Education UAE - Back to School Guide 2023

EMBRACING A NEW CHAPTER - BACK TO SCHOOL 2023

It is with great anticipation and excitement that we welcome you to this year’s backto-school supplement. Education has always been a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. Each year, as we stand on the threshold of a fresh academic chapter, we are reminded of the boundless potential that lies ahead. This is a time when classrooms resonate with the laughter of returning friends and the footsteps of new faces, all eager to embark on a voyage of knowledge, experience, and self-discovery.

In the following pages, you’ll find a compilation of insightful articles and practical advice, from choosing a nursery to getting your child ready for school, not forgetting top tips for international students to emotionally prepare for university life. From the seasoned scholars who grace our classrooms to the first-timers who are just beginning to explore the world of academia, our diverse community of learners converges to create an environment where ideas are nurtured, dreams are kindled, and ambitions are set into motion.

As the world continues to evolve, so too does the landscape of education. We live in a time of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness (you’ll find an NVIDIA laptop buyers’ guide within these pages). In this era, learning extends beyond the classroom walls, and the skills we cultivate extend far beyond the academic realm. The tools we provide ourselves with today will shape the world we navigate tomorrow. This back-to-school edition is a testament to the belief that education equips us not just with knowledge, but with the ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing world.

So, whether your child is stepping onto campus for the first time or returning with a wealth of experience, let this supplement be your companion and your source of inspiration. As the pages unfold, may you find wisdom in the words, camaraderie in the shared experiences, and the motivation to embrace this new chapter with open minds and open hearts.

Here’s to a year filled with growth, friendship, and the unending pursuit of knowledge. Welcome back to school.

Rod Millington Editor-in-Chief

Rod Millington has been active in the commercial writing sector for over 30 years, with work published throughout Europe, North America, the Far East, and the Middle East. During this time, he has had the privilege to speak to a wide range of fascinating and entrepreneurial people, from captains of industry through to pop icons such as Sir Paul McCartney. In total, Rod has had over 25 million words committed to print across more than 35 publications for clients as diverse as FIFA, Cunard, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, and Dubai Municipality.

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Our directory provides a comprehensive review and virtual tour of each school in the UAE, allowing you to make the best decision for your child’s education.

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DUBAI SCHOOL DATES FOR 2023-2024 CONFIRMED

Calendars at the ready! The Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the school dates for the upcoming academic year.

For those private schools in Dubai that kick off their academic year in September, these are the following dates for the upcoming academic session:

START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR: 28 August 2023

WINTER BREAK: 11 December 2023

REOPENING OF CLASSES AFTER THE WINTER BREAK: 2 January 2024

SPRING BREAK: 25 March 2024

RESUMPTION OF CLASSES AFTER THE SPRING BREAK: 15 April 2024

THE ACADEMIC YEAR IS SET NOT TO CONCLUDE BEFORE: 28 June 2024

Schools beginning their academic year in April will observe a slightly different timeline for the 2023-2024 session:

STUDENTS RETURNING AFTER THE SUMMER BREAK:

28 August 2023

WINTER BREAK: 11 December 2023

REOPENING OF CLASSES FOLLOWING THE WINTER BREAK: 2 January 2024

END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR: 1-31 March 2024

OPENING OF NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art campus, heralding the beginning of a new chapter in the realm of international education, where innovation, global perspectives, and academic excellence converge.

Commenting on the opening of Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, Liam Cullinan, Executive Principal, said: “We welcome the future leaders to NAS Abu Dhabi, the most curious, creative, and compassionate young people who are taking their first step into this wonderful learning space. As Willy Wonka said: “If you want to change the world, there’s nothing to it”. Our aim at NAS Abu Dhabi is to allow our young people to recognise the impact they can have on the world and to give them the skills, the confidence, and the opportunity to do it.”

GCSES: IGNITING POTENTIAL, IGNORING LIMITS

Receiving GCSE results is a significant event that symbolises the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s a moment that encapsulates a range of emotions. Regardless of the grades received, it’s crucial to recognise that these results do not define a person’s worth or potential. Rather, they serve as markers of progress and opportunities for growth, guiding students toward their aspirations and dreams. In 2023, students from the following schools have enjoyed particular success.

BRIGHTON COLLEGE

Brighton College Abu Dhabi is celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results with pupils securing almost 300 top Grade 9s.

The College’s pupils have exceeded themselves this year and have achieved exceptional results with 31% of pupils scoring Grade 9s, 51% of pupils achieving Grade 9 – 8 (A*), 71% of pupils awarded Grade 9 – 7 (A*-A), 87% Grade 9-6 (A* –B) and 95% Grade 9-5 (A* -B/C).

The success of Brighton College Abu Dhabi pupils extends across a wide range of subjects. Notably, pupils excelled in STEM subjects, demonstrating their prowess and passion in these areas. In further mathematics, the pupils achieved 94% Grade 9-7 with 50% achieving a Grade 9 and in computer science, 81% of Grades were 9-7. Furthermore, in the sciences, 80% of Grades were 9-7.

Meanwhile, at Brighton College Dubai pupils achieved outstanding GCSE results for the third year in a row. This year all subjects were awarded numerical grades, with Grade 9 being the highest. Given how few of these were awarded worldwide, Brighton College Dubai is particularly delighted that 21% of the College’s grades secured this top-level at Grade 9. In addition, 76% of all entries have been awarded Grades 9-6, which is ‘Outstanding’ under the KHDA framework.

The highest grades in the College were awarded to Henry Fliss - a staggering 9 Grade 9s. Given the well-publicised reduction in the awarding of the top GCSE grades this year and a wellreported reduction in grade boundaries moving back to 2019 levels, this is a first-class set of results for the chess and cricket champion.

REPTON FAMILY OF SCHOOLS

The Repton Family of Schools in the UAE is celebrating its students’ exceptional performances in the 2023 GCSE examinations, reflecting its dedication, commitment, and passion towards achieving academic excellence.

Repton Abu Dhabi is proud to announce its students’ achievements with a 97% overall student pass rate of 9-4 (A*-C) in this year’s GCSE examinations. 56% of exam entries achieved Grades 9-7 (A*-A). The 2022 - 2023 cohort has also surpassed last year’s results, with 37% of exam entries awarded the maximum Grade 9-8 (A*), in comparison to 30% in 2022.

Over at Repton Dubai, they were celebrating praiseworthy academic performances for the 14th consecutive year, with 41% of exam entries awarded 9-8 (A*) Grades and 65% achieving 9-7 (A*-A) Grades, while securing an overall student pass rate of 97%.

Repton Dubai is celebrating praiseworthy academic performances for the 14th consecutive year

ALDAR EDUCATION

Aldar Education also announced the remarkable achievements of its students in the 2023 GCSE examinations. Among the students who undertook the exams this year, 18% achieved the highest score earning the prestigious 9 Grade (A*). Furthermore, 36% achieved an impressive 9-8 Grade (A*) while 53% achieved a 9-7 Grade (A*-A). Across Aldar Education, 89% of students achieved a pass rate of 9-4 (A*-C), reflecting a strong overall performance.

 Cranleigh Abu Dhabi achieved an overall pass rate of 97%, with 28% achieving the prestigious 9 Grade (A*), 52% achieving an impressive 9-8 (A*) Grade, and 72% receiving a 9-7 Grade (A*-A).

 Al Ain British Academy achieved an overall pass rate of 92%, with 22% achieving the prestigious 9 Grade (A*), 36% achieving an impressive 9-8 (A*) Grade, and 58% receiving a 9-7 Grade (A*-A).

 Bateen World Academy achieved an overall pass rate of 88%, with 14% achieving the prestigious 9 Grade (A*), 29% achieving an impressive 9-8 (A*) Grade, and 45% receiving a 9-7 Grade (A*-A).

 Yasmina British Academy achieved an overall pass rate of 84%, with 14% achieving the prestigious 9 Grade (A*), 30% achieving an impressive 9-8 (A*) Grade, and 45% receiving a 9-7 Grade (A*-A).

 Mamoura British Academy achieved an overall pass rate of 74%, with 6% achieving the prestigious 9 Grade (A*), 11% achieving an impressive 9-8 (A*) Grade, and 16% receiving a 9-7 Grade (A*-A).

DEIRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Despite a challenging academic environment, Deira International School has posted unprecedented results, affirming the school’s ‘Outstanding’ status and exemplifying its commitment to academic excellence.

With the largest GCSE cohort in the school’s history, Deira International School has proven that top grades are achievable by all students, regardless of starting points and ability levels.

Key highlights include:

 56% of all grades at A*/A or equivalent.

 78% of grades at A*-B.

 65% of students gaining 3 or more A*/As.

 53% achieving 5 or more A*/As.

 17 students (14%) gaining 10 or more A*/As.

Over 3,600 students from 23 GEMS schools in the UAE and Qatar took over 24,000 IGCSE/GCSEs this year. Across the GEMS network, 7% of entries scored a perfect Grade 9, while 22% achieved Grades 9-8 (equivalent to A*), 39% obtained 9-7 (A*-A), 66% scored 9-5 (A*B), and 82% were graded 9-4 (A*-C).

Highlights from across the GEMS network include Jumeirah College, where 21% of the Dubai school’s GCSE entries were awarded the top Grade 9 and a near-perfect 99% achieved 9-4 (A*-C), while at GEMS Wellington International School, 14% of entries scored Grade 9 and 95% scored 9-4 (A*-C).

SHAPING TOMORROW WITH TODAY’S RESULTS

GEMS EDUCATION

GEMS Education’s British curriculum schools celebrated another year of excellent GCSE results, capping what has been an impressive summer season of examination successes across the network.

Based on the outcomes, students contemplate their next moves. Some might proceed directly to further education, armed with their GCSE accomplishments, while others might choose vocational training, apprenticeships, or other alternative pathways. It’s a juncture that demands thoughtful consideration, as it sets the direction for a young person’s future. Whatever route is taken, though, we at Education UAE wish each and every one of you a bright, enjoyable, and successful future!

Brighton College

Dubai pupils achieved outstanding GCSE results for the third year in a row

Deira International School has posted unprecedented results, affirming the school’s ‘Outstanding’ status

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2023!

Receiving A-level results is a moment of anticipation, a blend of excitement and trepidation that culminates years of academic dedication. Receiving A-level results marks a juncture where individual stories diverge. Some continue along the planned path, while others reassess and reforge their destinies. It’s a moment of resilience, where challenges are met with determination, and aspirations drive future endeavours. And that moment has arrived! Here are some of the most notable achievements.

REPTON ABU DHABI SETS OUTSTANDING FIRST COHORT A-LEVEL RESULTS FOR 2022/23

Repton Abu Dhabi’s inaugural A-level cohort (Year 13) has achieved exceptional grades with 33% of exam entries awarded A* to A, and 78% awarded A* to C grades. Over a third of the grades came in higher than what students were predicted to achieve, demonstrating the extraordinary added value the Repton Abu Dhabi teachers have provided them.

For their exceptional performances, Reptonians have earned acceptance offers from some of the top universities in the world, including McGill University (Canada), University of New South Wales (Australia), University of Bristol (UK), and University of Manchester (UK).

Abu Dhabi and Al Ain by becoming yet another beacon of A-level excellence in the UAE. A-levels are the gold standard passport to university education and the College’s pupils will now be able to take up a wide range of impressive offers from top global universities in the UK, North America, and Europe.

OUTSTANDING FIRST SET OF A-LEVEL RESULTS FOR BRIGHTON COLLEGE DUBAI

Three-quarters of Brighton College Dubai pupils achieved grades A*- B in the College’s first set of A-level results, a testament to the academic excellence that Brighton College is renowned for and resulting in the majority of pupils being able to take up their first choice of university place.

On average pupils achieved almost two whole grades higher than their expected progress upon joining the College (the so-called ‘Value Added’ measure of performance).

Brighton College Dubai now follows in the footsteps of its sister schools in

BRIGHTON COLLEGE AL AIN SIXTH FORM PUPILS CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR OF OUTSTANDING A-LEVEL RESULTS

Brighton College Al Ain is celebrating another year of outstanding A-level results, which has resulted in the College’s pupils securing offers at leading universities around the world. 40% of Brighton College Al Ain pupils will be going on to study medicine, promising a bright future ahead for the latest graduates.

