Upper School Curriculum at WIS
Key Stage 4: GCSE Curriculum
Academically, the Upper School at GEMS Wellington international School, provides the next level in learning, promoting an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements and are celebrated for their excellent commitment to continuous improvement. Year 10, the beginning of Key Stage 4, marks the start of a challenging and stimulating two year GCSE journey for many of our students, transitioning seamlessly from Year 9.
Ben Parkes
Head of Upper School
Meet The Head of Upper School
My educational passions lie in creating personalised learning experiences for students and future career readiness.
Explore Key Stage 4: GCSE Curriculum
Academically, the Upper School at GEMS Wellington international School, provides the next level in learning, promoting an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements and are celebrated for their excellent commitment to continuous improvement. Year 10, the beginning of Key Stage 4, marks the start of a challenging and stimulating two year GCSE journey for many of our students, transitioning seamlessly from Year 9. With over 24 GCSE subjects on offer for students to choose from, we really do cater for the needs of every individual. From Art and Photography, to Economics and Astronomy, our desire is to provide the right pathway for every child. In order to ensure that everyone finds their own way, we offer personalised intervention for all in the form of our ‘WISdom’ Project, as well as the key and targeted support provided by our Achievement Centre.
Pastorally, as is the same in the Middle School, each student is a part of our incredibly strong House system, as well as a Tutor group. The Form Tutor becomes the main point of contact for our families, a member of staff that your child will see every morning for Registration. This member of staff will ensure that your child has everything they need for the day, as well as ensuring that your child’s well-being is placed at the heart of the school.
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Lower School
Through a rich, diverse and exciting curriculum offer, our students develop into well rounded, confident learners pursuing ‘excellence’ in all that they do.
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Middle School
As our students move into the middle school, they start to access subject specialists in every area of their learning.
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Upper School
Upper School promotes an incredibly strong sense of independence, where students take pride in their achievements.
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IB
We take great pride in promoting academic excellence as well as individual betterment and endeavour.
Be Amazing at WIS
Our Student Stories
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Bright Futures Congo - Kanhai Mehta
"My goal is to enable these children to finance a new house with proper amenities and have access to more food and lead better lives". Founder of Bright Futures Congo- Kanhai Mehta
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Christina Rach - Sport Scholar
Meet one of our Sports Scholars, Christina Rach. She specialises in Swimming and Basketball. Click here to read Christina's comments.
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The Power of Induction
Induction is something that we sustain throughout the year, offering continuous opportunities for development.