GEMS School of Research and Innovation

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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
Location
GEMS School of Research and Innovation
Dubai Sports City

Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Coordinates 25°02′09″N55°13′37″E / 25.0357°N 55.2269°E / 25.0357; 55.2269
Information
School typePrivate independent school
Patron saint(s) William Hague
Established2025
Founder GEMS Education
Authority Knowledge and Human Development Authority
PrincipalJames Monaghan
Years offeredFS-1 - 13
Gender Co-educational
Education system English National Curriculum
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeUrban
AthleticsYes
Nickname SRI [1]
School fees AED 116,000 - 206,000
Website www.gems-sri.com

GEMS School of Research and Innovation, also abbreviated to SRI, is a private school in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, following the National Curriculum for England. Following its opening in August 2025, it will be the most expensive school in the country.

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History

The school campus is located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, [2] covering 47,600 square metres. [3] It was built at a cost of around USD 100 million (AED 367 million). [4] [5] The school is due to open in August 2025. [4] School fees range from AED 116,000 (USD 31,500) in foundation stage to AED 206,000 (USD 56,000) in Year 13. [2] [5] It has been referred to as the most expensive school in Dubai. [6] [7] The school offers the English National Curriculum. [8] [6] [1] William Hague, a former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary and current Chancellor of the University of Oxford, is set to serve as the honorary patron of the school. [5] The founding and current principal is James Monaghan, formerly a principal for North London Collegiate School in Dubai and South Korea. [9] Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to be the sports advisor to the school. [10]

Facilities

The school's facilities include a helipad, 600-seat auditorium, a 400 meter running track, a football field, and a swimming pool certified by World Aquatics. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "GEMS Education unveils $100mn 'School of the Future' in Dubai with helipad and world-class facilities". Construction Week. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Zyl, Gareth Van (14 January 2025). "GEMS to launch UAE's 'most expensive' school: Here's how much it will cost". Gulf Business . Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  3. ↑ Husain, Zainab (7 August 2025). "UAE: All new schools opening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in 2025 and 2026". Gulf News . Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 Nair, Manoj (2 June 2025). "Omani real estate fund invests in GEMS' 'most expensive school'". Gulf News . Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Dennehy, John (15 April 2025). "Former UK foreign secretary William Hague takes key role at new flagship Dubai school". The National . Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  6. 1 2 "GEMS Launches Most Expensive School Ever in Dubai with Fees up to USD$56,000 a Year" (15 January 2025). Entrepreneur . 15 January 2025. Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "GEMS Education to Launch the Gulf's Most Expensive School in Dubai". CEO Today. 14 January 2025. Archived from the original on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  8. ↑ Sircar, Nandini (14 January 2025). "Over Dh200,000 fees: Dubai to get one of most expensive schools in the world". Khaleej Times . Archived from the original on 2 March 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Saseendran, Sajila (8 May 2025). "GEMS Education announces Dubai's 'most expensive' school's founding principal". Gulf News . Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Two-time Olympic champion steps in as sports advisor at Dubai's new flagship school". Dubai Eye. 22 May 2025. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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