GEMS School Management explore collaboration to advance education in Zanzibar

What you need to know:

• GSM and Infinity to look into the launch of a world-class international school in Zanzibar by 2027

• Project aligns with national goals to enhance educational access, quality, and innovation

• Partnership combines GSM’s global education expertise with Infinity’s visionary community developments

Zanzibar | GEMS School Management (GSM), the advisory arm of GEMS Education, and Infinity Developments, a leading real estate group behind landmark residential and hospitality projects across East Africa, has announced plans to explore the establishment of a new international school in Zanzibar.

Scheduled to open in 2027, the school will be part of Infinity Hills, a mixed-use community featuring sustainable housing and modern infrastructure within the UNESCO heritage zone of Stone Town.

The collaboration, which is non-binding, marks a major step toward advancing educational access and quality in Zanzibar, positioning GSM as a long-term partner in the region’s growth.

The proposed school will deliver international-standard education aligned with Zanzibar’s development goals, emphasizing digital innovation, STEM learning, and teacher training.

GSM will bring GEMS Education’s 68-year legacy of academic excellence and its proprietary ASPIRE model, while Infinity Developments will contribute expertise in sustainable construction, master planning, and community integration.

Together, the partners aim to build a transformational learning environment and create capacity-building opportunities for local educators through leadership and training programs.

Robert Tarn CBE, Managing Director, GEMS School Management, said: “We look forward to exploring this partnership with Infinity Developments, marking an important step in GSM’s expansion across Africa. Zanzibar offers a unique opportunity to extend access to high-quality education and support the government’s vision for an inclusive, future-ready school system.”

Samuel Saba, Founder and Chairman, Infinity Developments, added: “Education is the foundation of every thriving community. Partnering with GSM allows us to bring that vision to life, creating a school that stands for excellence, sustainability, and opportunity at the heart of Infinity Hills.”

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to education-led community development and opens the door to future partnerships across Africa, where both organizations see growing opportunities to pair world-class schooling with visionary real estate projects.

The announcement outlines a potential collaboration between GEMS School Management (GSM) and Infinity Developments and is non-binding in nature, creating no legal or financial commitment by either party.