ADNOC Schools – Madinat Zayed is pioneering the future of education through transformative AI and technology integration. Our whole-school approach empowers students and educators to harness artificial intelligence, digital tools and emerging technologies to enhance learning, creativity and problem-solving. Through innovative AI literacy programmes, strategic partnerships, teacher development and outstanding student achievements in national competitions, we cultivate responsible digital citizens and future-ready innovators, positioning our school as a leading model of educational technology excellence in the UAE.
AISJ has moved from using AI tools to building with AI. AISJ Labs and VentureOS create a pathway for scholars to develop real solutions, while a locally hosted Gemma 4 platform transformed seven years and more than 216,000 media files into a secure, searchable archive. Together, they show our “build, don’t buy” approach to digital innovation.
At AQB, digital innovation is not a collection of tools; it is a learner-to-leader operating model. Every student has digital access and thousands complete future-technology pathways. Students create AI solutions for real needs and compete in advanced technical fields. Staff use school-built AI systems for planning, quality assurance and operations - with impact measured, verified and improved.
BC Academy has embedded AI as core infrastructure, not an add-on: 100% of teachers are Google and Gemini certified. Our bespoke in-house system in development, BC One, aims to unify data, planning and timetabling. Impact includes 96%+ remote-learning attendance, +18% reading score gains, and lesson-planning strategies shared with 100+ regional educators.
GCS have transitioned towards a whole-school culture of AI and digital innovation, achieving AI Quality Mark – Gold, integrating robotics across Years 1–9, and delivering professional development reaching almost GCS staff and educators across the UAE. Through student digital leadership, AI competitions and strategic partnerships, this work has strengthened learning, safeguarding, staff capability, innovation and future readiness.
Through our commitment to AI and digital innovation, we have driven initiatives that have transformed student learning, strengthened teacher and administrative capacity, and promoted responsible AI use. From AI curriculum and AI WISE to student innovation, professional development and community engagement, these initiatives have embedded purposeful, ethical and practical AI across the school community.
Over the past year, we have led a whole-school digital transformation at RDS, embedding AI, digital learning and student leadership to enhance teaching and improve student outcomes. By prioritising innovation with purpose, technology has become a catalyst for learning, efficiency and future-ready education across the school.
iCademy is transforming digital learning through a purposeful K–12 strategy that develops AI literacy, responsible digital citizenship and teacher confidence. By combining curriculum innovation, professional learning and authentic student opportunities, including award-winning AI experiences, we are building a future-ready digital culture where technology is used creatively, responsibly and meaningfully to enhance learning.
JESS Dubai continues to set the pace for AI in education. A regional and global leader, JESS has translated ambition into evidence: a pioneering AI literacy curriculum embedded across the school, a two-year data benchmark proving measurable impact, and a principled, ethics-first approach that sets the standard for the sector.
Jumeirah College has built a culture where AI and innovation move beyond ideas into meaningful action. Through student-led projects, real-world solutions and responsible AI use, students are empowered to identify problems, develop ideas and create genuine impact. From AI solutions and digital platforms to assistive technologies, JC is developing confident innovators who use technology purposefully to make a difference.
Nazia Choudhry, STREAM Coordinator at Raffles World Academy, has transformed AI and STEM learning through national competition wins, five years as a UAE STREAM judge, hosting the UAE First Lego League Nationals Finale for 1,200+ students, and building ethical, curriculum-wide AI literacy, positioning RWA as a genuine AI-powered school and its students as confident innovators, not passive consumers of technology.
After winning the 2026 MENA AI and Digital Innovation Award, Seer Bani Yas Charter School used regional recognition as a launchpad, not a finish line. Its Emirati boys now learn as Sustainnovation Champions: using teacher-guided AI, authentic projects, Competency-Based Education, and E-Netizen practice to solve UAE challenges responsibly through an inclusive, scalable and resource-conscious model.
The English College has developed a whole-school approach to AI and digital innovation that combines responsible AI adoption, digital safeguarding, staff development and hands-on technological innovation. Rather than introducing technology for its own sake, the school has focused on using digital innovation where it improves learning, reduces workload, and prepares students for an AI-enabled world.
Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School has transformed community engagement through student leadership, family empowerment and partnerships with government and charitable organisations. Through Beacon of Hope, We Are All Police, Environmental Friends and FoABO Parent Council, more than 1,350 students have led humanitarian, health, environmental and citizenship initiatives, supporting over 600 families and creating impact within and beyond school.
Al Rayaheen Charter School places students at the heart of community engagement, connecting service, culture, wellbeing and environmental responsibility. Through student-led teams, school-wide initiatives and partnerships with community organisations, our students contribute beyond the classroom, developing compassion, leadership, belonging and active citizenship while making a positive contribution to their school and wider community.
Al Rayana Charter School has transformed volunteering into a culture of community engagement. Through We Are All Police, more than 900 students and 500+ parents have been empowered to serve, supported by strong community partnerships and sustained initiatives reaching Al Falah, the wider UAE and international communities, creating measurable outcomes and a shared culture of service.
In its first year, DBS Mira has built more than a school; it has created a community. Representing over 80 nationalities, families, staff and children have worked together to create genuine belonging, shared ownership and connection. Through parent partnership, community events, listening and action, and showing up for one another when it matters most, we have created something special: Mira Magic.
At Dwight School Dubai, Community is one of our three pillars and the foundation of school life. Through authentic partnerships, student leadership, meaningful service, and a diverse community representing 75 nationalities, we foster belonging, global citizenship, and positive impact. Our community engagement strengthens wellbeing, enriches learning, develops compassionate leaders, and empowers every individual to thrive.
At GEMS Founders School, community engagement is not an event; it is a culture. From young pupils supporting their peers to Year 12 students with dedicated Community Engagement lessons, students are empowered to identify needs, lead action and serve others. Through structured leadership, volunteering and community partnerships, our students build belonging while making a measurable difference within GFS and beyond.
At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, our philosophy is clear: ‘Everyone is welcome, Everyone belongs, Everyone succeeds’. This belief drives our culture, strengthens our connections, and inspires action beyond our gates. Through inclusive community partnerships and purposeful engagement, we nurture kind and responsible children who find and live their passions whilst uplifting others.
Our teddy bear policy at WIS gives every Lower School pupil their own bear. Inspired by Dr Zeedyk’s ‘Sabre Tooth Tigers and Teddy Bears,’ it supports emotional regulation, with adults as ‘real-life teddy bears’ offering safety and reassurance. Over time, pupils develop an ‘internal teddy bear,’ building resilience and a sense of belonging.
At Horizon English School, community is not an adjunct to the school experience; it is at its very core. We have built a culture where relationships, trust and belonging are deliberately cultivated, ensuring that every child and every family feels part of something meaningful. At Horizon English School, community is not an adjunct to the school experience; it is at its very core. We have built a culture where relationships, trust and belonging are deliberately cultivated, ensuring that every child and every family feels part of something meaningful.
