Why The Academy?

GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail is a special place. Recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the British Schools Overseas Inspectorate, we are a fully inclusive, community-oriented school that provides pathways for all learners. Our broad and balanced curriculum offering, state-of-the-art facilities, unrelenting focus on academic achievement, outstanding teachers, and a futures driven innovation curriculum, are just some of the reasons why we provide unmatched opportunities for students.

The Academy Difference

A Premium British Curriculum School in the heart of the Dubai Hills Community
Unique Post-16 offering and new pathways for our Year 12 students. BTEC courses in Sport, Performing Arts, Information Technology, Biomedical Science and Business, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
An aspirational multi-cultural learning community which embraces the use of world-class facilities and specialist teaching
A truly inclusive educational ethos which values the strengths, talents and interests of every student
Guaranteed small class sizes from Nursery through to Year 13
An extensive offer of enrichment activities both within and beyond the curriculum
An exciting and engaging extended care programme for our FS1 pupils which builds on the key skills that form the foundations of child development.
Small A-Level teaching groups, purpose-built Sixth Form Centre and stimulating Core Enrichment Programme. We have an extensive careers and university programme in school with a unique Careers hub, which allows Year 12 students to explore future pathways throughout their time here at the Academy.