About GEMS SRI.
Education has the power to shape a child's future, but it is opportunity that shapes who they become.
LEADERSHIP WELCOME
Dear Parents,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the GEMS School of Research and Innovation. As Executive Vice President - Education, I feel incredibly proud to support a school that is bringing together academic excellence, innovation and wellbeing in such a purposeful and exciting way.
Throughout my almost three decades in educational leadership, I have always believed that exceptional schools are defined not only by academic success, but by the ambition of their vision and the strength of their leadership - both of which are evident at SRI.
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The greatest opportunities don't happen by chance. They are intentionally created.
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
A bold ambition that shapes every decision we make. By challenging educational convention, embracing research and innovation, and creating extraordinary opportunities for every child, we are redefining what a truly exceptional education can be.
WHY GEMS SRI
SRI brings together an exceptional breadth of opportunities in one place, creating an educational experience unlike any other. By combining an enhanced British curriculum with research-informed teaching, embedded industry partnerships, purposeful innovation and a deeply connected community, SRI creates an educational experience that extends far beyond traditional learning.
Every opportunity is intentionally connected, ensuring students not only excel in the areas they already love but also discover new passions, embrace new challenges and develop the confidence to realise their unique potential.
CAMPUS & FACILITIES
At SRI, every space is designed with purpose.
Sport & Performance
Our Olympic-standard sports facilities inspire students to pursue excellence, teamwork and wellbeing through a wide range of activities, including:
Creative & Performing Arts
Creativity thrives through dedicated spaces that encourage self-expression and artistic growth.
Innovation & Future Learning
Purpose-built STEM and innovation hubs give students the opportunity to experiment, design and solve real-world challenges.
Research & Discovery
Our dedicated research environments give students the opportunity to question, investigate and explore ideas more deeply, supporting independent enquiry, collaboration and research-informed learning at every stage of their education.
MEET THE TEAM
PATRONS & ADVISORS
From an Olympic champion to a legendary composer, SRI's Patrons and Advisors bring their mastery directly into the student experience.
Former UK Foreign Secretary and current Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord Hague supports the
development of SRI's learning environment, with a particular focus on preparing students for an
AI-driven future.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist, President of World Athletics, and Chair of the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games. Lord Coe works with SRI's leadership team to shape a sport and wellbeing programme
built on confidence, resilience and lifelong health.
A multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and composer, Rodgers guides the development of SRI's
music and arts curriculum, helping every student find their voice through performance.
Internationally acclaimed ballet dancer, choreographer and Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Acosta
supports SRI's performing arts programme across dance, theatre and artistic performance.
PARTNERSHIPS
Universities, industry leaders, families and communities sit inside the SRI experience - creating opportunities that broaden horizons and prepare students for a changing world.
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THE GEMS STORY
It began with a promise. To make a better future possible through education.
In 1959, two teachers, K.S. and Mariamma Varkey, left Kerala, India, for the United Arab Emirates, in search of a better life for their young family. Leaving everything they knew behind, carrying only their belief in the power of education, they arrived in a rapidly changing Dubai.
