Located in Dubai, this summer program serves students aged twelve to eighteen seeking to improve English fluency while experiencing one of the world's most technologically advanced cities. The course operates on the campus of Gems Wellington Academy, a leading Dubai school known for outstanding facilities and academic results.
Accommodation is provided in The Myriad residence on campus, offering twin rooms with private bathrooms, full furnishing, and WiFi. Common facilities include laundry, dining hall, and swimming pool. Three daily meals are served, with breakfast and lunch in the dining hall and dinners sometimes arranged at off-campus restaurants. Menus feature seasonal produce and vegetarian options.
English language instruction forms the program core, with qualified native-speaking teachers delivering lessons in small groups of up to seventeen students. Teachers provide individual attention during both academic and extracurricular time.
Weekly activities include football, volleyball, basketball, quizzes, interactive games, parties, and talent shows. Weekend excursions explore Dubai and UAE attractions including Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Wild Wadi waterpark, desert safaris with barbecue and belly dancing demonstrations, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Aquarium, and underwater zoo. Optional additional excursions include Ferrari World, Museum of the Future, snow park, and Penguin Encounter.
Campus facilities include spacious classrooms with interactive technology, library, computer labs, science laboratories, football pitch, tennis courts, outdoor courts, swimming pool, dance studios, indoor gym, and relaxation areas. The location offers walking distance to city attractions, shops, cafes, public transport, and thirty minutes from the coast.
The program runs July-August with flexible duration. Fees include accommodation, meals, tuition, learning materials, and most activities. Additional costs cover optional excursions, medical insurance, and personal expenses.
Admission requires completed registration form and availability. Students of any English level are accepted. Upon arrival, placement testing determines appropriate class grouping. Participants need valid UAE visa or residence permit, passport, and medical insurance. Graduates receive certificates confirming language progress achieved through immersive English environment and regular conversation practice.