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By James Monaghan, Founding Principal & CEO, GEMS School of Research and Innovation REIMAGINING EDUCATION: WHY THE GEMS SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IS SO UNIQUE W hen I set out to lead the founding of the GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), I brought with
Unmatched Facilities to Inspire Learning The SRI campus is a laboratory for learning. Spanning nearly 48,000 m² in Dubai Sports City, our 47.6 thousand square metre facility cost over USD 100 million to deliver, underscoring our commitment to excellence. Within these walls, students encounter:
me over three decades of experience from leading exceptional schools in the UK, South Korea, the USA, and the UAE. This feels different. This feels like the future. Yet, nothing in my career prepared me fully for the sheer exhilaration of building something utterly new in every way: a school where every environment, every resource, and every educator is dedicated to nurturing future-facing genius. Our vision was clear from day one. SRI is not merely an addition to the GEMS family, it is a bold milestone that embodies GEMS’ 65+-year legacy of innovation. Here, we are creating a purpose-built institution that redefines what world-class education can and must be. Why the World Needs SRI Dubai’s Vision 2040 and Social Agenda 33 challenge educational institutions to prepare students for a world that is evolving exponentially. The old models of schooling no longer suffice. Today, students need real- world problem-solving, emotional agility and resilience, and the tools to invent entirely new ways of living and working. SRI answers that call. We launched as a global hub for educational research, powered by hand-selected specialist teachers, state-of-the-art AI, and an extended British curriculum infused with future-ready disciplines: AI, robotics, esports, sustainability, and game design.
A n Olympic‑sized swimming pool and 400m running track, ideal for nurturing athletic prowess and healthy habits. A professional-grade recording studio, e‑sports hub, disruption lab, virtual/ AR‑VR learning suites, robotics and science laboratories, and a 600‑seat auditorium for performance and innovation. A FIFA-standard pitch, immersive arts spaces, and STEM and design hubs that merge the lines between classroom and real-world engagement
Every corner sparks curiosity, pushing students to explore, experiment, and excel.
A school where every environment, every resource, and every educator is dedicated to nurturing future-facing genius.
Handpicked Educators At The Heart of Everything We Do Education is as much about people as it is about infrastructure. At SRI, our faculty comprises leaders and teachers selected for their talent, creativity, and capacity to ignite student potential. These are educators trained in advanced learning tools and AI- powered pedagogy. They don’t just teach, they catalyse discovery.
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