Dubai International Academy has a well qualified faculty with international teaching credentials from over 30 different countries. The student/teacher ratio is 12:1.
Through dynamic cycles of inquiry, action and reflection teachers enable and support students as they develop the approaches to learning they need – for both academic and personal success.
They support sensitively to the needs of the students through fully differentiated lesson plans, stimulating learning environments and a variety of teaching strategies.
In addition to the detailed school reports each semester, parents are updated through regular PTC and on-line communication.
IB teachers are given access to:
- High quality professional development that encourages critical thinking, self- reflection and dedication to lifelong learning and continuous improvement
- Innovative and diverse education frameworks, unit planners, teaching resources and evaluation tools
- Certification and degree programmes offered by highly respected universities worldwide
- A pedagogy known to produce students who are motivated to continue inquiry and lifelong learning, beyond school study.
- Centres on learners
- Develops effective approaches to teaching and learning
- Works within global contexts, helping students understand different languages and cultures
- Explores significant content, developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding that meets rigorous international standards.
Staff
| Senior Management |
- Poonam Bhojani - CEO, Innoventures Education
- Michael Stephen - Director Finance and Administration, Innoventures Education
- James Roberts - Director of Standards and Head of School Development Unit
- Hitesh Bhagat - Principal, Dubai International Academy
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| Primary School |
- Tom Collar - Head of Primary
- James Heard - Deputy Head of Primary - Academic (KG1 - Year 2)
- Stephanie Trueman - Deputy Head of Primary - Academic (Year 3 - 6)
- Manuela Watfa - Deputy Head of Primary - Pastoral
- Jayda Keer - Head of Inclusion, Primary
- Ruchika Sachdev - Primary Years Programme Coordinator
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| Secondary School |
- Michelle Puxty - Head of Secondary
- Claire Inglis - Deputy Head of Secondary - Academic (Year 12 - 13)
- Jonathon Dunn - Deputy Head of Secondary - Academic (Year 7 - 11)
- Colin Leacy - Deputy Head of Secondary - Pastoral (Year 7 - 13)
- Daniel Murphy - Assistant Head - Pastoral
- Gerhard Van der Wal - Assistant Head (Year 10 - 13)
- Nemanja Dordevic - Assistant Head (Year 7 - 9)
- Mona Khreis - Diploma Programme Coordinator
- Kanshi Das - Careers Related Programme Coordinator
- Ruba Jeshi - Middle Years Programme Coordinator
- Asha Karam - Head of Inclusion
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| Whole School |
- Mihail Kouzev - Director of Sports & Activities
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Primary School
| Year 1 Teachers |
- YR1A: Yogita Amonkar, Yellaine Macasiray (CRA).
- YR1B: Aimee Hinksman, Cherry Leene Apad Melgar (CRA).
- YR1C: Ashleigh Claire Watson, Kimmi Joy Alcazar Verzola (CRA).
- YR1D: Eimear Brophy, Jenicel Obacan Flores (CRA).
- YR1E: Natalia Bodo, Maria Cecilia Pascual (CRA).
- YR1F: Conor Slattery, Jennifer Balidio (CRA).
- YR1G: Jodie Harries (Year Leader), Udeni Mala Kapuwatta (LSA).
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| Year 2 Teachers |
- YR2A: Dianne Williams (Math Co YR3-6), Katherine Shyne Garcia Yu (CRA).
- YR2B: Ellen Kehoe, Maria Corazon Salonga (CRA).
- YR2C: Talita Grobbelaar Samuel, Rosemarie Alfonso Alamer (CRA).
- YR2D: Sudhata Maharaj (Year Leader), Elizabeth Gurrea Sible (CRA).
- YR2E: Katie Marie Cahill, Shienna Mae Leal Marquez (CRA).
- YR2F: Nicholas Taylor (Community & Service Leader), Kriss Navarro Albun (CRA).
- YR2G: Barbara Lynham (Math Co KG1-YR2), Mikee Lauren Maliao (CRA).
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| Year 3 Teachers |
- YR3A: Tommi-Lee Henry.
- YR3B: Amy Marie Kelly (Science Co KG1-YR2).
- YR3C: Amanda McLean.
- YR3D: Sinead O'Grady (Year Leader).
- YR3E: Karlien Stephan.
- YR3F: Natalie Paisley (House Leader).
- YR3G: Emer Grace Kelly.
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| Year 4 Teachers |
- YR4A: Kopal Bansal (Teaching & Learning Lower Primary).
- YR4B: Louise McDonald.
- YR4C: Sarah McKeogh.
- YR4D: Anita Das.
- YR4E: Aida El Jeries (English Co YR3-6).
- YR4F: Venisha O'Gilvie (Year Leader).
- YR4G: Sean Taylor (Well Being Leader).
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| Year 5 Teachers |
- YR5A: David Duggan.
- YR5B: Sara McDermott.
- YR5C: Damien Summlar (Year Leader).
- YR5D: Natalie Broderick.
- YR5E: James Brunton.
- YR5F: Aliyah Sutton (Teaching & Learning Upper Primary).
- YR5G: Lyndsey Hardy.
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| Year 6 Teachers |
- YR6A: James McLean.
- YR6B: Debony Leitch.
- YR6C: Conor Kavanagh (Year Leader).
- YR6D: Megan Archer.
- YR6E: Phillip Lydon (Science Co Yr3-6).
- YR6F: Shona Wills.
- YR6G: Caralynne Fowler.
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| LSA Pool (TAs) |
- Dhanya Deepesh (PS 012).
- Saria Abu Harb (PS 012).
- Razan Al-Moshasha (PS 012).
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| Student Support |
- Jayda Keer: Head of Inclusion.
- Shivani Talwar.
- Monica Nanda.
- Kanika Kalra.
- Zoe Jacob Khawaja.
- Melita D'Souza (Social Counselor).
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| Physical Education Teachers |
- Katie Allason (Head of PE & Team Sports).
- Mark Lester de Real.
- Dominic Mulligan Mann.
- Sonia Isabel Tome Dias.
- Candice Tantuan Capistrano.
- Kyle Brady.
- Angelica Marie L. De Leon.
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Secondary School
