The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai

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EDITORS NOTE SURFING ON THE TIDE OF While Dubai also saw many people coming to the city for INTERNATIONAL job opportunities, it was ironic to notice that the education quality for such a rapidly developing country had been delicately balanced by bare minimum educational support. EDUCATION TO However, with the high immigration rate, the need to re- ATTAIN ACADEMIC establish the education system based on modern world needs became more evident. In this light, Dubai opened its door to international education with the objective to re- EXCELLENCE establish the education system. Through this, Dubai aimed to create an ecosystem that would groom both resident and international students for the future in a city where the world says, 'Welcome to the future'. il does not mix with water, it just floats on the Today, there are a number of international schools that cater surface, but in the case of Dubai and other middle east countries, oil has acted as a surfing slide to to that dream. However, it has become very hard for the O glide into foreign countries. Though this metaphor parents in Dubai to choose an ideal school for their wards. showcases Dubai's richness and financial stability, it was The Knowledge Review magazine, through this edition, not the same case a few decades ago. 'The 10 Most Performing International Schools in Dubai, 2022', aims to highlight those schools that would be When UAE discovered the value of oil towards the end of appropriate for the students to inculcate holistic th Ashlesh Khadse the 20 century, from being one of the most underdeveloped development. countries, it rose to such a great height that today it is one nd of the major financial hubs of the world, ranking 2 largest Flip through the pages ahead in this magazine to find those Ashlesh Khadse economy in Saudi Arabia. Besides that, UAE contributes schools that are making a difference in Dubai's educational 10% of the total world supply of oil reserves. space. Also, read through the articles that may help you ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com choose a better education facility for your child. As UAE progressed, Dubai became the hub that connected most of the dots worldwide for various reasons. However, I hope this edition serves its purpose and help you find the st as the light was penetrating into the 21 century, Dubai and ideal school for you or your child. UAE saw a large number of students drain out of the Have a happy read!T R country for education.

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The Most 10 Performing International Schools In Dubai 2022 URL Name of the Institution Brief Ambassador Group’s purpose is to nurture young Ambassador minds and help students become responsible People behind this edition sales@insightssuccess.com aiadubai.com global citizens based on the foundation of quality International Academy MAY, 2022 education. Deira Private School offers a futuristic British Editor-in-Chief Pooja Bansal Education enriched with a special focus on deiraprivateschool.ae Deira Private School building a positive character and strong foundation for students. Senior Editor Anish Miller Follow us on: Dubai Center for Special Needs aims to serve the diverse Managing Editor Ashlesh Khadse www.facebook.com/theknowledgereview/ academic, physical, social and emotional needs of special Dubai Center for students. All aspects of the organization’s curriculum and dcsneeds.com Special Needs Assisting Editor Vrushal Zatey twitter.com/theknowledgerv activities offer tailored programs, designed to assist individual learning styles to achieve success. Exceptional academic outcomes, Emphasis on Visualiser David King Global Citizenship, Outstanding Personal Emirates International Art & Design Head Rahul Shinde Development, Caring, Inquiring and Independent eischools.ae School-Meadows Learners, Inclusive Multi-Cultural Environment are We are also available on: Co-designer Paul Belin just some of the core values taught at EIS. Since it was opened in 2008, GEMS World Academy has established itself as an international Academy for young GEMS World Academy gemsworldacademy-dubai.com Business Development Manager Phill Miller world citizens, where students benet from an education that reaches beyond any single national curriculum. Marketing Manager Mary D’souza Hartland International School provides an enriched education through the National CORPORATE OFFICE Business Development Executives Helen Jones, Hartland International Curriculum for England, empowering young hartlandinternational.com John Mathew School Road minds to think creatively, problem solve and to exceed expectations. The Knowledge Review Technical Head Jacob Smile Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS), an Insights Success Media Tech LLC Jumeira International Baccalaureate World School for Pre- 555 Metro Place North, Prachi mokashi Assistant Technical Head jbschool.ae KG to Grade 12 located in the heart of Dubai, Baccalaureate School Suite 100, Dublin, OH 43017, United States where young people learn, thrive and succeed. Phone - (614)-602-1754 Technical Consultants Amar, David, Robert Email: info@theknowledgereview.com North London Collegiate School Dubai combines Digital Marketing Manager Alina Sege For Subscription: theknowledgereview.com an ambitious academic education with pastoral North London care that genuinely values each individual and a nlcsdubai.ae Collegiate School, Dubai range of extra-curricular activities that caters for Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Mark Clain every possible interest and talent. Copyright © 2022 Insights Success Media and Technology Rafes International School welcomes families from almost SME-SMO Executives Atul, Gemson Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in 100 different countries.The youngest pre-school learners this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in are accommodated in school's nursery and follow indi- Research Analyst Eric Smith Rafes rafesis.com vidualized learning pathways based upon ‘Development any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, International School Matters’ - the earliest stage of EYFS, depending on their photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior Circulation Manager Tanaji Fartade language background and personal development. permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. The Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success The Aquila School is an exciting British international Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. school in Dubai, UAE which offers a well-developed The Aquila School theaquilaschool.com and creative learning programme in a safe and secure school environment.

