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While we are confident that our students will achieve high marks academically, what will set them apart will be their contributions to the greater
good of the community. GEMS Nations Academy will encourage a sense of responsibility by involving students in community engagement
activities that reveal their own inner strength as well as their concern for others.
The world around us presents opportunities to make a difference. By giving back to the community of Dubai, we will develop that capacity to
sense a need and to respond. We believe in giving back, and a curriculum of service will involve all grades, with the youngest ones helping
out at school and as students grow, the focus expanding out to the local community and the world beyond.
The Student Experience
The Varkey Foundation
Students will learn first-hand about Corporate Social Responsibility through their support of and involvement in Varkey Foundation
philanthropic activities. The Varkey Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established to improve the standards of education
for underprivileged children throughout the world.
Voluntary Work in the Local Community
Volunteer work introduces and exposes students to aspects of local community life that would otherwise
remain invisible and unknown. These experiences can spark emotional responses and trigger career interests.
Global Conservation
Students will develop an appreciation for the fragility of our world and understand that a shared responsibility for our local
and global environment is vital to a promising, prosperous, and sustainable future.
Service & Stewardship
Community Initiatives – Improving the Quality of Life