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WELCOME TO GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
When it comes to learning in the 21st century, GEMS Education has always led the way with its proven
experience in running award-winning schools. Creating institutions of learning with an approach that
focuses not only on academic excellence but also on helping students develop character, creativity,
values and a spirit of leadership.
Inspired by the same focus and driven by the same commitment towards a child’s future, GEMS
International School is a member of the GEMS Education family.
For a student to be a part of GEMS International School equals being a part of the larger network of
1,51,000 students from across 160 nationalities. All our teachers meet the international quality
standards set by GEMS Education. And have access to the resources and learnings of 13,000 education
professionals, experts and advisors from around the world. The facilities and the infrastructure of the
5 acre school as well as the quality of education, all are in sync with GEMS schools across the world.
At GEMS International School, our children belong to a bigger world of opportunities and possibilities.
They shine, we believe, when this happens.
WORLD’S LARGEST K-12 EDUCATION PROVIDER
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IndiaIndiaIndia
KenyaKenyaKenyaSingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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OVER 50 YEARS OFEXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
1,51,000 STUDENTS FROM OVER160 NATIONALITIES
GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE IN OVER
980 UNIVERSITIES ACROSS 48 COUNTRIES
OVER 1000 REGIONAL ANDINTERNATIONAL AWARDS
VISION
Our vision is to impart 21st century skills to our children by
offering a differentiated, effective and rigorous curriculum in a
happy, caring and stimulating environment.
GEMS International School seeks to create a challenging
learning environment that encourages high expectations
for success through development-appropriate instructions.
Each student's self-esteem is fostered by positive
relationships. We strive to have all three stakeholders - our
parents, teachers, and community members - actively involved
in our students' learning.
MISSION
A value-led education is the foundation of a child’s growth. Everything at
GEMS International School stems from the deep-rooted core values to encourage:
SOME OF OUR LEADING SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD
GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai Our Own English High School, Dubai GEMS World Academy, Dubai
GEMS International School, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon
GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai GEMS World Academy, Chicago GEMS World Academy - Etoy, Switzerland
VARKEY FOUNDATION
Changing Lives Through Education
"There will rarely be people who launch something with
so much potential to lift the hopes and spirits and dreams
of children as this foundation has done tonight. The benefits
from an educated child will affect not only the child
itself, but also his or her family and the wider community.
The Varkey Foundation's commitment will bring that
opportunity to millions more around the world".
Our Global Partners
32 girls from GEMS, including two
young women from India, were chosen for outstanding academic success and
contribution to the community.
SHEIKHA FATIMAAWARDS 2013
Antarctica Expedition
GMA Dubai studentswith Sir Rober Swan
in Antarctica.
ISC – 2012 topper
Rohan Sampath with a recordbreaking score of 99.50%
The much awaitedGEMS Modern Academy rock
opera production - Shakuntala,staged in April 2015 to rave reviews.
WE STAND OUT. BECAUSE OUR STUDENTS DO.
I am the CEO of the world’s leading logistics company.
I was handpicked by the Obama Administration to
be a member of the Architectural & Transportaion
Barriers Compliance Board.
I am a genetic engineer for the world’s leading
cancer research institute.
I represented Serbia at tha London 2012 Olympics. I am a senior partner at the world’s largest law firm.
OUR TEACHERS
What our teachers learn today, will make your child succeed tomorrow.
We encourage our teachers to be lifelong learners. We recruit only the best teachers through our reputed global network
and continuously enhance their skills with our Professional Development Programmes:
#TeachersMatter
GEMS Education is the biggest partner of the Varkey Foundation which presents the Global Teacher Prize – an award of its kind
set up to recognise exceptional teachers and their outstanding contribution in an effort to draw attention to the importance
of teachers in society.
A minimum of 106 hours of professionaldevelopment in a year
Access to GEMS' 211 professionaldevelopment modules
Upskilling of teachers withlatest methodologies
Quality assurance ofteaching and practices
Nancie Atwell, teacher at The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, Maine, United States, being presented the Global
Teachers Prize USD 1 Million by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of
the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Former President Bill Clinton, Honorary Chairman, Varkey Foundation and His
Excellency Padmashri Dr. Sunny Varkey, Founder and Group Chairman, GEMS Education and Founder, Varkey Foundation.
Our students learn the lessons of life from the best teacher – YOU.
It is our constant endeavour to facilitate your role as a parent. Our aim is to help your child stay motivated, add years to his or her learning, earn higher
grades, have better social skills and be a responsible citizen.
This relationship between you, your child and us, forms the core of our Parental Engagement Programme:
PARENTALENGAGEMENTPROGRAMME
As a parent, it equips you with
all the necessary resources to help
you bond better with your child.
Approach based on
3 simple methods of
Talk, Share and Encourage
Our curriculum framework imbibes practices from across the globe.
We have the proven experience of delivering nine curricula like American,
British, French, Canadian, Arabic, IB, CBSE, CBSEi and CISCE through
our global network of schools. Integrating their best practices into
our teaching, we have put together a modern day curriculum
framework for your child:
OURCURRICULUM
Learnings from around the world.
