GEMS Winchester School Fujairah

• Residential areas nearby
• GEMS WSF location
• Years offered
• GEMS WSF curriculum
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• GEMS WSF scholarships
• PTA and contact information

Established in 2016, GEMS Winchester School – Fujairah (GEMS WSF) follows the National Curriculum for England from KG-1 to Grade 12. It is part of GEMS Education, an international group that pursues excellence in education.

GEMS Winchester School, Fujairah (WSF) is a proud recipient of the GL Education: Advocate Partner Award and one of the few schools to offer a globally recognized UK curriculum in the emirate. It is accredited and affiliated to:

• Pearson/Edexcel (Approved Examination Centre)
• Cambridge International (Approved Examination Centre)

The closest residential areas are Al Hayl and Sakamkam. Other residential areas in proximity to the school are:

• Al Bithnah
• Al Qurayyah
• Kalba

Sakamkam located to the north of the city of Fujairah is known for its archaeological finds. You can spot many low and mid-rise buildings in the district offering 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

The GEMS Winchester School Fujairah campus is well-facilitated and has everything expected from a modern school. Classrooms have the latest equipment and teachers and students get access to high-speed internet. School supplies and stationery can be bought from the on-site store.

There is a multi-purpose auditorium, a medical centre and a canteen at the school. Students can access the fully-equipped science laboratories and technology rooms from Grade 3 onward. There is a large sports field, covered outdoor recreation space and air-conditioned indoor play area for kindergarten students.

Here’s a quick overview of the different campus facilities:

• Classrooms with high-speed internet
• State-of-the-art Innovation Labs for Virtual Reality and Robotics
• Multi-purpose auditorium
• Art Studio
• Music rooms
• Libraries
• Dining halls
• School store (that sells books, stationery)
• Outdoor sports field
• Outdoor play areas
• Air-conditioned sports hall
• Fully equipped science labs
• Computer labs
• Covered outdoor recreation areas
• Air-conditioned play areas for KG students

GEMS Winchester School is located on Al Qasar Road Fujairah. It is close to the Fujairah Mall and Fujairah Fort. Residents can reach the school through Al Sharqi Road.

GEMS Winchester Fujairah is part of the GEMS Education family that is managing schools across the world. GEMS Winchester School Fujairah is based on the same model and follows the international body pursuing educational excellence and ensuring each student gets a quality education. GEMS Winchester is listed among the top schools in Fujairah.

The school, like other GEMS schools, has set new standards with its four core concepts of learning.

• Pursuance of excellence
• Growth by learning
• Learning through innovation
• Global citizenship

GEMS Winchester Fujairah School has affordable fees and it doesn’t compromise on world-class education from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Enrolled students belong to different countries, creating a truly international atmosphere in the school.

The schools have the vision to deliver a world-class education for the diverse and large community of Fujairah. GEMS Winchester School emphasizes nurturing lifelong learners and providing an inclusive environment to make students confident and independent.

GEMS Education pays close attention to training and supporting teachers as great teachers inspire great students.

To minimise the spread of coronavirus, the government of UAE decided to reopen schools in August for the academic year 2021 – 2022 with safety guidelines. Similarly, keeping in mind the health and safety of students and staff members, the Ministry of Education has designed strict SOPs for schools to follow while they are open.

• No student, teacher or staff member will join the school before testing negative for COVID-19.
• All students and teachers must get their body temperature checked in the morning before entering the school premises.
• Classrooms will be set up to accommodate reduced capacity. Student desks will be set at a safe distance (1 meters); classrooms will use physical markings to ensure desks remain in the correct locations.
• Lockers are permitted as long as physical distancing measures are not compromised and in such a way that each locker is designated to a specific student (alternated and not shared).
• Certain play sections/areas should be closed (i.e. dress up sections, indoor soft play areas, reading corners with soft furniture). Open spaces should include furniture and equipment that is easy to clean.
• Students below 6 years (below Grade 1) are not required to wear masks.
• Students of Grade 1 and above, teachers and school staff members are required to bring a minimum of two (2) masks to school each day.
• Buses may run at full capacity but with safety measures in place.
• Seating arrangements will be clearly marked out in canteen areas; no students will be permitted to sit directly adjacent or next to one another. A physical distance of 2 meters should be kept in canteen areas.
• Schools can operate a pre-selected and pre-packed lunch service, with no live cooking taking place at school.
• School events, extracurricular activities, after-school clubs and activities are allowed with approved protocols in place.
• Schools shall resume field trips, holiday camps and sports events according to the approved protocols.
• Physical education will continue, including access to swimming pools.

The school offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

GEMS Winchester School has a value-based traditional British curriculum but in an international context. The UAE Ministry of Education syllabus is incorporated into the curriculum.

Foundation Stage students are introduced to English, Science and Mathematics through carefully designed activities. Young students are introduced to the following concepts:

• Shapes
• Colours
• Letters
• Seasons
• Numbers

Grade 1, 2 and 3 students are introduced to core subjects that become the basis of learning when they transition into higher grades.

