GEMS Education

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GEMS Education unveils GR8 School, a world-first fusion of AI, teachers and industry experts reinventing education

News Desk 08/10/2026

What if students did not all have to learn the same thing, in the same way, at the same time? GEMS Education, one of the oldest and largest private K-12 education providers, today unveiled GR8 School, a global-first model combining hyper-personalised AI-powered learning with specially trained

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DataCamp and GEMS Education Partner to Bring Hands-On AI and Data Skills to 60,000+ Students and Teachers

News Desk 06/10/2026

GEMS Education, one of the oldest and largest K-12 private education providers in the world, and DataCamp, the leading platform for AI and data upskilling offering the world’s #1 AI tutor, announced a new partnership today that will give 60,000 students and 10,000 teachers across the GEMS network access to the full catalog of DataCamp’s […]

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GEMS Education and BravoBravo partner to strengthen Arabic learning across all GEMS schools

News Desk 29/09/2026

GEMS Education has partnered with BravoBravo as its exclusive Arabic language learning platform for native and non-native Arabic A and Arabic B students across all GEMS schools. The strategic partnership marks one of the educational platform’s largest implementations to date and aligns with GEMS’ dedication to spearheading innovation in the education sector.  

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GEMS Education welcomes Chester King as Esports Ambassador to build a network-wide, education-led esports ecosystem

News Desk 24/09/2026

GEMS Education has named Chester King, Founder and President of British Esports, as its Esports Ambassador, as the group takes the next step in developing a connected, education-led approach to esports across its school network.   Building on the experience already developed across GEMS schools, from competitions, learning resources and qualifications to specialist

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GEMS Education becomes world’s first K-12 ICAEW Partner in Learning

News Desk 23/09/2026

GEMS Education has become the first K-12 education group in the world to be named an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Partner in Learning. The new status provides GEMS students with the chance to obtain the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB), a widely recognised first step into the […]

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GEMS Education and International Centre for Culinary Arts Dubai partner to advance vocational education in culinary arts in schools

News Desk 22/09/2026

GEMS Education has joined forces with the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Dubai, the UAE’s homegrown world-class culinary education provider, to offer vocational education in culinary arts to its students.   The partnership will provide GEMS’ students and families access to structured courses, live masterclasses, events, and job pathways while developing

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GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new educators as it begins 2026/27 academic year with focus on people, families and the future of education

News Desk 27/08/2026

GEMS Education is welcoming 1550 new teachers into its schools for the 2026/27 academic year, taking its educator community to more than 10,000 across the network and marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing investment in attracting and developing exceptional talent. As the new school year begins, GEMS is also strengthening partnerships

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Strong A-level and BTEC results highlight student success across GEMS Education

News Desk 13/08/2026

Students across GEMS Education’s British curriculum schools have delivered another year of exceptional A-level and BTEC results, reinforcing the strength of the group’s academic and vocational pathways and the dedication of students, educators, and families.   A-level results:   This year, a total of 2,388 students sat 6,312 A-level examinations across 22

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GEMS Education appoints Edward Staton as Principal of GEMS Metropole School Motor City

News Desk 04/08/2026

GEMS Education has announced the promotion of Edward Staton to the role of Principal of GEMS Metropole School Motor City (MTS) from August 2026. He will succeed the current Principal and CEO of the school, Nav Iqbal.   Edward’s more than 20 years of senior educational leadership have strengthened his ability to steer complex organisations […]

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GEMS Education students achieve exceptional IB Diploma and IB Career-related Programme results

News Desk 06/07/2026

Students across GEMS Education’s International Baccalaureate schools have achieved another year of outstanding results in the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP), reinforcing the strength of the group’s IB offering and its commitment to developing globally minded, future-ready learners. A total of 611 students from eight GEMS Education schools

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GEMS Education and Oracle Prepare UAE Students for the AI Economy

News Desk 24/06/2026

GEMS Education has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oracle to equip GEMS secondary students and alumni with futureproof, industry-recognised digital skills. As part of the collaboration, GEMS schools will participate in Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative (SDI), which offers access to high-quality learning content and foundational certification

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GEMS Education appoints UK school transformation leader Nicholas Soar to lead GEMS Founders School – Dubai South

News Desk 23/06/2026

GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Nicholas Soar as the Principal and CEO of GEMS Founders School – Dubai South (GFD), effective August 2026. He succeeds Interim Principal John Stapley.   Located at the heart of Dubai South, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing economic and residential hubs, GFD was established to serve a rapidly […]

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Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education partner to provide students real-world healthcare experience through Aster Discover

News Desk 04/06/2026

GEMS Education has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aster DM Healthcare to provide students with career exposure in the healthcare sector, enabling them to translate classroom learning into real-world application. The strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to ensure industry-linked learning and advancing career readiness

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GEMS Education appoints Richard Jones to lead flagship GEMS School of Research and Innovation

News Desk 01/06/2026

GEMS Education has announced Richard Jones as new incoming Principal/CEO of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), following approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Richard joins SRI from Bryanston School in Dorset, UK, where he has served as Head since 2022, leading one of the UK’s most progressive, award-winning co-educational boarding

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GEMS Education appoints seasoned school founder Keith Chicquen as Superintendent of GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi

News Desk 20/05/2026

GEMS Education has appointed Keith Chicquen as the Superintendent of GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi (GAA), effective August 2026.   GAA serves a diverse student community representing 86 nationalities, with more than 30 languages spoken. The school has earned a Very Good rating from the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), with its curriculum […]

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GEMS Education appoints Nicola Huggett as Executive Principal of GEMS Wellington International School

News Desk 20/04/2026

GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Nicola Huggett as Executive Principal of GEMS Wellington International School (WIS). Nicola has assumed her role with effect from April 2026, bringing with her more than three decades of senior leadership experience across some of the UK’s most respected independent and international schools. Andrew Jenkins, currently

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GEMS Education schools deliver exceptional CBSE Class 10 results, with 100% pass rate

News Desk 17/04/2026

GEMS Education students across its CBSE curriculum schools in the UAE have once again delivered outstanding Grade 10 Board results, achieving a 100% pass rate across the group, with some students securing full marks. CBSE Class 10 headline results: A total of 2,960 Class 10 pupils from 11 GEMS CBSE schools were assessed All schools […]

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GEMS Education opens GEMS Rewards app to all UAE residents in community support initiative

News Desk 15/04/2026

As communities and businesses across the UAE navigate evolving market conditions, GEMS Education has announced that its GEMS Rewards mobile app is now available to all UAE residents. The move reflects the organisation’s commitment to extending meaningful support beyond its school network and into the wider community.   Built originally for GEMS community of student

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GEMS Education enters strategic partnership with London College of Fashion, UAL

News Desk 12/02/2026

GEMS Education has entered a strategic partnership with London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of creative education in the region. Partnering with London College of Fashion brings the academic expertise of one of the world’s most respected fashion institutions into the UAE. Renowned […]

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GEMS Education hosts Open Day across 43 schools following strong response to GEMS Genius Scholarship

News Desk 05/02/2026

Building on the launch of the GEMS Genius Scholarship in 2025, GEMS Education conducted a landmark Open Day across 43 of its schools in the UAE and Qatar. The schools welcomed over 500 shortlisted students and their families, selected from the total pool of more than 2,200 applications across the UAE and Qatar, for the […]