DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 1 July 2025: GEMS Education has announced a new business venture, GEMS School Management (GSM), where it is offering its expertise and partner with governments, investors, developers, school groups worldwide.
GEMS says it has developed a proprietary ASPIRE model – a ‘school-in-a-box’ framework to deliver end-to-end solutions.
GSM says it can help partners to deploy fit-for-purpose schools – be they British, American, International Baccalaureate (IB) Indian curriculum or local (UAE) curriculum.
Each model includes curriculum plans, architectural guidance, recruitment and training, technology infrastructure, and hundreds of pre-developed operational systems and processes.
Robert Tarn CBE, Managing Director of GEMS School Management, said at the global launch of GSM: “We’re working with partners who want more than just good schools – they want schools that set benchmarks. GSM brings the full force of the GEMS ecosystem to the table – from outstanding educators and global best practice to fully costed, turnkey models.”
GSM is designed to take the complexity out of launching or elevating a school for its customers. From safeguarding protocols and inclusive education practices to data systems, marketing strategies, and timetable frameworks, GSM provides every element required to open a high-quality school – even within a 12-month timeframe.
“Our partners often have the vision, the site, and the capital – what they need is deep educational expertise. That’s where GSM comes in. We’ve done the thinking, built the model, and can be ready to open a high-impact school – with the right team, systems and students – in as little as 12 months,” says Tarn.
The programme has already attracted considerable interest and is in advanced talks with customers in eight different markets with more inquiries coming in.
