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towards innovation, known as the future’s curriculum method, which has been adopted by
several other schools.

Altogether, this has led to an entrepreneurial mindset that the school fosters. Starting in
primary school with Unit of Inquiry projects and moving on to Challenge-Based Learning in
middle school and the school’s Prism Project and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Programme in senior school, GEMS Modern Academy provides what it calls a scaffolded
strategy for developing critical thinking, problem-solving, design thinking and a growth
mindset.

Khambatta’s outstanding leadership led her to receive the first-ever GEMS Exceptional Head
of School Award in 2018.

Her philosophy is that all children should be given ample opportunity to discover their self-
worth, interests and passion in a secure and happy environment, which helps them grow into
confident young adults with a sound intellectual and moral compass to guide them to their
goals.

Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader at HP, said: “Congratulations to the
UAE’s Nargish Khambatta on being named Finalist for the Asia Education Medal 2024. Her
passion and dedication to transforming education will inspire countless others to follow in her
footsteps in building a world where quality education is enjoyed by all.

“HP has a bold goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people globally by 2030. Only
by joining forces and aligning with NGOs, government, educators and businesses can we truly
improve the education environment. The Asia Education Medal brings together all those who
are changing the face of Asian education, whose work we must all learn from if the world is
to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.” he added.

Vikas Pota, Founder and CEO of T4 Education, said: “The Asia Education Medal honours
changemakers where change is needed most. Where learning gaps remain stubbornly
persistent and where deep inequalities remain.
“If we are to tackle these colossal challenges, and unlock the continent’s future, we must build
a community of leaders from every sphere of society committed to educational
transformation. Leaders like Nargish Khambatta. Asia, and the world, has so much to learn
from your inspirational story and your vital contribution to the next generation,” he added.

The Finalists for the Asia Education Medal 2024 are:

● Ashish Dhawan, Founder and Chairperson, Central Square Foundation, India
● Baela Jamil, CEO, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA), Centre for Education and
Consciousness, Pakistan
● Duriya Aziz Singapore Wala, Senior Vice President (Education, International),
Scholastic Inc, Singapore
● Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education,
Philippines