An impressive 12% of all examinations sat by pupils this year have resulted in the highest grade A* which is another year-on-year improvement on the results obtained since 2019, the last time pupils sat examinations in person. Similarly impressive is the achievement of four in every ten of this year’s cohort having been awarded A* to A examination grades and over six in every ten pupils have achieved A* to B grades.

Three-quarters of Brighton College

Dubai pupils achieved grades from A* to B

Reptonians have earned acceptance offers from some of the top universities in the world

Half of this year’s cohort who applied to universities in the UK have received at least one offer to study at a Russell Group university and at a challenging time for Medicine admissions, five Brighton College Al Ain pupils have secured offers to study in Europe and the UAE.

BRIGHTON COLLEGE ABU DHABI SIXTH FORMERS ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING RESULTS

Brighton College Abu Dhabi is celebrating its pupils’ outstanding A-level results with one in five grades awarded an A*.

The percentage of top grades achieved this year has almost doubled to those in 2019 (the most accurate comparison to this year’s examination results), with 20% of A-Levels awarded A* grades in 2023 compared with 11.5% in 2019. 45% of results achieved were A* to A building again on 41% A* to A in 2019.

This year’s outstanding results mean that pupils progress to the best universities around the world, including Oxbridge and Ivy League universities. The Class of 2023 holds over 100 offers from Russell Group Universities and is expected to go on to study at universities including Exeter, Manchester, UCL, Leeds, Durham, and King’s College, London. Beyond the UK, pupils will attend prestigious institutions including Berkley, Dartmouth, UCLA, Purdue, University of Toronto, University of Geneva, and Rome University of the Arts.

Furthermore, this year saw the largest cohort of 17 pupils applying for Medicine and related fields of study, and pupils have met the conditions of offers to study Medicine at universities including Cambridge, St Andrews, Imperial, Queen’s Belfast, Leicester, and Aston.

A SINGLE CHAPTER IN A LIFE STORY

In the grand tapestry of life, A-level results are but a single thread. They teach that success is not always linear, and setbacks can be catalysts for unexpected triumphs.

SUCCESS AT THE ENGLISH COLLEGE, DUBAI

Excellent A-level results are a testament to dedication, diligence, and intellectual prowess. They represent the pinnacle of academic achievement, a reflection of the extraordinary effort and commitment put forth by students. And nowhere is this more true than at English College, Dubai, where the cohort of 95 students entering for the A-level qualification achieved a pass rate of 99%, incorporating A*: 7%; A*A: 33%; A*B: 65%; and A*C: 89%.

Joy spills over as some find themselves surpassing expectations, their dreams materialising before their eyes. However, for others, the moment may be tinged with disappointment. The gap between anticipation and reality can feel like an unbridgeable chasm. Yet, even in those moments, there’s a chance to reflect on the journey, to realise that these results do not solely define one’s capabilities. They are a single chapter in a life story filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

So, from everyone at Education UAE, we would like to congratulate all students on what has been a very hard and challenging period of study, and wish you all the best of luck wherever life takes you in the future!

Half of this year’s cohort who applied to universities in the UK have received at least one offer to study at a Russell Group university

TINY STEPS, GIANT WORLD: NURSERY AWAITS!

There are many ways that you can help your child get ready for nursery, with the following just a few of the key skills you can practice together at home.

 Ensure your little one can follow simple instructions, such as putting away a toy.

 Make sure your child can ask simple questions and communicate in sentences.

 Play catch with a large ball.

 Hold and use pencils, crayons, or paintbrushes to make marks.

 Carry out different types of movement, such as hopping and jumping.

 Use a spoon to eat and a cup to drink.

 Ensure your children can go to the toilet on their own and then wash and dry their hands.

 Put on a coat and shoes.

 Discuss stories you’ve read together.

 Play counting and number games.

 Talk about what you see in the world around you.

 Sing songs together.

 Play make-believe.

It is important to ask your child direct questions too, allowing them to express their opinions.

 Ask them what they really enjoy doing and why?

 Which are their favourite toys and games – again, find out why?

 What do they enjoy doing with the family?

 What is their favourite bedtime story – what do they like about it?

 Ask them to sing their favourite nursery rhyme.

 How are they feeling about going to nursery?

 What are they looking forward to?

These are just initial ideas to help get kids ready for their big adventure, but no matter how you decide to approach it, make sure that your children are involved, excited, and ready to explore a whole new world!

CHOOSING YOUR CHILD’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Keep in mind that every child is a one-off, so the best nursery for one child might not be the same for another. Take your child’s personality, needs, and preferences into account when making your choice. It’s a good idea to visit several nurseries, ask questions, and get together as much information as possible before making a decision.

 RESEARCH: Begin by investigating nurseries in your neighbourhood. You can use online resources, parent forums, and word-of-mouth recommendations to draw together a list of possible options.

 LOCATION: Think about the locality of the nursery. It should be convenient for you to drop off and pick up your child.

 VISIT THE NURSERY: Arrange visits to the nurseries on your list. This will allow you to observe the environment, facilities and staff personally. See how the staff interacts with the youngsters and get a feel for the general ambiance of the nursery.

 HEALTH AND SAFETY: Make sure that the nursery follows precise health and safety regulations. Consider whether the facilities are clean and well-maintained, and that proper hygiene practices are carried out.

 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS: Ask about the qualifications and experience of the staff members. They should have pertinent childcare training and familiarity working with little children.

 RATIO OF STAFF TO CHILDREN: Inspect the staff-tochild ratio, which is the number of children per staff member. A lower ratio guarantees that each child is given sufficient care and attention.

 CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES: Query the curriculum and activities at the nursery. A good nursery should deliver a balance of structured learning, playtime, creative activities, and open-air time.

 LEARNING APPROACH: Be familiar with the nursery’s approach to early childhood education. Some nurseries may stick to a play-based approach, while others may have a more defined curriculum. Pick a nursery that aligns with your preferences and values.

 PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION: Find out how the nursery stays in touch with parents. Regular updates, progress reports, and opportunities to talk over your child’s development are essential.

 INCLUSIVITY: Establish whether the nursery encourages inclusivity and diversity. A welcoming environment that respects diverse cultures, backgrounds, and needs is indispensable for a positive experience.

 MEALS AND SNACKS: If the nursery offers meals and snacks, enquire about their menu and nutrition standards. Make certain that they accommodate any dietary restrictions your child might have.

 FACILITY CLEANLINESS: Look for a hygienic and orderly environment. This includes clean toys, correctly maintained restrooms, and spick-and-span play areas.

 PARENT REVIEWS: Read appraisals and testimonials from other parents who have used the nursery. Their experiences can provide priceless insights into what to expect.

 COST: Take into account the cost of the nursery and whether it fits within your financial plan. Bear in mind that higher cost doesn’t always equate to superior quality, so give precedence to finding a nursery that offers value for money.

 GUT FEELING: Trust your instincts. Take note of how you feel during the visit. If something doesn’t

feel right, it may well be worth looking at other options.

 WAITLIST AND AVAILABILITY: Some popular nurseries could have waiting lists. Ask about availability and the procedure for enrolment.

 LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION: Ensure that the nursery is licensed and accredited by the relevant authorities. This makes sure that they meet specific quality and safety standards.

 FLEXIBILITY: Reflect on the nursery’s flexibility in terms of hours of operation, drop-off and pick-up times, and any possible modifications that might be required.

Keep in mind that every child is a oneoff, so the best nursery for one child might not be the same for another. Take your child’s personality, needs, and preferences into account when making your choice. It’s a good idea to visit several nurseries, ask questions, and get together as much information as possible before making a decision.

Take into account the cost of the nursery and whether it fits within your financial plan

We are Delighted to Introduce the Global Skill Seekers Award: Empowering Futures, One Skill at a Time!

Our aim is to provide an incredible extracurricular learning opportunity. With a range of citizenship tasks, life skills, understanding the world, sustainability and community challenges. Our website and app will offer children the opportunity to record and evaluate their work with evidence in a form that is familiar to them - text, photos, and videos. We want to encourage children to take ownership of their independence through enquiry, experimenting, and by taking responsibility for improving their skillset.

STEP BY STEP

Complete the GSSA paperwork

Get in touch, your assigned Ambassador will offer you a virtual meeting and support onboarding via email Your Award Ambassador will support you throughout the year with onboarding, launch, set up and moderation.

Access launch material for the Award including letters for parents, presentations, display items and videos.

School launch and orders for accounts submitted to GSSA.

Children added and individual accounts created. School staff admin account and passwords supplied.

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7 8 9

Children work through their range of challenges.

www.globalskillseekers.com

We welcome children from 4-12, with age-appropriate challenges that place enquiry, critical thinking, and independence at their core. Each Award will include a series of citizenship and life skills written to encourage being a valued member of society and new skill development. World challenges are included to ensure children learn more about the customs and culture of the country they are currently living in as well as valuing their own home traditions. Our community challenges are written by a team of experts in their industry or field of expertise. For example, George Peterkin from Mind Your Health Ltd., has crafted a series of mental health challenges for children to work through.

The team from Tuu, the only sustainable school tracking group, has crafted unique challenges to encourage enquiry and responsibility linked to sustainability at home and in the community, ideal for the countdown to COP 28 and the Year of Sustainability in the UAE.

Finally, each school will be able to craft two bespoke challenges linked to their own School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP challenges will be assigned to all children in each year group with the GSSA team supporting each school in differentiating the language for year groups.

This will give valuable evidence for any school to prove action taken on two key priorities linked to their school improvement. A portfolio of evidence will be accessible upon request at important times such as the end of terms, governors’ meetings, or inspections. There are also additional options such as National Agenda - Cultural identity tasks and BSO ‘Britishness’ activities. Again, these will generate a whole school evidence portfolio.

Our website and app have been designed to support the whole community and to ensure safeguarding. With different access for staff, parents and family, and of course the children! Children will

Moderation of evidence completed by GSSA team, Medals and badges delivered to schools.

Bespoke school SIP challenges submitted to be added.

School digital platform account created by GSSA

upload to their own secure account via the app/website. Truly sustainable, no paper is used and evidence is collected in a modern and familiar way for children - vlogging videos, taking digital photos or typing text evaluations and notes. PDF resources will be available on the website should parents/children choose to use paper templates if recording evidence in the traditional way is a personal preference.

This carefully designed Award will also have language tabs so that it is a true global award and children will have the opportunity to read challenges in their own home language, ensuring it is fully inclusive.

DIVE INTO THE DETAILS AND EXPAND YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GLOBAL SKILL SEEKERS AWARD BY CLICKING THIS LINK!

There are also additional options such as National AgendaCultural identity tasks

School’s have the option to add bespoke challenges linked to their own SIP, making the GSSA bespoke to each school

Established: 2011 School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 40 - 60k

Age Range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Very Good

Location:

Alsalam Street, Sarooj Area, Al Ain

Al Ain British Academy (AABA)

Al Ain British Academy is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement and a strong sense of values, with students learning to blend confidence with humility and competitiveness with teamwork. The school closely follows the National Curriculum for England, from Nursery to Year 13.

Both A-level and GCSE results remain outstandingly high year after year, including a pupil scoring the highest A-level result in the world for A-level History, as well as the highest score in the Middle East for International A-Level English Literature and Geography. Two Al Ain British Academy primary pupils have also recently been awarded a Guinness World Record each for being the youngest author and publisher of selling novels in the world.

WHY CHOOSE AL AIN BRITISH ACADEMY?

At Al Ain British Academy, we empower children to excel in their learning, but also in the wider aspects of school such as sports, music, social, moral, communication, and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, we aim to provide your children with the very best start in life and ensure that they are prepared for any path they choose to take.

Research shows that the critical component of a child’s success is their teacher. Al Ain British Academy invests in outstanding, experienced teachers, who excel in engaging and inspiring pupils to be the very best version of themselves.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Contact us:

+971 3 715 1000

Ian Pugh Principal

Al Ain British Academy prides itself on the community ethos and relationships that permeate all aspects of school life. Pupils feel safe and parents are given ample opportunity to immerse themselves in their child’s learning. The school places an equal importance on developing pupils’ character as it does on academic success.

VISION & MISSION

Developing academically excellent, creative, and confident young adults with the skills and passion to contribute to a better society is the objective of the school.

WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?

Proud to be the highest-rated British School Overseas School in Al Ain!