So that your child goes places.
Enquiry approach
to learning –
developing reflective
learning practices
Opportunities
to connect globally
with GEMS schools
for collaborative learning
Learning through
play-based exploration,
student led and
facilitated by teachers
Co-curricular
enrichment
programmes
Beyond subject
boundaries – establishing
cross-curricular links
LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I
An experiential early years’ education programme based
on UK’s EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) curriculum
for 2-5 year olds. It lays emphasis on children’s intrinsic quality
of curiosity which leads to creativity in the later years.
Little GEMS Programme - KG to Grade I
The teachers at Little GEMS have high standards of teaching
and learning and undergo different levels of professional
development. They recognise the importance of nurturing
children as individuals and are persistent in their approach
to meet the diverse learning needs. They work in partnership
with parents to carefully plan, assess and monitor children’s
learning growth and development.
Teachers
I am, I can, I will
LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I
The programme is run through play-based exploration and
enquiry approach establishing cross-curricular learning across
7 key areas - Personal, Social & Emotional Development,
Literacy, Communication and Language, Mathematics,
Expressive Arts & Design, Physical Development and
Understanding the World.
Curriculum
Little GEMS uses a range of teaching approaches when delivering the curriculum, which have proven in research to help children
learn. These approaches are:
• Reggio Emilia • Montessori • Lev Vygotky ZPD • Learning Centre
Learning Approaches and Pedagogy
The Little GEMS Curriculum is based on the children
developing new skills. First they acquire knowledge, then use
it to develop and acquire skills, this leads to enhanced
understanding and enables application of their learning to new
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UNIQUE CHILD
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
State-of-the-art learning zones and internationally acclaimed
resources that are designed to develop the child:
EURISKO - Discovery Zone to help children discover and learn new
things through play-based exploration. The Discovery Zone
provides for the following:
Psychomotor Gym – Music and movement based Eurhythmics
programme with focus on gross motor development through
balance, stretching, skipping, jumping and hopping.
Ÿ Socio-dramatic – Pretend play
Ÿ Imagination & Thespian skills – Puppet theatre
Ÿ Sensory / Tactile Play – Montessori
Ÿ Heuristic Play – Treasure baskets / Natural materials
Ÿ Creative & Messy – Art Island / sand and water
Ÿ Block Play
Ÿ Cozy Library (Reading)
Ÿ Science exploration and inquiry
Sensorial Learning Corridors: Children at a young age explore their
environment through their senses. Multisensorial learning
experiences are fostered through this area in addition to such
experiences across the early years’ zone.
Outdoor Play – A dedicated area for learning through play. It includes
the Jungle Gym with different types of challenges. There is also a
traffic park where children can do bike riding and learn basic traffic
rules, road safety and develop civic sense.
QUALITY CARE AND SAFETY
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
To ensure health and hygiene of kids, Little GEMS offers sanitised
entry to the campus.
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
Pre KG – 1:9 | KG I to Grade I - 1:12
DAY CARE AND SAFETY
Nannies have been appointed and trained in first-aid and safety
and care of children.
LANGUAGES:
ENGLISH AND HINDI /
FRENCH / SANSKRIT MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL
STUDIES
ART &
DESIGN
MUSIC
PHYSICAL
EDUCATIONICT
FOCUS AREAS
PRIMARY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS
Our Primary School covers a period of seven years during which the basic skills in all subjects are further enhanced and higher order skills are introduced
to challenge students and stimulate their interests. Through our specially designed curriculum the students experience the joy of learning, gain a deep
understanding of important concepts, learn to accept personal responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes and are guided by motivated, well-
trained, and nurturing teachers. Our students understand the relationship between ethics and academics, are at ease with speaking, singing, acting,
dancing, and performing before a group, can communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner and are able to appreciate differences between
individuals and among cultures.
Our Learning to Learn approach to teaching promotes critical thinking and creativity; encourages research-based classroom transactions and teaches
respect for individual difference.
The programme is designed to match learning styles and integrates technology in the classroom while fostering respect for culture and tradition,
inculcating a sense of social responsibility.
The curriculum focuses on eight essential areas of formal learning:
Grade II to Grade VIII
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL AND THE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Senior Secondary become more specialised in academics and
focus on their eventual career choices.
At this stage, students have the choice of a curriculum leading
to the All India Secondary School Examination conducted by
the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi .
The knowledge and skills gained during the Middle School
years equip students with a firm academic base to pursue a
variety of educational options in the future. Students are
presented with opportunities to question, to take risks, to
collaborate, to assume responsibility for independent work
and to research and pursue individual interests. Students in the
Grade IX To Grade XII
Multipurpose Halls, exploration and discovery zones, activity rooms, learning spaces, multiple laboratories and resource centres
allow for different cognitive learning styles: visual, social, aural and kinesthetic.
