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THE WORLD OF GEMS EDUCATION

At GEMS Education we are educators first, driven by a singular purpose - to provide quality education within the reach of every child. We are World’s largest K-12 School Education Provider with more than 55 years of experience in the education sector. From a single school founded 55 years ago we now operate in 176 countries and are driven by the passion of over 20,000 teachers educating more than 1,90,000 children. We are the pioneers of education and what truly matters to us above all is how our students feel when they walk through our doors.

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Countries: Operations / Active Projects MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO 2,70,000 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

We provide a unique opportunity to collaborate, engage and interact with GEMS students around the world. More than 2,70,000 students have access to resources through our services division. It helps prepare your child to work alongside people from different cultures right from an early age. We now own, operate and manage over 250 schools across 176 countries. A NETWORK OF OVER 20,000 TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD As a global team of educators, our teachers draw from each other’s experiences and resources to provide excellent learning opportunities for your child.

} World's largest employer of British & Indian teachers

} 20,000 teachers from over 115 countries GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE IN OVER 1050 UNIVERSITIES ACROSS 53 COUNTRIES

These include all 8 Ivy League universities in the US and all 24 Russell Group Universities & Colleges in the UK. Our alumni network sets a benchmark for our students with its international reputation along with guiding them closely towards their goals. OVER 2100 INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL AWARDS FOR ACADEMICS, ARTS AND SPORTS

Our curriculum combines a rich academic programme with co-curricular activities to equip your child with skills to lead the world in every field. EDUCATION THAT IS LED BY VALUES SO THAT Leading Through Innovation YOUR CHILD LEADS Find the courage to challenge convention BY EXAMPLE

Everything at GEMS Education stems from deep-rooted core values. Pursuing Excellence Work to continually exceed expectations Our values capture our collective beliefs. They set the standards that we expect from all – from employees and teachers, to parents and students.

Growing by Learning Global Citizenship Strive to develop your potential Make an active contribution to the community SOME OF OUR LEADING SCHOOLS AROUND GEMS World Academy, Dubai Our Own English High School, Dubai GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai THE WORLD

GEMS World Academy - Etoy, Switzerland GEMS World Academy, Chicago GEMS Cambridge International School, Nairobi

GEMS World Academy, Singapore GEMS Modern Academy, Gurugram ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION WE STAND OUT. A team of 8 students from GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai BECAUSE OUR STUDENTS DO. became the first school to join Sir Robert Swan as a part of the International Antarctic Expedition (IAE) 2014. The expedition gave students a better understanding of the environmental concerns that are being faced MASTER ORATOR - OUTSTANDING DELEGATE by the world and specifically Antarctica. RITHIKA PILLAI AWARDS Our exceptional orator, exhibited her Our students have brought home skills at Tedxoob School, an the outstanding delegate awards independently organised ted event at for 6 consecutive years from the our Own English High School, model united nations conference at Sharjah in May, 2015. Paris, Dublin and Athens.

SHINMUN Our star participants honored GEMS International School, Gurugram with their winning performances at WORLD'S BEST SCHOLAR SHINMUN, 2016. Ÿ Svetlana Sehgal, Delegate of Cuba, World's best individual senior United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), scholar at the tournament of won Best Delegate Ÿ Showin Nair, Caricaturist, champions held at Yale International Press (IP), won High Commendation Ÿ University, United States is a Sakham, Delegate of Singapore, Double Delegation, GEMS student. United Nations General Assembly, The Disarmament SHEIKHA FATIMA and International Security Committee (UNGA-DISEC), AWARDS 2013 got Verbal Mention Ÿ Hardik, Delegate of Singapore, 32 students from GEMS, Double Delegation, United Nations General Assembly, including two young women The Disarmament and International Security Committee from India, were chosen for (UNGA-DISEC), got Verbal Mention We are extremely outstanding academic proud of our students and wish them many more success and contribution to laurels ahead. the community. PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Join your child's learning journey We think it’s important to encourage parents to get directly involved with their child’s learning at home and we want them to feel as a part of the school community. Research shows that parents who are actively and consistently involved with their child’s learnings, add 2-3 years of formal education over the course of the child’s school life. From helping out with fundraisers to planting trees, parents are welcomed into the school to further improve the learning environment as children with engaged parents do better academically, exhibit better social skills and behaviour, and make better life choices. We believe that every parent, regardless of culture, language or experience, has something to offer their child and GEMS believes very passionately in helping all of our students reach their full potential. Therefore we see our parents as central to that aspiration and seek to give them the information, tools and resources to help their children as best they can. For a better understanding of our parental engagement programme explore our 3-a-day approach which talks about 3 essential parts of learning: } Talk } Share } Encourage 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:

