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GEMS Education announced the launch of GEMS School of Research and Innovation in January 2025, with plans to open in Dubai Sports City. The school is designed as a global hub for educational research, combining hand-picked specialist teachers, AI-enabled technologies, and an extended British curriculum. The project involved a build cost of about USD 100 million and a campus spanning roughly 47,600 square metres in Dubai Sports City. The mission centers on wellbeing and family engagement, including a Family First initiative to foster close collaboration with parents. It was planned to open in August 2025 and subsequently opened in November 2025, with Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed officially inaugurating the campus.
The school places parental involvement at the center of its culture through the Family First initiative, designed to engage families in school life. Family First fosters close collaboration between families and staff and focuses on wellbeing and values-led education. Through the GEMS For Life programme, families can connect with partner schools worldwide, participate in UNESCO conferences, and access opportunities at universities and employers. The campus supports a wide range of future-focused programs and facilities that cultivate a sense of community among students, families, and staff.
GEMS SRI uses a formal parent engagement framework named Family First to involve parents in school life. Family First fosters close collaboration between families and the school and emphasizes wellbeing and values-led education. Through the GEMS For Life programme and UNESCO conference opportunities, families can participate in a global learning ecosystem. Family First also links parents to broader school ambitions, including joint activities and feedback channels that influence curriculum and co-curricular planning. Public materials present Family First as the school's primary mechanism for parent involvement rather than a separate PTA structure.
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.