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The 10 Mzst Pe fz miog Iote oatizoal Schzzls Io Dubai, 2022 DePS believes, a happy child is a recent change in school successful child and we intend that all management, some big changes are afoot for the children should enjoy learning, while school. achieving their potential and become The new management has independent life-long learners. brought in huge investment from Chubby Cheeks Nurseries, and some significant improvements are seen in the last mentioned's vision and leadership “We believe, a happy child is a school’s ecosystem. The most that have seen the school grow to successful child and we intend that all noticeable improvement brought in is promising prominence,” the school children should enjoy learning, while that the school is now expanded to management added. achieving their potential and become Year 7 from the current academic year independent life-long learners. Our 2021-2022. Ad Vitam Paramus - Preparing for school empowers all students to Life embrace learning, achieve their Also, the school has grown incredibly Deira Private School proudly informs personal best and build their leadership qualities bring in an from 170 students to 690 students, and the parents that it is a Futuristic British emotional, social and physical well- exceptional experience of fourteen the school has improved its Curriculum School that focuses on being. We aim to educate all students long years. Being a exceptional leader infrastructure for providing better building a happy community. Along to the highest levels of academic she held various leadership positions in growth aspects to its students. “We with that, the school aims for overall achievement to enable them to reach well-established British Curriculum schooling and have very well-resourced facilities like development by helping students to and expand their potential. We are schools in Dubai. allowing them to Sports Fields, Multipurpose Hall, develop character and prepare them for prepared to train our students to be choose their field of Science and ICT Labs, Ecolab and life. The school has imbibed character successful, confident, responsible, and Her inspiring learning experience interest will benefit everyone Forest School, Music, Dance and education in its curriculum because it innovative members of society,” higher through inclusive and innovative Green Room, STEAM Facilities, including the society. allows the student to become authorities at the school added. learning techniques has completely dedicated Sensory and Speech Therapy Competent, Concious and transformed Deira Private School in rooms and a well-being centre,” the Personalised learning has been Committed in doing the right thing. In Transforming School with Effective the academic year 2021-2022. She school management added. persuaded by schools to be included in the world-class schooling setting, the Leadership holds a PhD in Chemistry and started he younger generation is much their curriculum. Still, it has been a school offers a family-oriented Soon after taking over the position of her teaching career with teaching The secret behind the school's rapid smarter and is equipped with daunting task to constantly monitor approach in their teachings. the Principal at the school, Ms Ritika University students in India. She growth is its vibrant environment. The T all the required facilities to and advance with a holistic approach Anand has given the school a whole moved on to IGCSE, providing quality school has combined its core values take the world forward. However, the for most of them. Vision: Building Character, One Virtue new look. Being a dynamic educator, education to AS and A level students in with innovative teaching that blended world is moving at an unprecedented at a Time; Ms Ritika Anand and her incredible Dubai. perfectly with the school infrastructure speed, and it is making all the One such school that has successfully Building the Future, One Student at a and facilities. Along with that, the difference in the way we imagine a adapted to personalised learning is Time! school has streamlined its subject child's future. Deira Private School. Being a Attitudes and Attributes expertise in the school with specific growing secondary school, the Deira Mission: The school is on a mission to subject heads and year heads that aim To take the world forward, along with Private School aims to help students develop well rounded, confident and to channel students’ focus and ensure formal education, there are many maximise their true potential and help responsible individuals who have them lead a happy life in a happy that every child feels valued, things that a child needs to understand unlocked their full potential. Deira community. celebrated and happy. and develop. Though most schools, Private School aims to achieve this by parents and even educators believe that providing the students with a Start of School’s Transformation “The school grew incredibely well and indulging students in personalised welcoming, happy, safe and supportive Journey credit to most of its improvement goes learning—in the current educational learning environment on the school paradigm—is way ahead of time, but Primarily established as a primary to newly appointed Principal, who campus where everyone is treated grooming students into such a school, the Deira Private School was holds a vast experience in leadership equal. personalised learning culture from established in 2009. However, with the and management in July 2021, it is the

She is a prominent leader who aims for perfection and is focused on developing the students’ academic skills and helping them hone their wonderful personalities through England for students from Year one personality development by assisting exciting and engaging events and through to Year 7. DePS offers an them in completing their growth arc in activities. enriching program to its students, emotional, behavioural and cognitive brining literacy, science, engineering, factors. Pressing on this unique Personalised Learning and Teaching mathematics, technology, arts and engagement developed by the school, Model sports. There is also a very strong the Principal says, “At any event at a DePS has priorities maximising each languages programme where students class level, year group or key stage With such an intuitive student's potential since its study French as well as Arabic,” says level, children are supported, learning model, students can establishment. To help students realise Ms Ritika Anand. motivated, rewarded and reminded of now demonstrate a highly their interests and help them in their participation. They are followed developed ability to transfer learning mastering them, the school has adopted Adapting to Modern Ways of up and given support so that 100% between different subjects and apply the personalised learning and teaching Learning participation can be achieved.” their inter-curricular learning to real- model. This model also allows the Emphasising on the modern ways of world and hypothetical problems in school to achieve their long-term goal learning, the Principal of the school Equipping Students for their Bright familiar and unfamiliar contexts. that focuses on inculcating leadership says, “E-learning has been a part of Future qualities in students, along with the curriculum from the day one of the Despite being a growing secondary Talking about preparing students for increasing the parental engagements to school this academic year and children school, DePS has adapted to their management. The school grew Continuing to Help Students the future, Mr Ritika Anand says, support students to have a well are using apps such as quizzes, polls, school’s personalised learning model to incredibly well in strength, becoming a Maximise their Potential “They seek and cherish new and maintained home-school balance and Collins Connect, Classkick, Padlet, motivate children to set a goal and family of more than 690 students from Explaining the future plans of the creative connections as evident in the community involvement so that the Class dojo worksheets, MS forms, etc. work towards it. “Children in every 170 in just a year. Apart from that, here Deira Private School, Ms Ritika Anand numerous interdisciplinary events and world becomes a happy community. along with effective and critical lesson are provided with a learning are some of the noteworthy says, “We are very sure that DePS will lessons. With a high level of questioning, is used and aligned to menu so that they can make choices. achievements of the school: continue to be the school of choice for personalised care and guidance, Futuristic Educational Institution year-appropriate curriculum content Students across all phases are highly high quality, genuinely inclusive, students feel equipped to make that Sets them Apart and higher-order thinking skills are motivated and are enterprising Ÿ Dubai Schools Games: Chess futuristic British Curriculum informed choices. From year eight Being a truly inclusive school with a inculcated in children.” learners. They contribute significantly Championship Education in UAE where all students onwards, we will start with career triggered growth, the school has turned to reflect, evaluate and improve the Ÿ Emirates Literature Festival Poetry and staff will feel valued, cared for and assemblies for parents and students as into a futuristic educational institution Transformative Engagement Model schools' provision in various capacities Writing Contest progressing to maximise their well as taster lessons to introduce to that hones students' skills and DePS has worked hard and and meaningfully enhance the Ÿ Chevron Readers Cup - Emirates potential. We aim to develop into new subjects for options in IGCSE.” encourages them to choose the field of implemented a transformative student experiences of their peers by Literature Foundation secondary school with a wide variety their interest and excel at it. “DePS engagement model, which works on all facilitating and leading various clubs Ÿ Education 2.0 Outstanding of curricular choices.” Notable Achievements and Awards follows the Early Years Foundation the factors that drive maximum student and workshops,” says Ms Ritika Leadership Award The Deira Private School has Stage curriculum primary stage two engagement. This engagement model Anand. immensely grown under its new grade and the National Curriculum for helps the student in their overall