Our Bwindi Uganda initiative has united our entire school community around a shared purpose: supporting an inspiring community caring for vulnerable children in Uganda. From Primary to Secondary and Sixth Form, staff, students and parents have collaborated to turn compassion into meaningful action, demonstrating the power of our school community to create positive change locally and globally.
Al Maha Academy for Girls transformed Nursery and Reception through research-informed, language-rich and child-centred practice. A disciplined cycle of assessment, staff development and responsive provision strengthened teaching and secured a 70.9% Good Level of Development, above England’s 68.3%. Within our bilingual Islamic context, children demonstrate increasing independence, confidence, curiosity and mathematical and linguistic fluency.
GFM’s Early Years provision places wellbeing at the heart of learning. Through Hygge-inspired classrooms, mindfulness, outdoor learning and a responsive curriculum shaped by pupil and parent voice, children develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience and a genuine love of learning, supported by strong relationships and meaningful learning experiences in school and beyond.
At GEMS Wellington International School, we believe every child deserves to feel known, valued and inspired. Through our fully inclusive, Family First approach, exceptional learning environments and transformative experiences, we cultivate curious, confident and compassionate learners. Guided by Empathy, Integrity and Fortitude, our children develop the character, resilience and love of learning needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Horizon Early Years is designed around one fundamental question: what does a child need to flourish? Through responsive curriculum, purposeful play, metacognition, quality interactions and meaningful community connections, children develop as confident, reflective and capable learners. Outstanding attainment and progress demonstrate that prioritising relationships, agency and self-understanding provides powerful foundations for both academic success and lifelong learning.
At Newton International Academy Barwa City, our Early Years provision has been transformed this year: new soft-play zones, classrooms redesigned for child-led exploration, and a welcoming parent space. Signature events – our Art Exhibition and "Flying Through the World" concert – gave families a glimpse of learning that exceeded every expectation.
At North Gate British School, learning flows seamlessly between our classrooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor provision, creating a true classroom outside. Through purposeful play, responsive teaching, inclusive resources and meaningful initiatives such as Little Souk and Green Sadaqah, children develop independence, curiosity, confidence and the belief that their actions can make a difference.
Our exceptional Early Years provision places play, exploration and multisensory learning at the heart of every child’s experience. Our unique multilingual environment immerses children in Arabic, English and French/German, while IB Approaches to Learning are embedded through engaging ATL mascots, empowering children to become confident, independent learners.
The British International School Abu Dhabi has reimagined Early Years education through child-led inquiry, purposeful risk-taking, sustainability and authentic outdoor learning. At its heart, our Eco Edventure empowers children to become confident, curious and responsible learners, contributing to measurable improvements in development while creating meaningful connections between children, families and the natural world.
TSPS Foundation Stage delivers an Outstanding, distinctive early years experience where purposeful play, High Performance Learning, STREAM innovation and daily emotional check-ins build confident, curious and self regulating learners. Highly skilled practitioners adapt provision through reflective practice, while strong family partnerships deepen impact. The result is resilient, compassionate, independent children exceptionally well prepared to thrive in school and beyond.
Every child. Every question. Every possibility. Developed and refined by our team over five years, The Quest Approach makes our IB curriculum, underpinned by the EYFS, deeply personal from infancy to KG2. Individual next steps become personal learning journeys, with children taking increasing ownership of what they need to learn, how they learn it and where their learning takes them next.
Amanda Smith combines classroom expertise with strategic leadership to turn identified barriers into sustainable improvement. At Queen's International School, she created Speak & Grow®, a six-minute vocabulary and oracy approach that grew from one classroom to Years 1-6, produced measurable pupil gains, strengthened staff consistency and now informs wider school improvement and professional practice.
Huma Deshmukh is redefining what technology education can achieve. By combining AI, robotics and innovation with creativity, ethics and human-centred learning, she empowers young people to become confident problem-solvers and changemakers. Her work extends beyond the classroom, inspiring students, colleagues and families to use technology responsibly, think boldly and develop the future-ready skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
For over 40 years, Ian Jones has exemplified educational excellence at Dubai College, inspiring generations of students through innovative Design Technology teaching, unwavering dedication and genuine care for others. A respected mentor, community builder and role model, he cultivates creativity, resilience and lifelong confidence, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues, families and alumni across the school community.
Lakmee Senadheera is an inspirational educator whose leadership in literacy, sustainability, student voice, and community partnerships has transformed opportunities for learners. Through innovative programmes, industry collaboration, and student-led initiatives, she empowers young people to become confident, compassionate, and future-ready citizens while embodying Al Ain British Academy's vision and values every day.
Lisa Carey is a transformational educator whose passion, creativity and unwavering commitment have revolutionised reading and writing outcomes for hundreds of children. She inspires a love of learning in every classroom she enters and embodies The English College vision to Learn, Thrive and Make a Difference. Simply put, she doesn't just teach children-she changes lives.
Malika Debbah is an exceptional Head of French whose 43+ years in education combine academic rigour, innovation and deep human connection. Her students have achieved 100% external-examination passes from 2020-2026, regional top marks and internationally recognised DELF qualifications. She has built a French pathway that transforms confidence, opens international opportunities and creates a lasting legacy beyond school.
Mirna Darra transforms language learning through exceptional teaching, purposeful innovation and influential leadership. Her personalised, inquiry-led practice builds confident, independent learners; her DELF programme delivers outstanding international outcomes; and her coaching, AI leadership and commitment to multilingual inclusion strengthen teaching across Greenfield International School and beyond.
Nafisa Taher Arsiwala is a Senior Secondary Leader, Head of Mathematics and Innovation & Design Thinking Lead who turns individual excellence into collective capability. Through teacher development, Design Thinking, High Performance Learning and evidence-informed leadership, she develops outstanding teaching, exceptional learners and a culture of innovation where staff and students are empowered to question, create and achieve beyond expectations.
An inspiring Chemistry Educator at Applied Technology High School Abu Dhabi, recognized for achieving the highest teacher performance score and driving a 36.3% improvement in remedial student outcomes. She empowers young women in STEM by mentoring award-winning AI and sustainability projects while advancing academic excellence, digital integration, and inclusive active learning across the MENA region.
Dr Omar Al Noursi is an exceptional teacher-scholar whose impact begins in high-achievement classrooms and multiplies through research, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-led improvement. He turns data into action, students into confident researchers and communicators, and colleagues into stronger practitioners. His influence extends across ATS and into international assessment, scholarship and educational recognition.
Al Ain British Academy combines exceptional academic ambition with a deep commitment to Emirati identity, values and future readiness. Serving 737 Emirati students, AABA provides data-driven support, culturally responsive learning, and authentic leadership opportunities, enabling young Emiratis to achieve ambitious university destinations while remaining strongly connected to their language, heritage, community and national identity.
