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academy, established in 2005, serves over 2,725 students, integrating rigorous
international education with a strong commitment to environmental action.
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 action. These initiatives exemplify the academy’s
commitment to environmental advocacy and are integrated into the IB curriculum,
enhancing student participation in global conservation efforts.

Leadership at Dubai International Academy promotes a culture where innovation in
sustainability is encouraged and celebrated. Their efforts have led to the
implementation of educational trips to Borneo and Kenya, where students actively
engage in wildlife conservation and community development projects. These
experiences are pivotal in instilling a lifelong commitment to environmental
stewardship among students.

Should Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills win the World’s Best School Prize
for Environmental Action, the prize money would be used to advance sustainability
efforts by establishing hydroponic systems for growing organic vegetables on
campus. This initiative would further reduce the school’s carbon footprint and
enhance student engagement in eco-friendly practices, reinforcing the academy’s role
as a leader in environmental education and action.

GEMS Legacy School, an independent school in Dubai, UAE, is a pioneer in
comprehensive wellness in education, impacting over 6,285 students with initiatives
like school-wide fruit breaks and sleep hygiene workshops, promoting holistic
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 emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual,
environmental, and financial wellbeing, involving innovative teaching methods and a
holistic curriculum.

The school’s wellbeing policy is central to achieving a nurturing environment. This
initiative enhances the physical and mental health of students, staff, and parents, and
supports broader goals such as community wellbeing and sustainable living. Initiatives
like the school-wide fruit break and sleep hygiene workshops are structured to
enhance daily health habits and promote sustainable lifestyle choices.

Additional activities at GEMS Legacy include collaborations with international schools
and local community projects, each contributing significantly to fostering a global
perspective on wellbeing. These efforts have been recognised by improvements in
student and staff wellness metrics and accolades for community initiatives.

Next steps:

The Top 3 finalists for each of the five World’s Best School Prizes will be announced

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