Dubai South partners with GEMS Education to launch GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, a British school in Dubai South Residential District, pending KHDA approval.
Strategically located near Expo Road, it aims to serve Expo City Dubai and neighboring communities.
In his comments on the agreement, HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said:
“We are pleased to sign this agreement with a renowned school operator. At Dubai South, our mandate is to support our wise leadership’s vision of attracting one million residents to the area once Al Maktoum International Airport is complete, by providing world-class services and amenities to the residents at Dubai South. We remain steadfast in our commitment to contribute to the government’s plan to advance the UAE education sector.”
Sunny Varkey, Chairman and Founder of GEMS Education, said:
“We are honored to collaborate with Dubai South on this visionary project. At GEMS Education, our mission aligns perfectly with the goals of Dubai South to provide world-class services and amenities to residents. By bringing our well-loved GEMS Founders brand to this important area, we are proud to contribute to the advancement of the UAE’s thriving education sector as part of the UAE’s transformative journey.”
Offering the National Curriculum for England initially to students in FS1 to Year 8, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South will be GEMS fourth school to open under the Founders brand and its first in Dubai South. The school will be built across an impressive 250,000 square-foot campus with outstanding facilities designed for students aged 3 to 18.
GEMS Founders School – Dubai South will expand to Year 13, accommodating over 2,500 students in phases, starting with Early Years and primary schools. Opening in August 2024, it offers state-of-the-art facilities including STEAM labs, sports amenities, and a specialized curriculum focusing on logistics, operations, and enterprise, fostering innovation and sustainability.
Dubai South was launched as a Dubai Government project in 2006, representing an emerging 145 square-kilometre, master-planned city. Positioned as a global commercial and residential hub and a major contributor to the social and economic growth of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, Dubai South offers business-friendly free-zone benefits and a living environment with a diverse range of mixed-use and residential communities to suit different lifestyles.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
