My kids go to Wellington and we are very happy there. Know kids who went to JPS and they were very happy there, too. One thing to consider is the size of the school. I would be inclined to go with the school that is solely primary.

It also depends on where you want to live. Do you want a gated community like Springs/Meadows? Then Wellington is better location wise. Do you want to live in Jumeirah/Umm Suqueim? The JPS is for you. You're lucky to have the choice.

Out of curiosity, how long were you on the waiting list?