Testimonials It's the best community I can trust to build my kid's personality and prepare them Best thing I like about DePS for the life journey. is their prompt response to any of queries posted by the - Ali Family parents and of course I want to appreciate superb online teaching for both of my kids. Thanks so much to the teachers and management. I have been with Deira - Wazi Family Private School now for 4 years, it has a very good teachers with good management, I can say that their CEO is personally following up if there a concern related to my kids. The school is very supportive and cooperative with - Alabdali Family parents, they have shown support throughout my child's engagement in the school, with regards to all issues we have faced personal, and work related Always striving! the school have given all the The teachers and assistants assistance needed. are caring, stern, loving and always there for the students. - Al Maoszz i Family They have the determination, skill, and passion to teach. - Al Ali Family

New Direction Leveraging Technology to Create Comprehensive Classrooms for International Students "There are two educations. One should As human minds perform beyond teach us how to make a living and the imagination, schools and colleges have other how to live." been a cornerstone in shaping young - John Adams minds towards developing themselves across the globe. umans have received education in two different Not just broadening the imagination H modes, one is from school, but also enhancing one's skills, and another is life. Our elders always education is acting as a catalyst in the recite that life is the most prominent growth and development of the world school; it teaches us how to live, and economy. Catering to this, the the second most crucial place is educational sector requires bringing schools and colleges, which gives us impressive changes in itself. In the the vision to live our life better. recent past, the sector has evolved by adopting technology for its growth and expansion. MAY 2022 | 16 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 17 | www.theknowledgereview.com

The expansion has occurred through of the student's interests and increases communication among teachers, many international collaborations of the regular attendance of the learners. students, and parents. In the absence of schools and colleges while furthering students, it becomes difficult for the an increase in international admission. Endorsing Diversity in the Sector teachers to clear doubts and make Thus, many governments encourage The comprehensive classrooms' learning effective in offline learning their students to opt for foreign studies. primary benefit is endorsing and systems. nurturing diversity in the education This exchange of international studies sector. Its pre-eminent approach is to Stimulating Active Discussions and culture will result in the bring students from different countries While taking lectures, the teacher can enhancement of technologies, into one classroom and provide equal use Padlet or Synth tools for a contributing to the world economy. opportunities to grow and learn. The brainstorming session. The students The primary focus of leveraging the students also get the chance to widen can post images, record audio, upload technology is providing comprehensive their networks through this system. It videos, or respond to the questions on classrooms for international students. also enriches the relationships between these tools. They enhance the active the countries and boosts the discussion among teachers and The technology is bringing significant cooperation and collaborations of the students while helping them share their impacts through developing the online schools, universities, and other ideas in the session, making the courses and automating the feedback business enterprises. lectures more interesting and valuable. and scoring system. Moreover, the advancement provides students with Employment Opportunities Strengthening the Basic Concepts personalized learning experiences Earlier, placing the students in exciting The schools and colleges are using through inclusive classrooms. jobs was the biggest challenge for technology and providing a visual institutions. But, since the inclusive or presentation to clarify the concepts of Benefits of Inclusive Classrooms for personalized learning system has been the subjects. Sometimes students are Students introduced in the education sector, the not able to understand through the Inclusive or comprehensive scenario has changed; now, students verbal lectures but understand the topic classrooms/learning provide adequate choose their interest streams, enhance when they visually see graphic images knowledge to individual students. The their skills, and grab the satisfied jobs or related cases. inclusive classrooms allow the in premium organizations worldwide. faculties to reach out to the students Winding Up who are overlooked in the offline Technological advancements primarily If you have observed that the students school systems. It helps the post- back these growing opportunities; let's of today's generation are techno-savvy. graduate studies focus on the see how they enhance learning! In the unprecedented times of the specialized subjects' principles and pandemic, every child owned devices theories. Ways for Influencing the Technology for study purposes, and they spent to Enhance Learning Experiences of most of their time surfing and watching The new technological methodology the International Students informative videos. has positively impacted and given rise Technology has become an essential to opportunities not just for the part of every business sector, and now The education system also has to upcoming generation but also for it is also vital in the education sector, leverage various technological today's generation. Accordingly, it has making learning more accessible for advancements to meet the learning multiple benefits, which have been the students. The sector is indulging needs of today's generation and make discussed below: technology in various ways to enhance the classrooms more comprehensive the learning experiences of the national and innovative while brainstorming Focusing on Individual Student and international students. Let's see the new ideas to make the learning more The inclusive learning/classrooms help different forms of how the technology accessible and personalized for the engage all the students with their is influencing the learning experiences- students. curriculum, giving them an opportunity to achieve their true potential. This Improving Communication new pedagogy also draws the structure Technology has improved MAY 2022 | 18 | www.theknowledgereview.com

