Upper School Curriculum at WIS
Key Stage 4: GCSE Curriculum
Academically, the Upper School at GEMS Wellington international School, provides the next level in learning, promoting an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements and are celebrated for their excellent commitment to continuous improvement. Year 10, the beginning of Key Stage 4, marks the start of a challenging and stimulating two year GCSE journey for many of our students, transitioning seamlessly from Year 9.


Alex Harrison
Head of Upper School
Meet The Head of Upper School
As Head of Upper School I’m delighted to lead our outstanding students in Years 10-13. Our GCSE and IB results are world class and I consider it an honour to oversee our students through their Upper School Journey. I am a School Site Visitor, Consultant for global IB Schools and have developed 4 courses of Global PD for the IB including the Leading the Learning workshops at Category 1 & 2, which will enable other school leaders to reflect upon and grow their own professional practice so that they too are able to deliver the high quality IB education of which I’m so proud to deliver at WIS.
Explore Key Stage 4: GCSE Curriculum
Academically, the Upper School at GEMS Wellington international School, provides the next level in learning, promoting an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements and are celebrated for their excellent commitment to continuous improvement. Year 10, the beginning of Key Stage 4, marks the start of a challenging and stimulating two year GCSE journey for many of our students, transitioning seamlessly from Year 9. With over 24 GCSE subjects on offer for students to choose from, we really do cater for the needs of every individual. From Art and Photography, to Economics and Astronomy, our desire is to provide the right pathway for every child. In order to ensure that everyone finds their own way, we offer personalised intervention for all in the form of our ‘WISdom’ Project, as well as the key and targeted support provided by our Achievement Centre.
Pastorally, as is the same in the Middle School, each student is a part of our incredibly strong House system, as well as a Tutor group. The Form Tutor becomes the main point of contact for our families, a member of staff that your child will see every morning for Registration. This member of staff will ensure that your child has everything they need for the day, as well as ensuring that your child’s well-being is placed at the heart of the school.
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Lower School
Through a rich, diverse and exciting curriculum offer, our students develop into well rounded, confident learners pursuing ‘excellence’ in all that they do.
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Middle School
As our students move into the middle school, they start to access subject specialists in every area of their learning.
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Upper School
Upper School promotes an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements.
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IB
We take great pride in promoting academic excellence as well as individual betterment and endeavour.
Be Amazing at WIS
Our Student Stories
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Empathy Week at WIS
Schools globally, this week have been focusing on the theme of Empathy. Empathy Week 2021 is an invitation for young people across the world to put empathy into action, developing the skills of leadership and resilience along the way. Together, we are building the #EmpathyGeneration.
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Launching the WIS Wildcats
Our new PE and Sports brand, was designed by our very own Lara Moutran, and voted for by you! Whether you want to part of a sports squad, our media team, or you simply want to lead a healthy, active lifestyle we are all part of the same team, and we can’t wait for what’s to come. Click here to read more:
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At the ‘Fore’ Front of Golfing Excellence
Dominic Morton, Year 10 student, is excelling in golf after years of practice and determination. He was recently given the opportunity to play in the Pro-Am, professional golf event, at Jumeirah Golf Estates and played really well.