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7/2/25, 1:54 PM ‘School-in-a-box’: UAE’s Bold New Model Is Changing
Whether it’s a British curriculum in Abu Dhabi, a mid-market Indian school in Sharjah, or an American
program in Dubai, the School-in-a-box allows for full customisation aligned with regulations, values, and

aspirations unique to each place.

Hardik Shah, Financial Director of GSM, explained it best: “We’re not just serving schools , we’re
serving stories. Every family, every child, every community has a different one. Our model respects

that.”

A Model That Feels Like a Mission

Chairman Sunny Varkey’s words reflect the deeper purpose behind all this: “Every child deserves

access to world-class education, no matter where they are.”

And that’s what the School-in-a-box offers not just a fast track to setting up a school, but a promise to
deliver something meaningful. Whether it’s a school group looking to grow, a government in need of

new schools, or a developer hoping to uplift a community, this model says: you don’t have to start from
scratch, and you don’t have to do it alone.

As demand grows for flexible school models in UAE, the School-in-a-box shows how scalable

education doesn’t mean soulless education. It’s fast, yes but it’s also thoughtful, inclusive, and built with
care.

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