The school's FS1 classrooms (example pictured above), although not vastly spacious, each have direct access to a small outdoor play space dedicated to this age group. With the opening of the new campus, the Early Years Foundation Stage is to be introduced for the school’s youngest children, from the age of three, utilising IB principles alongside the EYFS framework. A soon-to-be furnished FS1 classroom (left), with direct access to a small dedicated outdoor play area (right) Having had his own children attend another GEMS school (in Dubai), that likewise offers multiple pathways to its learners, Mr Hornsby told us that he has seen first hand the benefits in a more tailored approach in his own children, and is proud to roll this out in GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi. In discussing the school’s “world of pathways”, Mr Hornsby made reference to his own three daughters, whom he described as “very different to one another one very academic, one vocational, and one who shines on the sports field". Our students will be able to choose from a diverse ‘world of pathways’ that includes the time-tested rigour of the National Curriculum for England and the inquiry-based approach of the International Baccalaureate, leading to qualifications that are sought-after and highly respected among both universities and employers the world over.” “By offering these pathways and qualifications from the British curriculum, in support of our International Baccalaureate programme, our overall education offering is significantly enhanced with increased personalisation. Mr Hornsby told us about the school’s decision to provide such a broad range of pathways to its learners: The advantage is simple - students now know they will not need to move, whichever post-16 pathway they choose. Offering this range of pathways within one school will be a first in Abu Dhabi, and is likely to to be a draw for many families. With a change to its licensing, the school will also now offer iGCSEs, A-levels and BTEC courses. Until now, it has provided the IB Primary Years Programme only, but will extend that to the Middle Years Programme and, in due course, the Diploma Programme (and possibly the IB Career-related Programme). The school's relocation brings with it a notable expansion of the pathways offered in the senior years. Mr Hornsby explained that the new campus, in its current form, has capacity for around 1,100 children, however GEMS Education has ear-marked space for expansion in the future as the school grows. Our families at GEMS World Academy have been promised a wonderful facility and that is exactly what we’re providing.” “It’s really, really exciting,” he told us, “It's pretty much five years in the making. Despite the heat, Principal/CEO Kelvin Hornsby guided us around the site with energy by the bucket load this is clearly a project that he is thrilled to lead. The new facility, we were assured, is very much on schedule for completion at the end of August, and is just receiving its finishing touches. We visited the all new GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi campus site on a very warm June morning. Amidst the hustle and bustle of a school on the move, we spoke to GEMS World Academy Principal/CEO Kelvin Hornsby, to find out more, and to take a hard hat tour of the new campus. GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is simultaneously expanding its curriculum offering to provide a range of learning pathways. In preparation for September 2022, the school will not only move to its brand new premises, but will also extend its provision, initially to Year 8, before becoming a full, all-through school. Comment GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi’s new Reem Island campus will soon be ready for its much awaited opening.
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