The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai, 2022 All these prominent personalities a reality. In 1995, the school needed special care at some point in moved to a customs facility their lives. Even the Guinness World and became the Dubai Center Dubai Center record-holding Bollywood actor for Special Needs. Abhishek Bachchan suffered from dyslexia as a child and attended a The Change Bringing for Special Needs special care center. Special care centers Leader are meant for that reason, to care for Dr. Mahshid Salehi has Unwrapping Surprises with Care and Affection and provide the required needs to the dedicated her career to children who need it the most. DCSN, and in the past 31 years of her journey with the The childhood of children born with a DCSN, she has maintained icholas James Vujicic is a nothing is impossible, no matter how special ability is quite challenging; very high educational popular name across the tough the situation gets. they require constant care, attention standards. She is also the N world. He is an inspirational and should be educated in a way that person responsible for the speaker and motivator who often walks The world is a beautiful place and excellent training of the fits them in the world ideally. Dubai up to the stage and owns the crowd. holds some stories that are not only team, and with their support, Center for Special Needs has taken up Now that you have pictured the person inspiring but also life-changing for At the DCSN, she has taken DCSN to new the responsibility to provide that in your head, did you know that he many. Significantly fewer people know heights. special care for the special children of A highly qualified suffers from a sporadic disorder, tetra- that Walt Disney was also born with a the world. amelia syndrome? Despite all the special ability. And his quote, "It's fun team of teaching staff Despite her significant role physical difficulties that he still to do the impossible," is still imparted that contributes to every Dr. Mahshid Salehi, the Director of encounters, he has set his mark on the in the success of Disney. and therapists work aspect of the Center, she Dubai Center for Special Needs, has world and established the narrative that transformed the care center, dedicating emphasizes the philosophy, together with the Dr. Mahshid Salehi it to providing the highest service "It's not about me, it's all about management to standards in specialized education, providing the best for the children and Director, Dubai Center vocational training, and therapy to young adults, whether that is through ensure the best for Special Needs children and young adults of recruiting the best teachers and determination. therapists for DCSN's education and practice and highest rehabilitation programs or ensuring education standards Transformation Story of Five Aces to the students are able to learn in a empowerment, and social participation Dubai Center for Special Needs welcoming, safe and happy in an integrated community setting." are met. The Dubai Center for Special Needs environment equipped with the latest has had a humble beginning dating possible technologies and therapy Maintaining High-quality Education back to the late 1970s with a different equipment." To maintain high-quality education at name of 'Five Aces.' With the the school, Dubai Center for Special determination of five parents with Providing the Highest Standards of Needs partners with parents who are special needs children, the inception Service involved in the learning process of story began in a villa donated by the Dubai Center for Special Needs, a non- achieving the set goal. The Center, Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed AL profit organization and school, has along with parents, teachers, staff Maktoum. dedicated itself to providing the members, therapists, and the highest standards of service to children management, work together to ensure However, the school opened a new and young adults of determination. that the children are in good hands and chapter in 1983 as the Board of best practices and the highest Governors decided to dedicate their Expressing her views on the learning education standards are met. time and support the Center; hence, the outcome and course objectives, Dr. school was renamed 'The Aseef School.' Mahshid Salehi says, "Our However, the school believes that management and staff aim to improve continuous and rigorous assessment of With constant progress, steadfast the quality of life of people of student attainment is the key to determination, and a will to succeed, determination by promoting their maintaining the students' quality the founder's dream was set to become independence, productivity, inclusion, education and learning outcomes. MAY 2022 | 21 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Achievements Mission Values and Awards and Vision Ÿ All life has purpose and value. Ÿ SHEIKHA LATIFA Ÿ Promote independence, Ÿ Every individual has unrealized AWARD WINNERS productivity, inclusion, potential for growth and the ability to Ÿ Year after year, DCSN learn and benefit from education, empowerment, and social students have been experience, and social relationships. participation in winning the first prize in Ÿ The family is the first natural support integrated community different art projects. and the fundamental unit of society. settings for special Ÿ WINNER of TIME OUT Ÿ Every individual has the right to give "For some of our other students have children. DUBAI KIDS AWARDS and receive love and obtain the support An employee at Social Programs and been able to access the class timetable Ÿ Promote high-quality, needed to live as a community member. 2015: Special Services Sector in CDA (Community through the online platform Seesaw effective community- Ÿ The acquisition of knowledge in the recognition for the Development Authorities). and continue to study as they would pursuit of truth is essential to human have if they were coming to the Center based programs and education of children With the new way of Adapting to the Modern Learning daily. Some of their classes also progress. It is mutually beneficial for with special needs. social support services to teaching, we were Methods eLearning include music therapy, art, cooking, people to live, work and associate with Ÿ PRINCESS HAYA individuals and their As all the schools in Dubai have and physical education live on Zoom each other in an inclusive environment. able to reach all our AWARD FOR SPECIAL implemented an eLearning system, with the teachers," Dr. Mahshid Salehi families. Ÿ The expression of individual EDUCATION: DCSN thought that special needs added. students and provide Ÿ Promote the prevention uniqueness is essential to personal children are no different. The systems Certificate of Excellence, of disabilities through development; therefore, diversity not only professional adopted and implemented by the Also, the Rehabilitation team provides Outstanding Special training, public school are Seesaw and Zoom, which consultations with parents regarding should be respected. Needs Center. care but creative and are used by many mainstream schools children's health and well-being and awareness, and services. Ÿ Society is enriched by the Ÿ UAE STAMP DESIGNED in Dubai and all around the world. updates the information online by thoughtful lessons understanding and integration of all Ÿ Provide advocacy, by DCSN STUDENTS: posting videos and the information members of society. interdisciplinary training, Explaining the challenges that were needed about cleanliness, hygiene, and that the parents and Drawings by DCSN Ÿ Every individual is entitled to effective faced during the adoption and its importance. technical assistance, and students were selected caregivers can enjoy education, treatment, and to services implementation of eLearning, Dr. to be adopted as UAE information Mahshid Salehi explains, "Teaching Student Engagement through Extra- consistent with their own unique too. stamps. dissemination to students with special needs has its own curricular and Co-curricular needs. Ÿ DCSN students Silver & challenges. Students have either Activities accomplish the aims given Ÿ All people deserve dignity and high- physical or mental disabilities or both Student engagement is considered a Gold Medal holders at above. quality services and support. Abuse, and have to overcome many obstacles high priority at Dubai Center for SPECIAL OLYMPICS neglect, and discrimination are The Center has also developed a special as they require constant human Special Needs. The school involves GAMES unacceptable. individual education plan designed to interaction and help with all their and includes the special students in the Ÿ 4 DCSN students won Roadmap for the Future cater to each student's educational activities for daily living. However, preparation to successfully conduct any Ÿ Coordination and cooperation between Envisioning the future of the Dubai silver & gold medals in needs. The educational approach plan is thanks to our new online systems, event. The students handle every educators, other organizations in Center for Special Needs, Dr. Mahshid reviewed and updated depending on the students are able to engage with their aspect of the event, from costume swimming, horse riding, society, the family, and the individual Salehi says, "To further promote the preparation, props creation, lighting, progress of the student. teachers and therapists visually as well gymnastics. are all essential in promoting and learning opportunities for the students, stage set-up, music, sound as hear them in order to continue their Ÿ DCSN student featured build relationships with the community encouraging opportunities for a better routines and exercises to stimulate the management, etc. Many DCSN students have been in the GUINNESS including schools and companies, raise quality of life. body and mind. With this new way of offered good jobs in reputable awareness for the Center, have more WORLD RECORDS. teaching, we were able to reach all our Apart from that, horse riding, work companies. A few examples are listed Ÿ When freedom, support, and resources classes completing the ASDAN students and provide not only placements, winter fair, annual concert, below: are given, people can live according to certifications." professional care but creative and and sports day are some of the few Professional chef in 'Jumeirah their own definition of quality life. thoughtful lessons that the parents and activities that are included in the Emirates Towers Hotel.' caregivers can enjoy too." school's curriculum. Accountant at 'The One.' MAY 2022 | 22 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 23 | www.theknowledgereview.com

