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WELCOME TO GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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. Creating institutions of learning with an approach that

focuses not only on academic excellence but also on helping students develop character, creativity,

values and a spirit of leadership.

Inspired by the same focus and driven by the same commitment towards a child’s future, GEMS

International School is a member of the GEMS Education family.

For a student to be a part of GEMS International School equals being a part of the larger network of

1,51,000 students from across 160 nationalities. All our teachers meet the international quality

standards set by GEMS Education. And have access to the resources and learnings of 13,000 education

professionals, experts and advisors from around the world. The facilities and the infrastructure of the

5 acre school as well as the quality of education, all are in sync with GEMS schools across the world.

At GEMS International School, our children belong to a bigger world of opportunities and possibilities.

They shine, we believe, when this happens.

WORLD’S LARGEST K-12 EDUCATION PROVIDER

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OVER 50 YEARS OFEXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

1,51,000 STUDENTS FROM OVER160 NATIONALITIES

GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE IN OVER

980 UNIVERSITIES ACROSS 48 COUNTRIES

OVER 1000 REGIONAL ANDINTERNATIONAL AWARDS

VISION

Our vision is to impart 21st century skills to our children by

offering a differentiated, effective and rigorous curriculum in a

happy, caring and stimulating environment.

GEMS International School seeks to create a challenging

learning environment that encourages high expectations

for success through development-appropriate instructions.

Each student's self-esteem is fostered by positive

relationships. We strive to have all three stakeholders - our

parents, teachers, and community members - actively involved

in our students' learning.

MISSION

A value-led education is the foundation of a child’s growth. Everything at

GEMS International School stems from the deep-rooted core values to encourage:

SOME OF OUR LEADING SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai Our Own English High School, Dubai GEMS World Academy, Dubai

GEMS International School, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon

GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai GEMS World Academy, Chicago GEMS World Academy - Etoy, Switzerland

VARKEY FOUNDATION

Changing Lives Through Education

"There will rarely be people who launch something with

so much potential to lift the hopes and spirits and dreams

of children as this foundation has done tonight. The benefits

from an educated child will affect not only the child

itself, 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 Partners

32 girls from GEMS, including two

young women from India, were chosen for outstanding academic success and

contribution to the community.

SHEIKHA FATIMAAWARDS 2013

Antarctica Expedition

GMA Dubai studentswith Sir Rober Swan

in Antarctica.

ISC – 2012 topper

Rohan Sampath with a recordbreaking score of 99.50%

The much awaitedGEMS Modern Academy rock

opera production - Shakuntala,staged in April 2015 to rave reviews.

WE STAND OUT. BECAUSE OUR STUDENTS DO.

I am the CEO of the world’s leading logistics company.

I was handpicked by the Obama Administration to

be a member of the Architectural & Transportaion

Barriers Compliance Board.

I am a genetic engineer for the world’s leading

cancer research institute.

I represented Serbia at tha London 2012 Olympics. I am a senior partner at the world’s largest law firm.

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:

#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.

A minimum of 106 hours of professionaldevelopment in a year

Access to GEMS' 211 professionaldevelopment modules

Upskilling of teachers withlatest methodologies

Quality assurance ofteaching and practices

Nancie Atwell, teacher at The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, Maine, United States, being presented the Global

Teachers Prize USD 1 Million by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of

the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Former President Bill Clinton, Honorary Chairman, Varkey Foundation and His

Excellency Padmashri Dr. Sunny Varkey, Founder and Group Chairman, GEMS Education and Founder, Varkey Foundation.

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, add years to his or her learning, earn higher

grades, 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:

PARENTALENGAGEMENTPROGRAMME

As a parent, it equips you with

all the necessary resources to help

you bond better with your child.

Approach based on

3 simple methods of

Talk, Share and Encourage

Our curriculum framework imbibes practices from across the globe.

We have the proven experience of delivering nine curricula like American,

British, French, Canadian, Arabic, IB, CBSE, CBSEi and CISCE 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:

OURCURRICULUM

Learnings from around the world.

So that your child goes places.

Enquiry approach

to learning –

developing reflective

learning practices

Opportunities

to connect globally

with GEMS schools

for collaborative learning

Learning through

play-based exploration,

student led and

facilitated by teachers

Co-curricular

enrichment

programmes

Beyond subject

boundaries – establishing

cross-curricular links

LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I

An experiential early years’ education programme based

on UK’s EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) curriculum

for 2-5 year olds. It lays emphasis on children’s intrinsic quality

of curiosity which leads to creativity in the later years.

