Bigger is better when it comes to school size in Dubai. That’s according to GEMS Education as they announce today the opening of a new school in September 2016. GEMS Nations Academy in Al Barsha will have capacity for 1,500 students from KG1 to Grade 8. Chief Academic Officer for GEMS Education, Tony Little, says there are benefits to have large schools particularly for them.
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