The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai, 2022 Dance and Drama Studios. Including Support, Challenge, Extend and Dr Saima Rana says, explaining how these facilities with outstanding core Excel the quality education standards are education facilities (purpose-designed The academic objectives for every maintained at the school, "We are music rooms, classrooms, food child at the GEMS World Academy is rigorous in our recruitment and technology and science labs) allows to be supported, challenged and retention paractices. We insist that only the school to deliver and maintain an extended so that they meet their full the very best professionals are brought exceptional international education potential and excel in all subject areas. into the school. We are tenacious in standard. A huge breadth complements the high our monitoring and accountability expectations in all subject areas in systems that ensure that every member Visionary Mission of Holistic terms of both courses offered and of staff, both teaching and non- Education extracurricular options available to teaching, understands the values and GEMS World Academy is an inclusive students in the academy. aims of the school and are ruthless in school with an international curriculum their pursuit of excellence for all." Talking about the academic objectives, aiming toward the holistic the principal of the school says, "We development of the child—the mind, "We have a continuous cycle of don't believe that learning begins and the heart, the spirit, and the body—to internal and external learning reviews ends with expanding and disciplined expand their horizons, nurture their with a focus on student safety, minds. We educate hearts so that our ambitions and shape their values so progression and success," Dr Saima students learn emotional intelligence, Rana added. they become powerful, caring and about friendship, love and ethical intelligent global citizens. concerns through reading great An Energetic Leader's Influence Mission: Education for a Better World literature and involvement in a rich Dr Saima Rana is the Principal/CEO of Capturing the sense of optimism and arts curriculum, we educate the spirit GEMS World Academy. Leading the determination to succeed that so that they learn to appreciate the school through an enormous permeates throughout the Academy, the wonder and awe of the world and their refurbishment in the past 18 months, school is on a mission to educate lives, and we teach them how to she has set the school on a firm GEMS students for a better world. The school nurture their bodies through teaching pathway to becoming one of the aims to develop resilient students with them about how to maintain healthy world's most recognised and reputable the ability to be tenacious in their quest bodies and adopt a healthy lifestyle. International Baccalaureate schools. World Academy to be the best in all aspects of their Our priority throughout is to produce a She is driven by a belief that every Creating GEMS for the World's Bright Future lives. holistic education that encompasses all student in the school can succeed and aspects of a student's wellbeing, insists on the highest professional "Education is not the learning of facts, development and the primary purpose Dr Saima Rana. She brought Emphasising on the mission of the intellectually, spiritually and standards in all work but the training of the mind to think." of education is maintained, grooming extensive international teaching school, Dr Saima Rana says, "We treat physically." – Albert Einstein the younger generation in that experience to the school and has taken every student as an individual. We atmosphere is extremely important. the school to new heights. know them all well. We respect them A Tried and Tested System to hat would you think about all. We draw out their individual Maintain Quality Education the quote mentioned In bringing the world together on the The Inception of a Holistic IB School talents and rejoice in their personal The educational provision at GWA is W above? It probably defines same page, the education sector has Established in the year 2008 as a full achievements and their individual overseen by a team of highly qualified the whole purpose of education. When been working tirelessly for ages. With IB School, the school picked up a contribution." and experienced IB teachers and At GEMS World life starts, it is the education that a similar vision to provide the students quick pace and today, the school has supported by a strong middle and equips the youngster with the tools and with an updated and revised syllabus 1500 students from Nursery to Grade Academy, the Enrichment "Our values are based on our GENIUS senior management team. “ means to fight world battles. Despite while keeping the picture of holistic 12, representing 87 different principles. We want our children to be Professional development is a Opportunities being divided by boundaries, the world development in mind, GEMS World nationalities. With world-class Grounded, Entrepreneurial, Nurturing, weekly occurrence at the school Programme has gone Academy was established, aiming to facilities provided by the school, a few is shrinking smaller to become a global Innovative, Unique, and Sophisticated. and ensures that teachers are from strength to strength train and groom students to prepare of its highlights include a full village. Our ethos is student-centred and engaging with research and available to our students.“ with over 150 options them for the future. Olympic-sized Swimming pool, personalised learning for every resources related to current Planetarium, Sports field and Athletics To prepare the future generation of this student, in a respectful environment so best practices in the field of The GEMS World Academy is led by Track, an Entrepreneurship Hub, 600- global village in this highly education. that all our students are safe, secure the school's Principal and CEO, seater state-of-the-art auditorium, and technological world where holistic and successful," Dr Saima Rana added. MAY 2022 | 26 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 27 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Aiming for Excellence through a academic-based clubs (related to educational offer for each student and Rich and Integrated Curriculum literacy, maths, science, expressive therefore remain agile enough to cater We encourage all students GEMS World Academy is concerned arts, STEM, etc.), sports-related clubs for all the dreams and hopes of our to participate in as many clubs into the programme.““ with enhancing, developing, and (athletics, swimming, football, netball, wonderful students." as possible over the course of extending all aspects of its students' tennis etc.), and clubs for hobbies and the school year and we even ask development arc. To do this, the school recreational interests (Lego club, Students of all ages and stages are them for suggestions on has curated rich and integrated coding club, cooking club etc.)." encouraged to look to the future in additional clubs that we can add extracurricular and co-curricular entrepreneurship, innovation, and experiences and activities for the Preparing the Younger Generation social impact lessons. Entrepreneurship students. Serving the school's vision for Holistic Future is given special importance at GEMS through this, the school also ensures The GEMS World Academy World Academy and is something that that every child is involved in all the management tirelessly works to the school ensure all children develop activities. explore opportunities and avenues for entrepreneurial skills. Ms Helen Al undertaken in the school. She is an the future destinations of all its Uzaizi, the school director, oversees internationally acclaimed educational Shedding light on the curriculum students in the widest possible settings. the integration of entrepreneurship into expert of the highest ethical standards developed by the school, the principal Explaining the entire process of the curriculum and additional and has an enormously ambitious of the school says, "At GEMS World preparing students for the future, Dr extracurricular opportunities available vision for her students and staff; she Academy, the Enrichment Saima Rana says, "Recognising the to our children. So, whether it is Grade shows tireless energy in pursuit of the Opportunities Programme has gone future of employment is not something 4 students learning about economics, school's goals. Moreover, Dr Saima from strength to strength with over 150 that can be easily predicted, and so supply and demand in one of their Rana also has vast experience in the options available to our students. partnerships with universities and entrepreneurship units, or Grade 10 field, a great love of schools and Teachers and coaches run clubs and world-leading business and enterprises students trying to secure funding for a education generally and is recognised activities in the morning before school have been something crucial to product or business venture in a as a leader in her field. starts, at morning break and ensuring that we prepare students to be 'Sharks Tank' competition, the children lunchtimes, and after well prepared for the challenges and can explore the opportunity to think Dr Saima Rana school. Our clubs and opportunities of the future. Our very beyond the traditional boundaries of and passions as they look to life after activities include broad and balanced curriculum offer, school life and explore something that Principal/CEO, GWA and possible destinations and plus our rich and extra enhanced they may wish to pursue in their future. options at universities around the GEMS World Academy curriculum, ensures that we are able to world. By supporting these students provide a personalised and bespoke Asserting on the higher education when they are young, they are in a students to be capable of facing these opportunities for the students, Dr fantastic position to be able to make changes without fear and with a sense Saima Rana says, "We also have a much more informed decisions about of ambition, courage, imagination and team of college and careers their own futures and the directions tenaciousness based on broad and counsellors at GEMS World Academy they wish to take lives. College and balanced understandings, a global who works closely with students in University open days, work experience perspective, deep values of care and Grades 9-12 to identify their interests placements, peer and professional honesty, a can-do, will-do attitude and mentoring, and one to one counselling a sense of hope coupled to a brave sessions help to facilitate this process heart." and give students every opportunity to succeed in life." "This is what a great education for the future needs, and this is what we are The Next Chapter of GEMS World purposefully building here at GEMS Academy World Academy. We pride ourselves on Envisioning the school's future, the keeping abreast of innovation and principal shares, "As a school, we creativity as well as locking down the believe in innovation and looking to very best of humane values that will the future. At a time when increasingly ensure every student coming here change to social, political and becomes a forward-looking, decent and economic orders has become a norm, valuable citizen in the global we know that we need to be educating community," Dr Saima Rana adds. MAY 2022 | 29 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Holistic Education New Way to Learn. teaching methodologies through the Education plays an important years, but there is always a significant Learning A role in a person's life. Many scope for improvement in teaching and factors affect the process of learning learning. among students, which include surrounding factors, teaching quality, In 1980s Neil Fleming, a prominent and cognitive ability to process the educator from New Zealand coined the information. term- 'VARK'. Neil Fleming's Model innovative teaching model was There have been many debates over the invented with a special focus on young years on the improvement of teaching students. This model categorizes and learning quality in educational students into groups of four, where institutions. A constant change has each group emphasizes a particularly been seen in terms of curricula and preferred learning method of teaching which is enjoyable and effective. MAY 2022 | 32 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 33 | www.theknowledgereview.com

