A Note From The Founder

Dear Families,

At GEMS Education, we believe that education is not only about academic achievement, but about preparing young people to thrive in a complex and fast changing world.

Across our global network, GEMS students today are graduates of leading universities around the world, including Ivy League institutions, the Russell Group, Oxbridge, and top universities across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia. Each year, tens of thousands of our alumni progress to higher education, careers, entrepreneurship, and service, carrying with them not only strong academic foundations, but the values, confidence, and adaptability shaped during their years at GEMS.

What makes this possible is the strength of the GEMS education ecosystem.

As one of the world’s largest and most established K to 12 education providers, GEMS combines scale with deep educational expertise. We offer families a breadth of curricula, pathways, and opportunities that enable students to discover their strengths and pursue futures that are right for them, whether academic, creative, technical, or vocational.

Education at GEMS is holistic by design. Alongside academic excellence, we place strong emphasis on student wellbeing, character development, and personal growth. Through platforms such as Parent360, we support a more complete understanding of each learner, recognising that success is shaped not only by grades, but by confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

We are also committed to leading the future of education responsibly. Our investment in artificial intelligence and digital transformation is focused on empowering teachers, not replacing them, enabling more personalised learning, deeper insight into student progress, and more effective classroom practice. By integrating technology thoughtfully, we ensure that innovation enhances human connection, creativity, and care.

Equally fundamental is our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, ethical practice, and the highest standards of care. The safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every child entrusted to us are paramount, and our schools operate within robust governance frameworks, clear safeguarding protocols, and a culture of accountability and integrity.

None of this would be possible without our people. GEMS attracts and develops highly skilled educators and school leaders from around the world, bringing together global best practice, cultural understanding, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our teachers and leaders are supported by professional development, data, and systems that allow them to focus on what matters most, inspiring students and delivering meaningful outcomes.

Above all, GEMS is a family, a community built on respect, inclusion, and shared responsibility. We value strong partnerships with parents, knowing that the greatest impact is achieved when schools and families work together in support of every child.

I am proud of the trust placed in GEMS by generations of families. We remain committed to providing the very best education, one that prepares students not only for the next stage of their journey, but for life.

Sunny Varkey
Founder, GEMS Education