets them.

Providing a progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through an enriched and developed National Curriculum for England into personalised qualification pathways, incorporating IGCSE, GCSE, IB, A Level and BTEC, our Academy looks to cultivate a spirit of cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect whilst encouraging individual students to feel that their unique contribution is valued.

Offering world-class facilities, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis places special emphasis on blended learning and the integration of technology into the curriculum, in keeping with the educational rationale of the Academy and the vision of the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.

As children mature, we are able to scrutinise their academic progress and build a precise picture of each child’s potential; this allows us to reward a child’s hard work over a period of time and brings Early Years Foundation and more senior curricula much closer together, acknowledging that GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is very much one Academy.

The GEMS Wellington International School is a truly ground-breaking learning environment that provides exceptionally high standards of education to all students. The school, spanning an area of eight acres, offers a spectrum of facilities and resources that combine a world-class education with a distinctive, state-of-the-art infrastructure.

The GEMS Wellington International School is based on a refreshing design and an exciting environment offering an enriched curriculum with world-class facilities. An environment that will become a focal point for the community.

As students enter the school they will be presented with the latest technology-based learning resources that will stimulate their senses. On entering the concourse they see the Creation Garden featuring exotic plant life and flora, creating an ambiance rarely seen in schools. The Digital Signboards adorn school corridors informing students of their next classes, upcoming events, clips of past events and other information.

Students can then expand their horizons by visiting the school theatre – WIS Theatre, which seats 472 people, or visit the Observatory for a breathtaking glimpse of the galaxy and the stars.

The entire concept of the classroom is changing at WIS. The smart classrooms at WIS feature WiFi connectivity, Interactive whiteboards, and Audio-Visual and multimedia projectors. It is this step forward taken by the GEMS group which will assert the Wellington Schools as schools of the future.

To help meet our vision, the learning community at WSD follows the competency framework of the 7Cs curriculum:

• Curiosity – Learners are able to engage in and take responsibility for their learning. They actively seek answers to the bigger questions of ‘how’ and ‘why’ to quench their thirst for knowledge. Enquiry skills are a strength and learners are able to complete independent research both with and without the use of technology.

• Creativity – Learners are able to break away from convention as they explore ideas attributed to their unique way of thinking. All are innovative and resourceful in their approach and are not afraid to take calculated risks. They are able to think outside the box, whilst still maintaining any design brief.

• Consciousness – Learners are able to demonstrate strong social awareness and possess the ability to make moral judgements that inform decision making. The learning community are culturally aware and emotionally intelligent, showing appreciation and tolerance of the views of others, even when they differ from their own.

• Collaboration – Learners are able to effectively work with others, whether in pairs or as part of a larger team. They collaborate in a positive respectful manner that results in productive outcomes.

• Critical thinking – Learners are able to apply classroom-based learning to real world context and make connections across areas of learning. They analyse results to form sound judgements, as well as evaluate their work in order to identify possible improvements. Plans to achieve their goals are well thought out.

• Communication – Learners are able to communicate effectively with peers and the community alike. They use a wide range of interactive learning strategies, including roleplay, peer teaching and presentations. In addition to being able to clearly express themselves, explain their work and articulate their ideas, all learners are also active listeners.

• Confidence – Learners are able to take risks in their learning while maintaining firm belief in their ability. They grasp opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility and lead wherever possible. The learning community thrives on challenge and has the mindset to keep going, even when it is tough.

We want students to learn by doing, ‘hands-on’, through play, interaction, and collaboration with each other and with their teachers. Learning is student-centred and inquiry-led. Teachers facilitate learning and lead students into experience and present them with ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what if….’ Questions which may have more than one answer or inquiry pathway.

We want our students to grow and develop in a safe and stimulating environment, where they are listened to and supported, whatever their needs and abilities. We want our students to embrace challenges, to understand what they ‘can do,’ to know clearly what their next steps are to reach their objectives.

We want to motivate them and for them to persevere when facing difficulties. We teach that mistakes are opportunities to learn better. We spend time ensuring that misconceptions are revealed and gaps in understanding closed. We encourage our students to assess their own learning and the learning of others collaboratively. We develop questioning, encouraging students to probe deeper, checking their understanding and opening up new pathways for inquiry.

We want our students to be confident about sharing their learning, being creative in the use of language and communication to explain, persuade and take pride in their efforts. We believe that it is our role as teachers to design and reveal learning opportunities, to promote and celebrate discovery, to foster a love of learning that endures throughout life

Digital learning and innovation are important tools that support teaching and learning and also enable to support students’ learning at home. This allows us to ensure learning is creative through using age-appropriate apps and games. It also allows parents to see first-hand how our teachers interact with their children and also communicate with parents, so that ‘home-learning’ (rather than homework) is always a task to be enjoyed and not a chore.

Our enriched British curriculum draws inspiration from a thematic approach to learning that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills thereby empowering students to excel in a constantly evolving world. Learning at Glendale is complemented by thoughtfully designed spaces that promote multi-sensory learning leading to an enhanced learning experience.

As an Apple-powered school, we equip students to be digitally proficient with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a technology-focused future. We offer the ‘Leader in Me’ programme inspired by Stephen Covey’s ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, empowering students with leadership qualities & critical life skills.