Dubai, UAE: As part of its commitment to establish an end-to-end parent engagement platform for enhanced customer journeys, GEMS Education has launched its very own parent app, GEMS Connect for Apple and Android devices.

Designed to address the needs of existing as well as potential parents, GEMS Connect eases parents’ ability to interact with schools for a host of administrative services and information.

The intuitive app enables unified access to all matters related to GEMS Education schools and the wider ecosystem, such as the ability to procure products and services. The comprehensive dashboard provides parents with a holistic overview of all student-related information under one single umbrella.

Key features include the ability for parents to access their child’s academic information, manage all kinds of payments, enrol in school activities, review attendance, receive real-time notifications to track their child’s location in the school transport and communicate with schools. The app also has an AI powered chatbot – GEMS Genie, to assist parents on general and administrative queries.

Krishnan Gopi, Chief Disruption Officer, GEMS Education: “GEMS Connect app is a game changer in the education apps space. This app acts as a one-stop-shop for all the parental needs. Tracking your child’s academics and performing multiple school related administrative activities is now at your fingertips. At GEMS Education, we are constantly innovating to ensure our customers benefit from a seamless experience. The launch of this app is only the start of our ambitious mobility journey.”

Future plans include building dedicated student and teacher apps, student progress tracker across academic years, online learning and assessments, augmented / virtual reality features, education CRM, an online shop and an even smarter GEMS Genie. This app will also include gamification, with a “learning is fun” ideation by incorporating gaming elements to motivate learners

About GEMS Education

GEMS Education is one of the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers. It is a highly-regarded choice for quality private education in the Middle East and North Africa region. As a company founded in the UAE in 1959, it holds an unparalleled track-record of providing diverse curricula and educational choices to all socio-economic means. GEMS Education now owns and operates 49 schools and educates over 124,000 students in the MENA region; and through its growing network of schools as well as charitable contributions is fulfilling the founder’s vision of putting a quality education within the reach of every child.

For further information about GEMS Education, visit: http://www.gemseducation.com or contact:
Yasser Alvi | Georgina Scott
ASDA'A BCW
Tel: (+971) 4 4507 600
Email: yasser.alvi@bcw-global.com | georgina.scott@bcw-global.com  

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