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7/2/25, 1:52 PM GEMS Education eyes international expansion with ‘school-in-a-box’ model - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Re…

The GSM programme, already in advanced talks with stakeholders in eight international
markets, is built on GEMS’ 65-year legacy in K-12 education.

It offers a complete, end-to-end school solution — from design and staffing to curriculum,

safeguarding, and digital systems — enabling the rapid launch or transformation of schools
in as little as 12 months.

GEMS Education unveils ‘school in a box’

At the core of GSM is the ASPIRE model, a proprietary “school-in-a-box” framework
developed by leading GEMS educators.

The model supports British, American, Indian, International Baccalaureate (IB), and local
curricula, with comprehensive blueprints covering curriculum plans, architectural guidance,
recruitment, training, technology, and hundreds of pre-built operational systems.

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.

“Whether you’re a government, a developer, or a school group seeking to scale or improve

outcomes, we are ready to help you deliver.”

GSM is designed for flexibility, offering curriculum-aligned models for both premium and
mid-market segments.

Options include premium British or American schools and more accessible Indian or IB

schools, all customisable to local financial, regulatory, and cultural conditions.

In addition to new school builds, GSM offers enhancement contracts for existing schools
and education systems. These partnerships allow schools to scale or improve

performance, while accessing the procurement advantages and economies of scale

offered by GEMS.

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