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
- Jodie Harries- 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
- Kanika Kalra - Head of Inclusion, Primary
- Ruchika Sachdev - Assistant Head
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| Secondary School |
- Michelle Puxty - Head of Secondary
- Nemanja Dordevic - 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)
- Stephen Cleary - Pastoral Coordinator (Year 10 - 13)
- Amy Dowling - Pastoral Coordinator (Year 7 - 9)
- Gerhard Van der Wal - Assistant Head (Year 12 - 13)
- Ruba Jeshi - Assistant Head (Year 7 - 11)
- Mona Khreis - Diploma Programme Coordinator
- John Aboaja - Careers Related Programme Coordinator
- Mahua Paul - Middle Years Programme Coordinator
- Pashu Bhattacharya - Head of Inclusion, Secondary
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| Whole School |
- Mihail Kouzev - Director of Sports & Activities
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Primary School
| KG 1 Teachers |
- KG1A: Jessica Simon (Year Leader), Elena Lim & Cyntia Baron (CRA)
- KG1B: Amna Ahsan, Jenny Ann Quiambao & Den Marie Tecson (CRA)
- KG1C: Nida Khandwani, Robelyn Yanag & Robhie Magsino (CRA)
- KG1D: Sana Syeda Abbas, Angelita Zozobrado & Lane Osena (CRA)
- KG1E: Aisling Fitzpatrick, Romelyn Palacio & Trina Joy Daag (CRA)
- KG1F: Courtney Farland, Miralyn Partosa & Charmaine Godezana (CRA)
- KG1G: Melanie Cousins, Rofa Madayag & Ela Mae Pedsma (CRA)
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| KG 2 Teachers |
- KG2A: Lezaan Reynolds, Airesh Mae Cuizon (CRA)
- KG2B: Wendy Roux, Maricel Fajardo (CRA)
- KG2C: Kayla Adams, Norba Tumbaga (CRA)
- KG2D: Niamh Margaret Kelly (Teaching & Learning), Armalyn Fronteras (CRA)
- KG2E: Jessica Whyte-Whelan, Nonette Narveza (CRA)
- KG2F: Amber Cailyn Corfe (Year Leader), Crispina Mendoza (CRA)
- KG2G: Jessica Keogh (English Co KG1-YR2), Marvic Sarona (CRA)
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| Year 1 Teachers |
- YR1A: Ellen Kehoe, Ma. Elena Montoya (CRA)
- YR1B: Alanna Patricia Church, Cherry Leene Apad Melgar (CRA)
- YR1C: Talita Grobbelaar Samuel, Roselle Cabalan Panal (CRA)
- YR1D: Brooke Elizabeth Arthur, Elden Ampo (CRA)
- YR1E: Morven Eva Jackson, Cherry Gil Casas (CRA)
- YR1F: Ashleigh Claire Watson (Year Leader), Udeni Mala Kapuwatta (CRA)
- YR1G: Monika Krokos, Dianah Sumugat (LSA)
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| Year 2 Teachers |
- YR2A: Katie Marie Cahill, Shienna Mae Leal Marquez (CRA)
- YR2B: Nastasha Ahloma Van Staden, Erica Fe Laguador (CRA)
- YR2C: Dianne Michelle Williams (Math Co KG1-YR2), KatherineShyne Garcia Yu (CRA)
- YR2D: Eimear Brophy, Rose Marie Alamer (CRA)
- YR2E: Sudhata Maharaj (Year Leader), Elizabeth Gurrea Sible (CRA)
- YR2F: Madeline Rose Taylor, Mikee Lauren Maliao (CRA)
- YR2G: Nicholas Taylor (Community & Service Leader), Rosenie Gardose Genodia (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 (Year Leader)
- YR4B: Louise McDonald
- YR4C: Gerard McAveety
- YR4D: Anita Das
- YR4E: Aida El Jeries (English Co YR3-6)
- YR4F: Sarah Waldron
- YR4G: Roseann Marimuthu
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| Year 5 Teachers |
- YR5A: James Brunton
- YR5B: James McLean
- YR5C: Shona Wills (Year Leader)
- YR5D: Barbara Lynham (Math Co YR3-6)
- YR5E: Chloe Gwynne (Science Co Yr3-6)
- YR5F: Shauna McGrath
- YR5G: Alexander Kraefft
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| Year 6 Teachers |
- YR6A: Sean Taylor (Well Being & Student Council Leader)
- YR6B: Debony Leitch (Teaching & Learning)
- YR6C: Sara McDermott (Year Leader)
- YR6D: Megan Archer
- YR6E: Jack Yates
- YR6F: Kyra Purchase
- YR6G: Caralynne Fowler
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| Student Support |
- Kanika Kalra (Head of Inclusion)
- Shivani Talwar
- Monica Nanda
- Zoe Jacob Khawaja
- Melita D'Souza (Social Counselor)
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| LSA |
- Dhanya Deepesh
- Saria Abu Harb
- Razan Al-Moshasha
- Anita Nair
- Uma Khrisnamoorthy
- Joan Efeti
- Patience Nnaji
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| Physical Education Teachers |
- Katie Allason (Head of PE & Team Sports)
- Mark Lester de Real
- Dominic Mulligan Mann
- Ilona Kliminska
- Aidan John Gibb
- Candice Tantuan Capistrano
- Angelica Marie De Leon
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| Art Teachers |
- Kiran Lakhiani (YR1, 3, 5)
- Iti Sethi (YR2, 4, 6)
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| Music and Dance Teachers |
- Lauren Patricia Sexton ( Head of Musical Arts & Perfomances)
- Jovana Dragojlovic
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| Arabic and Islamic Teachers |
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Arabic A
- Emtesal Abdou Alghz (Arabic A Co)
- Yomn Safi
Arabic B
- Eman Abdalla Jamal (Arabic B Co)
- Reham Ahmed
- Maha Ezzat
- Nadra Arafa
- Omaima Mohammed
- Samah Abdelhares
- Amal Wahby Ahmed Mustafa
- Nardeen Goris
Islamic
- Asmaa Al Kurdy (Islamic A) (Islamic Co)
- Halimeh Omair (Islamic B)
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| ICT Teacher |
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| Modern Foreign Languages Teachers |
- Wahiba Hamdi (French) (Head of MFL)
- Milena Isacchi(French)
- Rosario Garcia (Spanish)
- Alicia Garriga Beloso (Spanish)
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Secondary School
