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mid-market or public schools, with enhancement contracts also available to help existing
schools grow and streamline operations.
Hardik Shah, Commercial and Financial Director at GEMS School Management, explained:
“The approach is going to be very different for different schools, whether we are dealing with
a mid-market school, mid-market plus or a premium school, and we are dealing with different
geographies as well. We are dealing with anywhere in between the Middle East, South
America so on and so forth. So, the approach would be very unique and different for each
investor, and the fee would depend on that as well.”
Commitment to Special Educational Needs
One of the standout elements of the GSM model is its commitment to inclusivity, particularly
the prioritization of support for children with special educational needs.
Tarn highlighted this during the launch:
“We have a huge team and capacity. The systems and processes to support children with
additional needs, particularly the most vulnerable children...That will be in the front and centre
of the school-in-a-box model. So, everything from that training for staff around the waves of
intervention, and the provision mapping for children will be something that we're proud to
cover, and something that's very personal and a passionate thing for a number of members
of my team.”
This ensures that every school established under GSM is equipped to address diverse
learning needs with compassion, structure, and best-in-class training.
Sharing a Legacy, Shaping Futures
GEMS Education has long been a leader in international schooling, and with GSM, the
organization is expanding its influence by enabling other entities to replicate its success
globally.
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