What is VARK? Read and Write Model: Students that faster than reading and writing. Access VARK (Visual Auditory Reading & have a liking to read and write, and of mediums like Kindle, Youtube and Writing Kinesthetics) model refers to who acquire knowledge from reading Ebooks places a plethora of students learning styles. It includes books, blogs, articles, newspapers, etc information in front of them. Many different teaching styles for developing are categorised in this part of the institutes have already turned their children that help them in learning and group. The students in this group are course syllabus into an audio-video understanding the concept clearly. able to translate concepts into essays format for students' because at an early and have good writing skills when age, the human brain develops and This advanced teaching model compared to other learning styles. absorbs information at an considers that every student is unique unprecedented speed. in their own way, and the same method Kinesthetics Model: Students in this of teaching might not work for all. group prefer to learn from hands-on Challenges and advantages of Some might not grasp the essence of practice or tactical methods of VARK. the lessons, and it might lead to a teaching. These students prefer to work Challenges: 'knowledge gap'. To prevent this from practically rather than theory or visual happening, there is critical need to inputs, like programming, cooking a VARK is Multimodal: While it is still constantly update the conservative meal, or fixing an engine. new in the education industry, only a teaching styles. hand full of students take the VARK Why VARK Model of Learning is exam. Out of those examees, there are VARK affirms that students have beneficial for primary and secondary only 39% of students that fits in a different types of approaches for students? single model, 41% is more than one gathering information, and it strives to Students often complain about getting models –(bimodal student). While bored quickly and losing focus in optimize the teaching and learning there are also some students who are pattern by getting the optimum results. studying. VARK model is created for capable of entering 3 models (14%) this sole purpose of improving learning and 4 models (6%). Parts of the VARK Learning Model. and teaching quality for students and VARK is a blend of four important teachers simultaneously. Students Teaching Multimodal: At times it methods in teaching-learning. The perceive information in different may be challenging for the educators to importance of those factors and forms. A single traditional teaching simultaneously teach the same lesson definitions are explained below: method may not be considered best for for different models of students. different students with different Visual Model: As the name suggests, cognitive abilities. But still, it is being Advantages: the visual model is designed for the used in munerous educational institutes students who are efficient at acquiring worldwide. VARK enables teachers to Multiple tools for studying: VARK knowledge from visual content like address all the students equally in their gives access to multiple tools from images, maps, power points, and preferred learning style, which makes which students and adults can both graphic organizers (pie charts, bar it one of the best styles of learning learn effectively. Rather than focusing diagrams). The students in this group which addresses individual students on one tool, students have a wide prefer to see with their own eyes and and their learning strengths. variety of tools and gadgets they can then create notes on their observations. use to learn, like pie charts, animation, Students in the 21st century are presentations, audiobooks etc. Auditory Model: Students who are surrounded by technology and modern efficient listeners are categorised in this equipment, and they cant be expected Dopamine: We all know dopamine is part of the group that acquires to learn the same way as their past released when our brain is stimulated, knowledge by listening and speaking generations through traditional VARK is a type of stimulation for rather than reading or seeing. Auditory mediums. Today for young students, students, students learn attentively, are students are considered good speakers the information is at their fingertips. more focused, and are active during they often take part in group Children get more exposure to classes. discussions. technology and learn through it a lot MAY 2022 | 34 | www.theknowledgereview.com