Here at Al Ain British Academy, the success of our pupils is unparalleled. In the last two years, we have had a pupil score the highest grade in the world for their A-Level History; our 23-24 A-Level results are up there with the best in the country; pupils breaking Guinness World Records. Yet we are most proud of our Character Education Accreditation – teaching our pupils how to be respectful, proud children. Respectful of their teachers, their friends, and of the world we live in.

Come visit our wonderful school. You will feel the warmth of our community of students, staff and parents upon your arrival. Smiling children enjoying the challenge of their studies through a variety of learning experiences, preparing for the adventures of life that awaits their future.

Established: 2018

School Type: Through School from FS1 - Year 11

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 41 - 77k

Age range: 3 - 15 Years

Inspection Rating:

Good Location:

Al Furjan, Jebel Ali, Dubai

Contact us: +971 4 581 4100

The Arbor School

The Arbor School aims to foster a positive, caring and compassionate school environment, in which learners can shine in many different ways. Arbor students shall become innovative and capable leaders, with a strong set of ethical values, anchored by a deep sense of global environmental justice and sustainability.

The Arbor School is an international, ecological school, based on the British curriculum and offers places in Foundation Stage 1 through to Year 11. Ecoliteracy, sustainability and environmental justice are at the heart of the Arbor School curriculum, and is aimed at cultivating within students an ethos of ecological understanding and environmental mindfulness that drives innovative, creative problem solving for a more sustainable world.

WHY CHOOSE THE ARBOR SCHOOL?

The Arbor School has a unique vision of what education could and should be – experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity and profound ecological and social challenges of the globe. We are a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole, committed to building a bespoke learning experience for each child; personal and personalised. At the Arbor School, we emphasise the integration of the concepts of eco-literacy, sustainability and

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

global environmental justice into every aspect of school life, from curriculum and activities to staffing and facilities. Through project-based, experiential and outdoor learning, our students will engage with their local environment in meaningful ways. In-house specialists work with teaching staff to ensure that our curricula and activities are always enriched with awareness of the environmental and broader ethical knowledge and values essential to the wellbeing of our students, and of the world they will inherit.

Arbor is a truly unique school here in the heart of the urgent, fast-paced, and sometimes feverish city of Dubai!

At Arbor, a transformational learning journey combines deep intellectual thought with engaging and meaningful experiences, and students completing their journey at the Arbor School will be well prepared to go forth into the world.

Sustainability is at the centre of each student’s journey, and they are encouraged to question relentlessly, see the bigger picture, and consider all opportunities to make an impact.

Brett Girven Principal

Arbor offers the British Curriculum GCSE and A-level options, providing security and rigour to families as they consider future options for their child, whilst simultaneously enriching and challenging students with Arbor’s bespoke ‘Global Impact Certificate’.

Established: 2011

School Type: Co-educational, FS2 – Year 13

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 56 - 72k

Age Range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Very Good

Location:

35 Al Najah Street, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi

Bateen World Academy

Welcome to Bateen World We are an inclusive and exciting school community enabling students to realise their full potential and become the best they can possibly be. We are extremely proud of our school and all it has to offer. We aim to provide learning opportunities that appropriately challenge the unique needs of each child, allowing them to happily learn in a safe and caring environment.

WHY CHOOSE BATEEN WORLD ACADEMY?

The curriculum is based on an adapted English National Curriculum and progresses through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Primary School, through I/GCSE in Middle School, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Senior School. Our extensive curriculum offers opportunities for students to engage in a wide variety of opportunities that help to nourish individual potential and inspire each of us to do our best.

AFTER-SCHOOL AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In addition to the regular academic programme, Bateen World Academy also provides opportunities for students to participate in a number of clubs and extracurricular activities to extend and enrich a wide variety of student interests in fun ways. Opportunities exist for students to join a number of sports teams, participate in music or drama, engage in cultural activities, as well as participate in a number of other great clubs and activities that allow students to learn new skills or develop existing ones.

WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE

We are a non-selective international school in Abu Dhabi providing holistic education to local and expatriate children. Our goal is to inspire all children to have a passion and love of learning.

The student body is represented by over 60 different nationalities, making the school a vibrant and exciting international school where respect and collaboration are promoted on a daily basis.

We pride ourselves on offering a strong, varied educational programme that challenges students to excel in their learning as they grow and develop as creative, committed people of character.

CAMPUS

Bateen World Academy is located at the heart of Abu Dhabi city and is one of the most spectacular-looking schools in the world. The school has state-of-the-art, modern facilities to support learning including an indoor swimming pool, full-size Astroturf football pitch, ICT labs, art and ceramics rooms, dance and drama studios, science laboratories, and many more specialist learning areas.

Contact us:

+971 2 813 2000

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

At Bateen World Academy, our curriculum is based on an adapted English National Curriculum and progresses through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) in Primary School through I/GCSE in Middle School, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Senior School.

In addition to the regular academic programme, we also provided opportunities for students to participate in a number of clubs and extracurricular activities to extend and enrich a wide variety of student interests in fun ways.

Neal Dilk Principal

FIRST • BEST • DIFFERENT

Bloom World Academy

A family-first school unique in its offerings, ethos and values, Bloom World Academy is the first own-brand school of leading educational provider Bloom Education. The pioneering school achieved great popularity in its inaugural year and has brought several ‘firsts’ to the UAE, including being the first (and currently only) school in the country to offer a 9am start to a flexible school day. Children aged 18 months to 18 years access a creative and dynamic education at its state-of-the-art campus in Al Barsha South.

Established: 2022

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: IB

Fees from:

AED 40 - 50k

Age range:

18 Months - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Not Inspected

Location: Al Barsha South, Dubai

Bloom World Academy offers a premium education which fully embraces the individuality of each child with a personalised learning journey through a robust academic curriculum. The school’s commitment to ‘dare to do things differently’ makes it the ideal choice for parents who are looking for more than the typical educational experience for their child.

WHY CHOOSE BLOOM WORLD ACADEMY?

A FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU

The later start time of 9am has proved immensely popular with parents, who say: ‘there’s no mad rush to start the day’, ‘the added sleep has been a major advantage to our kid’s health, happiness and wellbeing’. As well as honouring young people’s natural sleep cycles, the later start time optimises productivity throughout the school day and offers benefits for overall wellbeing and physical health.

To allow learning to be fully in balance with family life, the school also provides the option of wraparound care from 7:00am to 9:00am and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with an extensive selection of co-curricular activities (included within school fees) such as sports, Arts and homework clubs.

A CUSTOMISED EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD

Every young person is a unique learner at Bloom World Academy. The Learning Achievement Passport which is provided to every child puts in place a personalised timetable, sets goals, maps progress, and is reviewed collectively and openly with parents and students every month.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

The dynamic and student-centric curriculum has been built on the concept of ‘stage not age’ to ensure that children progress and develop their learning based on aptitude, interests and abilities, not solely on age or academic year.

The school is organised into learning zones; distinct and specialised areas where students of all ages can be immersed in facilities and resources to enhance their learning experience.

A THRIVING PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents are truly part of the community in a school which does not pay lip-service to the idea of an ‘open door’. Every Friday, parents are welcome at the Friday Family Forum to celebrate students’ achievements, and Ben’s Farmhouse Café offers a space for working and socializing throughout the week. Weekly workshops offer learning experiences in topics from languages to curriculum support and monthly Progress Reviews allow parents to talk openly and regularly with teachers about their child’s learning journey.

John Bell Principal

We are a school which has the highest expectations and standards for all of our community; a school in which adults are great role models who cherish the creative and innovative, a school which genuinely embraces differences by customising, stretching and supporting the learning journey of each and every child and young person, Our guarantee is to deliver the very best education we can to ensure each and every child will be as academically successful, socially happy and emotionally attuned and resilient as they can be. This ambition is based on some very clear and considered values that govern the way Bloom World Academy teaches our students every single day.

Established: 2011

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 50 - 80k

Age range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Very Good

Location:

Bloom Gardens, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi

Contact us:

+971 2 815 6500

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Named amongst the top 15 private schools in the Middle East by Spear’s Schools Index and part of the renowned Brighton College family of Schools and sister to England’s ‘School of the Decade’ (The Sunday Times), Brighton College Abu Dhabi offers pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

The College is open for pupils from Nursery to Year 13. Located in Bloom Gardens in a purpose-built campus, Brighton College Abu Dhabi boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to becoming the leading British curriculum school in the Middle East.

The College is known for upholding a record of academic results, accomplished by a strong dedication to recognising and nurturing the unique talents and passions of every child.

WHY CHOOSE BRIGHTON COLLEGE ABU DHABI?

The College’s vision is to develop curious and confident individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world, by emphasizing three key values: a love of learning, innovation and kindness.

With highly experienced and talented academic and support staff, the College is able to provide an outstanding level of education, just as other Brighton Colleges already do around the world.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD MASTER

Brighton College Abu Dhabi continues to prepare its pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to achieve excellent GCSE and A-Level results, which ensures that the College’s alumni go on to study at leading universities around the world.

Scott Carnochan Head Master

As a Head Master, I believe strongly that all pupils can fulfil their potential when their efforts are valued, shared and celebrated. One of our key aims is to foster intellectual curiosity, promote confident debate and involve pupils in a wide variety of co-curricular activities so that they become rounded and kind human beings who can make a real contribution to society once they leave. We strongly endorse the best traditions of British independent school education and links with Brighton College UK and the other schools in the Brighton family are strong.

Our community is underpinned by a profound belief in the values you will see throughout this website. A real sense of what we do and how vibrant and energetic a community we are will only truly be gained when you visit us.

“We feel confident that our children are in very capable hands and part of an inclusive, engaging, structured yet inspiring environment.” Brighton College Abu Dhabi Parent

Regularly the top performing school in Abu Dhabi for both A-level and GCSE results

We feel confident that our children are in very capable hands and part of an inclusive, engaging, structured yet inspiring environment.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi Parent

Established: 2018

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 50 - 80k

Age range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating:

Good Location: Al Barsha 2 South, Dubai

Brighton College Dubai

Part of the renowned Brighton College family of schools and sister to England’s ‘School of the Decade (The Sunday Times), Brighton College Dubai is a vibrant coeducational school for pupils aged from 3 to 18 years, set on a 20-acre state-of-theart campus in the heart of Al Barsha. The College is known for upholding a record of exceptional academic results, which are achieved through a deep commitment to the individual strengths and interests of each child.

The last academic year was an exciting time for Brighton College Dubai, with notable accomplishments including being rated ‘outstanding’ in every category by the BSO Inspection report, achieving ‘Outstanding’ GCSE results (according to the UAE inspection framework) and receiving the highest grading for a new school in their first KHDA inspection. The KHDA inspectorate were impressed with the ‘positive and caring ethos (that) exists throughout the school’ and praised the attitude and personal development of pupils, who they described as respectful, friendly and supportive of the needs of others’.

WHY CHOOSE BRIGHTON COLLEGE DUBAI?

Brighton College is a vibrant, bright and exciting family school, with its welcoming atmosphere and high standards of pastoral care being well known. Pupils are encouraged, motivated and supported to reach their full potential, enjoying an all-round education that stimulates, captivates and challenges them.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADMASTER

Every child at Brighton College is valued for his or her own sake and is encouraged to develop skills and talents to the full in a community where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is noticed.

At Brighton College Dubai, we strongly endorse the very best traditions of a British independent school education. Namely, academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of every child. All pupils are valued for their own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full, in a community where there are no stereotypes and every achievement, however small, is noticed.

Simon Crane Headmaster

Our community is underpinned by a profound belief in the values of curiosity, confidence and kindness. This website provides a flavour of what Brighton College Dubai has to offer, but there is no better way of experiencing this than visiting the school. I would be delighted to welcome you personally, so you can have a tour of our campus and meet our wonderful pupils and teachers.

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Established: 2022

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British

Fees from:

AED 40 - 50k

Age range:

3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Not Inspected Yet

Location: Al Safa Street, Dubai

Citizens School

Citizens School is a visionary new school in Dubai, designed and developed by Al Zarooni Emirates Investments. At its core, Citizens focuses on each child’s unique requirements, empowering them with choices to explore themes, expand interests, and determine the routes that they want to go on to reach their full potential, without compromise.