Al Danah Charter School makes Emirati identity a lived experience. Through intergenerational learning, high-quality teaching and Islamic values, every child feels valued, achieves confidently and develops the character to shape the nation’s future. We live our motto every day: Together we learn, together we grow, together we make the UAE proud.
Al Rayana Charter School makes Emirati identity a lived part of learning. Through the Al Sanaa Program and purposeful curriculum adaptation, students connect academic knowledge with UAE heritage, values, citizenship and future ambitions. Contextualized, language-rich learning strengthens belonging, engagement and achievement while preparing students to contribute confidently to the nation’s future.
Abu Dhabi Girls’ Campus is shaping the next generation of Emirati female leaders through a distinctive model that connects academic excellence, cluster-based technical education, AI and innovation, career pathways, wellbeing, and national identity. We empower young women with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and purpose to excel nationally and internationally, while actively contributing to and shaping the UAE’s future.
At AQB, Emirati education is a five-part learner guarantee: ROOTED in identity, KNOWN through precise evidence, READY for UAE priority sectors, PROVEN through national benchmarks, and CONTRIBUTING through community-focused innovation. From 1,584 teacher reviews to 19 EmiratesSkills medals and 70+ community AI projects, every stage is designed, measured and evidenced.
ATS Hili opened its doors to 544 Emirati young talents in 2023, built on the concept of ambition, which strengthens the Emirati identity. Today, 1617 students flourish with specialized pathways, including the Advanced Science program with Khalifa University. Empowered with AI tools, skills, and innovation in technology to excel in their career and lead the UAE rooted in identity, prepared to shoot the stars.
At ATS Baniyas, Emirati identity is lived every day through Arabic language, Islamic values, national celebrations, heritage activities and community partnerships. Students honour the UAE’s history while shaping its future through STEM, technical pathways, innovation, volunteering with Fazaa and Emirates Skills competitions, developing proud, responsible and ambitious Emirati citizens committed to national progress and global leadership excellence.
Applied Technology Schools — Umm Al Quwain empowers Emirati learners through future-focused education rooted in national identity. AI, STEM, applied pathways, innovation, wellbeing and community service translate learning into measurable achievement—from international science medals and national innovation awards to cultural excellence, student leadership and distinguished-student recognition—preparing confident young Emiratis to contribute to the UAE’s future.
At Brighton College Al Ain, Emirati identity is woven into daily school life through language, faith, culture, pupil voice and academic ambition. Emirati Fridays, Qur’an recitation, culturally focused CCAs and strong family engagement sit alongside excellent GCSE, AS and A Level outcomes, creating a school where Emirati pupils feel represented, supported and challenged to achieve highly.
Dar Al Marefa is Dubai's only Arabic-English bilingual IB World School, serving a community in which 87% of learners are Emirati. Across the full IB continuum, students achieve internationally recognised outcomes through two first-language pathways while remaining rooted in Islamic values, Emirati culture and national ambition. They leave confident in their identity and equipped to lead the country’s future.
At Royal Dubai School, Emirati education is at the heart of our identity. We deliver the best of both worlds: exceptional academic achievement alongside deep cultural identity, values and belonging. With outstanding progress across English, mathematics and science, exceptional Emirati learner gains, and a rich programme of leadership, heritage and innovation, we empower Emirati students to shape the UAE’s future.
GEMS Our Own Indian School is an employer of choice where people are at the heart of our success. 100% of senior leaders began as classroom teachers, and half our staff have served over five years. Through structured professional learning, leadership pathways, and equitable wellbeing support, we empower every employee — teaching, admin, and support — to thrive and grow.
Hartland stands apart because its people do more than work here: they stay, grow and choose to return. Through genuine care, purposeful development, internal progression and personalised flexibility, colleagues are known, trusted and invested in. Staff build careers, pursue ambitions and return after exploring opportunities elsewhere, creating a distinctive culture of belonging where people truly flourish professionally, personally and together.
Wales International School is an employer where people thrive because kindness guides every decision. Our CHASE Framework shapes a culture of trust, clarity and genuine care. Staff feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. With exceptional retention, strong staff voice and a workplace defined by humanity, WIS stands out as a school where adults flourish and children benefit.
Beacon of Hope is a student-led enrichment initiative that develops leadership, confidence, empathy and responsible citizenship through authentic service-learning. More than 1,350 students have moved beyond classroom learning to plan, lead and evaluate humanitarian, environmental and citizenship projects, developing lifelong transferable skills while creating sustainable community impact for more than 600 families across the UAE and beyond.
Applied Technology Schools, Ras Al Khaimah's School Clubs initiative empowers students to discover their passions, develop future-ready skills, and thrive beyond the classroom. Through student voice, innovative enrichment opportunities, and authentic learning experiences, the programme nurtures creativity, leadership, collaboration, and excellence. By connecting students' interests with real-world opportunities, the initiative has created a vibrant culture of engagement that inspires lifelong learning and prepares confident, skilled, and responsible future leaders.
DESS College has built one of the most comprehensive student enrichment frameworks in the region. The Super Curriculum, led by a dedicated Academic Enrichment Manager, gives Sixth Form students access to formal qualifications beyond their A Levels and BTECs, 24 student-led subject societies, international academic competitions, and a structured wider reading programme. It is the product of a genuine institutional conviction that education extends well beyond the exam syllabus.
Our Lunchtime Club is a cross phase enrichment programme led by Jumeirah College students, who work directly with Year 5 and 6 pupils. The initiative provides structured opportunities for our young learners to develop reasoning, communication and confidence, while strengthening leadership and collaboration across both phases.
The TAP A GENIUS Programme is the school's enrichment initiative, with over 41 carefully curated extra-curricular clubs spanning academics, performing arts, sports, technology, and leadership, delivered free of cost to every student from Grades 3-12. Since its inception, TAG registrations have climbed from 530 students in Term 1 (2025–2026) to 576 in Term 2. Student satisfaction ratings are consistently above 4.4 out of 5.
GEMS Wesgreen International, Sharjah delivered a transformative, whole-school enrichment programme during the 2025/2026 academic year, generating over 5,000 student participations from FS1 to Year 13. Featuring 56 ECAs, 25 field trips, international and residential excursions, competitive sports, and an exclusive session with NASA astronaut Dr. Don Thomas, all which sparked curiosity, built resilience, and drove holistic student excellence.
Jumeirah College’s whole-school enrichment programme provides over 150 weekly opportunities spanning sport, arts, STEM, academic extension, wellbeing, leadership and service. Powered by 134 active staff contributors and 25 student-led or student-supported ECAs, the programme combines professional expertise with authentic student agency, enabling every learner to discover a passion, develop character and lead beyond the classroom.