Core Subjects include:

• Mathematics
• English
• Science

Other subjects are:

• Music
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) or Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) (for non-Muslim students)
• Arabic A (for Arabic speakers)
• Physical Education (PE)
• Humanities (History and Geography)
• UAE Social Studies.
• Arabic B (for non-Arabic speakers)
• Art

Grade 4, 5 and 6 students are expected to rationalise and think independently. The curriculum during these years is challenging. Subjects in these grades are somewhat similar to those of Grade 1 to Grade 3. They include:

Core Subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science

Other subjects are:

• Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) or Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) (for non-Muslim students)
• French
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Physical Education (PE)
• Humanities (History and Geography)
• Arabic A (for Arabic speakers)
• Arabic B (for non-Arabic speakers)
• UAE Social Studies.
• Music
• Art

In Grade 7 to Grade 10 students are expected to know more about the UAE’s cultural diversity, geography and rich history. Regular assessment and reporting is an important part of teaching and tracking students’ progress in these grades. To facilitate secondary students in joining universities and choosing from a wide range of options, GEMS Winchester School Fujairah provides exam qualifications through CIE and Edexcel Examinations.

Subjects offered during Grades 7 to 10 are:

• Arabic
• Islamic
• English
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Music
• Art
• Information Technology
• Physical Education

Grades 11 and 12 cover the International Advanced Level (IAL) syllabus. At the end of Grade 11, students take their Advanced Subsidiary (AS) exams and continue with the Advanced 2 (A2) level. Both AS and A2 years combine to form the International Advanced Level qualification.

Students can choose three subjects for their IALs. The list includes:

• English
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

To fulfil the needs of every student, GEMS WFS is developing provisions with specific learning needs. An educational review is carried out by the head of inclusion. This helps in determining the nature and extent of the special ends. The school keeps a register for SEND support and for providing support in English Additional Language (EAL).

As per the instructions of The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), all schools across the UAE will discontinue distance learning from January 2022.

GEMS Winchester School Fujairah academic calendar is divided into three terms.

• Winter Term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December.
• Spring Term starts in the first week of January and ends in late March.
• Summer Term starts in the second week of April and ends in the last week of July.

You can view the detailed academic calendar highlighting exam dates, holidays and other events on the school’s official website.

Parents interested in GEMS Winchester School Fujairah admissions can enrol their kids online. Once the form is filled and submitted along with some necessary documents, parents receive an inquiry number via email. Parents are suggested to keep this number as it is used as a reference point for further progress and communication about GEMS Winchester School Fujairah admissions.

When the application form is accepted by the school, parents have to pay a non-refundable registration and enrollment fee of AED 500.

The school contacts parents to schedule an interview or assessment test. Students who are applying for Year 2 upwards, need to appear for an English assessment test conducted by a trained education team. When the interview or assessment test is completed and the child has been accepted and offered a place, the school informs the parents of further procedures. School gives preference to siblings of students who are already studying in the school.

Places are offered based on assessment test performance, previous school reports and availability of seats.

Below is the list of mandatory documents to be submitted at the time of admission:

• One copy of the student’s passport with UAE residence visa.
• One copy of the student’s and parents’ Emirates ID cards
• Original Emirates ID of the student and parents
• One copy of Family Book/Khalasat Alqaid (UAE Nationals only)
• Two copies of the student’s Vaccination Record
• Four recent passport size photographs of the student
• Recent school reports from the previous school
• Original Transfer Certificate (duly attested)

Please note that both parents and applicants must check their visa status in the UAE before submitting their documents to the school. They can share special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) to support their child’s application.

Please note that the admission policy for GEMS Winchester School Fujairah has age-based restrictions.

GEMS Winchester School Fujairah fee is as follows:

A new admission fee of AED 500 is payable once the student has been offered a place. It is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term tuition fee once the student joins the school.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

The school offers a sibling discount on tuition fees:

• 10% discount for the 3rd child
• 25% discount for the 4th child
• 50% discount for the 5th child onwards

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who consistently maintain excellent achievement in their class in all subjects for at least three consecutive years. This scholarship is offered based on proven outstanding academic achievement and is available for prospective and current students of GEMS Schools from Grade 6. Academic scholarship is awarded based on the competitive application process.

It is awarded on the following criteria:

• Candidate’s scholarship application form’s assessment
• Candidate’s full report’s assessment
• Verbal and non-verbal reasoning test results by the school
• Interview of the candidate with the principal of the school to assess the calibre and commitment of the candidate
• A final interview conducted by GEMS Scholarships Committee

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship is for passionate artists and performers who are in the top 70th percentile in their class. The forms of arts eligible for the award include music, drama, spoken words, and dance, theatre, debate and creative or visual arts. This scholarship is open for current and prospective students of GEMS Schools from Grade 6. The scholarship is processed on a competitive application process.