Influenced by some of the world’s leading cognitive scientists and researchers on education, motivation and mindsets, Citizens’ custom-built curriculum is tailored for each child’s unique strengths and approach to learning, with the UK National Curriculum as its framework. The 43,000m2 school campus has capacity for 2,600 children between the ages of three and 18 and features almost 3,000m2 of open playing space. This includes a multi-purpose performing arts and activity hall, a six-lane swimming pool, and football and rugby pitches adhering to FIFA and World Rugby standards.

WHY CHOOSE CITIZENS SCHOOL?

The Citizens learning experience focuses on the whole growth of a learner and is built around each child’s unique requirements, giving them the choices to explore themes, expand interests and determine the routes that they want to go on to reach their full potential.

The Citizens campus, programme and approach has been thoughtfully curated to re-shape learning, enabling our

students to thrive as citizens of the future, by focusing on wellbeing, imagination, and fun. As a school born out of Dubai and based in the heart of the city, Citizens School shares the spirit, energy, and optimism for what is possible today and tomorrow as we play our part in positioning Dubai as a global hub of learning excellence in a diversified knowledge economy.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your children as we jointly embark on this exciting journey of re-imagining education. The education team and I will be working closely with the learners to live out the Citizens vision and values, while also focusing on wellbeing, empathy, resilience, and critical thinking, to name but a few, will be delivered through our bespoke Citizens Future Framework curriculum. As a fully inclusive school with over 50 nationalities, it is imperative we embed a learning culture that recognises and celebrates the wonderfully diverse Citizens School community we serve, and to that end, we will focus on the individual learning progress of every child.

Colin Sinclair Principal

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Established: 2008

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: IB

Fees from: AED 30 - 70k

Age Range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Good Location:

47th St - Al Khawaneej, Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai

Contact us:

+971 4 288 5782

Dar Al Marefa

Dar Al Marefa is the only bilingual, English and Arabic, IB curriculum school in Dubai. Along with our driven dedication to educating and empowering young minds, we strive to create a community of curious and confident lifelong learners.

From their Early Years Education to Grade 12, our students are taught to embrace opportunities through inquiry-based learning and to practice Emirati and Islamic values, making them proactive and dynamic global citizens.

WHY CHOOSE DAR AL MAREFA PRIVATE SCHOOL?

We aim to cultivate global citizens who are culturally aware and socially responsible, but what truly makes Dar Al Marefa special is our tight-knit community, which prioritises open communication, collaboration, and a strong partnership between parents, students, and educators.

VISION AND MISSION

Our vision is to create a community that fosters lifelong learning, is rooted in its values and beliefs, is open-minded, tolerant, and appreciates diversity. Our graduates are principled and courageous individuals, ready to contribute to a more just and peaceful world.

Our mission is to build a consistent, challenging, and safe learning environment that supports each child in exploring their capabilities, encouraging them to respect other cultures and embrace the world with open-mindedness, tolerance, and confidence.

OUR PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL VALUES

Dar Al Marefa is a community that empowers every child and enriches their development, giving them the skills they need to become lifelong learners. We encourage children to become active members of their social communities –members who are knowledgeable, confident, and kind.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Our state-of-the-art campus has been designed and built from the ground up to maximise students’ potential for learning, with facilities that include:

 An extremely well-resourced library

 Double-volume air-conditioned sports hall

 Temperature-controlled swimming pool

 400-seat auditorium

 Eight science labs

 Fully equipped ICT, art & design, and music studios

Naira has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education in subjects like Maths, Science, ICT, and Theory of Knowledge. She has been an IB team leader, school visitor, consultant, reader, workshop leader, and online facilitator in the IB community for over two decades, as well as a school inspector for the ECIS, ADEK, and KHDA.

Naira Hamdy Principal

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Established: 2005

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British/IB

Fees from:

AED 42 - 85k

Age range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: KHDA Outstanding and BSO Outstanding in every category

Location: Al Badia, Dubai Festival City, Dubai

Contact us:

+971 4 232 5552

Deira International School

An initiative of the Al Futtaim family, the Al Futtaim Education Foundation was created to support the vision of the government of Dubai and the KHDA. Deira International School is known for a record of exceptional IB and GCSE results, which are achieved through offering the highest quality innovative teaching, focusing on developing learning attributes to equip students for the future.

Deira International School was recognized as providing an outstanding education by both the British Schools Overseas Inspection (2021) and the Dubai Schools Inspection Board (2023). The teams recognized both the ambitions of the school for all students to become quote ‘knowledgeable and intellectually open-minded global citizens‘ and the way in which this is achieved. They praised both the complex curriculum offering and the consistently outstanding standards of teaching across the school. Beyond this the school was commended for its inclusive approach and the comprehensive opportunities which the school offers for all. As a result, students are ‘sensible, responsible citizens, who value their learning, friendships and relationships with staff’.

WHY CHOOSE DEIRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?

Deira International School is an established school and is owned and managed by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. As a result of this the school enjoys exceptional, and rare, facilities across all age groups. However, the school continues to invest in the experience for students – most recently with the development of an IB Hub for our most senior students as well as the redesign of much of the spaces in the primary school. The school is committed to providing the very highest standards of education, which are accessible to all.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Within this context the school places great emphasis on ensuring students are future ready and able to thrive in whatever their future contexts and, as a result, places particular emphasis on digital technology. We were delighted that this was recognised in the award of an International School Award in 2021. This ambition, alongside our vision and determination to provide the very best experience for our students makes Deira International School a unique opportunity.

I am enormously proud of all Deira International School achieves every day. The school is lucky to enjoy the exceptional facilities which are unrivalled in Dubai. When combined with an exceptional and committed staff, our students thrive in an atmosphere of both challenge and support. It is this which enables them to achieve outstanding outcomes and to progress to elite universities around the world.

Deira International School is a community school which values not only individual students but also the support of our parents who we see as integral to students’ success. I would be delighted to welcome you to the school and to enable you to see what we do.

Simon O’Connor Director

Established: 1992

School Type: Through School

Curriculum:

British

Fees from:

AED 30 - 40k

Age range:

3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating: Very Good

Location:

Opposite Oasis Mall, Al Safa 1, off Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai

Contact us:

+971 4 394 3465

The English College Dubai

At The English College, we are committed to providing the best value, high-quality, British curriculum education in Dubai to all our students whether they join us in FS1, Year 13, or any year group between.

Our ‘BSO Outstanding’ rating and ‘DSIB Very Good rating validates our education excellence, reinforcing our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for our students. Our vision is to inspire confident and passionate learners who will thrive and make a difference.

High-quality teaching and learning and the very best pastoral care and extra-curricular provision lie at the heart of our school, complemented by a rigorous extra-curricular program encompassing participation in sports, technology, the arts, service learning, and cultural activities.

Established in 1992, we are very proud of our strong heritage, traditions and values and are constantly looking forward, seeking to innovate and improve at every age and stage for every one of our pupils.

We aren’t just another British curriculum school in Dubai – we are more than a school, we are a community, an experience and a way of life that nurtures excellence in every respect. Our community is culturally rich and diverse, welcoming students from a phenomenal range of backgrounds and over 70 nationalities. As a school we recognise and celebrate this.

Our DSIB-rated 'Outstanding' pastoral care ensures that your children are equipped, socially and emotionally, to achieve their potential and flourish in all that they do.

OUR PRINCIPAL

We recognise and value the importance of extra-curricular activities and we want our students to get the most out of their education. Each year, a varied and exciting range of activities run before school, at lunchtime and after school, with new activities appearing on a regular basis.

The programme goes hand-in-hand with our sports and PE provision, giving students the extra training or impetus they need to make squads and represent the school. ECAs offer many benefits, including improved academic performance, further exploration of interests and passions, and opportunities to create broader perspectives and meet new people.

Mark Ford brings with him over three decades of experience in education. He graduated in Mathematics from Nottingham, before completing his PGCE at York University. His career has seen him teaching in the UK, Kenya, France, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, at Abu Dhabi’s ADEK ‘Outstanding School’, The British School Al Khubairat, followed by a Principal position at Dubai’s ‘Outstanding’ Dubai British School until 2016. He then moved to Kuala Lumpur to head the prestigious, British Garden International School before joining The English College in August 2019.

WHY CHOOSE THE ENGLISH COLLEGE DUBAI?

Established: 2023

School Type: Foundation Stage and Primary

Curriculum: NCfE

Fees from:

AED 30 - 40k

Age Range:

3 - 11 Years

Inspection Rating: Not inspected

Location:

Umm Al Hurair next to American Hospital, Oud Metha, Dubai

Contact us: 800 453 63253

Glendale International School

Glendale International School offers a high-quality enriched British education in an Apple-powered SMART campus in Oud Metha. The school provides a rich culture of care where student well-being forms an essential element for nurturing future leaders.

We are committed to nurturing the next generation of global learners by providing students with access to the right education through the right technology and tools. Our aim is to unlock their full potential to shape their own future.

WHY CHOOSE GLENDALE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?

At Glendale International School educational excellence and a nurturing environment converge to create an ideal learning destination for your child. We pride ourselves on being the school of choice for parents seeking a world-class education with a focus on student well-being. We go above and beyond to provide an extraordinary educational experience that caters to the unique needs of each student.

TO EVOLVE, TO EXCEL, TO BE INSPIRED.

SCHOOL VALUES

Glendale International School provides an enriched British education where we place a strong emphasis on Character values, leadership, and academic excellence. Children explore their learning under an overarching umbrella of social and emotional development in parallel with a curriculum inspired by creativity, curiosity, and compassionate behaviour.

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CAMPUS INFORMATION

We believe that an inspiring environment plays a crucial role in nurturing young minds. Our learning habitats have been thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, foster collaboration and encourage innovation, and include:

 Experiential learning spaces

 Digital ecosystem with Design Technology right from FS1

 The only school in Dubai to implement the Leader in Me programme

 Library

 Music Room

 Science Laboratory

 Art Room

 Auditorium

 Café

 Dance Room

We as educators ensure we unlock the key to hidden talents and actively encourage the best in every child. At Glendale, all our pupils are nurtured and motivated to learn new skills every day through an innovative and holistic educational offer.

We believe in an empathetic, tolerant, and respectful environment for all and students will encompass our core values in school and in their daily lives preparing them as great global citizens. Furthermore, we are committed to working in close partnership with you as parents to provide a world-class education that meets your child’s unique needs, and ensure that your child has rich opportunities, both academic and social, to achieve their full potential.

Jasmit Kang Founding Principal

Established: 2007

School Type: Primary & Secondary

Curriculum: British

Fees from:

AED 50 - 70k+

Age Range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection rating: Very Good

Location: Al Nahyan Camp, Abu Dhabi

Mamoura British Academy

Mamoura British Academy is a private, English National Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, and is home to students from Nursery to Year 13, being a girls-only school in Year 8 and above. Mamoura is an innovative and sustainable learning community, where they nurture learners through Collaboration, Leadership, and Creativity.

The heart of Mamoura British Academy is its Learner, Teacher and Values DNA, which is woven into all aspects of school life. The Values DNA uses the acronym ‘Track’ which stands for the following: TRACK T - Trust R - Respect A - Aspiration C - Courage K - Kindness

WHY CHOOSE MAMOURA BRITISH ACADEMY?

Mamoura British Academy is a wholly inclusive school that prides itself on being student-centred and family and community-oriented. The house system is at the heart of all they do and always promote a true sense of belonging. Students have access to a bespoke project-based specialist curriculum that includes computer programming, science, technology, MFL, and art lessons from Year 5 onwards, with British-trained specialists, using world-class facilities.

Students follow the English National Curriculum and start their two-year examination course, which revolves around preparing for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), in Year 10. Students study the core IGCSEs in English, Mathematics, and Science. This course of study is complemented by several optional IGCSEs. Students are given a choice based on their interests and future aspirations. As a school situated in the UAE, they also run the Ministry of Education curriculum alongside English National Curriculum subjects

Contact us:

+971 2 885 7100

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

A wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities are offered. Year 2 and above enjoy different activities three days a week as part of their ECAs, which are free of charge.

ACCREDITATIONS

 British Schools Overseas Accredited (BSO) –Outstanding

 British Schools Middle East Accredited

 Examination Centre (Edexcel Examinations Board)

 Microsoft Showcase School

 Great Place to Work Accredited

 Primary Quality Science Mark (PQSM) School

 Green Flag Status

FACILITIES

Mamoura British Academy students enjoy a range of facilities, including two swimming pools, an indoor basketball court, outdoor basketball courts, an Astroturf football field, a STEM lab, six specialist science laboratories, two design and technology workshops, indoor biodome, dance and drama studio, and a Foundation Stage Fairytale Kingdom.

