GSM will manage and operate Aqaba International School from the 2026-27 academic year 

Dubai, June 23, 2026: Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) has signed a framework agreement with GEMS School Management (GSM), the advisory and operations arm of GEMS Education, to manage and operate Aqaba International School (AIS) in Aqaba, Jordan, from the 2026-27 academic year.   

Through the partnership, Aqaba International School will benefit from GEMS Education’s global expertise, including teacher professional development programmes, access to international best practices and collaboration opportunities across the group’s network of schools.  

ADC CEO Hussein Safadi says, “This agreement will ensure that students in Aqaba have access to world-class educational opportunities. It reflects our commitment to investing in people, empowering educators and supporting the future development of the local community.” 

Aqaba International School is the only school in southern Jordan offering international curricula and currently serves around 500 students. These initiatives are expected to further enhance teaching and learning outcomes, raise academic achievement and expand opportunities for students to excel.   

Robert Tarn, CEO of GEMS School Management says, “The school already has a strong foundation and an impressive record of achievement. We look forward to working with the school community to further expand opportunities for students and strengthen AIS’s position as a leading international school in the region.”