GEMS International School - Al Khail, Prospectus 2015-2016

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We develop our students
as engaged, confident and
successful self-motivated
learners.” Christopher McDermott
Principal/CEO
GEMS International School - Al Khail
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GEMS Education - a long-term commitment to quality education
Why the 'GEMS’ name?
Our name and the GEMS Education logo symbolize
our belief that every child is a GEM…precious and
unique, ready to shine and achieve his or her hopes
and dreams.
We value and cherish our children in school just as
they are at home by providing individual care and
attention. We reinforce that each child:
• has special talents
• has limitless potential
• is unique - there is no other child exactly the
same in the entire world.
We value parents’ trust in allowing us to provide the
education and care that will enable their children to
grow, learn and be ready for a bright future.
Why a 'GEMS Education'?
For over 55 years, GEMS Education has approached
its educational offering from a unique perspective.
We believe that a quality education is about Ad Vitam
Paramus - ‘preparing for life’. The GEMS approach to
learning is one which focuses not only on academic
excellence but also in helping students develop their
character, creativity, values, personal leadership and
the spirit of enterprise necessary for them to achieve
their full potential as global citizens and leaders of
the future.
We believe that a high quality education, with an
international outlook, is critical in an increasingly
competitive global environment. ‘Globalization’ may
be the catch-cry of today but we have acknowledged
its impact for decades, and prepared our students
accordingly.
GEMS Education’s multi-faceted approach to learning
prepares students for the rigors of higher learning
and equips them with the skills and versatility they
require for professional employment.
Through our values our students become confident,
tolerant, resilient people of integrity, capable
of both leadership and compassion. Through our
CSR initiatives, GEMS students also develop a
social conscience. They are taught the values and
responsibilities needed to become active members of
the community, something which the modern world
is desperate for.
GEMS Core Values
We know academic performance is important because
academic qualifications are the passport to accessing
a good university but we believe a values-based
education is of equal importance. GEMS values-driven
education is expressed through our four core values
which are woven into every curricula offered by GEMS
Schools and are at the core of our DNA. They are
not symbolic, we live and breathe them. They are:
Global Citizenship
• Make an active contribution to the community
Leading Through Innovation
• Find the courage to challenge convention
Pursuing Excellence
• Work to continually exceed expectations
Growing by Learning
• Strive to develop your potential
Through our values we encourage independent
learning, empowering students to take on responsibility.
Students learn to celebrate diversity in a spirit of
understanding and tolerance and develop a positive
regard and awareness of other people.
Academics
Over the last four years alone, GEMS students have
been accepted into 980 universities in 48 countries.
Graduating GEMS students have been accepted by
some of the most prestigious universities and colleges
around the world. GEMS students have gone to 12 out
of the top 15 universities in the world and 37 of the top
50 universities in the U.S. Over the past 4 years alone,
GEMS students have won over 1,500 international,
regional and local awards for Academics, Sports and
the Arts. Furthermore, all our schools significantly
exceed all national and international benchmarks in
student outcomes.
Unleash Your Child’s Potential
Our International Baccalaureate students are taught by highly
experienced (IB) teachers who utilise the most effective
learning technologies. We prepare our students to learn far
more than just a collection of facts, we encourage ongoing
education so that they:
• Gain an international outlook, critically appreciating their
own heritage and culture as well as the values and traditions
of others too;
• Learn to move beyond conventional subjects by nurturing
inquisitiveness and developing skills for inquiry and research;
• Show empathy, compassion and respect to both people and
the environment;
• Develop critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and
take responsible action on complex problems;
• Understand the importance of balancing diverse aspects of
their lives, including intellectual, physical and emotional to,
achieving wellbeing for themselves and others.
The GEMS Difference
BYOD
200+
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Our IB students
have been accepted
to some of the
most prestigious
universities around
the world
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GEMS IB students consistently
outperform the IB worldwide average
Programs for parental engagement
in all schools
200+ courses for teacher training
and development
Our schools are Bring Your Own
Device enabled (BYOD)
Our students are given opportunities
for an international experience
Over 1,500 awards for academics,
sport, and the arts
1550+
ADMISSION OPEN FOR KG - GRADE 9
(EXPANDING TO GRADES 10-12)
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