GEV aims to prepare learners worldwide to become confident leaders
Dubai-based Global Educational Venture (GEV) has joined forces with King’s College based in the UK to provide a US$750 million world-class British education to learners worldwide including India.
With a shared vision of nurturing confident leaders in a rapidly-changing world, this partnership aims to establish high-quality British schools in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Nepal.
GEV’s top investors and partners plan to invest approximately US$750 million in the coming years to develop world-class schools adhering to the highest educational standards.
The collaboration also envisions expanding to new regions in the future under the prestigious name of King’s College.
Linda Nash, Chair of Governors at King’s College, based in the UK, said on 31 May 2023, “Our schools will encourage and develop a global perspective, and instil key skills of critical and creative thinking and problem solving, along with a respect for core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance and compassion.
“This partnership provides an exciting opportunity to establish world-class schools, with state- of-the-art facilities and the world-renowned British approach to education in all these regions.”
These schools will offer life-changing opportunities for young people to benefit from King’s College’s holistic approach to education. Combining world-class teaching with exceptional academic results in various disciplines such as science, commerce, humanities, liberal arts, the upcoming schools will empower students to become great thinkers, creative problem solvers, artists, musicians, sportsmen and sportswomen, entrepreneurs, and future leaders.
As part of the agreement, GEV has been granted exclusive rights to establish and develop King’s College schools across all these regions. Drawing upon their vast international schools expertise, GEV’s team comprises experienced entrepreneurs, administrators, partners, and investors, all dedicated to delivering a quality education that enables students to achieve their goals and secure admission to the best universities worldwide.
The company is providing an opportunity to the investors to collaborate and establish schools of King’s College in their respective regions, catering to learners aged 3-18 years and covering K-12 education (Kindergarten to Grade-12th). The schools will preferably offer the Cambridge curriculum leading to IGCSE and A Levels or the IB diploma.
King’s College has been at the forefront of delivering quality education for over 140 years. Counted among the best educational institutions across the world, King’s College boasts a rich history of delivering a first-rate British education to generations of young people. Having nurtured some of the best minds in the world, it proudly boasts an impressive alumni network in a wide range of fields such as the arts, academics, business, sports, politics, and entertainment.
Richard Biggs, CEO of Global Education Ventures, said, “I believe that schools like King’s College offer an approach to education that is of immense value to children everywhere. It is an approach that looks to develop fully rounded, thoughtful, creative, and confident human beings. I am elated to be leading GEV into the new and exciting project of establishing world-class schools in India along with many other countries.”
“Working with partners and investors who share similar values, GEV aims to establish world-class schools which will blend high-quality British educational provision with the values and vibrancy of their own countries.
“I am looking forward to the exciting years that lie ahead for both King’s College and GEV’s every success in this new adventure,” he added.
GEV aims to prepare learners worldwide to become confident leaders in a rapidly-changing world. The company is committed to facilitating smooth and effective communication with King’s College.
The schools will also benefit from the support of the core team at GEV, who offer a wide range of international educational expertise. The vision of GEV is to work with King’s College to establish world-class schools which will blend with high-quality British education provisions while retaining the cultural values and vibrancy of their own country.
King’s College is a pioneer in delivering qualitative British education for over 140 years. King’s College’s roots can be traced back over 600 years to the 16th century.
Global Educational Venture has a strong portfolio of educationists and entrepreneurs who are some of the most honoured members in their field. Fiinews.com