Sarah Weaver Principal

It is an honour to welcome you to the Aldar family and the Mamoura community. At Mamoura British Academy our vision is to provide: “An innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity.” In our commitment to this vision, we strive to educate the whole child and to give every student the quality education and learning experiences that they deserve, whilst playing a full and active role in our local, national and international communities.

At Mamoura we endeavour to provide the highest of standards in all we do, with a focus on cross-curricular learning and a highly specialised middle school curriculum.

Established: 2009

School Type: British Primary School

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 40 - 50k

Age Range: 3 - 11 Years

Inspection Rating:

Outstanding

Location: Electra Street, Abu Dhabi

Muna British Academy

Muna British Academy is a vibrant, busy school where children are highly valued, well cared for, and encouraged to reach their potential. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

Contact us:

+971 2 501 4777

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WHY CHOOSE MUNA BRITISH ACADEMY?

WHY CHOOSE THIS CURRICULUM?

We are an inclusive school and are passionate about ensuring that our pupils receive a well-rounded curriculum and develop a love of learning. We believe that imagination, creativity, and big dreams can change our world! Passion is at the heart of who we are. We are driven, enthusiastic, positive, and ambitious. We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds to help us all succeed. We share the love of learning and empowering the next generation.

VISION

Nurturing innovative learners in our unique community.

MISSION

Guided by our values and working in partnership to nurture adaptable, creative future leaders in a high-performing learning community.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

The English National Curriculum is respected for its high academic standards and focus on developing confidence and individual thinking. The learning pathway is delivered through ‘project-based learning’, a method of teaching that inspires a love of learning and deepens a student’s knowledge by challenging them to complete real-world tasks.

AFTER-SCHOOL AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Muna British Academy offers a full range of afterschool activities known as ECAs. These range from additional music lessons and participation in the school production through to football, swimming, and creative clubs.

Sarah Griffiths Principal

Muna British Academy offers exceptional quality education in both English National Curriculum and the MOE subjects and we are proud to have achieved Outstanding in our previous 3 ADEK Inspection ratings. This is due to the hard work and commitment of our staff and families working together in unison.

We provide an environment that is conducive to learning. An inquiry-based curriculum provides the opportunities for children to lead their own learning and grow their independence to prepare them for their next stage in education and for the future.

We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school. We regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.

Established: 2007

School Type: Primary

Curriculum: British

Fees from:

AED 40 - 50k+

Age range: 3 - 10 Years

Inspection rating:

Pearl British Academy

Our vibrant school is proud of its family feel where our children are at the very heart of everything we do. It is somewhere where everyone has a place and belongs, somewhere where we work together, in partnership, to nurture adaptable, creative future leaders in our high-performing learning community. As an inclusive British primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, our curriculum and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities are firmly grounded in our 6 school values: Compassion, Respect, Global Understanding, Empathy, Agility and Hard Work.

We are a family-oriented school, welcoming students from all cultures and religions. We aim to provide learning opportunities that appropriately challenge every child, allowing them to happily learn in a safe and caring environment.

WHY CHOOSE PEARL BRITISH ACADEMY?

The Pearl British Academy’s excellent reputation within the community has been confirmed in our latest British School Overseas inspection where we are rated as ‘Outstanding’. Whilst constantly achieving academic excellence, we enable a rich and broad curricular experience, with staff who are highly qualified, professional, and dedicated.

Our students receive priority placement in any of our Secondary schools and we begin discussing this transition and visiting these schools early on. By joining the Aldar Academies family of schools, you are assured the same exceptional teaching standards and techniques that are delivered across our academies, whilst being able to choose the right curriculum, location, and learning environment for your child from ages 2 to 18.

As high-performance learners (HPL), self-reflective analysis is woven into daily learning habits to enable decision-making, research effectiveness, and analysis of how we operate as individuals.

This is further developed through our student-led parent meetings, where we empower our children to take ownership of their learning, their achievements, and their targets.

At Pearl British Academy, we follow two curricula: the English National Curriculum (ENC) and the Curriculum of the Ministry of Education for the United Arab Emirates. In Early Years, we follow the UK Early Years framework.

Our English National Curriculum provision enables purposeful, skill-based learning. We develop the 21stcentury learning skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. The learning pathway is delivered through topics and interwoven with ‘project-based learning’, a method of teaching which inspires a love of learning and deepens students’ knowledge by challenging them to complete real-world tasks.

Barbara Heaton joined Pearl British Academy with over 25 years’ experience in educational leadership in the UAE, Spain and the UK.

Having completed the Accelerated Route N.P.Q.H. in 2000 as a Primary Head Teacher in the UK, Barbara moved to work in an International School in Spain where she taught in Primary and Secondary Departments broadening her experience teaching, amongst other subjects, English to GCSE. Here, she led Teaching and Learning across the whole school (Nursery to Year 13) and also held role of team inspector with NABSS (the National Association of Schools in Spain). She is now a BSO team inspector in the Middle East.

Barbara Heaton Principal

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A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR

A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR

AN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS KNOW THEY BELONG

AN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS KNOW THEY BELONG

Universal American School

Part of the renowned Al Futtaim Education Foundation family of schools, Universal American School is operated as a not-for -profit co-educational boutique school for students aged 3-18 years, set on a 75,000m2 spacious, green and well-resourced campus in the heart of Al Badia, Dubai Festival City.

Established:

2005

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: American/IB

Fees from:

AED 38 – 78k*

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Age range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating:

KHDA Rating: Very Good since 2017

Location:

At Universal American School we place the student at the center of everything that we do. Whether it be through our innovative and future-focused integration of digital literacy and learning technology, our creative arts program, our sports and athletics programming, or our focus on student advocacy and student agency, our students always know that they matter and belong in our learning community. We provide an American international curriculum foundation based on the AERO/Common Core Plus standards that add further value to the already rich and challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework. We emphasize the importance of wellbeing and purpose through making real-world connections and relationship building. This is highlighted by our comprehensive student support services as well as through our business partnerships and our commitment to developing internships and experiential learning opportunities with Al-Futtaim. Our focus is to ensure that we build resilient, open-minded, and curious learners, who graduate with a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and understanding making them ready for their next steps into college/university, careers, and life.

At Universal American School we place the student at the center of everything that we do. Whether it be through our innovative and future-focused integration of digital literacy and learning technology, our creative arts program, our sports and athletics programming, or our focus on student advocacy and student agency, our students always know that they matter and belong in our learning community. We provide an American international curriculum foundation based on the AERO/Common Core Plus standards that add further value to the already rich and challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework. We emphasize the importance of wellbeing and purpose through making real-world connections and relationship building. This is highlighted by our comprehensive student support services as well as through our business partnerships and our commitment to developing internships and experiential learning opportunities with Al-Futtaim. Our focus is to ensure that we build resilient, open-minded, and curious learners, who graduate with a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and understanding making them ready for their next steps into college/university, careers, and life.

Universal American School was founded in 2005. Since then, we have nurtured our students with empathy and care, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS, the term “community” will resonate with you again and again. We are a boutique-style school with a beautiful campus in the heart of family-friendly Festival City, and we dare to go new ways while being driven by our mission: “To Nurture a Community of Integrity and Academic Excellence”.

Al Badia, Dubai Festival City, Dubai

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CURRICULUM

CURRICULUM

AERO US Curriculum PreK-12

AERO US Curriculum PreK-12

IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, grades 6-8)

IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, grades 6-8)

Advanced Placement (AP) and AP Capstone Diploma Program

Advanced Placement (AP) and AP Capstone Diploma Program

Universal American School was founded in 2005. Since then, we have nurtured our students with empathy and care, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS, the term “community” will resonate with you again and again. We are a boutique-style school with a beautiful campus in the heart of family-friendly Festival City, and we dare to go new ways while being driven by our mission: “To Nurture a Community of Integrity and Academic Excellence”.

high school track. Through the AP Seminar and AP Research components of the AP Capstone, students investigate real-world issues, learn to synthesize information from different sources, and develop their own research.

WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL AMERICAN SCHOOL?

The richness of our graduation tracks, offering both the choice of the worldrenowned IB Diploma, an American high school track with options of AP courses, and now also the AP Capstone, is one of the unique strengths of Universal American School.

high school track. Through the AP Seminar and AP Research components of the AP Capstone, students investigate real-world issues, learn to synthesize information from different sources, and develop their own research. The richness of our graduation tracks, offering both the choice of the worldrenowned IB Diploma, an American high school track with options of AP courses, and now also the AP Capstone, is one of the unique strengths of Universal American School.

Through our multiple curriculum and variety of educational pathways, we encourage creative and critical thinking alongside stimulating and meaningful experiences, leading to fun, wonder and achievement. Our curriculum celebrates the diversity within our community and equips learners with the skills and attributes to become active citizens in our international community and beyond.

This year, we are proud to introduce the innovative and rigorous AP Capstone program as an option within our American

This year, we are proud to introduce the innovative and rigorous AP Capstone program as an option within our American

Our parallel tracks empower our students to make more personalized choices in their education. Moreover, it serves as an opportunity for students to seek alternate routes to post-secondary education.

Our parallel tracks empower our students to make more personalized choices in their education. Moreover, it serves as an opportunity for students to seek alternate routes to post-secondary education.

OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL

OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL

When you choose a Universal American School education, you are choosing an education that develops and builds confidence in students that know who they are and are capable of building and defending their point of view. Strong in their own identity our students are ready to interrogate new knowledge while being strong members and leaders of teams and their wider community.

Universal American School is owned and operated by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, which is created to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the KHDA through not-for-profit schools. Our shared vision is to make Universal American School the leading American international school in the region. The investment of time, thought, physical, and financial resources, in addition to decades of business acumen, provide Universal American School with a solid foundation for success and unparalleled access to purposeful connections and real-world learning experiences to benefit our students.

Universal American School combines the rigor of the US curriculum through New York State Standards with the breadth and creativity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program offering students the opportunity to build their own High School pathway through the IB Diploma Program, Advanced Placement (AP), or American Diploma, developing and offering opportunities for all our learners. These pathways mixed with the depth and scale of our facilities and staffing enables students to be prepared to excel in the next step of their learning journey.

Universal American School is owned and operated by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, which is created to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the KHDA through not-for-profit schools. Our shared vision is to make Universal American School the leading American international school in the region. The investment of time, thought, physical, and financial resources, in addition to decades of business acumen, provide Universal American School with a solid foundation for success and unparalleled access to purposeful connections and real-world learning experiences to benefit our students.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Universal American School is a wonderful place to grow and learn, providing our students with opportunities to become active agents of their own learning. We give our students voice and choice through a number of extra-curricular activities, whether they want to participate in our Fringe Festival, try out for the athletics teams, debate politics with our Model United Nations students, or learn about our Emirati committee, get involved with student government or the National Honor Society. UAS has something to offer everyone. We invite you to visit our school and feel the wonderful energy for yourself.

Universal American School is a wonderful place to grow and learn, providing our students with opportunities to become active agents of their own learning. We give our students voice and choice through a number of extra-curricular activities, whether they want to participate in our Fringe Festival, try out for the athletics teams, debate politics with our Model United Nations students, or learn about our Emirati committee, get involved with student government or the National Honor Society. UAS has something to offer everyone. We invite you to visit our school and feel the wonderful energy for yourself.

Welcome to Universal American School, an American community school for Dubai Festival City where children and their education are at the heart of all we do.

It is a privilege to be the Director of Universal American School, leading alongside an outstanding team of professionals. Our aim is to provide your child with the attention and opportunities they require to do as well as they are able. Children and young people are the reason we come together as a learning community and will always be the key focus for any decision we make.

Kevin Loft Director

Established: 2008

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: British

Fees from: AED 40 - 70k

Age Range: 3 - 18 Years

Inspection Rating:

Outstanding

Location: Khalifa City, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi

Yasmina British Academy

Yasmina British Academy, a private international school, is an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that produces some of the very best I/GCSE and Alevel results in the UAE. Our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning sets us apart from other schools and makes Yasmina British Academy a very special place to be.

With passion at the heart of everything we do, Yasmina nurtures all children through a rich and exciting educational journey.