The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai, 2022 Embracing Modern Education with Conventional Means he kind of education that opened its doors in September 2018. In betterment of the community. The children receive in their a short period of over three years, the Aquila School has articulated its vision formative years decides the school has grown rapidly. With through every member of its T T course of their career and personality. fantastic learning experiences, the community. From every adult present school is close to approaching a on the campus to its students, the The commercial and competitive strength of 900 students from FS1 to school underpins its vision in scenario in the country has forced the year nine. everything they do. education sector, especially the schools, to focus intensively on the The school has adopted the English Being a part of a happy community syllabus. National Curriculum and has designed means providing an amazing learning its syllabus to emphasise learning experience to its students, The Aquila Schools are for the overall growth of through inquiry. This approach has School is on the mission to boost the the students. Though the focus has allowed the school and students to rely growth of every pupil. To achieve this been distracted from the fundamental less on textbooks and worksheets. noble milestone, the school has purpose of schools, some of these are Instead, the school is focused on adapted to a unique method that allows “We want our effectively making a difference by creating meaningful learning the students to make choices and have children to develop a love of reading providing young minds with overall experiences for every child. a meaningful learning experience. This and make as much progress as possible development. method, along with an overall growing across all areas of our curriculum. We teachers to be effective, and we hold “We are proud to be the flagship experience, also helps the students to want our children to be inspired, to them accountable for the quality of Providing children with appropriate school for International Schools be progress-oriented. love learning, and for our curriculum education they provide and the experience from the beginning of their Partnership (ISP). Therefore, we are to be broad and balanced,” says Mr progress our pupils make. We also school education will help them be privileged to have a purpose-built Apart from that, the school's values Wayne Howsen. empower our teachers to teach our I believe that effective in what they do. It also facility with a range of facilities that established in its foundation are children what they need to learn right enhances the students' learning enhance our curriculum offering. respect, kindness, excellence, Embedding Quality Education with now,” added Mr Wayne. children are the abilities. During our quest to find These include: two swimming pools, empowerment, cooperation, and Continuous Learning exceptional schools providing holistic science labs, three libraries, design honesty. The school believes in the continuous Adapting to e-Learning future – teach them development, for our latest edition - technology workshops, computer learning process for students and Being a modern and new age school, The 10 best International Schools in suites, indoor sports halls, specialist Course Objective and Learning teachers. Students at the school are The Aquila School quickly adapted well and let them Dubai, we came across The Aquila EYFS play areas, a food technology Outcomes carefully monitored and assessed on e-learning methods. The changing School. The school has adopted the suite, a hydroponics farm, and much The Aquila School has a modern the basis of the progress, attainment, paradigm of the education sector lead the way. English National Curriculum to more,” says the Principal of the curriculum, yet it believes not to and standards they maintain at the helped oversee the effective learning provide its students with a relevant and school, Mr Wayne Howsen. overthrow the traditional methods. The school. means. Despite that, the school values engaging learning experience. school administration understands the the conventional face-to-face education Mission and Vision of the School importance of reading and has “At The Aquila School, we do not take strategies, which the school's Establishment of The Aquila School There are very few schools that have a developed the curriculum to ensure ourselves seriously, but we take what management believes is ideal for a This unique learning-focused school clear vision and works on it for the children read. we do seriously. As such, we expect our student to grow, evolve, and learn. MAY 2022 | 36 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 37 | www.theknowledgereview.com