Upskilling of teachers with latest pedagogical research and practice Access to GEMS' Professional development modules

A minimum of 106 hours of professional development in a year Quality assurance cycle to continuously improve teaching & learning practices #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.

Hanan Al Hroub, a primary school teacher from Palestine, being presented the Global Teachers Prize USD 1 Million by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai and His Excellency Padmashri Dr Sunny Varkey, Founder and Group Chairman, GEMS Education and Founder, Varkey Foundation. "There will rarely be people who launch something with so much potential to lift the hopes, spirits and dreams of children as this foundation has done. The benefits from an educated child will not only affect the child, 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 PARTNER OUR SCHOOLS IN INDIA (GPS) PATIALA

(GPS) BATHINDA

(GIS, GMA, LGI) GURUGRAM

(GPS) HALDWANI (GIS) KARNAL

(GPS) BHOPAL

(GPS) GWALIOR (GPS) INDORE

(GPS) RAJKOT

(GMA) KOCHI (GPS) GUNTUR

(LGI) KOCHI

Existing Schools

Upcoming Schools

GMA – GEMS Modern Academy | GIS – GEMS International School | GPS – GEMS Public School | LGI – Little GEMS International WELCOME TO GEMS PUBLIC SCHOOL, RAJKOT

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.

It is renowned for creating institutions with an approach that focuses not only on academic excellence but also on helping students develop character, creativity, values and a spirit of leadership.

Backed by over 55 years of experience of GEMS Education, GEMS Public School, a proposed CBSE School, brings new-age learning to your city in a

3 acre lush green campus. The school offers a curriculum that combines the best of international practices, a value-led education, a stimulating learning environment, teachers trained to meet international quality standards and learnings from around the world. We make sure that your child receives the same quality of education as children across the globe and sees the world as one big playground, all set to be explored.

VISION To provide a nurturing environment that develops each individual's potential thereby creating global citizens empowered to enrich the community. MISSION GEMS Public School believes in providing opportunities to our students to develop skills to face the challenges of an ever-changing world through } Learning to collaborate and communicate with the global community } Promoting universal values and community consciousness } Fostering trust and mutual respect, based on ethical norms } Using technology to engage and inspire students, enabling innovation and creativity } Ensuring all students achieve their potential through a range of proven approaches MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL

‘I cannot learn the way you teach’, will you teach me the way I can learn? -Anonymous

