Welcome Message from the Executive Principal and CEO

Welcome to GEMS Wellington International School

I am delighted to welcome you to GEMS Wellington International School.

For more than 20 years, we have combined academic excellence with a deep commitment to the wellbeing and success of every child. As we celebrate this milestone, we are also looking ahead with confidence and ambition to the future we are creating for our students and families.

Our story is one of outstanding achievement and continuous innovation. Recognised as Outstanding by the KHDA and BSO for more than 15 years, WIS has earned a reputation as one of Dubai's leading schools. Yet our focus has always been on what comes next: preparing young people not only for examinations, but for a rapidly changing world.

At the heart of everything we do are our values of Integrity, Empathy and Fortitude. From Foundation Stage to Year 13, we strive to ensure every student feels known, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

As part of the GEMS family, our students benefit from exceptional opportunities, global connections and world-class expertise. They are supported by outstanding teachers who go above and beyond every day to help them flourish both academically and personally.

Today, WIS offers one of the broadest and most successful post-16 pathways in Dubai. Alongside our long-established International Baccalaureate programmes, we now offer a highly successful A Level pathway, giving students greater choice while maintaining the highest academic standards. Whatever their aspirations, our students can pursue a pathway that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.

While we are a large and high-performing school, we are proud to retain the warmth and sense of belonging of a close-knit community. Strong relationships between students, parents and staff are at the heart of our success. We believe every family should feel connected, supported and valued throughout their journey with us. Our vision is simple: every student known, every ambition nurtured and every future within reach.

As we enter the next chapter of the WIS story, we continue to invest in innovation, digital transformation, industry partnerships and new opportunities that will help our students thrive in a changing world. The foundations are strong, but our greatest achievements still lie ahead.

I warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the energy, ambition and sense of community that make WIS such a special place. Together, we can help every child grow in confidence, discover their passions and develop the skills and character to shape the future. Join us as we celebrate over 20 years of excellence—and look forward with excitement to what comes next.

Nicola Huggett (MA Oxon)

Executive Principal and CEO - GEMS Wellington International School