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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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The school is located in Sport City, Dubai. It opened in August 2025 and is part of GEMS Education.
The curriculum includes specialist spaces for music, drama, and visual arts, with partnerships in music and performing arts such as Steinway and West End Stage.
The Pioneer Curriculum is rooted in the National Curriculum for England, with core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Sciences, and Arabic, Islamic studies, and moral education; specialist language pathways are offered in French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Students engage in inquiry-driven, real-world learning with a focus on student agency, research skills, and values in action through a community-oriented approach.
Strong parent partnerships are emphasized, with a portfolio and mentoring framework designed to involve families in the learning journey.
Older students mentor younger peers; the school highlights leadership development, wellbeing programmes, and partnerships with industry and education experts.
Wellbeing is central to the curriculum, with spaces and counsellors to support social development, resilience, and healthy habits; sport and physical development are integrated through Olympic-standard facilities.
GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in Dubai Sports City offers the British Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Year 13. The 47,600-square-meter campus features specific zones designed for specialized learning, including artificial intelligence laboratories, a food technology lab equipped with 3D printers, and a dedicated Esports academy. Students also have access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, and a 600-seat auditorium for the performing arts. A distinctive feature of SRI is its integration of advanced technology into daily learning, alongside a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental contribution. Early years classes are capped at 16 students, ensuring highly personalized attention. The school provides a structured progression from early years to Sixth Form, combining standard English National Curriculum subjects with unique offerings like robotics and martial arts to cater to a wide range of student interests and future career paths.
