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Two trailblazing UAE schools named in Top 10 shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes 2024 | UAE News 24/7
today. Through the pla orm of the World’s Best School Prizes, your
solu ons will now inspire countless others across the globe from the
classrooms to the administra on.

“Accenture is proud to be a part of T4 Educa on’s ini a ve in
empowering the next genera on to tackle global sustainability
challenges by increasing access to and use of the latest technologies and
innova ve prac ces.”

About the schools:

Dubai Interna onal Academy Emirates Hills, an independent
kindergarten through secondary school in Dubai, UAE, empowers
students with programmes like personalised learning pathways and
project-based learning, driving community change through culturally-
responsive educa on and sustainability projects. The academy,
established in 2005, serves over 2,725 students, integra ng rigorous
interna onal educa on with a strong commitment to environmental
ac on.

The school’s vibrant Eco Club leads several sustainability projects, such
as a significant E-waste recycling campaign and model COP28 events,
raising awareness and fostering tangible community ac on. These
ini a ves exemplify the academy’s commitment to environmental
advocacy and are integrated into the IB curriculum, enhancing student
par cipa on in global conserva on efforts.

Leadership at Dubai Interna onal Academy promotes a culture where
innova on in sustainability is encouraged and celebrated. Their efforts
have led to the implementa on of educa onal trips to Borneo and
Kenya, where students ac vely engage in wildlife conserva on and
community development projects. These experiences are pivotal in
ins lling a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship among
students.

Should Dubai Interna onal Academy Emirates Hills win the World’s Best
School Prize for Environmental Ac on, the prize money would be used to
advance sustainability efforts by establishing hydroponic systems for
growing organic vegetables on campus. This ini a ve would further
reduce the school’s carbon footprint and enhance student engagement
in eco-friendly prac ces, reinforcing the academy’s role as a leader in
environmental educa on and ac on.

GEMS Legacy School, an independent school in Dubai, UAE, is a pioneer
in comprehensive wellness in educa on, impac ng over 6,285 students
with ini a ves like school-wide fruit breaks and sleep hygiene
workshops, promo ng holis c wellbeing and sustainable lifestyle
choices.

Established in 1990, GEMS Legacy School educates students from
kindergarten to secondary levels. The core of the school’s mission is
rooted in the PERMA-H model, which encompasses emo onal, physical,
occupa onal, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial
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