GEMS Education and its Uniconnect Division have partnered with with My Path to Uni (MPTU), a new consortium of higher education providers offering students online and offline best practice college and career guidance resources and services. This is the first resource of its kind in the region, which provides a one-stop shop for students to access comprehensive services and tools for academic and career success tailored to their individual needs and best-in-class path.

Provide virtual support through its primary online presence at www.mypathtouni.com and at MPTU, GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, From October 27, 2019, students will be able to meet face-to-face with consultants and representatives of member organizations. The MPTU rules are open to all students, including not just part of the GEMS Education Network, but also services including application and essay support, test preparation, training, mentoring and psychotherapy, pathway programs, and internships and job placement.

Christophe Savard, MPTUs Vice President Student Pathways as well as GEMS Educations Vice President Student Career & Future Employment Architect said: I am very pleased that my path to Uni has been launched and I appreciate the teamwork and efforts of all involved. Creating a resource through this strategic partnership allows students to access all the services and expertise under one umbrella.

Key partners in the MPTU consortium include IDP Education, ScorePlus and The Princeton Review, Olive.com, Lifology, Arizona State University, PWC Academy and Prompt.com. Members lists are available at https://mypathtouni.com/our-partners/.

Rashi Bhattacharya, IDP EducationsCountry Director UAE, Oman, Qatar, said: IDP Education is proud to partner with GEMS Education to carry out our mission to guide students with international educational aspirations If you have a dream, we have the way is a truly relevant statement given the academic expertise between the two brands and the complete student-centeredness in all aspects of the business."

Lana Eghterafi, Regional Director, MENA at Lifology, said: We are proud to establish a partnership with GMS Education and are delighted with all the opportunities it offers students. Lifology is a pioneer in the global mission to link the career choice process to happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Psychometric assessments, personalized vocational training, career guidance and access to the most up-to-date labor market information will help GEMS educators gain invaluable insights about the professional world and help them on their path. The connection between GEMS education and lifestyle can help guide students toward a brighter and more meaningful future."

Moving forward, MPTU intends to expand to several sites offering GEMS education in the next year, providing greater access and comfort to students in the UAE.