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new service is designed to assist school groups and other education stakeholders operate
“exceptional institutions worldwide.”

GEMS said with the GSM systems, “We can be ready to open a high-impact school – with the right
team, systems and students – in as little as 12 months.”

GEMS’ GSM services can be availed by premium schools in capital cities to affordable community
schools in under-served areas, the provider has said. GSM offers adaptable models and tailored
contracts that meet specific regulatory, cultural, and educational goals.

An artist's impression of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) - the world's most
expensive school - set to open in August.GEMS
How does it work?

Tarn explained that ASPIRE enables partners to quickly deploy fit-for-purpose schools across
various curricula, including British, American, International Baccalaureate (IB), Indian, or local
curricula. Each ASPIRE model, customised to the needs of the educational provider, includes
comprehensive curriculum plans, architectural guidance, recruitment and training strategies,
technology infrastructure blueprints, and several pre-developed operational systems and
processes.

According to Tarn, the GSM models were designed with flexibility in mind. It allows school partners
to choose from various curriculum-aligned models that can be customised to suit the specific
social, regulatory, and financial landscapes of different locations.

Paul Edmunds, Chief Partnership Officer at GEMS, said, “We are already in discussions with around
20 different partners globally. That is here in the GCC. But discussions are (ongoing with school

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