Little GEMS Programme - KG to Grade I

The teachers at Little GEMS have high standards of teaching

and learning and undergo different levels of professional

development. They recognise the importance of nurturing

children as individuals and are persistent in their approach

to meet the diverse learning needs. They work in partnership

with parents to carefully plan, assess and monitor children’s

learning growth and development.

Teachers

I am, I can, I will

LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I

The programme is run through play-based exploration and

enquiry approach establishing cross-curricular learning across

7 key areas - Personal, Social & Emotional Development,

Literacy, Communication and Language, Mathematics,

Expressive Arts & Design, Physical Development and

Understanding the World.

Curriculum

Little GEMS uses a range of teaching approaches when delivering the curriculum, which have proven in research to help children

learn. These approaches are:

• Reggio Emilia • Montessori • Lev Vygotky ZPD • Learning Centre

Learning Approaches and Pedagogy

The Little GEMS Curriculum is based on the children

developing new skills. First they acquire knowledge, then use

it to develop and acquire skills, this leads to enhanced

understanding and enables application of their learning to new

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UNIQUE CHILD

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

State-of-the-art learning zones and internationally acclaimed

resources that are designed to develop the child:

EURISKO - Discovery Zone to help children discover and learn new

things through play-based exploration. The Discovery Zone

provides for the following:

Psychomotor Gym – Music and movement based Eurhythmics

programme with focus on gross motor development through

balance, stretching, skipping, jumping and hopping.

Ÿ Socio-dramatic – Pretend play

Ÿ Imagination & Thespian skills – Puppet theatre

Ÿ Sensory / Tactile Play – Montessori

Ÿ Heuristic Play – Treasure baskets / Natural materials

Ÿ Creative & Messy – Art Island / sand and water

Ÿ Block Play

Ÿ Cozy Library (Reading)

Ÿ Science exploration and inquiry

Sensorial Learning Corridors: Children at a young age explore their

environment through their senses. Multisensorial learning

experiences are fostered through this area in addition to such

experiences across the early years’ zone.

Outdoor Play – A dedicated area for learning through play. It includes

the Jungle Gym with different types of challenges. There is also a

traffic park where children can do bike riding and learn basic traffic

rules, road safety and develop civic sense.

QUALITY CARE AND SAFETY

HEALTH AND HYGIENE

To ensure health and hygiene of kids, Little GEMS offers sanitised

entry to the campus.

STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Pre KG – 1:9 | KG I to Grade I - 1:12

DAY CARE AND SAFETY

Nannies have been appointed and trained in first-aid and safety

and care of children.

LANGUAGES:

ENGLISH AND HINDI /

FRENCH / SANSKRIT MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

SOCIAL

STUDIES

ART &

DESIGN

MUSIC

PHYSICAL

EDUCATIONICT

FOCUS AREAS

PRIMARY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS

Our Primary School covers a period of seven years during which the basic skills in all subjects are further enhanced and higher order skills are introduced

to challenge students and stimulate their interests. Through our specially designed curriculum the 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. Our students 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 differences 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 difference.

The programme is designed to match learning styles and integrates technology in the classroom while fostering respect for culture and tradition,

inculcating a sense of social responsibility.

The curriculum focuses on eight essential areas of formal learning:

Grade II to Grade VIII

THE SECONDARY SCHOOL AND THE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Senior Secondary become more specialised in academics and

focus on their eventual career choices.

At this stage, students have the choice of a curriculum leading

to the All India Secondary School Examination conducted by

the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi .

The knowledge and skills gained during the Middle School

years equip students with a firm academic base to pursue a

variety of educational options in the future. Students are

presented with opportunities to question, to take risks, to

collaborate, to assume responsibility for independent work

and to research and pursue individual interests. Students in the

Grade IX To Grade XII

Multipurpose Halls, exploration and discovery zones, activity rooms, learning spaces, multiple laboratories and resource centres

allow for different cognitive learning styles: visual, social, aural and kinesthetic.

Spaces for Multiple Learning Styles

Co-curricular activities help develop a sense of belonging and academic success. We enable this with our structured exposure to

physical education, performing arts, visual arts, public speaking and leadership training.

Co-Curricular

Classrooms are furnished with ergonomic furniture that can be rearranged to facilitate group learning. Collaborative learning encourages

the development of GEMS Leadership Qualities of teamwork, cooperation, communication, conflict management and trust.

