GEMS Legacy School named among world’s best for culture, leadership, and working environment

• Dubai CBSE curriculum school secures certification for second year in a row
• Annual Best School to Work programme assesses schools across four pillars
• Achievement reflects school’s commitment to nurturing a positive environment

GEMS Legacy School in Dubai has been named among the world’s Best Schools to Work by T4 Education for its outstanding leadership, working environment, and school culture, reflecting the school’s position as a beacon for the best teachers, driving excellence in education for students.

The Best School to Work programme was developed by T4 Education in collaboration with its community of over 200,000 teachers and school leaders. It is an independent, evidence-based mechanism to certify schools for their working environment.

Asha Alexander, Principal of GEMS Legacy School, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that we have been certified as a Best School to Work by T4 Education. This achievement reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team, and I couldn’t be prouder of our staff and students.

“At GEMS Legacy School, we strive to create a nurturing, collaborative environment where teachers feel valued and supported and where students are empowered to reach their full potential. This recognition inspires us to continue fostering excellence in everything we do.

“The systematic surveys conducted by T4 have provided valuable insights into our school’s work environment, helping us identify strengths and areas for improvement. These surveys have allowed us to gather comprehensive feedback from staff, enabling us to make informed decisions that enhance teacher satisfaction, wellbeing, and overall school culture.”

Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and Best School to Work, said: “Congratulations to GEMS Legacy School on being certified a Best School to Work. Your leadership, culture and vision have created an environment in which teachers can flourish. And where educators thrive, so does education. Schools around the world will be inspired by the example of this outstanding UAE institution and the positive workplace it has cultivated.”

GEMS Legacy School, formerly The Kindergarten Starters, was established in 1990 to serve kindergartners and primary students. Now a K-12 through school affiliated with the CBSE, it expanded to include middle school in 2021 and continues to grow grade by grade each year.

Known for its commitment to sustainability, GEMS Legacy School has integrated sustainable living into its curriculum. All teachers are certified as UNCC Climate Change Educators, ensuring the curriculum is aligned to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The school also fosters inclusivity, offering extended opportunities for students of determination through various sustainability projects. It leads global sustainability initiatives in partnership with over 75 schools worldwide via the GEMS Global Ambassadors’ Society.

Recently, GEMS Legacy School was honoured with the Optimus Wellbeing Award and the IFIP Inclusion Award from the International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners, further highlighting its dedication to wellbeing and inclusive education.

The Best School to Work programme certifies a school by sending all teachers a detailed, anonymous survey to independently assess their school across four pillars, namely leadership, collaboration, school environment, and professional wellness. The answers given by the teachers to the different questions are weighted using an algorithm to produce a final score. Only the highest-scoring schools go on to achieve certification.