GEMS Our Own Indian School has partnered with the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Canada, to produce greater educational opportunities and scholarships for its students. This collaboration kick-starts a programme that the Indian-curriculum school wants to benefit students looking at universities in the west.

One of the driving forces behind the partnership is to make sure opportunities for talented students to pursue their preferred degrees in world distinguished international organizations.

During a visit to the school earlier in 2012, York University were impressed by the big pool of intelligent and determined students they communicated with. Influenced by this interaction, the university is now providing scholarships to 2 students to sign up with the Lassonde School of Engineering. The university provides a number of strands in the engineering program, with Bio-Engineering as their latest addition apart from a variety of science degree programmes.

Lalitha Suresh, Principal, GEMS Our Own Indian School, said: "As an educational institution, it is our duty that we offer our students with all developmental tools that prepare them for their future. By partnering with esteemed worldwide universities through the pre-university courses and scholarships, the students can start to carve a path of success on their own."

In recognising the growing worldwide importance of preparing children for university, GEMS Our Own Indian School is also looking to partner with York University in providing pre-university courses (PUC). This will enable high school students to be presented to the challenging, intellectual and extremely promoting university environment besides likewise offering the additional year needed to make it possible for eligibility for admissions in American and Canadian universities.

The PUC programme will likewise enable students to be exposed to visiting teachers and worldwide curricula. "This might potentially raise student's achievement and the anticipated enrichment and extension of the curriculum," discussed Suresh.

Sir Christopher Stone, Chief Education Officer for GEMS Education shared his excitement by stating, "Partnerships like this, with leading universities on the planet, are not simply a testimony to the high achievements of Our Own Indian School and other GEMS Schools, but it is simply more proof that the UAE is now thought about to be a center for academic quality. We anticipate partnering with many more prominent institution of higher learnings worldwide."

GEMS Our Own Indian School is likewise exploring chances with other universities to expand the scholarship and PUC program.