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A significant number of the new hires have relocated from the UK, India and Egypt
Dubai, Aug 20, 2024: GEMS Education welcomed more than 1,850 new teachers from 57 nationalities at its annual GEMS Awareness Day (GAD), as the group expands its network to 44 schools across the UAE with the addition of two new campuses.
The academic year 2024-25 will see the opening of two new schools – GEMS Founders School – Masdar City (Abu Dhabi) and GEMS Founders School – Dubai South.
GEMS is expecting more than 140,000 enrolments by the start of the new academic term next week, reflecting a rise in line with the increased capacity of more than 4,200 across its UAE network, driven by the launch of new schools and expansion projects at several existing campuses.
Like in past years, GEMS has continued to attract educators from around the globe this year. Many of the new hires have relocated from abroad – mainly from the UK, India and Egypt. About two-thirds of the new teaching recruits are female.
Additionally, 794 Emirati nationals have joined GEMS since the launch of its Emiratisation programme in late 2022.
GEMS has retained more of its teachers than ever before with 80% returning for the new academic year, with three new heads of schools being promoted from within in recent months.
Speaking at the GAD, Founder Sunny Varkey told the audience that investing in well-being is not just a strategy but a fundamental principle that underpins the long-term success of GEMS Education. “We remain a place where talented people want to join, stay, and ultimately retire with a deep sense of accomplishment and pride,” he added.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr Saima Rana said, “This year alone, three new heads were appointed from within including the principals of our two new Founders schools in Dubai South and Masdar City. We are all really looking forward now to welcoming our record intake of students for an exciting school year ahead next week.”
The new intake of teachers spans the full range of year groups from Kindergarten and Foundation Stage to Post-16, and covers British, IB, US and Indian curricula.