Spaces for Multiple Learning Styles
Co-curricular activities help develop a sense of belonging and academic success. We enable this with our structured exposure to
physical education, performing arts, visual arts, public speaking and leadership training.
Co-Curricular
Classrooms are furnished with ergonomic furniture that can be rearranged to facilitate group learning. Collaborative learning encourages
the development of GEMS Leadership Qualities of teamwork, cooperation, communication, conflict management and trust.
Collaborative Learning
ICT Infrastructure reflects the Next-Generation Technologies for Next Generation Learning. Our well-structured ICT vision acknowledges
Information & Communication Technology as a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning.
ICT Integration
In addition to teaching our students key subjects like English, Reading or Language Arts, World Languages, Arts, Mathematics, Economics,
Science, Geography, History, Government and Civics, 21st century interdisciplinary themes like Global Awareness, Financial, Economic, Business
and Entrepreneurial Literacy, Civic Literacy, Health Literacy & Environmental Literacy also form an important part of our curriculum.
21st Century Learning
UNIQUELEARNINGENVIRONMENT
Community Radio Projects
An unparalleled initiative by
GEMS International School, Gurgaon
OURSCHOOLFACILITIES
Three spacious and well-equipped laboratories provide the necessary
facilities for demonstration, experimentation and project work for
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Science Laboratories
Dance is the most natural way to stay fit. Training at our school also
aids students in the development of a value for discipline, commitment
and self-confidence.
Dance Studio
All classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and internet
facilities. Each teacher is provided with a laptop to enhance the
quality of teaching learning. Our ICT laboratory is equipped with
sufficient machines with latest processors, LCD screens, high speed
internet access and a wide range of interactive teaching aids.
ICT Facilities
The skills of communication are best refined through drama.
It contributes to almost any subject or profession that our students
may undertake in the future.
Drama Room
Every student has a creative bent of mind. At our art studio,
we help students enhance their creative expression and cultivate
an open mind.
Art Studio
Often students dislike mathematics as a subject. We simplify the
learning and understanding of mathematical concepts in our math
laboratory, enabling students to easily apply these concepts to daily life.
Math Laboratory
Training in music helps parts of the brain that deal with language,
reasoning and memory. It also contributes towards learning in other
subjects. Our school also encourages students to develop an
appreciation of all forms of music.
Music Studio
Air conditioned and spacious classrooms to facilitate experiential learning.
A spacious library with an impressive array of fiction and non-fiction books
along with teaching resources.
Two separate shaded play areas equipped with a variety of age-
appropriate outdoor equipment.
Outdoor KG Play Area
Physical Education
A good academic education needs to be supplemented with research-based sports and fitness programmes. With a team of sports experts,
educators and professionals, we have four physical education programmes divided as per age and class:
Ÿ ‘Kid Fit Programme’ focuses on motor development till 6 years.
Ÿ From 7 years onward focus is on the technical aspects of different sports, using video analysis to review technical progress
Ÿ Multipurpose Halls with indoor game facilities
Ÿ Athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, tennis and swimming pool (upcoming) facility
Early Childhood
(Movement concepts)
Grade
Kindergarten- 2
(Focus on Fitness)
Grade 3-5
(Spotlight the Skill)
Grade 6-8
(Introduction
of Sports)
Grade 9-12
(Specialisation
Stage)
* Swimming is compulsory for all grades
Safety, Care And Security
Ÿ Daily briefing, regular training of housekeeping team and nannies
Ÿ Regular electrical safety audit
Ÿ Digitisation of visitor management – computerised printed visitor card after obtaining
necessary identity proof is underway
Ÿ Dedicated campus security
Ÿ Breath analyser checks for all workforce deployed by various agencies
Ÿ Female support staff in charge of campus cleanliness
Ÿ Regular earthquake and fire drills for students
Cafeteria
Our cafeteria has a capacity of 384 kids and provides hygienic and healthy food.
Transport Facilities
Ÿ P2P (Point to point pick up and drop) services are offered to all students
Ÿ All buses are equipped with GPS for real-time tracking
Ÿ Nannies are appointed in each bus
Ÿ RFID Cards, CCTV footage, panic switches and real-time SMS alerts are underway – to be implemented by mid August, 2015
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“Members of our Clinton Global Initiative have made hundreds of commitments that have opened the doors to education for
more than 8 million young people around the world. The support of Mr. Varkey and GEMS Education will help us do even more
to address this and other pressing issues.”
President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Global Initiative
“It is rather unique, this organization that Mr. Varkey and his family has put together. The fact is they are providing really high
quality education and they are doing it in a way that I think is very interesting, very innovative and actually very exciting and
there's lots education systems worldwide can learn from this.”
Tony Blair, Former UK Prime Minister, Founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
“I have visited many GEMS schools and I have found each one of them well led, well resourced and well regarded by the
community it serves. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work closely with GEMS World Academy, well on the way to
becoming one of the world's great schools.”
Professor George Walker OBE, Former Director General of the
International Baccalaureate Organisation