King’s College Doha has redefined enrichment through Beyond the Books, a student-informed programme achieving 100% participation across Years 5-13. Combined with a comprehensive character development curriculum, it provides equitable access to leadership, service, wellbeing, creativity and personal growth opportunities. Through our 5Cs of being Confident, Creative, Committed, Caring and Curious, every student develops character, purpose and belonging.
SISD’s bespoke IndependentMe programme builds autonomy and lifelong skills from Pre-KG to KG2, extending into Grade 1 through IndependentMe Plus. Through progressive Bronze, Silver and Gold challenges, children take ownership, solve everyday problems, reflect on milestones and learn from mistakes. School-home partnership helps every learner grow in confidence, responsibility, resilience and self-reliance.
We received over 40 entries in this category and the following list made the finalists. Several awards will be made within this group.
AISJ serves scholars from 68 nationalities through a simple philosophy: meet every child where they are, whether they need additional support or greater rigor. Our MTSS framework is backed by a deep in-house Scholar Support Services team: three SLPs, OT, PT, ELL teachers and 70+ Personalized Learning Assistants, making inclusion part of everyday school design.
Our school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Through strong leadership, collaborative practice, personalised support and meaningful partnerships with families and specialists, we address diverse needs while promoting achievement, wellbeing, independence, communication and social development, ensuring every student can participate, progress and thrive.
At Al Ghad Charter School, inclusion is our identity. Every learner is valued, supported and challenged to Achieve, Grow and Succeed. Through equitable opportunities and ambitious pathways across the full continuum of need and potential, we remove barriers, celebrate diversity and empower students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally—an established whole-school culture recognised internationally as an IQM Centre of Excellence.
At Bateen World Academy, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Through strategic leadership, evidence-informed practice, collaborative partnerships, and personalised support, we have built a culture where all learners can access, participate, achieve, and belong. Our commitment to inclusion ensures that every student is recognised, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Brighton College Dubai places inclusion at the heart of College life, supporting pupils with additional needs, EAL learners and more able pupils through specialist teams, personalised plans, adaptive teaching and targeted intervention. Its inclusive culture is strengthened by outstanding pastoral provision, global diversity and a whole-College commitment to belonging.
At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, inclusion is not an initiative but a lived ethos, where “Everyone welcome, everyone belongs, and everyone succeeds” is more than a statement—it is the foundation of everything we do. Through exceptional leadership, innovative practice, and a deeply embedded culture of belonging, the school ensures every learner thrives academically, socially, and emotionally within a truly inclusive community.
At Hartland, inclusion is a whole-school commitment to equity, ambition and belonging. Through strong leadership, evidence informed practice, personalised pathways and meaningful partnership with families and specialists, we remove barriers while maintaining high expectations. Our SENDIA-recognised approach strengthens participation, progress and independence, creating a sustainable culture in which every learner is known, valued and empowered to thrive.
At Jabel Hafeet Charter School, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe every student belongs, is valued, challenged and deserves the opportunity to thrive. By understanding and responding to diverse needs, we have built a community where inclusion is not simply a provision, but a shared belief lived every day by students, staff and families.
At Jern Yafoor School, inclusion means ensuring every student is known, valued, supported and given genuine opportunities to succeed. Through personalised provision, inclusive teaching, empowered staff, strong family partnerships and meaningful student participation, we have developed a whole-school approach where inclusion is everyone's responsibility and progress is measured not simply by access, but by achievement, belonging and participation.
At JESS Dubai, inclusion is not a department but a whole school operating model. Through personalised pathways, in house therapy, evidence-led assessment, skilled staff and deep family partnership, JESS has sustained Outstanding inclusion while expanding its influence beyond school, sharing practice across Dubai and internationally through flagship-school recognition and its Inclusion Conference.
At JSS Private School Dubai, inclusion is not a programme alongside learning; it is the way we design learning, relationships and opportunities so that every student is seen, heard, understood and enabled to thrive. Our Students of Determination (SD) population has grown to 6% of our student population. Rather than responding through increasingly specialised provision alone, our Inclusion and Pastoral Care Department has transformed inclusion into a whole-school ecosystem built around our JSS Inclusion Framework (JIF): UDL + Design Thinking + AI-Personalization + Inclusive Co-Teaching + a Neurodiversity Lens.
Jumeirah College has spent five years turning a reputation for selectivity into an externally recognised model of inclusion. Support now reaches one student in 6.5, up from one in 36 in 2019. Inclusion is woven into every classroom, led by students, co-produced with parents, validated by DSIB and the Inclusion Quality Mark, and shared across the GEMS network.
At King’s School Nad Al Sheba, inclusion has no ceiling. Where others may see barriers, we see possibility. We don’t ask whether a child can fit our school; we ask how our school can work for that child. Students with significant and complex needs learn, belong and thrive within one King’s community. We don’t say no. We find a way.
Raffles World Academy embeds inclusion at its core, ensuring every learner is valued, supported, and empowered to achieve. Through personalised provision for EAL, SEND, and TAG students, alongside staff development, parental engagement, enrichment, wellbeing, and leadership opportunities, the school fosters a culture where diversity is celebrated, barriers are reduced, and every student is given the opportunity to thrive.
At Raha International School KCC, inclusion begins with knowing every learner. Through proactive identification, a data-informed graduated model of support and genuine partnership with families, we respond to individual strengths, needs and potential. By empowering teachers, listening to students and families, and building understanding of neurodiversity, we create a community where difference is valued, barriers are removed and every learner belongs.
Seer Bani Yas story is one of purposeful transformation. We are building a school where difference does not limit belonging, support does not lower expectations, and every learner has a pathway to progress. Our greatest achievement is what we are continuing to create: an inclusive culture that is ambitious, measurable, sustainable, and capable of inspiring practice beyond our own school.
Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (ABO) has built a sustainable parent partnership model where families are partners in leadership, decision-making, volunteering, student learning and wellbeing. Through the Friends of Abdulla Bin Otaiba (FoABO) Parent Council, Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) and parent-led initiatives, families have helped shape school improvement, creating measurable, lasting impact for students, parents and staff.
At GEMS Founders School – Masdar City, parents shape improvement rather than simply attend events. Ninety to ninety-five per cent join Academic Review Days; 450 families informed the Parent Voice Report; and Parent NPS rose from 50.2 to 53. This partnership supported growth to 2,200 students and earned the LPPA and Edarabia’s 2026 Parents’ Choice Award.
Hartland International School’s parent partnership came alive through Pink and Blue Week, co-created with Hartland Friends. Parents led masterclasses, fundraising, and community events, uniting students, staff and families across 114 nationalities. Together, the community raised AED 74,864.25 for Al Jalila Foundation’s breast cancer treatment and research, earning lasting external recognition through a commemorative plaque invitation and strengthening belonging across Hartland.
