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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 15:51

Arabian Ranches to WA - DSO about 10 to 15 mins on the Emirates Road.

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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 22:20

Hi Mom of Twins Make me feel alot better - as we are over in the Ik & just going off what they tell us without seeing the progress. How old are you children goign to DSO? I quite like it that my 8year wont be the new girl in class, they all will be! I know some will know others from other schools- but the school / teachers will be new for them all & Gems do come out well in teh inspections - so really chuff so far, just waiting for the uniform list to some out!

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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 07:32

When we arrived in Dubai in 2007 our children attended Wellington Primary and it definitely opened on time, it was not a new building, it was located in an existing school. Fairycakeyumm, do you mean the primary section of Wellington International which was a new school?

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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 12:43

I have my 2 registered there for sept 2011. Got sick of the waiting list game everywhere else and it won't be much of a drive. Drove by a few times and it's been busy with workers every day! I think September is a go, and wouldn't mind having the kids at another Wellington until then! Will keep you posted. <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 15/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 19:38

They are not going to tell you it's behind or going to be delayed, as they are collecting all the school fees and registration,s they get told to say it's going to open ... We came over few years ago when Wellington primary was due to open In the October and it just about was ready In time. It was way further on than DSO, that's what is putting doubts I'n my head ... It still looks like a building site... I hope it does open on time for the sake of all the parents that have registered there. <em>edited by fairycakeyumm on 26/04/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 21:46

We are at Royal Dubai in Mirdiff and for what it's worth, I spoke with the management there who said it will definitely be open in time.

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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 21:36

Hi, we have just got in here. We don't all come over till Aug., but hubby is out there. I sent him to have a look round - he went on site & chatted to a few there & they where saying it will be finished in August. But will feel easier knowing when it is actually finished - he says it looks smart what they have done so far. We are know planning to look at houses in Arabian Ranges as commute is ok . I have also got him do a few dummy runs in the car to double check! Well I'm a bit limited doing the practical research over here in the UK!

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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 21:42

Yep not even finished being built. they havent even finished the outside let alone the inside :@ I can never see that being finished in 5 months ...they will take everyones money and prob place the kids in other gems schools till its finished.

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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 21:35

School will be finished on time, they have places but are filling fast, the Head is Martin Clark who has a excellent reputation, its a GEMS school profit making. Are you sure about that? It was supposed to be finished last September and while there has been *some* progress it still looks a long way from finished. I agree it looks half built.

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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 19:39

Well?? Is it wise to register my daughter there? We live at Arabian Ranches. How far is it from the school? Is it wise to leave a 3 year old in a bus for that long? i'm just nervous! the wait list is so long everywhere else that im tempter to go and register her at this school!

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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 17:29

School will be finished on time, they have places but are filling fast, the Head is Martin Clark who has a excellent reputation, its a GEMS school profit making. Are you sure about that? It was supposed to be finished last September and while there has been *some* progress it still looks a long way from finished.

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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 00:01

I know that the class sizes are capped at 27.... Thanks for the info, 27....sadly schools everywhere is a business matter rather than education...will try them anyway ...

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:51

I know that the class sizes are capped at 27.... Another flipping Joke, why can't schools keep class sizes DOWN!!! ahhhhh

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I know that the class sizes are capped at 27....

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School will be finished on time, they have places but are filling fast, the Head is Martin Clark who has a excellent reputation, its a GEMS school profit making.

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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:10

34 views and no reply, so seems no idea about the school, is silicon oasis in the middle of the desert?

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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 22:31

Anybody has any idea how's the construction going on? I have no idea where are they located, do you think it's wise to register my son there (year 1) as they don't have a waiting list so far? and will it be a good school like the other GEMS?

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