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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 the engagement of parents as partners in supporting their children’s learning.
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. GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C
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 2024). 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?
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C is in Al Khail, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid municipal community (about 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.