Every child is born unique and it is our endeavour, to hone this uniqueness, to empower each one of them with skills that helps them to achieve their unique dream. This entails breaking away from the mould of mediocrity that stigmatizes the schooling system at large. It creates a free space where developing minds are free to explore, to question, to create, to evaluate, to learn—a space where true learning and excellence flourishes. We, as educators have the special privilege to touch tender minds as we embark on this journey of mentoring them. Parents work with us in tandem as we create a positive and secure environment where each one values the other, respects the difference, appreciates the culture, learns to stand for a cause and exhibit confidence with a touch of humility. We firmly believe that values are imbibed through role-modelling rather than preaching and discipline in a school works like an orchestra rather than a regiment. Our endeavour is to equip each child as a life-long learner, with 21st century skills, ready to embrace Kavita Acharya the challenges of an unpredictable and an ever-evolving future. Principal – GEMS Public School, Rajkot Our team is committed to the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. We establish high expectations, use concrete evidence, self-evaluation and reflective practice. Thus, we promise sustained success today, tomorrow and for the times to come. At GEMS, we create fresh benchmarks of excellence, achievement and credibility. Our children and each stake-holder experiences visible learning. leads to creativity inthelater years. lays emphasisonchildren’s intrinsic qualityof curiosity which UK’s EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) curriculum. It An experiential early years education programme based on Unique LittleGEMSProgramme for LKG -UKG. Little GEMSDayCare for Early Years Children: THE TEACHING APPROACH AT GEMSPUBLICSCHOOL

The images used are from our existing Schools in Gurugram } Carefully Selected And Trained Teachers Our teachers have high standards of teaching and learning and engage in continuous professional development through various programmes and professional learning communities within each SEVEN KEY AREAS OF LEARNING school. They recognise the importance of nurturing children as individuals and are consistent in their approach to meet their diverse learning needs. They work in partnership with parents to ng carefully plan, assess and monitor children’s learning growth and ri A lo Pers c p rts ona t x e A Emo l, S iv development. E siv tion oc e es ign al D ia d pr es ev l a L n x D el n e a E nd op d a a m r g e n n nt } The Curriculum i in y g a l t The programme is run through play-based exploration and enquiry P n e m approach establishing cross-curricular learning across 7 key areas - p L o i l t e e r v Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Literacy, Communication a e c

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The images used are from our existing Schools in Gurugram LEARNING ENVIRONMENT } } and security features: importance. All our schools have the following common safety In line with EYFS norms, safety and security is of paramount QUALITY CARE ANDSAFETY hospitals nearby in case of emergencies. All our schools are attached to reputed to interact with kids. They are immunised and trained specifically first aid and other necessary requirements. children, nannies have been appointed for To ensure quality care and safety of our

The images used are from our existing Schools in Gurugram OUR CURRICULUM

LEARNINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SO THAT YOUR CHILD GOES PLACES.

Our curriculum framework imbibes practices from across the globe. We have the proven experience of delivering 8 curricula like Indian, UK’s EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages), IB, American, Canadian, British, French and Arabic 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:

Learning through play-based exploration, 01 student-led and facilitated by teachers Enquiry approach to learning–developing 04 reflective learning practices

Co-curricular enrichment programmes 02

Beyond subject boundaries – establishing 05 cross-curricular links

Opportunities to connect globally with 03 GEMS schools for collaborative learning PRIMARY SCHOOL YEARS

Grade I to Grade V

Our 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.

They 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 the difference 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 differences.

The programme is designed to cater to varied learning needs and interests of young learners while fostering respect for change as well as for culture and tradition. Our futuristic classrooms create an environment that integrates technology, encourages students’ ownership of the learning process and inculcates a sense of social responsibility. The images used are from our existing Schools in Gurugram Schools our existing from are The images used 3-a-day PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

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, earn higher grades, add years to his or her learning, 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:

3-a-day is a global parenting programme based on the simple approach of talk, share and encourage

It equips parents with all the necessary resources to bond better with their children

Talk about Share Encourage learning learning learning CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

EDUCATION TO CULTIVATE CREATIVITY

DANCE MUSIC DRAMA

We provide opportunities where children demonstrate originality and inventiveness in the field of performing arts. This is done taking into account age-appropriate considerations such as style and genre of music.

ART AND DESIGN STUDIO

According to a study for Project Zero at Harvard University, “A quality art education program can develop the capacity to think creatively and the capacity to make connections.”

Through art education, we help our students develop creativity, encourage creative expression and cultivate an open mind.