Mr Wayne Howsen Principal education. We are not focused on explaining ‘this is what transitioning from FS to year 1, or from year 1 to year 2 is like.’ We are We adapted to and coordination between students more focused on ensuring that teachers from different grades. communicate with each other, they are e-learning very quickly, Extra-curricular and co-curricular following a shared understanding of activities are set at the core of the learning, and that the children are and we are delighted school. The school hosts various taught what they need to learn right to have received the United Nations, themed weeks that engage students in now. Children are resilient and adapt and sustainability practical learning with an effective quickly to change,” says Mr Wayne. highest rating of projects – enhancing the overall student engagement model. experience for our pupils,” says Mr For the secondary school, the school ‘developed’ from the Wayne, emphasising the school’s To maintain maximum student management has initiated one of its Dubai Schools development arc and enhancing the engagement on the campus, the kind programs called CEIAG, which educational scenario in Dubai. school's Principal has designed a focuses on Careers, Education, Inspection Bureau An Astonishing unique CAS activity, an activity-based Information, Advice, and Guidance. Leader with a Modern Vision “As a school, we want to keep it really learning model that encourages This is to prepare and equip students (DSIB) for our distance The school is led by Mr Wayne simple. We want to keep our children engagement and learning.“In terms of with the required tools to help them learning provision. Howsen, an astonishing personality safe, happy, and learning. We regularly our after-school CAS activities receive formal education in later years. “We adapted to e-learning very with a futuristic vision. Under his communicate with families about what (community, action, and service) – “We have implemented this programme quickly, and we are delighted to have leadership, the school has seen rapid is happening so that they know what is because pupil choice is at the heart of from year 7, to ensure all pupils are received the highest rating of growth, and within three years, The going on in our school. We say yes to what we do, we ask our children what exposed to all the possible careers they ‘developed’ from the Dubai Schools Aquila School is near to achieving the as many opportunities as we can, CAS activities they would like at the aspire to be. The primary aim of the Inspection Bureau (DSIB) for our milestone of 1000 students. especially if it is going to give our beginning of the year. These are sorted CEIAG programme is to provide our distance learning provision. As a children an experience they will into creative, cultural, academic, and pupils with the knowledge and skills school, we also know that nothing can “International Schools Partnership remember forever, or something that sporting groups for our teachers to run necessary to make informed decisions The Next Big Step for the Aquila replicate the experience of learning (ISP) empowers every school that they will actually help them with their based on their interest and expertise. about their career paths,” says Mr School face-to-face in school, and that is why own to be the school of choice of their learning, no matter how much work it We offer these free of charge to all our Wayne. “We are excited that in the coming we are very happy that this year we community, and as such, there is no is for us,” added the school’s higher primary and secondary pupils. months, there will be an extension to have no children regularly learning at one size that fits all. The philosophy of authority. Ultimately our CAS provision is chosen “In our secondary school, we also our current school. The new building home. In our school, we follow the our school - supported by ISP, is driven and directed by our pupils’ interests,” have a variety of lifeskill-developing will have a canteen and even more COVID rules strictly whilst ensuring by myself as the school principal, as Maximum Student Engagement Mr Wayne added. opportunities for our pupils. These specialist facilities for our secondary our children are safe, happy, and well as my leadership team led by our Model include Ted talks, the Duke of pupils. Our school has added a new learning. We are transparent about the Head of Primary and Head of The school is home to students aged Preparing Students for the Future Edinburgh Awards, Residential trips, year group every year and will COVID situation in our school, and as Secondary. ISP provides many from 3 to 14 years, and everyone in the “I believe that children are the future – the World Scholars Cup, International continue to grow and develop to offer such, our families have trust in the way Learning Opportunities with ISP, and international learning opportunities school is part of the Aquila School teach them well and let them lead the up to year 13 in the coming years,” we implement the rules,” says the way. Every day is about preparing our other leadership opportunities,” Mr for our pupils, ranging from math family. The school understands the said Mr Wayne Howsen, envisioning school management. children for the next stage of their Wayne added. challenges, reading initiatives, Model importance of quality communication the future of the school. MAY 2022 | 38 | www.theknowledgereview.com MAY 2022 | 39 | www.theknowledgereview.com

The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai

The 10 Most Performing International Schools In Dubai

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