Through our modern, engaging curriculum and highly skilled teaching and pastoral teams, we inspire a love of learning, ignite new passion and empower our students to achieve beyond the ordinary. Our programmes of study follow The English National Curriculum, which is renowned and respected the world over as one of the most academically rigorous pathways to further education. We make enhancements to ensure that learning is modern and personalised, whilst encouraging curiosity and resilience, ensuring that our students become global citizens of the world.

We are tremendously proud to have maintained our outstanding status in both our recent ADEK and British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspections with our core vision at the forefront of all that we do: For all students to thrive. Enrichment opportunities play a key role in developing the ‘whole child’, which we foster through the schools’ five core pillars; Sports, The Arts, Community, Academic Excellence

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and Innovation, with students attending extra-curricular clubs and teams outside of the school day to develop skills and experiences. Our embedded frameworks of Positive Education and High-Performance Learning drive the development of learning characteristics, establishing an ambitious school culture believing that every single child can achieve academic success, despite their starting point.

Our Learning Village, the first phase of our new state of the art campus opened for Early Years in August 2022, with the second phase set to open for the rest of the school community in 2023/24. This new campus, situated just 3 minutes from the current school premises, will continue to provide an outstanding educational experience with new world class facilities. The exceptional multi-building campus will foster a future focused educational experience while also delivering on our sustainable commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL

“I feel both privileged and honored to be given the opportunity of leading Yasmina British Academy into the next exciting stage of its development. I am a firm believer in lifelong learning, my post graduate studies include an MA in Educational Management, NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) and a trained performance and leadership coach with The Work Foundation.

Keith Miller Executive Principal

I am visionary, inclusive leader who has significantly transformed the quality of education and the experiences of the students in my care. My vision is to ensure that every child in our Academy is happy, highly motivated, and fully supported to maximize their potential, both academically and in all other areas of school life.”

WHY CHOOSE YASMINA BRITISH ACADEMY?

Established: 2016

School Type: Through School

Curriculum: American

Fees from: AED 53k

Age Range:

3 - 18 Years

Inspection Ratings: Good Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Contact

YAS American Academy

An inspiring school where all pupils reach for the stars, Yas American Academy has a world-class campus and an excellent international team. Our students follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum, which offers a dynamic and challenging approach to learning. Through a carefully crafted sequence of learning episodes, students build their skills, knowledge, and understanding of the world across a broad range of subjects. From Engineering to Art, from PE to English, from Arabic to History, all corners of education are explored.

Yas American Academy has been granted the ‘School of Character’ Quality Mark accreditation, an internationally recognised award for schools that ‘can demonstrate that they take an explicit, planned and reflective approach to the cultivation of positive character qualities in their pupils in the interests of human flourishing’. Our dedicated pastoral team of counsellors, heads of year, and our ‘Dean of Students’ work with pupils and parents to support academic, personal, and future career path concerns.

WHY CHOOSE YAS AMERICAN ACADEMY?

If you are looking for a US curriculum school that takes children from pre-kindergarten all the way to graduation at the end of Grade 12, then look no further - Yas American Academy is the school for you.

We prepare the students for a world that is yet to come, but through a holistic education with embedded STEM activities, we believe our young people will be well prepared.

Vision and mission are to develop academically excellent, creative, and confident young people with the skills and passion to contribute to a better society. SCHOOL VALUES Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Determination

We have a wonderful learning community that is committed to the whole child. A broad and balanced curriculum develops a well-rounded young person ready for a world of

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

opportunities. In addition, we offer a broad social studies programme that ensures that Emirati culture, heritage, and history play a key part in our students’ knowledge of the region and its place globally.

Pastoral Care – after-school and co-curricular activities includes Swimming, Football, Karate, Music, Arabic, Drama, Art, STEM, E-Gaming. Two swimming pools, a large indoor gymnasium, outside Astroturf pitches, shaded playgrounds and outdoor classrooms, an auditorium and stage for productions, science laboratories, engineering laboratories, E- Gaming suite, a drama studio, music classrooms and practice rooms, an art gallery, two large library/discovery centres, modern home room and subject classrooms, cafeteria with nutritionally balanced meals, and inclusion department.

Welcome to Yas American Academy, an inspiring school where all pupils reach for the stars! I invite you to visit our world-class campus to see the quality of the learning spaces, our excellent international team, and of course our truly wonderful students, who follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum. Elementary children build up their core skills through a thematic and investigative approach. As children move into middle and high school, options are taken that determine learning pathways that best suit your child, and electives are chosen that motivate and inspire them. All these experiences lead to the High School Diploma and a gateway to some of the world’s finest universities. I look forward to welcoming you to our amazing school community.

Chris Nourse Executive Principal

5 TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO EMOTIONALLY PREPARE FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE

As the start of a new academic year draws closer, many students will be making the transition from high school to university abroad. An exciting prospect for students to make new friends, gain more maturity, and turn something they are truly passionate about into a career. However, it can also present some nerves for students, as they move away from their homes and support system, meet new people, and adapt to a new learning environment. It can often feel overwhelming trying to juggle all of these at once, so St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine Grenada, in the Caribbean shares five tips for students to cope with these changes.

1MAKE A PLAN TO STAY CONNECTED

Students may miss their high school community when they start university life. That’s why it is important for them to stay connected with their social circle, family, and friends. Setting up WhatsApp groups in advance of leaving can help them stay in touch and keep up to date with one another. Equally as important is staying connected to themselves and being in touch with their own emotions. Therefore, journaling about personal experiences and expressing the feelings that accompany these events is always better than bottling them up.

2BE ORGANISED

Being organised can help students adapt more smoothly to their new surroundings and responsibilities. For example, students can more efficiently plan what they would like to do during the first week on campus if they have organised their agenda in advance. This habit will also help them plan other areas in their life, such as organising their schedule to know when to study and when to take time out.

3DON’T MAKE A COMPARISON TO OTHER STUDENTS

Students going to university might find themselves thinking that other people are able to manage the transition better than them, but this can be detrimental to their confidence and well-being. All students will have come from different backgrounds and it’s important that students focus on their own goals and progress. Having a healthy personal perspective can help manage those pre-university nerves.

4CONNECT WITH PEERS GOING TO THE SAME UNIVERSITY

It is always a good idea for students to connect with the cohort that is

planning to go to the same university before the academic year starts. It will help enhance the student’s overall experience and ease the transition into a new academic environment. Building a network of friends even before arriving could give a sense of belonging and support as students embark on this exciting journey together.

5LEARN HOW TO RELAX

Learning how to relax will not only help students as they psychologically prepare themselves to start university, but it will also help during stressful exam periods and in other aspects of life they may encounter in the future. Practicing relaxation techniques such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation, muscle relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and mental or guided imagery could help students focus on being calm and thinking clearly.

To summarise, some students might find the transition from high school to university life stressful, especially if it involves travelling abroad. However, there are ways in which students can cope with the anticipation of making new friends, academic pressures, and leaving familiar support systems behind. If students still find themselves looking for guidance, they can check if their university has specialised departments offering support to international students that may be missing home. For example, SGU has a dedicated Global Students Lounge that provides cultural adjustment support, a peer mentoring programme, and other activities for international students to help them fit into university life.

It is always a good idea for students to connect with the cohort that is planning to go to the same university before the academic year starts

Students going to university might find themselves thinking that other people are able to manage the transition better than them

ROUTINE: BUILDING BLOCKS OF A FULFILLING LIFE

Routine is beneficial to children because it provides them with a sense of predictability in their life. Putting a back-to-school schedule in place allows children to feel secure, particularly with new activities occurring, new patterns emerging, and new habits forming as children grow. When kids have regular habits in place, they can handle these changes with less stress.

Explain the routines to your children

How many activities are too many?

Here are a few routine-setting tips to consider:

1 Explain the routines to your children. To ensure they have understood, have them repeat the routines back to you.

2 Display a chart on the wall. A visual representation of your daily routines can assist everyone in the household in understanding what needs to happen and when.

3 Maintain consistency. Even if you’re weary or overwhelmed as a parent, stick to your routines as much as possible.

4 Make desired activities the most appealing option. If you wish to include new activities into your routine, such as eating fruit as a bedtime snack, make those activities the most enticing options at the time.

Slowly introduce new habits

5 Plan ahead of time to restrict your decision-making in the heat of the moment. For example, keep a variety of healthy snack alternatives on hand to make it easier to get nourishment on the go.

6 Slowly introduce one or two new habits over time. Making little changes to your family’s routine will give you the best opportunity of creating long-lasting, beneficial patterns.

One of the most important routines is in the morning, and should go something like this:

1 Wake up at the same time every day

2 Go to the bathroom

3 Sit down for breakfast

4 Clean up the breakfast dishes

5 Brush teeth

6 Put on school clothes

Finally, bedtime is key for incorporating a workable routine into a child’s life and can be one of the hardest transitions, with youngsters possibly accustomed to going to sleep later and/or waking up later during the summer.

Consequently, consider the following points:

1 Provide clear expectations and simple step-by-step instructions, praising your child at the completion of each step.

2 Visual reminders can help your child have something to refer to as she goes about her routine.

3

Most kids want more time watching their favourite TV show or finishing that last level of a video game, so setting time limits is a great way to create boundaries.

Putting in the effort to assist your child in developing positive routines now can help them create go-to healthy habits that they will have in their back pocket for the rest of their lives.

After school, extra-curricular activities are a great way for children to get active, socialise, and discover something new, but how many activities are too many?

There is no right answer to this, but the key thing is to ask yourself whether your child’s extracurricular activities are negatively affecting their life.

So consider:

1 Can they still get all of their homework?

2 Do they still have leisure time to spend with their friends?

3 Do they get at least eight hours of sleep every night?

If not, it’s probably time to dial back the scheduled activities.

Provide clear expectations and simple step-by-step instructions, praising your child at the completion of each step.

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Established in Dubai in 2012, Horton Interiors has evolved into one of the region’s most trusted design and build partners. We believe in combining comprehensive interior design, construction, and fit-out capabilities under one roof, to streamline the project delivery process and make our clients’ lives easier. Our experienced team of interior designers, technical experts, and project managers will take care of your education project from start to finish, blending their passion for creativity with a commitment to quality.

Interior Design

Horton Interiors have a passionate team of multidisciplinary and versatile designers that will bring your ideas to realisation.

Our team of the best interior designers in Dubai is focused on creating truly creative solutions that enhance user experience, offer sustainability, encourage well-being, and ultimately offer the best ROI for our client’s businesses. Throughout your project, our team will be on hand to lead you through the creative process and tailor your design exactly as you require. The team will provide you with fully detailed renders for you to visualise your new space, as well as detailed plans, drawings, and material specifications to ensure it is built exactly as we have imagined.

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Our dedicated project managers and skilled site teams will ensure that your project is delivered within the best timeframe and finished to the highest possible standards. Each project is assigned to a dedicated Project manager and site team who will manage all aspects of the fit-out process and keep you constantly informed of the project’s progress. If you would like to visit any of our existing projects, then please reach out to our team via the contact details so we can arrange site visits for you to see the quality of our work with your own eyes.

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As Horton Interiors has a standalone team of the best interior designers in Dubai, quality assured fit-out team, and dedicated project managers, we can deliver your project from inception to occupation without compromising creativity, quality, or time management.

This is often the preferred route for clients as it has several benefits and advantages over the traditional method of appointing designers and fit-out teams separately. The most obvious benefit of choosing the Design & Build pathway is having one centralised team to deal with. Communication is straightforward, and responsibilities are not shared, which can reduce the overall risk of your project.

Making History

We are proud to have completed the design and build of Middlesex University’s new Dubai International Academic City campus, which made history as the first time an international university in Dubai would offer a multi-site experience across both of the city’s international higher educational hubs.

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Sustainability is a critical consideration for any design and build firm as it directly impacts environmental, social, and economic factors. We incentivize all of our design team members to become LEED, WELL, or Estidama certified. And our sustainability policy covers sustainable procurement methods, ways to tackle waste management, how to reduce carbon footprint, how to reduce water and energy consumption, how to monitor and control indoor air quality, and continued training on sustainability procedures.

A Creative and Energetic Team

We are a team of young, multicultural, creative, and energetic professionals, and to us, multiculturalism means richness. Diversity and interaction boost creativity, and combining different perspectives increases problem-solving skills. It also helps us to connect with the many clients we work with. Everyone is encouraged to communicate openly, which helps to increase confidence and motivates people to share new ideas.

