GEMS Educational Group announced the launch of the GEMS Research and Innovation School in Dubai, as it is considered the most expensive and most prestigious school in the world, at a cost of $100 million, equivalent to 367 million dirhams, and annual fees reach $56,000, equivalent to 200,000 dirhams.
The group reported that the school is one of the pioneering initiatives that embody the goals of the “Education Strategy 2033” in Dubai, which aims to achieve a radical transformation in the educational system, by providing an exemplary high-quality educational experience that focuses on the student as a pivotal element, while enhancing the capabilities of emerging generations with innovation skills. And creativity, allowing them to keep pace with Dubai’s future ambitions and contribute to achieving its pioneering vision.
The new school will open its doors next August in Dubai Sports City, and it combines advanced educational curricula in the English language, the highest international teaching standards, and a group of modern facilities and innovative technologies, with the aim of providing an exceptional educational experience that meets the aspirations of students.
Marissa Akonnor, Director of GEMS Wellington International School and Senior Vice President of Education at GEMS Group, said: “The group is focused on setting a new standard in the field of luxury education, and strengthening Dubai’s position as a center for distinguished academic opportunities, and we aim to provide a comprehensive educational experience that exceeds what is offered by luxury schools.” others around the world.”
She explained that the school begins to receive students from kindergarten to sixth grade in its first year, and then will gradually expand to include secondary levels, as the number of students in the foundation stages is limited to only 16 students per grade, and will not exceed 20 students by the sixth year.
She said: “The school campus was designed with an area of 47,600 square meters, with an investment of 367 million UAE dirhams (equivalent to 100 million dollars), that is, an increase of 30% over the budget allocated to previous similar projects. Among the unique facilities that the school will provide is an elevated football field.” It is also used as an airstrip.
The school offers more than 15 major sports, including swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, and NBA-standard basketball with a 200-person amphitheater.
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