Collaborative Learning

ICT Infrastructure reflects the Next-Generation Technologies for Next Generation Learning. Our well-structured ICT vision acknowledges

Information & Communication Technology as a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning.

ICT Integration

In addition to teaching our students key subjects like English, Reading or Language Arts, World Languages, Arts, Mathematics, Economics,

Science, Geography, History, Government and Civics, 21st century interdisciplinary themes like Global Awareness, Financial, Economic, Business

and Entrepreneurial Literacy, Civic Literacy, Health Literacy & Environmental Literacy also form an important part of our curriculum.

21st Century Learning

UNIQUELEARNINGENVIRONMENT

Community Radio Projects

An unparalleled initiative by

GEMS International School, Gurgaon

OURSCHOOLFACILITIES

Three spacious and well-equipped laboratories provide the necessary

facilities for demonstration, experimentation and project work for

Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Science Laboratories

Dance is the most natural way to stay fit. Training at our school also

aids students in the development of a value for discipline, commitment

and self-confidence.

Dance Studio

All classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and internet

facilities. Each teacher is provided with a laptop to enhance the

quality of teaching learning. Our ICT laboratory is equipped with

sufficient machines with latest processors, LCD screens, high speed

internet access and a wide range of interactive teaching aids.

ICT Facilities

The skills of communication are best refined through drama.

It contributes to almost any subject or profession that our students

may undertake in the future.

Drama Room

Every student has a creative bent of mind. At our art studio,

we help students enhance their creative expression and cultivate

an open mind.

Art Studio

Often students dislike mathematics as a subject. We simplify the

learning and understanding of mathematical concepts in our math

laboratory, enabling students to easily apply these concepts to daily life.

Math Laboratory

Training in music helps parts of the brain that deal with language,

reasoning and memory. It also contributes towards learning in other

subjects. Our school also encourages students to develop an

appreciation of all forms of music.

Music Studio

Air conditioned and spacious classrooms to facilitate experiential learning.

A spacious library with an impressive array of fiction and non-fiction books

along with teaching resources.

Two separate shaded play areas equipped with a variety of age-

appropriate outdoor equipment.

Outdoor KG Play Area

Physical Education

A good academic education needs to be supplemented with research-based sports and fitness programmes. With a team of sports experts,

educators and professionals, we have four physical education programmes divided as per age and class:

Ÿ ‘Kid Fit Programme’ focuses on motor development till 6 years.

Ÿ From 7 years onward focus is on the technical aspects of different sports, using video analysis to review technical progress

Ÿ Multipurpose Halls with indoor game facilities

Ÿ Athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, tennis and swimming pool (upcoming) facility

Early Childhood

(Movement concepts)

Grade

Kindergarten- 2

(Focus on Fitness)

Grade 3-5

(Spotlight the Skill)

Grade 6-8

(Introduction

of Sports)

Grade 9-12

(Specialisation

Stage)

* Swimming is compulsory for all grades

Safety, Care And Security

Ÿ Daily briefing, regular training of housekeeping team and nannies

Ÿ Regular electrical safety audit

Ÿ Digitisation of visitor management – computerised printed visitor card after obtaining

necessary identity proof is underway

Ÿ Dedicated campus security

Ÿ Breath analyser checks for all workforce deployed by various agencies

Ÿ Female support staff in charge of campus cleanliness

Ÿ Regular earthquake and fire drills for students

Cafeteria

Our cafeteria has a capacity of 384 kids and provides hygienic and healthy food.

Transport Facilities

Ÿ P2P (Point to point pick up and drop) services are offered to all students

Ÿ All buses are equipped with GPS for real-time tracking

Ÿ Nannies are appointed in each bus

Ÿ RFID Cards, CCTV footage, panic switches and real-time SMS alerts are underway – to be implemented by mid August, 2015

Learn. Aspire. Be.

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“Members of our Clinton Global Initiative have made hundreds of commitments that have opened the doors to education for

more than 8 million young people around the world. The support of Mr. Varkey and GEMS Education will help us do even more

to address this and other pressing issues.”

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Global Initiative

“It is rather unique, this organization that Mr. Varkey and his family has put together. The fact is they are providing really high

quality education and they are doing it in a way that I think is very interesting, very innovative and actually very exciting and

there's lots education systems worldwide can learn from this.”

Tony Blair, Former UK Prime Minister, Founder of the 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, well on the way to

becoming one of the world's great schools.”

Professor George Walker OBE, Former Director General of the

International Baccalaureate Organisation