Admissions Process

At GEMS WSF we welcome children with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (students with special education needs and disabilities), students who are gifted and talented, and students who are English Language Learners. Our staff are committed to educating all students in a common learning environment with similar-aged peers. At GEMS WSF diversity is considered a strength, respectful relationships are continually encouraged, and all children fully participate in learning through adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet the diverse range of learners reflected in wider society.

Student Registration

Step 1: Online Application 

Fill up the ‘Online Registration Form. 

Step 2

You will be requested to pay a Registration Fee of AED 500.  This fee is non-refundable, non-transferrable, and is required along with the requested documents to proceed with the registration process.  Please submit the requested documents listed below to the Registrar:

After completing Steps 1 – 2, you will be able to submit documents and pay the registration fee at the school.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requires that you submit the following on registration:

• 1 copy of child’s passport with UAE residence visa.
• 1 copy of child’s and parents’ Emirates ID cards
• Original Emirates ID cards of child and parents
• 1 copy of Family Book/Khalasat Alqaid (UAE Nationals only)
• 2 copies of child’s Vaccination Record
• 4 recent passport size photographs of the child
• Most recent school reports from previous school
• Original Transfer Certificate (duly attested, before start of school)

*Reminder - applications will not be processed until full documentation and payment of registration fee has been received.

Please share full details of any special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) and any Educational Psychologist, Pediatric, or other specialist reports (e.g., Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy) if completed. Sharing educational history with GEMS WSF prior to a place being offered is essential so that staff can ensure an appropriate assessment of educational need, educational plan and resourcing is in place. Admission is not conditional on the submission of a medical diagnosis and we have effective transition processes in place for all children.

Students are not refused admission based only on their special education need or disability and we give sibling priority for admission to students who experience. Staff follow MOE guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in WSF. This information will be shared with the MOE, following expected procedures.

Screening / Assessment

The school undertakes age-related screening and assessments to determine the right placement of an applicant.  The screening and assessment of a student will be determined by the Admissions team, subject to approval from the relevant government authorities. This is a necessary step along the path of completing the registration process for GEMS Winchester School, Fujairah.  Once this step has been completed, a student may be offered a seat, placed on the waiting list, or denied admission.

Age Requirements

In order to meet the age requirements of the admission policy for GEMS Winchester School Fujairah, a student must have turned the age listed next to the grade level as of *August 31 of each Academic Year.

Previous Schooling

All new students must provide official documentation of previous school experience, report card, and test scores. All documents provided must be in English. Transfer Certificates from abroad should be attested by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the country of school’s origin and the UAE embassy.