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Admissions

We are currently accepting applications for September 2013 as follows:

  • FS1 : applications to waiting list only
  • FS2 : closed to all applications
  • Year 1 - Year 6 : applications to waiting list only
  • Year 7 - Year 12 : spaces still available, for successful applications

Registrations for September 2014 will open October 2013.

Admissions Policy

General Policy

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis prides itself on an admission policy that does not discriminate against any child or family. All children are welcome to apply to GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis, regardless of nationality, ethnicity or religion.

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is a truly international institution for those parents who wish their children to receive a British style education which has limited spaces for children with additional learning needs. However it does not have the provision for children with severe or complex educational needs.

English Language Learning

English is the language of daily teaching and operation of GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis. GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis does provide some English Language support for students from Years 2 - 9, and for whom English is an additional language, but we do not have intensive remedial programmes for students falling more than a grade level behind in English language ability. Intensive support to develop age appropriate English language skills may be offered to a limited number of students in each grade level. Parents may also be encouraged to provide additional support, at their own expense, for English language learning activities.

Class Size Policy

The teacher-student ratio for teaching in FS1 and FS2 is 1:22. In all other years i.e. Years 1 to 13 it is 1:27. GEMS retains the right to increase class size when the situation warrants i.e. when students are set by ability for specific subjects. No class will operate with a teacher-student ratio in excess of 1:30. FS1 and FS2 have a teacher and a teaching assistant per classroom.

Admission Arrangements

Application Requirements

Completed online receipts will be accepted if accompanied by the Administration Fee of 500AED (non-refundable and non-transferable).

The Ministry of Education requires all families to submit the following documents for each child entering education in Dubai. Without these documents entry for your child may be refused.

  • Original Transfer Certificate (Attested if necessary, see below)
  • 2 copies of Birth Certificate (in English OR Arabic)
  • 2 copies of Passport
  • 2 copies of Residence Visa
  • 4 recent Passport size photographs

Please ensure that all relevant information regarding your child is attached with the online Enquiry Acknowledgement.

  1. Copy of Immunization/vaccination document. Please also check that your child has received all necessary vaccinations. Please consult your Physician if in doubt.
  2. Information regarding allergies, special medical conditions, etc.
  3. Up to date contact details and emergency telephone numbers for both parents.
  4. 3 Years of School Reports (the most recent report must be included) REPORTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH. Nursery report required for Foundation Stage 1 and 2 children. If your child has received any learning support/special education please provide all reports/information
  5. Copies of Father’s, Mother’s Passports and copies of Residence visa

Please note Applications will not be processed until full documentation and payment of application fee has been received.

Transfer Certificate

  1. This Transfer Certificate must be on an official school letterhead.
  2. The form needs to be completed on the pupil’s last day of attendance.
  3. This form must be signed by the Principal and show an official school stamp.
  4. The original certificate must be presented on the first day of school.

The original Transfer Certificate must contain the following information:

  1. Full Name of Child
  2. Date of Birth
  3. Commencement Date at School
  4. Grade/Class on Leaving
  5. Leaving Date at School
  6. Curriculum Used 

Transfer Certificate Guidelines

 

Important instructions to parents

Children coming from countries other than America, Australia, Canada, Europe and New Zealand should have the original Transfer Certificate (TC) attested by:

  • Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from country of TC origin)
  • UAE Embassy (from country of TC origin)

Children coming from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar & Oman must have their original certificates attested only by the Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin).
For students transferring from schools within the UAE, a Ministry approved Transfer Certificate is issued.

NB: The corresponding year group is of vital importance and the Ministry of Education may refuse the child entry if the year group does not correspond with that of the new school.