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“GEMS Education is a pioneering education company that owns and operates
a global network of award-winning international schools. For over 55 years,
we have been a trusted choice for families. With the privilege of educating
over 250,000 students globally, our 20,000+ teachers dream big, push
boundaries and make a difference to families every day. Our students excel
across multiple dimensions, garnering global recognition with over 1,550
international, regional and national awards. Moreover, our students have been
accepted to over 1,050 universities across 53 countries, including 12 out of the
top 15 in the world (and 7 of the 8 Ivy League Colleges in the US).”

GEMS Wellington School Qatar

Achieving Excellence Together

school improvements. David and his team are working situations, whilst starting to further develop awareness
hard to ensure that the school reflects and delivers of their own interests and strengths.
the very best elements of a British-style international
education. His vision for GEMS Wellington School – Key Stage 4 and 5 (IGCSEs and A Levels)
Qatar is to become a leader in the region, allowing all Year 10 to Year 13
those associated with the school to achieve their full
potential. In Key Stage 4 and 5 students follow IGCSE and
Adding more context behind the school’s ambitions, A Level qualifications.
David says: “A GEMS Wellington education will Our IGCSE qualifications (Year 10 and 11) are
empower each individual to be well-equipped, not only internationally recognised and respected, providing
academically, but socially, emotionally and mentally excellent preparation for further study. Students study
What a truly exciting time it is for GEMS Wellington too, so they can take their place with confidence in the core IGCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science,
School. With a highly experienced, ambitious Senior our ever-changing world. They will understand the further complemented with a number of optional
Leadership Team and renewed vision, the future is importance of their own actions, with a strong sense of IGCSEs. This gives our students the flexibility to choose
bright as we continue on our journey to become truly personal responsibility and ability to shape their own subjects that are right for them whilst providing each
world-class. We offer an engaging, personalised and future. I have the amazing privilege to be part of that”. individual with a broad knowledge base.
authentic British education following the National
Curriculum for England. Our curriculum culminates in
the highly sought-after GCSE and A-level qualifications, What is the Curriculum at GEMS
accepted by all of the leading universities worldwide. Wellington School Qatar?

Our Vision Early Years:
Our vision at WSQ is very simple, as we are ambitious Foundation Stage One and Two
for every member of our school and believe in success The curriculum is based on the English Early Years
for all. We aim to be an “aspirational and globally Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and provides
minded community of happy, high performing learners all students with a journey of learning, guided by our
who achieve personal and academic excellence”. nurturing and dedicated team of early years specialists.
To achieve this, we believe in the Learning focuses on self-development in partnership
importance of being inclusive, with cognitive and physical development. Learning
with a clear emphasis on moral is child centred, multi-sensory, collaborative and fun.
values, proactive attitudes and Teachers expertly personalise the learning experiences
positive behaviours. Our community to meet the needs of each student. A-Level qualifications (Years 12 and 13) are highly
embraces diversity, and we have regarded worldwide and allow students to access
high expectations of ourselves and Primary School: Key Stage 1 and 2 undergraduate courses at Universities without the need
each other. Our staff and students Year 1 to Year 6 for a foundation programme, depending on achieving
are expected to contribute and the right grades. Our small A-level classes ensure each
maintain a consistently positive, Here we follow the English students receives fantastic levels of personal support
harmonious and vibrant environment National Curriculum, which from their teachers.
conducive to high quality learning. we have modified to meet
the needs of our international
students. The curriculum Authentic Learning – World Class Partnerships
David Wilson (Principal/CEO) supports our students’ At WSQ, we believe that there is much more to a
David Wilson has worked in the field of education natural curiosity and interests, quality education than the school curriculum, and
for over 20 years, in a wide range of established and providing opportunities for this is the reason we continue to explore and develop
new schools in the UK and other parts of the world them to consolidate the partnerships with external specialists who are world
including New Zealand, Spain and latterly the UAE. He fundamentals of learning class in their field of expertise. This is demonstrated
has over 12 years experience in senior leadership and using a variety of approaches. with our introduction of High Performance Learning,
has also achieved the renowned National Professional Our dedicated teachers bring the curriculum to life that focusses on ensuring all students are able to
Qualification of Headteachers (NPQH). through exciting and skilfully planned topics, making become successful learners; our partnership with
David has successfully led high-performing teams learning engaging and enjoyable. ArtsEd International which exposes our students
in the pursuit of improving student outcomes and to world class performing arts professionals; and
fostering a supportive, cohesive working environment. Key Stage 3 most recently of all, our new relationship with
He firmly believes in the importance of traditional Year 7 to Year 9 ‘8billionideas’ that will provide excellent enterprise
values, self-discipline, high expectations and creating a Our Key Stage 3 curriculum further deepens the and entrepreneurship opportunities for our students,
culture of success and achievement, both for staff and knowledge gained in primary and takes students supported by industry experts. Our curriculum is
students alike. on a journey to explore a broad range of subjects in further supported by our extensive extra-curricular
David joined GEMS Wellington School – Qatar in 2021 preparation for them to undertake their GCSEs. They programme.
from his previous role at GEMS Winchester School will continue to develop more advanced knowledge For more information,
– Abu Dhabi, where he oversaw significant whole and skills including practical application to real life visit: www.gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com.