GEMS Education and Infinity Developments Explore the Establishment of New International School in Zanzibar

 Zanzibar, Tanzania - Friday, 31. October 2025


    GSM and Infinity to explore 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

 

GEMS School Management (GSM), the advisory arm of GEMS Education, and Infinity Developments, the largest development company in Zanzibar developing the Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences among other landmark residential and hospitality projects across Zanzibar and East Africa, today 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 programmes.

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 organisations see growing opportunities to pair world-class schooling with visionary real estate projects.

This 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.

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Canva Launches Creative Operating System

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