GEMS School of Research and Innovation boasts specialist teachers, latest AI technologies, and a range of outstanding facilities, which the group claims will position it among the world’s top private schools 

Dubai, Jan 14, 2025: GEMS Education is gearing up to launch a new school in Dubai, featuring a state-of-the-art $100 million campus. GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai Sports City is set to welcome students in August 2025.  

The school will charge fees starting at Dhs116,000 for FS1, rising to Dhs152,000 for Year 6, and eventually reaching Dhs206,000 in Year 13, as per local media reports. Fees are subject to KHDA approval. 

According to GEMS Education, the new purpose-built English curriculum facility will be ‘one-of-the-world’s-best’ schools and is designed as a global hub for educational research, will feature hand-picked specialist teachers, integrate artificial intelligence, advanced technology and values-led education, and prioritise well-being and happiness. The school aims to break traditional boundaries to deliver a truly holistic educational experience.  

Sunny Varkey, Chairman and Founder of GEMS Education and The Varkey Foundation says, “We believe in empowering the next generation to shape a better world. GEMS School of Research and Innovation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional education based on our 65 years of experience. 

“By combining the very best hand-picked educators recruited from the UK 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.” 

“As a GEMS Centre of Excellence for Research and Technology, students will connect with schools worldwide, participating in UNESCO conferences, becoming global ambassadors, and gaining access to prestigious universities and top-tier employers through the GEMS for Life programme,” the announcement said.  

The school has also entered into partnerships with tech firms such as Microsoft, HP, Apple, and Plug and Play Tech Center to provide real-world learning opportunities. 

The school’s Disruption Lab and Research Centre is dedicated to developing entrepreneurial skills and cultivating innovative thinking.