Founded by parents in 1975, JESS has built a 50-year legacy of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. Our parents help shape school improvement, respond collectively to challenges and strengthen community. Just as importantly, they actively celebrate those who make a difference, creating a culture where gratitude, respect and care are lived values, not simply words on a wall.
At JSS Private School, parents are valued as essential partners and co-educators. Through innovative engagement initiatives, meaningful two-way communication, parent leadership opportunities, and community-centered events, we have built a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration. Our parent partnership model empowers families to actively contribute to student success, school improvement, and holistic development.
Mubarak Bin Mohammed Charter School Cycle 1 made families active partners in learning, wellbeing and school life. Through bilingual communication, parent voice, workshops, cultural events and shared service, families helped shape provision and support children. High participation and 93% parent satisfaction show a partnership built on access, trust and meaningful involvement.
The school parent partnership is the keystone of everything we endeavour to achieve at RWA. Working closely together and communicating transparently and frequently ensures the very best outcomes for the children in our care.
At Raha International School Gardens Campus, parents are not an audience around the school; they are an active force within it. Through structured representation, volunteering, welcoming, cultural exchange, charitable giving, practical community services and connection beyond campus, families help create a community where belonging is shared and every child can thrive.
Virginia American School has transformed parent partnership into a measurable driver of school improvement. Through listening, acting and closing the feedback loop, we moved from NPS -2 to +59 and CSAT 91, with 15 of 16 experience measures above benchmark. In August 2026, we were recognised across Aldar Education’s 28+ schools for the most successful positive parent-partnership results.
Wales International School excels in parent partnership, fostering strong, collaborative relationships that enhance student learning and wellbeing. Families are actively involved in school events, cultural celebrations, and educational initiatives, creating a supportive community. Visitors consistently praise this engagement as exceptional. The school’s commitment to meaningful communication, inclusivity, and shared responsibility ensures parents are true partners in their children’s educational journey.
Mrs Albie has demonstrated inspiring and innovative leadership by establishing a brand-new school with clear systems, strong values, and a focus on continuous improvement. GFA had the largest growth of all schools in the UAE in its third year of operation, as the Founding Principal of an outstanding accredited school, she has been instrumental in building the school from the foundations up.
In her first year as Principal, Amy has led DBS Mira through extraordinary growth while creating a culture where every child, family and staff member feels known, valued and that they belong. Her leadership combines relentless ambition with genuine humanity, creating a school where excellence and ‘Mira Magic’ go hand in hand.
In an extraordinary founding year, Ben Rothwell built far more than a new school. Through delayed opening, regional disruption and the pressures of starting from scratch, he created a high-performing community where relationships come first, innovation solves real problems and every child is genuinely known — while sharing that practice generously across the wider education community.
Jan Steel has transformed GEMS Royal Dubai School through a rare combination of strategic rigour, visible leadership and human-centred care. While expanding into secondary, she has delivered the school’s strongest Progress Test outcomes, exceptional gains for Emirati learners, stronger staff morale and deeper parent partnership, creating a united community where every child and adult can shine.
Joanna Povall merits recognition as Principal of the Year for her vision, kindness, and integrity. Through her leadership, Wales International School has advanced academically and pastorally, prioritising inclusion and staff wellbeing at its core. She motivates students, supports teachers, and delivers purposeful school improvement, creating a transformative influence throughout the wider field of education.
John Bell has redefined what modern education can be, through a vision where learning adapts to the individual. By combining personalised pathways, wellbeing, academic excellence and future-ready innovation, he has built one of the UAE's most distinctive schools. His leadership has guided BWA through its first graduating cohort, regional disruption and sustained community growth, demonstrating innovation with measurable impact.
Ms. Lalitha Suresh, GEMS Education’s longest-serving Principal and Brand Ambassador of the Our Own Schools network, exemplifies visionary, inclusive and future-focused leadership. Her influence extends beyond OIS, strengthening collaboration across schools while advancing academic excellence, wellbeing, sustainability and real-world learning. Through personalised learning and wellbeing initiatives, she empowers students and staff to become empathetic, resilient global citizens.
Ms. Lana Koyi is a visionary, compassionate and purpose-driven Principal who has transformed SIPS through a culture where academic excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity are inseparable. Her leadership has strengthened inspection outcomes, staff wellbeing, student achievement and whole-school provision, while ensuring every learner is supported to thrive, contribute and prepare confidently for the future
Lorraine Haughey, Founding Principal of Al Rayana Charter School, believes it takes a village to create the conditions for every child to thrive. Leading with ‘Hearts & Minds’, she grows people, strengthens relationships and inspires intentional actions that create positive ripple effects, improving outcomes for children, strengthening communities and helping shape the wider landscape of public education in Abu Dhabi.
Ms Maha Almahri exemplifies leadership that transforms vision into measurable impact. Her journey from Student Services Officer to Principal gives her deep insight into school life. Through evidence-driven improvement, staff empowerment and student-centred leadership, she has built a high-performing, trusted community. Her commitment to excellence and wellbeing empowers Emirati young women and educators to succeed, lead, innovate and inspire.
Dr. Nabil Husni is a humanistic, authentic and futuristic leader who has transformed Philadelphia Private School through measurable improvement and a culture of empowerment. From achieving a Good KHDA rating and NEASC accreditation to launching the IBDP, Pre-School and a future-focused educational framework, his leadership has moved PPS beyond preparing students for the future to empowering them to shape it.
Roger Hancock’s visible, values-led leadership has transformed TSPS into a high-performing, deeply connected community where students excel, staff flourish and families belong. By combining uncompromising academic ambition with wellbeing, inclusion and kindness, he has strengthened outcomes, developed leadership capacity and built enduring trust. His impact is measured not only in results, but in lives changed and potential realised.
"Everybody, Everyday" is Al Dhafra Private School’s whole school framework that embeds pupil wellbeing directly into daily learning. By pairing evidence-based tools like the Wellbeing Toolbox and Light Up Learning with dedicated spaces and inclusion partnerships, the initiative normalizes emotional regulation K–12. The result is a thriving, safe culture where enhanced pupil wellbeing directly drives resilience, attendance, and academic excellence.
At ATS Ajman, pupil wellbeing is embedded, monitored and measured for impact. Our four pillars—Teaching & Learning for Wellbeing, Home & Community Engagement, Wellbeing Leadership & Practice, and Social & Physical Environment—create a whole-school culture that builds confidence, resilience and healthy habits. Impact is tracked through surveys, participation, certification, achievement and health data.
At Bloom World Academy, wellbeing is embedded within our culture, curriculum and daily practice. Through personalised support, learner voice, early intervention and a strong sense of belonging, every student is known, valued and empowered to thrive. Independently validated through the Wellbeing Award for Schools, our approach creates confident, resilient and future-ready learners whose wellbeing drives achievement, engagement and lifelong success.
