GEMS Winchester Private School Fujairah

The school is committed to the GEMS Education core values of learning through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning, and global citizenship. It utilizes High Performance Learning (HPL) as its core platform to develop the cognitive skills and attitudes necessary for academic and lifetime success. The school also emphasizes sustainability, having achieved the EduCCate Global Bronze Award for climate change education, and prioritizes student wellbeing, holding the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

The school follows the National Curriculum for England, integrated with the UAE Ministry of Education syllabus for subjects including Arabic and Islamic Studies. The curriculum emphasizes enquiry, creativity, and analytical evaluation across subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science. Moral Education and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education are integrated into the curriculum at both primary and secondary levels. Secondary students receive guidance for subject choices in Year 9 and Key Stage 4, with additional support for university preparation, including financial management training.

The school is an approved Pearson/Edexcel examination centre, offering International GCSE, GCSE, International Advanced Level, and GCE A-level qualifications. Graduates have been accepted into prestigious universities worldwide. The school tracks student progress using assessments from GL Education and utilizes Learning Ladders for data-driven academic planning.

The school maintains an inclusion department that identifies and supports students with specific learning needs, including those requiring SEND (Special Educational Needs) support, EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision, and AGnT (Able, Gifted and Talented) students. The school holds the SENDIA Award, which focuses on removing barriers to learning through early identification and inclusive teaching. Additionally, the school provides Western Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) as part of its personalized learning approach.

The school accepts applications for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. Prospective families are encouraged to apply early due to high demand and limited capacity. The admissions process requires an online application, and a non-refundable, non-transferable, but adjustable AED 500 fee is due upon acceptance of an offer. Tours are available for families to experience the school's educational environment.

The school operates on an academic calendar for the 2025-2026 year. Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and are payable in advance of attendance at the start of each term.

The campus features a specialized kindergarten on the ground floor and state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories on the third floor. Facilities include high-speed internet-equipped classrooms, three innovation labs with virtual reality and robotics technology, two libraries, art studios, and music rooms. Sports amenities consist of an indoor air-conditioned sports hall, a multi-purpose hall, an all-weather astro-turf football field, and covered outdoor recreation areas. The school also provides a medical center, a main dining hall, a separate dining hall for girls, a school store, and a parent café.

The school offers a range of enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which supports students in developing individual interests and life skills. Secondary students have opportunities for leadership through the Student Council, which manages projects such as reading clubs for younger students and charity work. Additionally, students in Grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to complete supplementary courses through platforms like Future Learn or Coursera to enhance their university portfolios.