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. It is the second Emirates international school, with its sister school founded in 1991 and located in Jumeirah.
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.
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.
Facilities 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
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. The school celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Extracurricular activities Activities include: 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.
Community engagement The school encourages civic involvement and supports: Expo 2020 Environmental projects Charity fundraising Cultural exchanges Social responsibility campaigns
Academic achievement EIS Meadows students perform above IB world averages and gain admission to top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT.
Accreditation The school is accredited by: Council of International Schools (CIS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
It is inspected by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
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.
Jumeirah campus
The sister campus in Umm Suqeim was founded in 1991 and serves over 2,100 students through the full IB continuum.
Notable alumni Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi – Businessman and entrepreneur Dina Shihabi – Actress Raha Moharrak – First Saudi woman to summit Mount Everest
External links
Emirates International School EIS Meadows Official Website
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