DANCE & MUSIC STUDIO Dance is the most natural way to stay fit and the music studio brings the musical side of the child. Training at our school also aids students in the development of a value for discipline, commitment and self-confidence SCHOOL FACILITIES

ROBOTICS LAB AEROMODELLING LAB AUDIO-VISUAL ROOM ICT LAB

The robotics lab helps We believe in empowering Where learning is made Our ICT laboratory is prepare children with the children with the latest in easy by an interactive equipped with sufficient technology and information technology and innovation as method of audio visual machines with latest to lead the world of a part of our new age communication. We believe processors, LCD screens, tomorrow. It is equipped education. that a mind grows at an high speed internet access with robotics kit to give exponential rate when it and a wide range of students a hands-on learns through seeing and interactive teaching aids. experience of the concepts hearing as compared to Each teacher is provided and software related to reading and writing thereby with a laptop to enhance robotics. It also helps them helping in the overall growth the quality of teaching and to learn the programming of the child. learning. involved, logical building and learning engagement. SCHOOL FACILITIES

SMART CLASSES COMPOSITE LAB MATHEMATICS LAB STATE-OF-THE-ART

Fully equipped smart For primary years, we have Often students dislike LIBRARY classrooms with complete a Composite Lab which will Mathematics as a subject. The place where the ocean audio-visual digital facilities introduce our students to Through real objects, shapes of knowledge lies. The to ensure that the students the wonders of Science. and spatial references, students get to spend their get to use the best in-trend kinaesthetic and tactile time in reading and technology. They experience experiences, we simplify the submerge themselves in a the joy of learning with learning and understanding plethora of books of diverse interactive smart boards and of mathematical concepts in genre. The reading habit projectors along with our math laboratory, thus enhances the grasping complete access to enabling students to easily power of the child and their computer systems as and apply these concepts to time also gets invested in whenever required. daily life. gaining something fruitful. The images used are from our existing Schools in Gurugram Schools our existing from are The images used SCHOOL FACILITIES

FULLY AIR CONDITIONED WI-FI ENABLED CAMPUS

CLASSROOMS Our wi-fi enabled campus allows the The classrooms at GPS, Rajkot are fully student to learn and gain access to air-conditioned, well-furnished and dust knowledge from anywhere in the school. free to ensure proper air circulation and We do not restrict them to monotonous complete comfort of the child. classroom sessions. We provide a conducive and comfortable environment for the students in order to keep them focused. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

With a team of sports experts, educators and professionals, we have put together five physical education programmes divided as per age and class:

EARLY CHILDHOOD GRADE I-II GRADE III-V GRADE VI-VII GRADE IX-XII

MUSIC AND FOCUS ON SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCTION SPECIALISATION MOVEMENT FITNESS THE SKILL OF SPORTS STAGE

SPORTS FACILITIES

Cricket Badminton Volleyball Defensive Martial Arts

Football Hockey Track & Field Athletics TRANSPORT FACILITIES

Point-to-point pick up and drop services are offered to all students

All buses are equipped with GPS for real-time tracking

CCTV cameras, Panic switches and real-time SMS alerts to be implemented soon

SAFETY, CARE AND SECURITY

Regular electrical safety audit Dedicated campus security Daily briefing, regular training of housekeeping team and nannies

Breath analyser checks for all workforce deployed by various agencies Female support staff in charge of campus cleanliness

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“The UNESCO and GEMS Education partnership is an excellent example of the new platforms for cooperation the world needs today. Tackling complex global challenges requires innovative and far-reaching partnerships between the public and private spheres."

Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO

“This organization which Dr Varkey and his family have put together is rather unique and is really providing high quality education. They are doing it in such a way that I think is very interesting, innovative and actually very exciting. There are a lot of education systems around the world who can learn from this.”

Tony Blair, Former UK Prime Minister, Founder, 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. It is well on the way to becoming one of the greatest schools across the globe.

Professor George Walker OBE, Former Director General, International Baccalaureate Organisation.

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