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Emirates International School - Meadows
Private international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Overview
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
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
The campus includes:
- Digital classrooms
- Science labs and libraries
- Art and music studios
- Gymnasium and theater
- Swimming pool and football field
- Tennis and basketball courts
- Cafeteria and medical clinic[4]
Student demographics
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
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
The school encourages civic involvement and supports:
Academic achievement
EIS Meadows students perform above IB world averages and gain admission to top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT.[9]
Accreditation
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
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
The sister campus in Umm Suqeim was founded in 1991 and serves over 2,100 students through the full IB continuum.[13]
Notable alumni
- Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi – Businessman and entrepreneur[14]
- Dina Shihabi – Actress[15]
- Raha Moharrak – First Saudi woman to summit Mount Everest[16]
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References
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