GEMS Education (India), part of the Dubai-based Varkey Group, has announced an India expansion plan backed by an initial investment of up to USD 30 million over the next three to five years.

The plan includes the development of more than 30 GEMS-operated schools, a network of over 1,000 GEMS Partner Schools, and the establishment of a School of Education focused on teacher training, leadership development and educational research.

GEMS India said the initiatives aim to reach more than three million learners and create career opportunities for over 200,000 educators.

As part of its immediate roadmap, the company has identified 21 GEMS-operated school projects. The first five schools are scheduled to open from the 2026 academic year in Greater Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan. Another 16 campuses are planned over the following two years across eight states. Projects are underway in cities including Ghaziabad, Pune, Coimbatore and Raipur.

The company said its operated school network is expected to serve more than 100,000 learners and employ over 10,000 educators. Schools will offer CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula.

GEMS India also launched its “Mission 1000” initiative, which aims to build a network of more than 1,000 partner schools through collaborations with entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and existing school operators.

The company is also exploring the establishment of a School of Education focused on teacher education, leadership development and research.

In addition, GEMS India is setting up a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) under SEBI regulations to invest in school infrastructure and new campus development.

“Quality education remains the most powerful catalyst for societal transformation. Our commitment in India is rooted in the belief that every child, regardless of geography or background, deserves access to world-class learning opportunities. Through our expansion plans, partnerships and investments in teacher development, we aim to make a meaningful contribution to India’s educational future and support the nation’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047,” said Sunny Varkey, founder-chairman, GEMS Education.

“Through a combination of campus development, partnerships, school transformation initiatives and investments in leadership and teacher development, we aim to expand access to high-quality education while maintaining the standards that define the GEMS learning experience globally. Our planned School of Education further reflects our conviction that teacher quality remains the single most important factor in shaping student outcomes,” said Francis Joseph, India CEO, GEMS Education.

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