The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018
The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018
Dubai, a city well known for its global standards of living and widely renowned as the ‘Business Hub’ of the Middle East. The city is reaching towering heights of development with striking similarities to the famous structure of Burz Khalifa standing tall on its own land. In the last few decades the city has witnessed a huge influx of immigrants on the account of better livelihood and alluring business opportunities. This has resulted into a significant portion of city’s population comprised solely of foreigners, expatriates and immigrants.
International Schools have established themselves as one-stop-solution for meeting global standards of education across the world. In this issue of “The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018”, we have highlighted the institutions of the region having impeccable educational standards, and their relentless contributions towards nurturing next generations of Dubai.
ASD’s Mission: To challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
The American School of Dubai (ASD) is an independent, not-for-profit, K-12 US curriculum school deeply rooted in the past, having been established in 1966—even before the United Arab Emirates was formally established. And yet, ASD is firmly fixed on the future. Positioning itself as a leader in sustainability for the region, ASD recently won a prestigious Expo 2020 Sustainability Champions award and is a finalist for the Zayed Sustainability Prize—to be awarded in January, 2019. The visionary, progressive leadership is making a case to rebrand homework…
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Influence of Technology on Education
In this era of time and space compressions, social connections are empowered by an explosion of technological advancements that mandate reframing our views of technology in the classroom. Technological advancements enlightened and conquered. It broadened possibilities and accelerated achievements. Major technological innovations are evident in various aspects of our lives.
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Clarion School: Bringing the Philosophy of Progressive Education to Families of the UAE
A child with a curious mind will forever be empowered for the possibilities of the future. Clarion school ignites and sustains each child’s endless quest for discovery. Following the American curriculum, Clarion School,…
Dubai International Academy: An Epitome of Perfection and Educational Excellence
“We empower students with a holistic, rigorous and international education for success in an ever changing world.” International Baccalaureate Schools develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.
GEMS International School: Providing an Exceptional Quality Education
“We develop lifelong learners who engage in meaningful learning experiences that build compassion, resilience and understanding of their role in the community” Selecting the most appropriate site for a school is an…
Swiss International Scientific School of Dubai: An Inclusive School Inspiring Excellence among Students
“We inspire future generations to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities, and challenges of a global world” Situated in the heart of Dubai, Swiss International Scientific School of…
The Apple International School: Creating an Ideal Atmosphere for Nurturing the Talents
“We teach not for school but for life. We believe our children are talented and the pedagogic principles we apply must guide them to achieve their true potential”. Established in 1994, The…
The Aquila School: Providing Children with Amazing Learning Experiences
“We provide children with amazing learning experiences, and ensure every child loves coming to school and makes as much progress as possible.” Located close to The Villa, Dubai, The Aquila School is…
GEMS The Kindergarten Starters: Preparing Students to become Leaders of Tomorrow
“We aim to orient our students’ academic experiences to become critically engaged citizens dedicated to solving problems and contributing to the public good thereby laying foundations for life”. Pre-school is important as…
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In selecting a school for our children, there are many elements parents will investigate. In choosing the correct pathway and setting for any child, decisions will be based on a range of factors. Here in Dubai, the range of options is vast, in terms of price point, curriculum and location.
Technology in Schools – Giving Students a Voice
We’ve all, no doubt, come across a myriad of arguments, both for and against, regarding the use of technology for learning, particularly in a school environment. As a school leader, and continuing classroom practitioner, I have found myself in many conversations with staff, and parents, regarding whether technology is the bane of education, or its salvation, enabling enhanced learning.
Pharmacy Education in UAE: Are we moving in the right direction?
Pharmacy education in the modern world focuses on providing students with knowledge, skills and attitude that enable the graduates to perform the role of the pharmacist as a health care professional, working side by side with rest of the healthcare team. Since the pharmacy profession today is about patient care and putting patients first, any modern pharmacy curriculum around the world will provide a balance of courses and experiences that enables the pharmacy graduate to fulfill the noble role of the pharmacist in providing the best possible patient care, as it relates to the safe and effective use of medicine.
