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7/1/25, 1:44 PM What is ‘School-in-a-Box’? UAE’s GEMS launches ready-to-open global school model - Times of India

Speaking at the global virtual launch held on Monday, Robert Tarn CBE, Managing Director

of GEMS School Management, said:
“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.”

Tarn emphasized GSM’s ability to mobilize resources quickly:

“Whether you’re a government, a developer, or a school group seeking to scale or improve
outcomes, we are ready to help you deliver.”

He added:

“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.”

Flexible, Customisable, and Globally Scalable

GSM is already in advanced discussions with clients in eight international markets, catering

to a wide range of education segments from premium institutions in capital cities to affordable
community schools in underserved areas.
Each partnership is tailored to meet the unique regulatory, cultural, and educational goals of

the local environment. Schools can choose between curriculum-aligned models such as:

Premium British
American

Indian
International Baccalaureate (IB)

This flexibility ensures the model can adapt to everything from premium private schools to

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