GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi moves to new state-of-the-art campus on Al Reem Island

“Our amazing team of architects and construction has delivered an outstanding, high-quality, state-of-the-art facility that has inspired educational transformation,” said Kelvin Hornsby, WAA Principal and CEO and Vice President of Education at GEMS.

“The new building provides flexible, world-class material resources, so together with world-class leaders and teachers, our supply will be among the best in Abu Dhabi, the UAE and globally.”

With its latest campus and pedagogy, children will be educated in all the latest subjects, including technology and future-oriented curriculum.

“Through digitally-driven innovative services, blue ocean thinking employees This is will positively change and influence learning behavior,” Hornsby added.

“Our innovation studio provides FS1 students with opportunities in robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality. At the same time, we integrate entrepreneurial and innovation skills into the curriculum and across the college as a way of life, from early to middle school.”

With the focus on exponential technology and entrepreneurship, This is Various sports and performing arts of the highest standard will also be offered.

“Stunning new sports facilities provide a world of opportunity for our learners and the wider Al Reem Island community. Sports and performing arts will include athletics, ballet, basketball, cricket, dance, football, no block Cricket, rounders, rugby, swimming, tennis and cross country. There will be pathways from grassroots engagement to elite performer level.”

as This is With an international, multicultural community, languages ​​are also at the forefront of school life, with additional courses offered after school.

“Our dedicated language center provides a world of connections,” Hornsby said. “From Year 2, French is taught in the curriculum, and French, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin are offered as after-school activities at no additional cost.”

You would be forgiven for thinking that schools might be selective in admitting students due to the high level of academic subjects offered. However, WAA – like all GEMS education schools – is fully inclusive.

“We are a non-selective school and through our vibrant, diverse and inclusive approach to education, we strive to unlock the potential of all learners in our care,” Hornsby explained. “Our focus is to create a nurturing, supportive environment that ensures all students feel safe, happy and valued, in which they are consistently engaged, challenged and inspired, enabling them to develop into responsible global citizens and critical Sex thinkers.”

As the school provides a nurturing and supportive environment, it is open to parent feedback. “The most common request from parents is to develop the school from a primary school to a comprehensive school including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), International Baccalaureate Programme (IBDP) and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP)) and beyond,” Hornsby said. “The project was planned accordingly, and now is the perfect time to deliver on our commitment to learners, their parents and our staff.”

and New campus now Ready, it will open at the beginning of the school year and gradually attract learners.

“We have a new early childhood provision on our new website, targeting children aged three and up, and will be enrolling learners from the age of eight, including Year 8,” Hornsby said.

“We expect to welcome 600 learners initially, but the building in its current form can accommodate up to 1,100 learners, allowing us to grow at different stages. As our community expands, additional year groups will be added each year until Year 13, providing learners with IBDP, IBCP, BTEC and other career and technical pathways.”

This is Offering a world of unique pathways, the first students admitted will immediately be able to enjoy the many benefits that this variety of options has to offer.

“Students benefit from our unique hybrid model, offering a choice of IB, National Curriculum/IGCSE, vocational and technical qualifications – a true first in the emirate,” explains Hornsby. “Having a groundbreaking road world, This is Ready to provide learners and their families with a fully inclusive, hyper-personalized, future-proof education.

“Our high-quality IB UK schools offer world-class high-performance learning pathways from FS1 to Year 8 (IB Primary and Secondary), based on the UK National Curriculum, offering the best of IB concepts and international perspectives. This pathway to the world True personalisation is achieved, with outcomes highly valued by universities and employers around the world.”

By combining its outstanding blended curriculum with an environment overlooking the stunning Saadiyat Island, WAA provides a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where students can thrive and lay the foundation for a happy and successful future Base.

To find out more and to book a school visit from 16 August, visit Gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com/