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Questions & Answers
Common questions about GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Senior leaders’ vision to achieve high performance within an inclusive learning community.
- Outstanding progress in English, mathematics and science.
- Students’ excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values and social responsibility.
- The Local Advisory Board’s commitment to the continuous improvement of the school, together with
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve teaching, students’ learning skills and assessment practices.
- Review the provision for wellbeing and monitor its implementation and impact.
- Ensure consistency in the quality of classroom support for students of determination.
- Respond to the two current priorities: Emirati students’ achievement and the promotion of
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Very good (2015 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 58/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 across 191 teachers (plus 70 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID (حدائق الشيخ محمد بن راشد), a community of 1,563 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Noor Bank on the Red Line, 4.4 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: GCSE; IGCSE.