DESS Primary Oud Metha has been nurturing children in Dubai since 1963, and though wellbeing has always been central to who we are, our WeShine curriculum gives that commitment its clearest expression yet. It brings together explicit wellbeing teaching, emotional literacy, and resilience strategies into a coherent, school-wide programme that reaches every child, every day, from their very first steps in Foundation Stage.
At Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, pupil wellbeing is not an initiative or a programme; it is a whole-school system in which pupils are heard, needs are identified early, provision responds to evidence, and pupils increasingly develop agency over their own wellbeing.
Our pupil wellbeing provision is embedded across the school, focusing on early identification, timely support, and proactive intervention. Counselling, wellbeing check-ins, and whole school initiatives foster emotional awareness, resilience, and positive relationships. PASS, Upstrive, and Leuven’s Scale data guide targeted support, while a clear referral pathway ensures timely interventions, helping every student feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
At GFS, we believe every child deserves to be known, to belong and to access support when they need it. Through trusted relationships, pupil leadership, early identification and fully funded therapeutic support, we have built a culture where wellbeing is woven into everyday school life, and every child feels safe, valued and empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
At GEMS Millennium School Sharjah, wellbeing is woven into daily life, not delivered as a separate programme, through our Wellbeing Bloom framework, tiered pastoral support, and values-led Leadership Gemstones and Beyond100 initiatives. Our whole-school wellbeing index has climbed from 73.6% to 86.4% in a year, evidence of a culture our students are genuinely thriving.
At Greenfield International School, wellbeing is a strategic priority, not an initiative. Our tiered pastoral structure ensures every student is known and valued, while YouHQ surveys, a daily THRIVE curriculum and an active student leadership team keep our provision responsive and student led. The result is a genuine culture of care where every child feels safe, supported and empowered to thrive.
Victory Heights Primary School places pupil wellbeing at the heart of school life. Through a carefully developed approach encompassing emotional intelligence education, pupil leadership, pastoral support, dedicated wellbeing spaces and strong partnerships with families, we empower children to understand their emotions, develop resilience and support others. Guided by “All You Need Is Love,” every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.
Al Danah Charter School’s leadership team turned repeated disruption into sustained improvement. Across three building moves and prolonged hybrid learning, leaders rebuilt safe systems while strengthening teaching. Students working at age-related expectations rose from 21.6% to 51.6%, alongside ADEK literacy recognition, 5 SSI Green Stars, national arts success and sporting achievement, supported by a strong culture of staff development.
At Al Maha Academy for Girls, evidence-led leadership delivers measurable whole-school impact. In 2025–26, Reception and KS1 outcomes exceeded England and international benchmarks; AMAG secured eight bilingual writing prizes and three national AI and robotics awards and retained the Qatar Infant Olympics title. Through professional development and high expectations, leaders built a culture where staff and students consistently excel.
BWA’s leadership model combines strategic continuity, distributed leadership and evidence-informed improvement. Since opening, the school has retained its founding Executive Principal while building leadership capacity through Principals, Grade Leaders and Lead Practitioners who translate vision into impact. Through strong governance, a focus on wellbeing, and learner outcomes, BWA has created a sustainable culture of continuous improvement and organisational excellence.
DBSJP’s exceptional leadership has sustained Outstanding standards while strengthening inclusion, staff wellbeing and academic achievement. Through clear strategy, distributed leadership and investment in professional growth, the school achieved outstanding student progress, excellent staff retention and global recognition. Its success demonstrates that high expectations and humanity can work together to develop confident students, exceptional staff and future leaders across its community.
GEMS Founders Al Mizhar has demonstrated outstanding leadership through a relentless focus on academic excellence, inclusive provision, and instructional coaching. Despite external disruption, the school secured record early entry outcomes, strengthened support for all learners, and successfully led the implementation of Teach Like a GEM, now influencing practice across the wider GEMS network.
At GEMS Our Own Indian School, leadership is developed as a collective capacity for improvement. Through distributed leadership, rigorous self-evaluation, personalised professional learning and bold curriculum innovation, leaders have strengthened teaching, empowered staff and students, deepened stakeholder partnerships and transformed resource constraints into opportunities, creating a sustainable culture focused on better outcomes for every learner.
Greenfield International School (GIS) has transformed consistency from an inspection priority into a shared professional culture. Through cross-phase coaching, sustained Visible Learning development, teacher-designed GIS10 teaching and learning expectations and layered quality assurance, leaders have created clarity for staff and equitable, high-quality learning for students. The result is stronger teaching, outstanding achievement and positive wellbeing across the school community.
In 2025–26, Jumeirah College transformed challenge into opportunity. Amid regional conflict, cancelled examinations and significant organisational growth, leaders strengthened teaching, curriculum, inclusion and leadership capacity while protecting wellbeing. The result was exceptional: record academic outcomes, improved student experience, highest ever parent confidence, outstanding literacy and progress, strong staff wellbeing and retention, and a deeper culture of collective leadership.
In just 18 months, the newly formed Raffles International School Leadership Team has achieved an Outstanding British Schools Overseas inspection, delivered the school's strongest A-Level results in the school's history, been recognised as of "exceptional quality" through a mock KHDA inspection, and supported the Class of 2026 in securing the highest university scholarship offers in the school's history.
At Yasmina British Academy, leadership is not a position—it is a culture. By empowering staff at every level to innovate, lead and inspire, we have created a sustainable leadership ecosystem that transforms outcomes for learners, develops exceptional educators and influences educational excellence across the UAE and internationally. We don't simply develop leaders; we create leaders who develop others.
Applied Technology Schools Fujairah combines ambitious academic achievement with applied learning, targeted support and student leadership. In 2025–2026, learners achieved exceptional progress, national rankings and international distinctions. The school won first prize in the Sharjah Award for Distinguished Schools and was shortlisted for the Hamdan Award, whose final result is pending.
In its 15th year, Brighton College Abu Dhabi has turned reflection into transformation. Guided by four strategic priorities, we have systematically strengthened teaching, constructed a distinctive values framework, reshaped wellbeing, invested in leadership and deepened family partnership. The result is a more connected, ambitious College achieving globally exceptional value-added progress from a non-selective intake.
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is Built Different: an inclusive community where every student is known, valued and empowered to lead. Guided by Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve, we combine exceptional and continually improving outcomes with genuine belonging and community impact. Our students do not simply attend their school. They actively shape it and strengthen the community around them.
In 2023, DESS Primary Oud Metha threw a party. Six decades of history celebrated in style, culminating in the Diamond Ball; Dubai's oldest British school at its most magnificent. Within months, it faced the unthinkable: a proposal to abandon the site it had called home since 1963. It stayed. And what followed was extraordinary - a story that would come to define an entire school group.
In two years, GEMS Founders School – Masdar City has become a trusted, high-performing community: enrolment has risen from 1,500 to 2,200 students and classes from 34 to 74, while reading fluency improved 13%. External recognition includes BSO ‘Good with outstanding features’, ADEK Wellbeing Gold, IQM Centre of Excellence and Edarabia’s 2026 Parents’ Choice Award.
