The Westminster School, Dubai

• The Westminster School - Dubai adopts a comprehensive English curriculum that prepares students for IGCSE, AS, and A Level examinations.
• A safe and stimulating learning environment that supports academic and personal development.
• Offers diverse educational programs and extracurricular activities that enhance leadership and social skills.
• Significant cultural diversity allows students to learn from a multinational experience.
• Continuous support for students with special needs ensures their effective integration into the educational process.
• Provides modern and equipped facilities to support learning and creativity.

Admission and registration requirements at The Westminster School - Dubai:

General Admission Criteria:

• Review of students' previous records in terms of academic performance and age.
• Passing school placement tests and ability to keep up with the curriculum.
• Compliance with Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) guidelines in the UAE.

Registration Priority:

• Emirati students.
• Children of school employees.
• Students who have siblings studying at the school.
• Students from other GEMS schools within and outside the UAE.
• Other students according to online registration date and time.

Age Requirements:

• FS1: Child must not exceed 3 years old on August 31, 2025.
• FS2: Child must not exceed 4 years old on August 31, 2025 and must have completed FS1 or nursery for at least 6 months.
• Grades 1 to 10: Ages determined according to academic year and admission test requirements.
• Grade 12 (AS): Advanced performance in IGCSE and AS Level examinations, with preference for current school students.

Assessments and Tests:

• English language and mathematics assessment for upper grades.
• Individual and group interviews for students and parents to assess family support and social and cognitive abilities.
• Assessment of child's ability to use the toilet and follow simple instructions in foundation stages.

Required Documents:

• Passports for both child and parents.
• Residence visa page for both child and parents.
• UAE ID card front and back for both child and parents.
• Child's birth certificate (in English or Arabic).
• Recent passport-size photo of the child.
• School reports for the past two years (for Grade 2 and above).
• CAT 4 report for Grade 3 and above from Dubai schools or other GEMS schools.
• Nursery certificates for children in FS1, FS2, and Grade 1, and medical treatment reports for children with special needs.
• Child's vaccination report.

Transfer Certificate Guidelines:

• Transfer from within Dubai: Transfer certificate attested by KHDA.
• Transfer from other Emirates and GCC countries: Transfer certificate attested by Ministry of Education.
• Transfer from outside the country: Transfer certificate attested by educational official in the region, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country, and UAE Embassy/Consulate.

Registration: Registration is done online through the school website. Admission depends on availability of vacancies and conducting an admission test before final acceptance.

• Possibility of paying full annual fees before the start of the academic year at The Westminster School - Dubai.
• Payment of fees at the beginning of each academic term (first, second, third quarter).
• Card can be used to pay annual fees in advance with a discount of up to 4.25%, plus a 10% cashback on school expenses.
• Fee payment via contacting the school or email.

Educational programs offered by The Westminster School - Dubai:

• Foundation Stage: Programs for children to explore the environment and develop basic skills.
• Primary School: Enhancing intellectual and emotional growth.
• Secondary School: Covers ages 11-16.
• Sixth Form: Preparing students for an advanced academic and professional future.
• Practical education and projects through workshops and practical experiences to enhance critical and creative thinking.

Classes at The Westminster School - Dubai are not mixed; students are separated in different academic stages

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform

• The Westminster School - Dubai is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East network.
• The school was selected among schools that presented an advanced digital education model, and this recognition has continued for multiple years until 2023-24.
• Common Sense Digital Citizenship certification since 2015.
• Center of Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Change Learning from EduCCate Global, the non-profit global partner of UNITAR.
• The school achieved bronze and silver medals in record time and is the first school in the Middle East to achieve this accomplishment.

Main activities at The Westminster School - Dubai:

• Arts and crafts.
• Creative writing.
• Educational and field trips.
• Debates and drama.
• Public speaking and speaking in front of audiences.
• Music.
• Team sports.
• Leadership camps.
• Mural painting, reading, and sewing activities.
• Physical education activities and practical projects.

The curriculum adopted at The Westminster School - Dubai is the British Curriculum

The Westminster School - Dubai is located in Al Qusais 1 area

The Westminster School - Dubai provides school transportation services for students. The service includes comfortable equipped buses. The transportation network covers various areas to facilitate students' access to and from school easily. Transportation services are managed according to safety standards and the specified schedule

Classroom buildings at The Westminster School - Dubai are equipped with the latest educational equipment including:

• Science laboratories.
• Computer labs.
• Library.
• School clinic.
• Music hall.
• Outdoor playground and play area.
• Basketball court and running track.

• The Westminster School - Dubai provides a safe environment that nurtures learning and growth at all educational stages.
• School building and facilities design to provide safe spaces for educational activities and play.
• Supervision and monitoring programs throughout the school day ensure student safety in classrooms and courtyards.