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| Emirates International School – Meadows | |
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Emirates Hills, Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates 25°03′50″N 55°09′28″E / 25.0640°N 55.1579°E | |
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| School type | Private international school |
| Motto | "Excellence Through Innovation" |
| Established | 10 September 2005 |
| Founder | Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor |
Principal | Mr. Ian Ward |
| Grades | EY1–Year 13 (Ages 3–18) |
Education system | International Baccalaureate |
| Language | English |
Campus size | 25 acres |
Campus type | Suburban |
| Colours | Red and White |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Accreditation | CIS, NEASC, IBO |
| Affiliation | Al Habtoor Group |
| Website | www.eischools.ae/Meadows |
Emirates International School – Meadows (EISM) is a private co-educational international school located in the Meadows area of Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school was established on 10 September 2005 and operates under the ownership of the Al Habtoor Group.[1] It is the second Emirates international school, with its sister school founded in 1991 and located in Jumeirah.
Overview
[edit]The school provides international education for students from Early Years through Year 13 (ages 3–18). It is situated on a 25-acre suburban campus near Dubai Marina, The Lakes, and Jumeirah Lake Towers.[2]
Educational curriculum
[edit]The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers:
- Primary Years Programme (PYP) – EY 1 to Year 6
- Middle Years Programme (MYP) – Grades 7 to 11
- IB Diploma Programme (DP) – Grades 12 to 13
The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and critical thinking.[3]
Facilities
[edit]The campus includes:
- Digital classrooms
- Science labs and libraries
- Art and music studios
- Gymnasium and Drama studio
- Swimming pool and football field
- basketball court
- Cafeteria and medical clinic[4]
Student demographics
[edit]As of 2023/24, the school has ~1,850 students of 85+ nationalities and over 180 faculty members, with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.[1] The school celebrates diversity and inclusion.[5]
Extracurricular activities
[edit]Activities include:[6]
- Sports: Football, swimming, basketball, tennis, cricket, athletics
- Academics: Model United Nations, debate, robotics, coding
- Arts: Theatre, music, visual arts
- Awards: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Environmental and sustainability clubs
The school regularly competes in local and global events such as the World Scholar's Cup.[7]
Community engagement
[edit]The school encourages civic involvement and supports:
Academic achievement
[edit]EIS Meadows students perform above IB world averages and gain admission to top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT.[9]
Accreditation
[edit]The school is accredited by:
- Council of International Schools (CIS)[10]
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)[11]
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
It is inspected by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).[1]
Leadership
[edit]The school is led by Principal Mr. Ian Ward, supported by Deputy Principals and divisional Heads. It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Al Habtoor Group.[12]
Jumeirah campus
[edit]The sister campus in Umm Suqeim was founded in 1991 and serves over 2,100 students through the full IB continuum.[13]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi – Businessman and entrepreneur[14]
- Dina Shihabi – Actress[15]
- Raha Moharrak – First Saudi woman to summit Mount Everest[16]
External links
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "KHDA School Report: Emirates International School Meadows". KHDA. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Top Schools in Emirates Hills". What's On Dubai. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "How the IB Curriculum Shapes Global Citizens". Gulf News. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Dubai School Campuses: A Comparative Study". Gulf News. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Celebrating Diversity in UAE Schools". The National. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "UAE Students Win Awards in International Events". Khaleej Times. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "UAE Schools Excel in Global Academic Competitions". The National. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "How UAE Schools Are Fostering Social Responsibility". Khaleej Times. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Dubai IB Schools Celebrate Exam Results". The National. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "CIS Accredited Schools". Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "NEASC Accredited International Schools". Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Leadership in UAE Education Sector". The National. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "KHDA School Report: EIS Jumeirah". KHDA. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "UAE's Top Entrepreneurs Under 40". Gulf Business. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ Pathan, Nabila (6 January 2015). "Rom-com on U.S. veteran, Iraqi refugee love set for silver screen". Al Arabiya. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Raha Moharrak Makes History for Saudi Women". CNN. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2025.[dead link]