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Renaissance

Renaissance is a global leader in providing assessment, reading, and maths solutions for primary and secondary schools, and trusts around the world. We provide teachers and school leaders with tools, insights, and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation in English language and maths skills.

SOLUTIONS

Our solutions are used in over 35,000 US schools, over 7,500 UK schools, and more than 100 countries worldwide. Over 18 million students worldwide use Renaissance products.

The Renaissance portfolio includes:

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Insights and Actions for Education

Renaissance’s interconnected solutions accurately assess learning and growth, provide insight-driven instruction and practice, and take a whole-child approach to data-informed decisions.

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Students learn better when we all work together. That’s why our products work together to provide the kind of assessment-driven instruction your students need to grow.

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We believe that important decisions should be informed by reliable and valid insights -especially when those decisions impact students, student outcomes, and achievement.

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We start with the student, and we address teachers’ values and needs. Like all of us, when students see the results of their work - and feel it - they are motivated to grow.

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Our instructional ecosystem gives teachers and administrators a clear view of their students every step of the way. Simple, accurate assessment tools show teachers

exactly where students are and what they’re ready to learn next. Engaging and flexible instructional tools personalise learning to each student’s unique needs, while insights and data solutions provide administrators with an x-ray vision of what’s happening in their schools.

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There have been numerous studies conducted to explore the benefits of technology in the classroom for both students and teachers, with a number based on the data provided by Renaissance. That is one of the reasons why we are really well placed when it comes to helping teachers in schools and ministries identify learning gaps: we have a huge data lake, which we have been enriching over decades and it really helps us to pinpoint where the challenges are, and that allows educators to make key decisions quickly.

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ELEVATE THE EVERYDAY: UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL WITH OUR GOODY GUIDE

It’s a new academic year, and whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, our Back to School Goody Guide is here to make the transition from vacation mode to learning mode a whole lot smoother and more enjoyable.

Embrace the anticipation of a fresh start by exploring our curated collection of back-to-school essentials that are both practical and fun. From the trendiest fashions to the latest tech, we’ve scoured the market to bring you a selection that’ll have you eagerly waiting to get into school every day.

Elevate your classroom style with backpacks and lunchboxes that combine fashion with functionality. For the tech-savvy learners, we’ve got you covered with a list of cutting-edge laptops to enhance your educational experience.

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As you embark on a new academic journey, having the right laptop by your side can make all the difference. Whether you’re a student gearing up for lectures, assignments, research, or an educator shaping the minds of tomorrow, the modern laptop is an indispensable tool that empowers, engages, and elevates the learning experience.

And the good news in 2023 is that the next phase of laptop evolution has arrived! It’s not just for all things educational either, with the Cyborg 15 A12V and Acer Predator Helios Neo being the fastest gaming hardware on the market, powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs.

Built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, they bring a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing. Plus, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimises system performance, power, battery life, and acoustics for peak efficiency.

So, whether you’re a student ready to dive into the sea of knowledge, an educator poised to shape the minds of future generations, or a gamer ready to embark on the ultimate sci-fi adventure, the journey begins here!

GET A HELPING HAND WITH SCHOOLWORK, ONLY ON NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX40-SERIES LAPTOPS

Equipped with AI tools to accelerate studying, gaming, and creativity, NVIDIA GeForce RTX40series laptops bring unlimited performance to your fingertips.

When it comes to picking a laptop for schoolwork, there are tons of options available on the market. From screen size to longer battery life, there are a lot of features to consider before making a commitment. Parents no longer want to buy the cheapest option available. They want to invest in a device that’s going to last not just for the school year, but for years to come.

That’s why an NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptop is a great choice for a versatile laptop that can tackle everything from

daily schoolwork to weekend gaming sessions. The true power of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptop lies not only in the performance it offers, but also in its versatility and ability to handle a multitude of applications. Whether it’s for typing up long assignments, creating new artwork, or exploring the beginnings of 3D design, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptop performs faster and better than any laptop you’ve ever used before.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptops are available now at all leading retailers.

CREATIVITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

What makes NVIDIA GeForce RTX40series laptops so unique is their versatility. They make short work of even the most demanding applications and assignments, so you spend less time waiting for things to get done. They come equipped with powerful tools and software that help make it easier to be productive in everyday tasks.

For example, NVIDIA Broadcast makes it easier to attend remote learning sessions by intelligently removing your camera background and also removing unwanted noise when using your microphone. If you’ve ever drawn something on paper and wished that you could turn it into something artistic, then NVIDIA Canvas will do all the heavy lifting for you. With just a few simple mouse strokes, it can convert basic drawings into stunning landscapes or works of art. This fuels your imagination to create even more incredible things. These are just a few of the amazing free technologies and apps that come bundled with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptop, that allows you to constantly evolve in your creative passions.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE POWERED BY AI

AI is fast becoming an important tool in our lives. So, it’s no surprise that it’s ingrained in NVIDIA GeForce RTX40series laptops. When gaming, NVIDIA’s DLSS3 technology uses AI-powered graphics help to produce smoother gameplay, giving you a faster gaming experience. The library of games that support this technology is constantly growing, so you can rest assured that any NVIDIA GeForce RTX40-series laptop will be compatible with future games for years to come. Free, regular software updates from NVIDIA ensures that you always get the best performance for the latest games. You do not have to worry about expensive hardware upgrades.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptops also supercharge studies for STEM students.

The powerful NVIDIA hardware accelerates the top student applications in engineering, architecture, computer science, data science, economics, and more. With GeForce RTX, students can get out of the computer lab and work from anywhere, finish coursework faster, and study, create and play, all on the same laptop. You’ll be able to work faster and take your homework with you. This gives you more time to explore the topics that interest you. For engineering and architecture students, you’ll be able to take advantage of faster solutions and visualization for mechanical, structural, and electrical simulations. Computer Science, Data Science, and Economics students will benefit from faster data analytics for processing large data sets, as well as faster training for machine learning models for computer vision, generative AI, and tabular data.

Buying an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series laptop will ultimately save you money, as it functions as a multipurpose device for studying, gaming, and creating. Rather than having to invest in multiple devices or platforms, you now have one powerful and portable tool to do all of these tasks. With an expanding library of compatible applications and games that take advantage of NVIDIA’s unique technologies, there’s no better choice to make when it comes to a single laptop that can handle any task with ease.

Sustainable Supplies For All: Gear Up For An Exciting School Year With Pottery Barn Kids!

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, teachers, and parents - a chance to learn new things, meet new people, and make the most of the educational journey. It’s also a time that sees most families scurrying to get their hands on the best shopping deals, and more and more of those families are considering the environment before they hand over their hard-earned cash and are going green!

Using eco-friendly back-to-school merchandise is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on the environment while preparing for the school year and, with this in mind, Pottery Barn Kids (PBK) has undertaken a sustainable and environment-conscious approach to the new school year, offering customers recycled products without compromising on design and quality.

ECO-FRIENDLY CHOICES, EARTH-FRIENDLY IMPACT

PBK is excited to showcase vibrant and trendy collections of school supplies that appeal to parents and kids alike. Whether it’s a child embarking on their kindergarten journey or a student returning to the upper grades, the diverse range of products has been meticulously designed to make the learning journey fun, organised, and memorable!

Indeed, the leading retailer known for its stylish and child-friendly products is providing unique back-to-school options to ensure a smooth transition following the summer break. The Mackenzie Marvel Spider-Man Glow-in-the-Dark Lunch Boxes are an excellent case in point. Even better, buy two and you get one free! In fact, the same ‘but two get one free’ offer can be had across a wide range of products, including the Mackenzie

Aqua Unicorn Parade Supplies Pouch and the Colby Lavender Unicorn Critter Lunch Box.

From eye-catching backpacks and pencil cases with popular cartoon characters to packing nutritious meals in durable and eco-friendly lunchboxes and water bottles, PBK is now offering amazing, discounted prices on school gear bundles along with buy two get one free deals.

SHOP SMART, SHOP GREEN

Beyond the tangible merchandise, embracing eco-friendliness during the back-to-school season is also an opportunity to educate and inspire, instilling valuable lessons about environmental responsibility. So to enjoy hassle-free, seamless back-to-school shopping, while taking a step toward building a brighter, greener future for generations to come, visit any Pottery Barn Kids store or explore their online shop and discover the perfect school supplies.

Remember, the small choices you make when selecting back-to-school supplies can collectively have a significant positive impact on the environment. By opting for eco-friendly options, you’re contributing to a more sustainable future.

Utensil Carrying Case

Mackenzie Marvel Spider-Man Glow-in-the-Dark Lunch Boxes

Colby Lavender Unicorn Critter Lunch Box

Mackenzie Recycled PencilCase AquaUnicornParade

Mackenzie Aqua Unicorn Parade Supplies Pouch

Leakproof Food Container

Using eco-friendly back-to-school merchandise is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on the environment

MARTIANS ® PREPARE KIDS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON

Preparing kids for going back to school is an important time in the life of any family. Making sure youngsters have the right nutrition, exercise, rest, and play is key to keeping any seasonal illness at bay, and it is not always an easy task. Everyday family life is busy, and parents have enough to think about without the worry of little ones becoming ill or feeling a lack of energy, especially around busy weeks and school days. Mealtimes can become stressful with picky eaters, and youngsters may not be getting the nutrients they need from meals to help them develop and grow up strong.

Brought to you by STADA MENA, Martians ® gummies and multivitamin syrups can be helpful when getting kids prepared for the new school year. Recognising the importance of building a strong immune system in children, the benefits of vitamins and minerals in our children’s diet are boosted and made easy with the Martians ® range of products that help support immunity and give parents a helping hand to ‘grow great kids’ with lives full of daily discoveries.

Happy kids love to run, learn, and play with their friends and family and keeping them safe and well can feel like a day’s work in itself. Thankfully, Martians ® helps kids stay curious and live their lives to the full, whilst mum and dad stay reassured that they are keeping their kid’s immunity boosted. Now that everyone is back from the summer holidays and the cooler season is upon us, supporting the diets of those little ones who might not be so keen on their fruit and veggies yet, is made easier.

Martians ® gummies are a healthy treat offering you and your children an effective solution when it comes to general health, vitality, and immunity. The aim is to support your kids’ health daily and maximise the effect of the immunity-boosting benefits and dietsupporting nutrients. Martians ® gummies are available in a range of delicious fruit flavours and are free from preservatives, dyes, sweeteners, and gluten. They are suitable for kids aged 3+ and a dose of two gummies a day delivers all necessary nutrients to fill all nutritional gaps in a child’s daily diet.

MARTIANS ® GUMMIES FOR IMMUNITY SUPPORT WITH ECHINACEA

Martians Gummies for Immunity Support contains echinacea, which has been traditionally used to treat and prevent cold and respiratory diseases. Additionally, it contains vitamin C and zinc, which help to support the immunity of children. This product is perfect for strengthening immunity at the beginning of cold and flu season and during high-risk seasons like back to school.

Age 3+

MARTIANS ® GUMMIES FOR HEALTHY GROWTH WITH BONEACTIVE COMPLEX

Martians Gummies for Healthy Growth contains a unique BoneActive complex made up of calcium, vitamin D and K - essential for the growth and development of children’s bones. It also contains vitamins C, E, and zinc for supporting a healthy immune system and growth.

Age 3+

MARTIANS ® GUMMIES ACUTE IMMUNITY BOOSTER WITH ELDERBERRY

Martians Gummies Acute Immunity Booster contains elderberry, which has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds, and sinusitis. Apart from containing vitamin C and zinc to support the immunity of children, folic acid has been added as it reduces fatigue and tiredness and helps kids live up to their full potential. This product is especially great in supporting the immunity of a child during illness. Age 3+

Suitable for children aged from one year upwards, the Martians ® range of multivitamin syrups are formulated to support children’s healthy growth and development. The orange-flavoured syrup with IMMUNACTIV, and the fruity-flavoured Futura are gluten and lactose-free with no added colours or preservatives and promote healthy growth and development.

