Gems Westminster School Qusais, Dubai

The GEMS Westminster School follows the National Curriculum of England. The school also incorporates the primary goals and core vision of GEMS education into their curriculum. These, combined with the cultural influence of the UAE, translate the school’s curriculum into a contemporary, futuristic, and holistic one.

The GEMS Westminster School ensures that the academic requisites of the curriculum are met and that the students gain adequate knowledge to achieve the stipulated age-appropriate targets.

In addition, the students under this globally recognised curriculum acquire futuristic skills such as analytical competency, innovation, and creativity. The students are instilled with soft skills like leadership, management and instructional ability that increase their confidence and skills.

FOUNDATION STAGES 1 AND  2:

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is divided into Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2. The students are inducted into the school system through fun-filled yet exciting activities developing a positive approach towards long-term learning. The safe and secure settings help to foster self-esteem and develop social skills leading to better cognitive and motor activities.

The syllabus of the Foundation Stage consists of 3 Prime Areas and 4 Specific Areas. In addition to this, Coding, Arabic language, STEM, and theme-based learning are all included.

PRIMARY SCHOOL (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 ):

The KS1 and KS2 syllabus is structured to lay a solid basis to assess and enhance academic knowledge. The academic plan helps in improving the problem-solving, critical thinking and reasoning skills of the students.

Students of KS2 are presented with numerous opportunities to develop organisational and leadership skills. The students are also trained to attempt International Benchmark Examinations prescribed by the KHDA.

SECONDARY SCHOOL (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4)

The school’s International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) aims to train the teenage mind holistically by helping them gain knowledge and develop skills through critical problem-solving tasks integrated within the curriculum.

Key Stage 4

In Year 9, the students do a pre-IGSCSE program in a wide variety of subjects to help them make an informed decision about the subjects to choose for the IGSCE certification in Year 10 and Year 11. The students are assessed based on a point scale from A to G in the following:

They have the option to choose from a wide array of elective subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Travel And Tourism, Economics, and Accounting, to name a few.

SIXTH FORM:

Students are offered a choice of core subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English which would help them further their academic pursuits. The school also emphasises on personal and community development in the Years 12 and 13.

Step 1-Online Registration

Registration for admission is online through the school’s website. Once the link for admission opens, complete details and the required documents need to be uploaded online.

You will be provided with an Opportunity number which will serve as your future reference number. You will be contacted by a member of the enrolment team and the application process moves through a series of steps that is effectively communicated to the parents by the admissions team.

Step 2- Assessments

Admissions are based on academic assessments and on satisfying the age eligibility criteria of each class.

Foundation Stage 1:

There will be two stages of assessments- a group activity and individual interviews of both the parent and the child. 

Foundation Stage 2:

The child should have completed a minimum of 6 months of nursery or FS1.

Year 1 to Year 10:

Admission is granted based on their performance in the English and Maths assessments. Interviews with Key Stage leaders or with the Senior Leadership team are also on the cards.

Year 12- AS Level and Year 13 -A Level:

Admission to Year 12 and Year 13 is based on the student’s performance in the Board Examinations. Students should have at least five grade Bs at IGCSE with grade Bs or above in the AS Level subjects for Year 12 admissions. Preference is given to the school’s existing students who have done well in their board exams.

These are the stipulated set of documents that need to be submitted for admission:

• Passport, Emirates ID (back and front) and Residency visa page – Both parents and child
• Birth certificate (in English or Arabic)
• Applicant's recent passport-size photo 
• Previous 2 years' school reports of applicants for Year 2 and above (in English).
• CAT 4 report for admission to Year 3 and above for all existing GEMS students or students from other Dubai schools. Nursery report cards for admission to FS1, FS2 and Year 1.
• A medical report with a validity of 6 months for special needs or children of determination applicants.
• Child’s vaccination report.

The school follows strict age criteria as a part of its admission process:

The total annual fee includes the tuition fees, computer fees and the annual fees:

The school offers a wide range of easy-to-use payment channels for fee payment. For more details, parents can contact the registrar through.

• Telephone: +971-4-298-8333
• Email: registrar_tws@gemsedu.com

The fee is due before the start of the academic session and needs to be paid in advance. Parents can make use of the GEMS Rewards scheme to save up on fee payments. 

 The GEMS Westminster School offers sibling and other type of fee discounts:

The types of fees other than the above-mentioned fees are:

The school has outsourced its transportation services to School Transport Services LLC, which offers reliable transportation services to students in the Emirate of Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. 

Students have adequate facilities for outdoor activities such as athletics, basketball, football, volleyball, throwball and hockey. They can also involve themselves in indoor activities such as badminton, carom, chess, gymnastics, and table tennis.

• Phone Number: +971 4 2988333 
• E-mail ID: reception_tws@gemsedu.com
• Website: https://www.gemsws-ghusais.com/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/official_TWS