GEMS School of Research and Innovation
Private school in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation, also abbreviated to SRI, is a private school in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, following the National Curriculum for England. Following its opening in August 2025, it became the most expensive school in the country.
| GEMS School of Research and Innovation | |
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| Location | |
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Dubai United Arab Emirates 25.0357°N 55.2269°E | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private independent school |
Patron saint | William Hague |
| Established | 2025 |
| Founder | GEMS Education |
| Authority | Knowledge and Human Development Authority |
Principal | James Monaghan |
Years offered | FS-1 - 13 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
Education system | English National Curriculum |
Campus type | Urban |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Nickname | SRI[1] |
School fees | AED 116,000 - 206,000 |
| Website | www |
History
The school campus is located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates,[2] covering 47,600 square metres.[3] It was built at a cost of around USD 100 million (AED 367 million).[4][5] The school opened in August 2025.[4] School fees range from AED 116,000 (USD 31,500) in foundation stage to AED 206,000 (USD 56,000) in Year 13.[2][5] It has been referred to as the most expensive school in Dubai.[6][7] The school offers the English National Curriculum.[8][6][1] William Hague, a former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary and current Chancellor of the University of Oxford, is set to serve as the honorary patron of the school.[5] The founding and current principal is James Monaghan, formerly a principal for North London Collegiate School in Dubai and South Korea.[9] Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to be the sports advisor to the school.[10]
Facilities
The school's facilities include a helipad, 600-seat auditorium, a 400 meter running track, a football field, and a swimming pool certified by World Aquatics.[2]