The aim is to support your kids’ health daily and maximise the effect of the immunityboosting benefits and diet-supporting nutrients

MARTIANS ® FUTURA SYRUP FOR HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Martians Futura Syrup has been specially created for the healthy growth and development of children. It contains calcium and vitamin D3 for children’s bone development, vitamin K2 for the maintenance of normal bones, and iron to contribute to normal cognitive development such as perception. Age 1+

MARTIANS ® SYRUP FOR HEALTH, IMMUNITY, AND VITALITY WITH IMMUNACTIV

Martians Syrup for Health, Immunity, and Vitality with IMMUNACTIV contains rosehip, zinc, and vitamins C, D3, and A, which support the normal function of the immune system. The addition of folic acid, B vitamins, biotin, and iodine help in maintaining vitality in children. Age 1+

Martians ® as a brand has also been supporting families across the globe for many years, educating parents and children alike on the benefits of nutrition on overall health and well-being. The full range of Martians ® products is available in Binsina Pharmacy, Holland and Barret, Boots, Aster, Med 7, and other major pharmacies across the UAE and online at Mumzworld, and Amazon.

International Teachers’ Olympiad (ITO), the largest multinational Olympiad for teacher growth & recognition, has revealed the dates for its second annual edition of the global initiative. With over 2000 registrations and 13 winners from the UAE recognised within the Top 100 category last year, ITO hopes to encourage more teachers from the UAE to register for ITO 2023. Organised by Suraasa, an ed-tech platform for teachers, ITO provides a platform for teachers from across the world to receive well-deserved recognition, professional development guidance, international exposure, and cash rewards. Registrations for ITO 2023 are now open and can be completed online via HERE at a nominal registration fee of AED 25.

After a successful edition in 2022, ITO 2023 is expected to attract over 300,000 teachers from over 10,000 schools across over 80+ countries. The 2023 Olympiad will be held on 7 October 2023, where registered teachers will undergo a one-hour assessment. Based on their performance, they receive a confidential pedagogy report highlighting their strengths and opportunities. They also receive growth plans for the next six months, which act as a roadmap to track their progress, guiding them toward becoming even more effective educators.

In 2022, the initiative witnessed registrations from over 68,000+ teachers from 5,500+ schools across 30+ countries, and cash prizes of AED 100,000 were distributed to the top teachers. The 2023 edition promises to be even more rewarding, with total cash prizes up to AED 150,000 up for grabs. In addition to the cash prizes, all participants of the Olympiad will also receive access to 30 hours of Live Certified Masterclasses and Growth Plans for 6 Pedagogy Areas worth AED 950.

Rishabh Khanna, Founder and CEO of Suraasa said, “Empowering educators lies at the heart of our mission, and we are thrilled to announce the opening dates for registration of the 2023 International Teachers’ Olympiad. As we prepare to welcome passionate teachers from across the UAE, GCC and the world, we are committed to fostering a platform that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence in education. The International Teachers’ Olympiad is not just an assessment, but a celebration of the tireless dedication that teachers invest in

shaping the minds of tomorrow. We invite all teachers to join us on this extraordinary journey, where we unite as a community to inspire, learn and discover our true potential.”

Sailaja Kazhankolil, a school teacher from a reputed Private School in Dubai and one of the Top 100 winners from ITO 2022, said, “Participating with the sole purpose of finding out where I stand as an educator was a rewarding experience. I firmly believe that all teachers should consider taking part in such initiatives. It allows us to gain insights into our teaching skills and identify areas for improvement, fostering continuous growth in our profession.”

In addition to the benefits for individual teachers, ITO also benefits schools in the UAE and the wider GCC region. The schools of participating teachers will receive a supplemental report detailing the overall teaching competencies of their school. The report will also highlight the areas of professional development for each school that require more attention. This data-driven approach to professional development will assist schools and teachers in enhancing the quality of education provided by their institutions.

International Teachers’ Olympiad

Winners Category and Prize List:

 All Participants will receive Certificate of Participation.

 Top 100 Winners: Cash Prize of AED 500 each + Entry to Teacher Impact Awards

Teacher Impacts Awards Category and Prize List:

 Top 10 Winners (excluding Top 3): Cash Prize of AED 2,500 each

Top 3 Winners:

 Winner: Cash Prize of AED 15,000

 1st Runner up: Cash Prize of AED 10,000

 2nd Runner up: Cash Prize of AED 5,000

VISIT WEBSITE AND REGISTER NOW!

ALL EDUCATORS GET UP TO AED 900 OFF, EXPERIENCE FREEDOM ON WHEELS

Similar to a flexible monthly membership with Netflix or any other subscription-based model, with no deposit and no long-term commitment, the invygo car subscription provides the last word in convenience and flexibility. Indeed, renewing monthly with the ability to cancel at any time, it is the ideal solution for both teachers and parents now that school is back in session, with cars available to pick up when required and returned when necessary, particularly useful during the holidays when travel is often on the cards.

At first glance, it may appear that traditional rental and subscription are very alike, but there is a significant difference: rentals are often limited to a few days or weeks, whereas with a subscription it is possible to keep the vehicle for months if desired, or handed back when the time is right for the customer, not the company. Rentals offer limited options, while subscriptions

allow you to pick the exact car you want, including its make, model, specifications, and even colour. Most importantly, subscriptions involve no security deposit, while a deposit is usually mandatory with traditional rentals.

So how does it all work? The process with invygo is super-easy and hassle-free. Just download the invygo app, sign up, upload

your Emirates ID and driver’s license, choose your car, and pay with your card –it’s as easy as ordering food with an app.

It’s not just the car you get either; it’s a whole package of benefits, including insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, mileage allowance, and even delivery.

JOURNEY WITH EASE

You may be wondering who invygo are? Well, the company was founded in 2018 and is co-headquartered in Dubai and Riyadh. It is the first car subscription app of its kind in the region, with invygo’s philosophy being simple: make getting a car hassle-free, with no deposit and no long-term commitment. In short, make cars accessible for everyone, no matter their income or social status.

invygo expanded its operations into Saudi Arabia in 2021, serving all of the major cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca, Taif, KAEC, and Yanbu. The company has also launched its services in Qatar this year.

EMBRACE THE OPEN ROAD

The minimum subscription period is just one month, but there are also 3, 6, and 9-month subscription plans, which offer a much lower monthly fee than subscribing for just one month. The longer you subscribe, the more you save. The choice is yours!

There is a wide variety of cars available too, from SUVs and sedans to compact cars from well-known brands. All cars are dealershipcertified and in excellent condition, and if you want to swap to a different vehicle after your first month, you can – it’s that flexible.

So how do you get the ball rolling? Just like everything else with invygo, it couldn’t be easier. Simply download the invygo app and get your car in a few taps!

EDUCATOR’S DISCOUNT SAVE AED 900 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH

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Drinks on us from Wednesday to Friday

From cocktail bar and lounge to an epic line up of live music events: experience nightlife reimagined at The Mansion!

BAD & BOUGIE

Wednesday from 9.00pm

Unapologetic and fierce, get ready to own the night. Our DJs are dropping the hottest tracks, blending styles and era’s. Start the night in style with crafted concoctions and hit the dance floor for mind-blowing shows and draw-dropping performances. Ladies, your drinks are on us at the bar from 9:00pm to 12.00am!

THE BIGGEST HITS OF ALL TIME

Thursday from 9.00pm DJ Tim Davis brings the best house and international hits to The Mansion! Dive into an unforgettable journey where music steals the spotlight, and a range of live shows keep you going until late.

URBAN BEATS

Friday from 9.00pm

Embrace the weekend’s energy with a celebration of music, cocktails, and live performances. DJs JAX brings the best urban sounds to The Mansion! Raise your glasses and indulge in expertly crafted cocktails, perfectly complementing the vibrant atmosphere. Start the weekend off right!

PROJECT X

Saturday from 9.00pm

Step into the scandalous world of Project X, where each edition is a limited-time event: Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience, where the love for music takes center stage. Brace yourself for a special surprise show, where props come to life.

THE BIGGESTS HITS OF ALL TIME

Sunday from 9.00pm

Sunday’s are for lounging out alongside the chef’s favourite bites, with a side of tantalizing cocktails, complimented by our live DJ. End your weekend on a high note with tantalizing cocktails and our live DJ playing the best house music & international hits.

DEMAND FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND SOLUTIONS INCREASE AS NUMBER

OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE MIDDLE EAST REACHES A RECORD HIGH

The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai is returning for its highly anticipated 16th edition from 30 October to 1 November 2023, at Za’abeel Halls, Dubai World Trade Centre. At the largest education exhibition in the Middle East region, the focus will be on supporting the demand of the growing number of international schools in the Middle East which has reached a record high of 2,068 in 2023. The event aims to equip these educators with the best tools to succeed in shaping the education landscape for over 1.9 million students in the region.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS GROWTH UNVEILED

According to data compiled by ISC Research exclusively for GESS Dubai, the last decade has witnessed a substantial 54.6% increase in the number of international schools worldwide, rising from 8,771 schools in January 2013 to 13,564 schools in January 2023. Among continents, Europe accounts for 14.3% of the global international school market, while Asia takes the lead with around 57.1% of the market share and 64.1% of student enrolment.

Within Asia, Western Asia, which encompasses the Middle East excluding Egypt, stands out as a hub of international education with 2,068 institutions.

The UAE, at the forefront of this educational wave, boasts 769 international schools, or a significant 37% of the total. As of January 2023, the region is home to 1.9 million students attending international schools, reflecting a 7.9% increase over the past five years.

FACTORS DRIVING GROWTH

Several factors have contributed to this remarkable growth in international education within Western Asia. These include a surge in expatriate populations from China, Russia, and Ukraine, and those from South and Southeast Asian countries; the return of Western expatriate professionals since the pandemic; and rising numbers of Saudi nationals opting for international

schools, driven by young parents who have experienced international education themselves. In the UAE’s city of Dubai, with a population that is expected to almost double within 20 years, these schools are being located to support distinct community suburbs that are emerging as the city continues to expand.

The last decade has witnessed a substantial 54.6% increase in the number of international schools worldwide

GESS Dubai

2023 offers an unparalleled platform for educators and exhibitors alike

SEIZE THESE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AT GESS DUBAI 2023

GESS Dubai 2023 offers an unparalleled platform for educators and exhibitors alike. Exhibitors can connect with key decision-makers in the education industry, fostering strategic partnerships. Visitors, on the other hand, will have the chance to explore a diverse array of exhibitors, discovering innovative solutions and products. The event’s rich and comprehensive CPD-accredited conference program focuses on (a) sustainability that aligns with the overarching conversation at the upcoming COP28 hosted in Dubai, emphasizing the need for education to empower future generations to drive positive environmental change; (b) EdTech; (c) Wellbeing; (d) and the Transition from K-12 to Higher Education.

GESS Talks (Live Stage) – This latest addition to GESS Dubai 2023 is a dynamic feature presenting a curated lineup of speakers and guests from GESS podcasts and webinars. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with these thought leaders in real time, facilitating in-depth discussions and insights following each session.

Leaders in Education Conference –This exclusive conference is tailored towards principals and distinguished members of the Leaders in Education community. It delves into the intricate challenges confronted by school leaders, spotlighting the essential skills and attributes needed for effective leadership and triumph in senior roles.

Wellbeing Space – This is a dedicated panel where attendees can learn about international research and explore cutting-edge methodologies for holistic growth, fostering well-being within both educators and their educational communities.

Skills Development – Through these immersive workshop-style sessions and in-depth talks, participants are invited to engage in comprehensive discussions and demonstrations thoughtfully crafted to provide a handson and practical avenue for leadership teams to acquire new skills and techniques.

The region is home to 1.9 million students attending international schools

Education Innovations – Here, participants are able to explore the seamless integration of emerging technologies and transformative trends that will shape the future of education and unravel the possibilities they hold.

To learn more about GESS Dubai’s upcoming conference schedule click the link

Celebrating Excellence Through GESS Awards GESS Awards, held alongside GESS Dubai, aims to recognize and celebrate excellence in education. The awards shine a spotlight on and acknowledge the excellence, diversity, and quality across a spectrum of educational products, resources, services, and individuals, including exceptional educational institutions and the most committed teaching professionals. The primary goal of the GESS Awards is to foster the elevation of standards in educational services and products across the industry.

The GESS Awards Gala Dinner is set to be held on 31st October.

Mark your calendars and join us this year at GESS Dubai 2023 to be part of the largest education exhibition in the Middle East region:

 October 30 - November 1, 2023

 Monday and Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00

 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00

 Dubai World Trade Centre, Za’abeel Halls 4-6

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK, LEARN, AND CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE STRIDES IN EDUCATION AT GESS DUBAI 2023. VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR FREE.