Inclusion

Vision: NMS promotes an inclusive and equitable ethos through personalised learning pathways for all students to thrive.

Provision for Determined Ones

GEMS New Millennium School, Dubai is an inclusive school. The GEMS vision for Inclusive Education is that we achieve excellence together by all students receiving the support they need to meaningfully belong to their school and wider community, feel valued for their contributions, engage purposefully in learning and experience academic, cultural, social and emotional success in a common learning environment. 

At NMS we welcome children with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (students with special education needs and disabilities), students who are gifted and talented and students who are English Language Learners. Our staff are committed to educating all students in a common learning environment with similar-aged peers. At NMS diversity is made visible as a strength, respectful relationships are continually enhanced and all children fully participate in learning through adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet the diverse range of learners reflected in wider society.

Please share full details of any special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) and any Educational Psychologist, Pediatric, or other specialist reports (e.g., Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy) if completed. Sharing educational history with NMS prior to a place being offered is essential so that staff can ensure an appropriate assessment of educational need, educational plan and resourcing is in place. Admission is not conditional on the submission of a medical diagnosis and we have effective transition processes in place for all children.

Students are not refused admission based only on their experience of a special education need or disability (SEND) and we give sibling priority for admission to students who experience SEND. Staff follow KHDA guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed at NMS. This information will be shared with the KHDA, following expected procedures. 

Click here to read/download the Dubai Inclusive education policy framework (2017)

Click here for more details on inclusion @ NMS.

Click here for our inclusion policy

Giftedness and Talent @ NMS

At NMS, we have adopted the differentiated model of Giftedness and Talent, developed by Françoys Gagné (2008), where by the terms ‘Giftedness and Talent’ are identified as, “Giftedness designates the possession and use of outstanding natural abilities, called aptitudes, in at least one ability domain, to a degree that places a person at least among the top 10% of age peers”. Professor Gagné defines six domains of giftedness: intellectual, creative, social, perceptual, muscular and motor control.

“Talent designates the outstanding mastery of systematically developed abilities, called competencies (knowledge and skills), in at least one field of human activity to a degree that  places a person at least among the top 10% of age peers who are or have been active in that field.”

More information on Giftedness and Talent:

Best-Practices-in-Personalized-Learning-Environments Hanover research

Florida state gifted plan

Giftedness and Talent

Talented and Gifted  Western Australia

SENDIA

We're excited to share that we have applied for the SENDIA (SEND Inclusion Award), in our ongoing commitment to promoting Inclusion at GEMS New Millennium School. As a part of the GEMS family of schools, we take pride in our dedication to providing high-quality education to all students regardless of abilities. This award will acknowledge our best practices and provide recommendations, shaping our future plans to ensure that Inclusion is integrated into every aspect of school life. This will enhance our positive school culture, policies, and daily practices, fostering improved progress, collaboration, and stronger partnerships with parents.

The timeline and status of the SENDIA Award Process is as follows: