GEMS Education To Unveil School Of Research And Innovation In August
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- GEMS Education announced the launch of its most innovative school yet, GEMS School of Research and Innovation, set to open in August 2025 in Dubai Sports City, drawing on its 65-year legacy of shaping future leaders and innovators.
The purpose-built English curriculum school promises to offer a pioneering educational experience, combining world-class teaching, cutting-edge facilities, and a focus on innovation, according to a statement.
Designed as a global hub for educational research, the school integrates hand-picked specialist educators, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, and values-led education, all while prioritising student well-being. It aims to redefine traditional boundaries by offering a holistic learning experience.
GEMS Education Chairman and Founder, Sunny Varkey expressed that the school exemplifies the company’s commitment to empowering the next generation to shape a better world.
“By combining the very best hand-picked educators recruited from the United Kingdom and around the world with cutting-edge technology and unmatched facilities, we are creating a unique school where every student has the opportunity to thrive and innovate, leveraging their own innate curiosity,” he said.
The school has received endorsements from prominent figures in British education, including Amanda Spielman, former His Majesty’s Inspector for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (OFSTED), and Julie Young, a renowned educator known for her expertise in school design and technology-enhanced learning.
The school’s philosophy centres on developing pioneering and empathetic students, and its Family First movement will foster collaboration with parents to uphold family values and ensure well-rounded development.
Featuring dedicated spaces for reading, play, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the arts, as well as collaborative tech hubs and immersive research centres, the school provides students with exceptional opportunities to explore creativity, critical thinking, and various academic disciplines.
The enhanced British curriculum combines academic rigour with future-focused subjects such as AI, robotics, esports, and game design, while the school’s extended day program fosters talents across various co-curricular activities. Through partnerships with leading companies like Microsoft, Apple, and HP, students will have access to real-world learning experiences, preparing them for success in the global workforce.
With facilities like robotics labs, a 600-seat auditorium, and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR)-enabled learning centres, GEMS School of Research and Innovation is poised to set a new standard for education.
-- BERNAMA
