Singapore-based Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah. The pact brings together two educational stalwarts with the shared vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students in a values-based environment.
According to the release, GSG has witnessed remarkable growth in the UAE, with four schools spanning Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and now Sharjah, offering a diverse educational landscape that aligns with the country’s vision. In 2022, under the patronage of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), GSG opened its One World International School campus in Riyadh, offering a well-designed American/ IB curriculum.
EAS is a leading American K12 school which follows the Common Core State Standards, accredited by COGNIA (AdvancED) – a valuable mark of distinction which exemplifies excellence in education and outstanding service to their learners.
Spread across 4,25,000 sq ft. and built up to 3,00,000 sq ft, EAS has a student strength of close to 2000 and 125 teaching staff members.
“This partnership between two reputed names in education is a winning combination for students, parents and all stakeholders who are passionate about giving quality education to young people, which prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century,” said Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-founder of GSF.
Photo: Emirates American School (EAS)
Within the network, students can choose a course and can get admission to any of the sister schools with ease. Their Knowledge Exchange Programmes, involving peer-to-peer interactions with other schools in South Korea, Japan, South East Asia and the Middle East, are most coveted by parents and students for their global reach and opportunities.
Each year, over 150 global universities engage with GSG. GSG students have been accepted by Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Princeton and Yale, other leading universities such as Stanford and UC Berkeley, and the G5 of the UK such as Oxford & Cambridge Universities, London School of Economics, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), the release stated.
The outgoing owner of Emirates American School, Shaikh Sultan Majid Hamad ALQasemi, stated that their main objective was to provide the best possible learning environment and opportunities for the students. “This dream was made possible through their partnership with Global Schools Group in Singapore, which has expanded the horizons for the students and given them the chance to spread their wings,” he said. “Global Schools’ presence in countries such as Singapore, Japan and Korea offers ample opportunities for cross-country collaborations beyond academics and help shape students as global citizens.”
November 2023
