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Two trailblazing UAE schools named in Top 10 shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes 2024 | iHeartEmirates
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“Accenture is proud to be a part of T4 Education’s initiative in empowering the next generation

to tackle global sustainability challenges by increasing access to and use of the latest
technologies and innovative practices.”

About the schools:

Dubai International 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 education and sustainability projects. The 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

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