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Gems Wellington Academy -Al Khail

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 13:26

Hi ladies, I would like to get some feedback on the Gems Wellington academy- al Khail. We are in the process of relocating to Dubai this August. We did tour the school recently and it was impressive, though the location was not the most ideal . Any experience with the school? Thank you!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 July 2016 - 18:53
I put this response on the schools forum recently.... Your experience at GW-AK will depend on your expectations... Gems is a large and successful educational services company with consumer offerings of a range of qualities at different price points. If you think of comparison to a chocolate company it is a solid and competitive mass market one like Nestle KitKat or Cadbury Dairy Milk. If you are used to Green & Blacks you may find your consumer experience at the GWA Al Khail school lacks richness and maybe their GEMS Nations Academy would be more to your taste or competitors Foremarke or Repton among others - its a matter of taste and budget. To stretch the comparison a little more, the not-for-profits (DESS JESS, Jebel Ali etc) are the regional specialist craft producers - harder to source, appearance not as refined but ultimately fulfil the requirement very well and are cost effective.  Hope that flight of fancy is helpful!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 July 2016 - 11:29
Hi Amy2, After several trips to a number of schools in the scorching heat, I have finally settled for Gems First Point. My kids were on a waiting list in Kings Al Barsha and Nord Anglia. I am very happy with my choice and I hope the kids enjoy their time there. Do check them out as they seem to still have spaces available.The fees is also very pocket friendly. Do let me know how you get on as I am new here in Dubai. My next hurdle now is finding a house. Happy days!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 July 2016 - 15:24
Hi Cymag, haven't settled on the school as of yet, location is what puts me off, the school does seem organized and well structured but that's only my first impression during the school tour we took. Most of the schools are impossible to get in due to the intensive waiting lists they have and WA seems to have places at the moment. It's a very stressful process. What schools did you consider in your search?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 July 2016 - 12:23
Hi Amy2, we have just been here for a week and I am also school hunting.I started looking for schools as early as February this year when we found out we would be moving here. This has not been an easy exercise but I am soldering on. Why are you settling for Gems Academy if you don't mind me asking?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 July 2016 - 02:45
Where are you relocating from? ValGal?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 June 2016 - 14:51
Hi! We had an offer for grade 4 but we're still not quite sure about our final decision. Still trying to gather some more honest reviews about the school before going ahead.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 June 2016 - 12:33
Hi Ami, My kids are starting there this August. How old are yours? Mine are going into year 1 and Reception. Rona
 
 

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