The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018

United Nations (JOMUN) and CGSMUN in Athens and meet
like-minded individuals to collaborate towards finding
applicable solutions. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International
Award and is open to students over 14. Students can prepare for
the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
As a requirement for
achieving the
Awards, students have to engage in a physical
activity, community service and creative activity, for a required
number of hours according to their level.
At DIA there is a very
active programme that supports this fabulous scheme.
From the Leader’s Desk
James Lynch is the Principal and Jayne Needham is the
Vice Principal of the school. Under their leadership the team
and staff are a united group with an unwavering focus on
continual improvement. Their capacity to innovate,
empowers, supports and galvanizes outstanding student
outcomes.
“We believe in the importance of strong relationships existing
between students, parents and teachers. All students should
be encouraged on a daily basis to aim high and follow their
dreams, with the notion that hard work is the key driver that
enables outstanding academic performance. Equally
importantly, we encourage our students to excel and
participate in many different sporting, cultural and
leadership opportunities. This enables them to develop their
personalities and encourages them to be condent and happy
individuals.
Students need to be in a happy and safe environment. DIA
works tirelessly to ensure that there is a strong ethos where
kindness and respect prevail. These values then allow the
students to become role models to each other and positive,
well-grounded citizens who develop as future leaders.-says
James Lynch.
Diversified Career Opportunities
Students at Dubai International
Academy have varied interests;
and the Counseling Office spends hours matching students to
their dream course at university. The school has had a high
number of students attending Ivy League colleges in the USA,
and Oxbridge in the U.K. Most of the students thrive at first and
second tier schools in the USA, and Russel Group in the U.K.
From choosing to study Medicine and Law, to Architecture and
Business, to Fashion Merchandising and Engineering, the
school encourages students to opt for myriad courses all over
the world. Even when they leave DIA, the school continues to
nurture and assist them through their chosen courses and
classes. The students stay in touch with the teachers, and inform
them about their placements.
There are two annual Alumni evenings (DIASPOR) which are
very well attended. DIA Alumni take great pleasure and pride in
interacting with current students and hold presentations guiding
and mentoring them through the entire college application
journey. DIA students have gone on and made their mark in
various fields. They have found gainful employment in
institutions like Apple, Facebook, Google, Linked In, Goldman
Sachs, Bank of America, Barclays Bank, Citibank, and J.P.
Morgan just to name a few.
Lifetime Experiences at the School
Each student at DIA is exposed to limitless opportunities on a
regular basis. From having the ability to join 10+ sports team
that are continuously victorious in Innovents Inter-School
Competitions, to Primary Science Fairs, Fairytale Ball
Overnight Camps, PYP exhibitions and charitable work for the
Innoventures ‘GIVE’ Foundation.
With a Prefect Body of nearly 50, a new student at DIA is
pleasantly surprised by the welcoming and positive, yet
sophisticated and academic atmosphere of the school. Students,
parents and alumni are also heavily involved in the governance
structure within the school. During the break and lunch times,
the school’s cafeteria serves healthy and affordable food and
students are allowed to sit anywhere in school to enjoy their
lunch with their friends. It is also during this time that certain
students can be seen playing football in the field or attending
meetings for their student organizations such as DiaTech or the
Eco Committee.
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