GEMS Millennium school has demonstrated sustained growth, excellence, and innovation, progressing from a Good SPEA rating in 2019 to Outstanding in 2022-2026. Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, student achievement, wellbeing, sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity, it consistently performs strongly in national and international benchmarks. These achievements reflect continuous improvement in teaching and learning, effective leadership, and a strong commitment to the holistic development of every learner.
GEMS Our Own Indian School transforms diversity, affordability and space constraints into opportunities for innovation. Through outstanding academic outcomes, personalised learning, inclusive provision, wellbeing, student leadership, sustainability and deep community partnerships, OIS nurtures dynamic, future-ready learners. Its exceptional whole-school culture ensures that every student is known, supported, challenged and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the world.
GEMS Wesgreen has deliberately raised the quality of education and the overall student experience, and this transformation is now independently validated through exceptional outcomes and external recognition. Outstanding examination results and innovative campus developments has led to recognition by BSO and SPEA. Wesgreen has now established itself as a leading international school in the UAE, the region and beyond.
Jumeirah College delivers exceptional academic outcomes while ensuring every learner is known, supported and challenged to succeed both personally and academically. Through innovative teaching, staff development, holistic student development, outstanding wellbeing provision and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement, the school has created a culture where excellence, wellbeing and inclusion and belonging go hand in hand.
AI is changing what students need from education, while disengagement remains a growing concern. In response, we have reshaped curriculum, assessment and experience to make learning more tangible, experiential and empowering. Early evidence shows students finding greater purpose in their education, being more open to failure and applying their capabilities beyond the classroom – while maintaining strong academic outcomes.
Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Girls) exemplifies excellence through a whole-school culture where academic achievement, innovation, wellbeing, inclusion and leadership thrive together. Through high-impact teaching, purposeful technology integration, personalised pathways and strong community partnerships, we empower every learner to achieve, contribute and flourish. Our impact is reflected in confident, compassionate, resilient GEMs ready to lead and shape a better future.
Victory Heights Primary School is an exceptional learning community where consistently outstanding outcomes and a renowned culture of care have enabled children to thrive for the past 14 years. Through our commitment to ‘Nurture, Challenge, Excel’ and a relentless pursuit of continual improvement, we are ensuring children are not simply prepared for the future – they are empowered to shape it.
AUH-G places staff wellbeing at the heart of school improvement, with staff wellbeing embedded as a key school KPI. Our approach combines staff voice, reduced workload, flexible HR support, health and mental wellbeing initiatives, family-friendly practices, professional growth, recognition, and a strong culture of belonging. Together, these measures create a healthier, more supportive, and sustainable workplace.
Bloom World Academy recognises that exceptional student outcomes begin with exceptional staff wellbeing. Through meaningful staff voice, workload review, professional growth, wellbeing check-ins and Mental Health First Aid, wellbeing is embedded across leadership, culture and daily practice. Independently validated through the Wellbeing Award for Schools, our approach creates a connected, supported and thriving professional community.
At Buckswood, staff wellbeing means being known, heard, trusted and invested in. From anonymous termly feedback and individual support to professional development, recognition, incentives and international opportunities, we create a culture where staff have a voice, genuine autonomy and the confidence that leadership has their back.
In one year of extraordinary growth, DBS Mira has almost doubled its staff body without losing the sense of belonging that makes people want to be here. Through purposeful workload systems, genuine staff voice and a culture of everyday care, we have created a community where people feel listened to, valued and able to thrive. Our latest survey found 100% staff belonging.
Our school has embedded staff wellbeing into its culture through a dedicated Wellbeing Task Force, strong staff voice, and a tiered support framework. By combining proactive wellbeing initiatives with responsive support, we foster a caring, inclusive, and connected community. Staff feel valued, heard, and supported, resulting in strong collaboration, positive morale, and a thriving workplace culture.
GEMS Founders School – Masdar City protects staff wellbeing through workload reduction, staff voice, inclusive recognition and career progression. During growth from 1,500 to 2,200 students and 34 to 74 classes, GFA embedded protected early finishes, flexible professional learning, wellbeing governance and cross-role belonging. ADEK Wellbeing Gold and 100% internal middle-leader appointments evidence its impact.
Jumeirah Primary School places staff wellbeing at the heart of its culture and decision-making. Staff voice drives improvement through PERMAH wellbeing surveys, consultation groups and transparent ‘You Said, We Did’ responses. Recognised through the Optimus Wellbeing Award for Schools, JPS provides specialist wellbeing support, counselling, workload-reduction initiatives, wellbeing-focused timetable improvements, staff recognition programmes, mentoring, and strong systems that foster belonging, connection and professional fulfilment.
At OIS, wellbeing is how we create belonging through connection, voice, celebration and opportunities to recharge, while standing beside colleagues through life’s most difficult moments with compassion and practical support. This culture of care is not aspirational alone; it is brought to life through deliberate planning, purposeful execution and well-defined staff wellbeing programmes. Our greatest measure of success is simple: people feel valued, supported and safe enough to stay, thrive and flourish.
At GEMS World Academy Dubai, staff wellbeing is moving beyond initiatives to become part of how our school is led. Through staff voice, open-door leadership, coaching, practical support and a strategic focus on belonging, we are creating a culture where colleagues feel known, supported and psychologically safe, while addressing the everyday systems and pressures that most affect their wellbeing.
We believe that when wellbeing thrives, people thrive. Our vision is to create a community where students, staff and families feel supported to flourish, reach their potential, and make a positive difference in the lives of others, and wider community.
At Wales International School, staff wellbeing is not an initiative – it is our culture. Rooted in the CHASE Framework of Kind Leadership, we prioritise time, flexibility, empathy and human connection. With 9 out of 10 staff recommending WIS as a great place to work, our community thrives because our people do. Kindness is our strategy, and wellbeing is our impact.
ADNOC Schools – Madinat Zayed champions STEM excellence by transforming learning through innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Our students engage in hands-on projects, scientific inquiry, engineering design, and real-world problem-solving, developing creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through visionary leadership, dedicated educators, and outstanding competition achievements, we inspire future-ready innovators and empower students to shape the UAE’s future.
Six years ago, our STEAM provision was paper, card and consumables in one room. Today Ambassador International Academy delivers AI-mapped, IB-aligned STEAM school-wide, KG2 to senior school, from LEGO builds to a Sky Lab flight-simulator programme, and our students have won the Enjoy AI Challenge internationally, multiple FIRST LEGO League awards and an F1 in Schools sustainability award.
Driven by industrial and technological innovation, ATS Ajman is redefining STEM excellence. Through a cutting-edge technical curriculum and hands-on industry integration, our students consistently excel nationally highlighted by securing multiple prestigious awards at Emirates Skills. We empower the next generation of Emirati innovators to solve real-world challenges through advanced engineering, robotics, and applied science.
