INSPECTION REPORTS

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail has been rated: Very Good 

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

• The pivotal role of the principal in sustaining a shared vision among staff, students, and parents 
• Students’ outstanding progress in English and mathematics in FS, Primary, and at Post -16
• Students’ positive attitudes, their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures, and their sense of responsibility for the environment
• The procedures for ensuring that students are safe, cared for, guided, and supported
• The outstanding self-evaluation, governance, partnership with parents and the management of staffing, facilities, and resources 

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KHDA Report 2022-2023

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail has been rated: Very Good 

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

• The pivotal role of the principal in sustaining a shared vision among staff, students, and parents 
• Students’ outstanding progress in English and mathematics in FS, Primary, and at Post -16
• Students’ positive attitudes, their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures, and their sense of responsibility for the environment
• The procedures for ensuring that students are safe, cared for, guided, and supported
• The outstanding self-evaluation, governance, partnership with parents and the management of staffing, facilities, and resources 

Click here to download the latest KHDA Inspection Report 2022/23

KHDA Report 2019-2020 - Released May 2020

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail has been rated: Very Good

A significant improvement across 31 areas

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

• Attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science.
• Students’ outstanding attitudes to work and their ability to manage their own behaviour.
• The outstanding care and support for students which contributes to a fully inclusive school.
• The improving systems of self-evaluation and the positive impact on the quality of teaching and student outcomes.
• The outstanding partnerships with parents.

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KHDA Report 2017-2018 - Released May 2018

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail has been rated: Good

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

• Children's achievements in English, mathematics and science in the Foundation Stage
• Personal development of all groups of students, particularly in the Foundation Stage, is very strong
• The strong development of social responsibility and innovation skills
• The very effective arrangements to ensure the health, well-being and safety of all students
• The clear sense of direction provided by leaders at all levels which is clearly focused on improving outcomes for students

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BSO Report

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail has once again been awarded an "Outstanding" rating following its recent British School Overseas Inspection. This rigorous process ensures that educational standards are comparable with independent school standards in the UK.

The inspection identified the following key areas of strength:

"GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail is an outstanding school and provides an outstanding quality of education for pupils from two to 19 years."

"The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding across the whole school. It contributes to pupils of all ages and abilities making rapid progress and achieving consistently high standards in all subjects. School leaders show commitment in their drive continually to raise teaching quality through well-established and rigorous quality-assurance processes. Teachers are well qualified, with strong subject knowledge and an understanding of how pupils of different ages learn."

"The quality of the curriculum is outstanding. The curriculum is broad and balanced, allowing pupils to explore their passions and interests. The different pathways give pupils the skills and qualifications needed for the next stage in their education." 

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GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail is very proud that it has been awarded membership of COBIS (Council of British International Schools Overseas).

This is a mark of global quality-assurance following our British Schools Overseas Inspection in January. Our membership of COBIS will provide opportunities for our staff and students in terms of training, events, competitions and activities alongside schools in a global network.

We are very proud of this recognition of our growing success as a British School Overseas and we look forward to the new opportunities and experiences that our membership of COBIS will provide us with.