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Two Trailblazing UAE Schools Named In Top 10 Shortlists For World’s Best School

Prizes 2024

Two inspira onal schools from the UAE have been named in the Top 10 shortlists for the pres gious World’s

Best School Prizes 2024. Dubai Interna onal Academy Emirates Hills and GEMS Legacy School have been
recognized for their outstanding contribu ons to environmental ac on and suppor ng healthy lives,
respec vely.

Dubai Interna onal Academy Emirates Hills has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for

Environmental Ac on. This independent school, catering to students from kindergarten through secondary
levels, is renowned for its personalized learning pathways and project-based learning ini a ves. The school
drives community change through culturally responsive educa on and sustainability projects. Key ini a ves
include an Eco Club, significant e-waste recycling campaigns, and model COP28 events, all aimed at raising

environmental awareness and fostering tangible community ac on. If awarded the prize, the academy plans
to use the funds to establish hydroponic systems for growing organic vegetables on campus, further
reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing student engagement in eco-friendly prac ces.

GEMS Legacy School has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Suppor ng Healthy Lives.

This independent school impacts over 6,285 students with comprehensive wellness programs, including
school-wide fruit breaks and sleep hygiene workshops. Established in 1990, the school educates students
from kindergarten to secondary levels and employs the PERMA-H model, focusing on emo onal, physical,
occupa onal, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial wellbeing. GEMS Legacy School's

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