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded on the following criteria:

• Candidate’s scholarship application form’s assessment by GEMS
• Candidate’s full report and its assessment by GEMS
• Candidate’s achievements/awards/recognition from internationally recognised awarding bodies
• Audition results (held at the GEMS school)
• Interview with the GEMS school principal to assess the applicant’s calibre and commitment
• A final interview conducted by the GEM Scholarship Committee

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who are committed to sports and are ranked in the top 70 percentile among their classmates are eligible for this scholarship. The candidates should have consistently played a sport for 3 to 5 years and participated in regional or international level tournaments.

Candidates must have proven athletic ability, potential, enthusiasm and determination to excel in a particular sport. Prospective and currently enrolled students of GEMS schools from Grade 6 and above are eligible for sports scholarships.

It is awarded on the following criteria:

• GEMS assessments of the scholarship application form filled by the candidate
• Full report’s assessment (from present school) by GEMS
• Proof of representation and benchmark results in the relevant sports (including swimming, football, rugby, track & field)
• The interview with the principal of GEMS World Academy to assess an applicant’s commitment and calibre
• A final interview with the GEMS Scholarships Committee

INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

These are awarded based on the candidate’s potential to flourish their innovation and digital technology skills. This includes coding, cryptology, computational thinking and app development. Current and prospective students from Grade 6 are eligible for this scholarship. Innovation and Digital technology scholarship are awarded based on:

• Candidate’s full report from present GEMS school
• Presentation/demonstration of an innovation project by the students to the scholarship committee
• An interview with the principal to assess the calibre and commitments of student

ARABIC STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP (for Native Speakers)

Arabic Studies Scholarships for native speakers are awarded as a subset of Academic scholarship. These are given to candidates who prove their outstanding academic achievement in Arabic Studies and can maintain a high level of academic achievement.

Currently enrolled and prospective students of GEMS schools of Grade 6 are eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship is awarded on the following criteria:

• GEMS assessment of scholarship application form
• GEMS assessment of a full report of candidate’s present school
• The applicant must prove and demonstrate:
  • Literary contributions in Arabic (including poetry, story, speech or novel)
  • Use of Arabic inside and outside the school
  • An active role in spreading the language
  • A leadership role in the Arabic department
• 95% in terms of Grade for internal or external Arabic language exams
• Awarded and prized for the Arabic language by the school, national and international organizations
• Performance in front of the school, local and international audience using the Arabic language
• Standard proficiency tests (oral and written) conducted by GEMS World Academy
• Interview with the principal of GEMS World Academy to check the calibre and commitment
• An interview with the GEMS Scholarships Committee

ARABIC STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS (FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS)

Arabic Studies scholarships are a subset of academic scholarships. These are awarded based on the candidate’s proven and outstanding achievements in Arabic studies. Arabic studies scholarships for non-native speakers are given to students who maintain a high level of academic achievement.

Students of Grade 6 are eligible for the scholarship and are awarded on a competitive application process. Current and prospective students of GEMS school can apply for the Arabic studies scholarship. Candidate’s whose parents or guardians do not hold Arab passports can avail of the scholarship.

Arabic Studies Scholarship is awarded on the following basis:

• GEMS’ assessment of the scholarship application form
• Internal or external assessment Arabic language exams and grades
• Candidate’s ability to express and speak fluently in Arabic
• Candidate’s high levels of proficiency in Arabic reading and listening
• Candidate’s ability to use Arabic language inside and outside the class
• Standard proficiency tests (oral and written) conducted by the GEMS World Academy
• An interview with the principal of GEMS World Academy to assess the scholar’s calibre and commitment
• A final interview with the GEMS Scholarships Committee

Students are served nutritious drinks and food at the school canteen.

All-round student development is important at the school. Premium sports facilities at GEMS Winchester School Fujairah include:

• Sports field
• Air-conditioned indoor play area for Kindergartners
• Multi-purpose air-conditioned hall
• Covered outdoor play area

Several opportunities that help develop students’ skills are offered as a part of GEMS Winchester School extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

The GEMS Winchester School Fujairah campus has a medical centre with a full-time doctor and nurse. There’s another clinic managed by a qualified nurse.

Parental engagement is important for a child’s progress and success. Close communication is followed as a partnership approach at the school. GEMS Winchester School has an open door policy and organises consultation evenings and sends written reports. This ensures parents can reach out to the school at any stage. Parents can make an appointment to have a one-to-one session with any member of the teaching faculty.

GEMS Connect mobile app is one of the ways parents can keep pace with their child’s education journey at WSF. Through this app, parents can access student’s information, school newsletter, timetable, pay fees, track attendance and bus location. They can also access the GEMS Parent Portal for updates.

• Telephone: +971-9-201-4000
• Email: info_wsf@gemsedu.com
• GEMS Winchester School Fujairah Website
• GEMS Winchester School Fujairah Facebook