Applied Technology School – AUH-G Campus builds STEM excellence through a clear pathway from curriculum to graduation projects, clubs, national and international competitions. Our school has cultivated a STEM culture integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across curriculum, practical learning, innovation, and career preparation, demonstrating a strong commitment to empowering young Emirati women in engineering, technology, mathematics, and innovation.
Applied Technology Schools – Baniyas Campus transforms STEM education into a progressive pathway from classroom learning to real-world problem-solving, specialist technical training and national competition. Through its Skills Hub, AI projects and industry-relevant challenges, students identify their strengths, develop practical expertise and progress towards EmiratesSkills, future study and technology-based careers.
ATS Sharjah is a TVET STEM ecosystem where 467 Emirati learners connect mathematics, science and physics with electronics, microcontrollers, CAD, electrical installation, automobile technology and robotics. Through laboratories, industry exposure, certifications, clubs and competitions, students progress from classroom concepts to real prototypes, national medals and globally recognised impact.
DESS Academic City is a school built from the ground up with STEM at its core. Opened in September 2025, every element of its design; from innovation labs to its bespoke Invent, Explore, Inspire curriculum, reflects a decade-long vision to create a primary environment where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics shape the way children think, learn and see the world around them.
At GEMS Wellington International School, STEM is embraced and championed at every age range, for every demographic, within and beyond the curriculum. Sustained growth in sciences, Engineering, technology and mathematics. Our Yas 4x4 programme, record 2026 exam results, a Girls in AI programme spanning every key stage, and new inclusive industry partnerships show STEM excellence deepening year on year.
At GEMS Wesgreen International School, STEM is a connected pathway from early exploration to national competition and student leadership. Through interdisciplinary projects, robotics, sustainability challenges, enterprise, expert encounters and peer mentoring, learners apply knowledge to real problems, build confidence and see themselves as innovators capable of shaping a more sustainable future.
RIS GC delivers exceptional, vertically aligned IB STEM education from Early Years to Grade 12. Home to the region's first fully green-energy school, we combine cutting-edge partnerships—like AI game-design and F1 in Schools—with real-world pathways, including F1 engineering internships. Raha empowers every student to thrive as a confident, sustainable, and future-ready innovator.
TSPS has transformed STEM from a collection of subjects into a whole-school culture of inquiry, innovation and problem-solving. Through HPL, Design Thinking and interdisciplinary learning, students apply STEM to authentic challenges, from AI and robotics to sustainability and enterprise; achieving national and global recognition while creating meaningful community impact.
At Yasmina British Academy, STEM is more than a collection of subjects; it is a way of thinking. Through enquiry, innovation, collaboration and authentic problem-solving, pupils across all phases are empowered to apply their learning, develop confidence and creativity, and see themselves as the scientists, engineers and innovators of the future.
ADNOC Schools Madinat Zayed embeds sustainability across operations and curriculum alike: a verified LED retrofit and greywater recycling system, student-led mangrove restoration, a student-written uniform-waste letter, and a four-year-running STEM Fair. Independently certified with the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and a 92.48% Green School Audit score, we're building genuine, evidence-backed environmental leadership for the next generation.
Al Danah Charter School has transformed sustainability from environmental education into a measurable, student-led, whole-school culture of action. In 2025–26, ADS became the first Aldar Charter School to achieve 5 Green Stars through the Sustainable Schools Initiative, demonstrating sustained environmental improvement, authentic student leadership and a commitment to developing young citizens who actively contribute to the UAE's sustainable future.
Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi has transformed sustainability into measurable action. Our award-winning E-Campus secured AED 200,000 investment, enabling a 10 m³/day greywater recycling system, 12 stationary bikes and aquaponics. A 93.2% Green Audit score, student-led climate-action, curriculum integration and community partnerships demonstrate our impact, while our clean-energy strategy drives an ambitious pathway towards a lower-carbon future.
In 2025-26, ATS Ajman scored 70.85% in the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Sustainable Schools Initiative, with students running the campus audit themselves. Sustainability now sits inside graduation project requirements and inside five taught subjects across Grades 9-12. An applied technology school funding this from petty cash, showing that embedded practice matters more than green infrastructure.
DIA Emirates Hills is committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of school life through a whole-community approach that empowers its members to become responsible global citizens. Sustainability is integrated across our curriculum, campus and community engagement initiatives. At all stages, DIA creates opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to contribute to a sustainable future.
At GEMS Metropole School (MTS), sustainability is lived, not taught: children run a weekly farm shop, care for a working wormery, and lead as Eco and Forest School Leaders driving whole-school change. We have 200 trees planted as donations by 50 families, a termly audit, and measurable wellbeing gains from outdoor learning show how deeply this culture runs and keeps growing.
At GEMS Modern Academy, sustainability is a lived culture shaped by 40 years of inclusive learning, ethical leadership, and innovation. Students drive award-winning initiatives, from AI-powered food systems to biofuel transportation. Every classroom reflects equity, respect, and responsibility. Recognized for measurable impact, we embrace a Kaizen mindset, continuously evolving to create a better future while empowering the changemakers of tomorrow.
GEMS World Academy – Dubai has made sustainability a whole-school responsibility, connecting measurable operational change with student leadership, curriculum, community action and innovation. From a 30% average electricity saving and a plastic-bottle-free campus to Eco Councils, UN SDG learning and student-led environmental action, GWA is developing young people who do not simply understand sustainability, but act on it.
At Oryx International School, sustainability is embedded in everyday life through world-class infrastructure and student-led action. Supported by Qatar Airways, initiatives include wastewater reuse, solar-heated water and an accredited Eco School programme. Students drive meaningful change through campaigns and projects, including reducing paper consumption. Oryx develops environmentally responsible leaders, fostering a culture where sustainability is a shared mindset and commitment.
Safa Community School plays a pivotal role in local environmental advocacy, consistently advancing sustainability through impactful community initiatives. By integrating eco-conscious practices into its daily operations and culture, the school continuously enhances its green efforts. Through active local engagement and education, Safa effectively elevates the profile of sustainability, inspiring families and neighbours to embrace a more resilient future.
At Seer Bani Yas Charter School, “SBY Sustainability Begins With You” is more than a motto—it is a culture of action. Through student-led initiatives, sustainable practices, eco-conscious infrastructure, and community partnerships, we empower our school community to make meaningful choices for our planet. Together, we are nurturing responsible leaders who are shaping a more sustainable UAE and a greener future.
At The English College Dubai, our vision is to enable every student “To learn, thrive and make a difference.” Sustainability brings this vision to life through curriculum, student leadership and practical action. From reducing energy consumption and diverting plastic from landfill to recording local biodiversity and growing food, our students are developing the knowledge, agency and responsibility to create positive change.
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