Emirates International School - Meadows


Emirates International School – Meadows is a private co-educational international school located in the Meadows area of Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school was established on 10 September 2005 and operates under the ownership of the Al Habtoor Group. It is the second Emirates international school, with its sister school founded in 1991 and located in Jumeirah.
WWW eischools.ae/Meadows

Overview

The school provides international education for students from Early Years through Year 13. It is situated on a 25-acre suburban campus near Dubai Marina, The Lakes, and Jumeirah Lake Towers.

Educational curriculum

The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School and offers:
The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and critical thinking.

Facilities

The campus includes:

Student demographics

As of 2023/24, the school has ~1,850 students of 85+ nationalities and over 180 faculty members, with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1. The school celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Extracurricular activities

Activities include:
The school regularly competes in local and global events such as the World Scholar's Cup.

Community engagement

The school encourages civic involvement and supports:

Academic achievement

EIS Meadows students perform above IB world averages and gain admission to top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT.

Accreditation

The school is accredited by:
It is inspected by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

Leadership

The school is led by Principal Mr. Ian Ward, supported by Deputy Principals and divisional Heads. It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Al Habtoor Group.

Jumeirah campus

The sister campus in Umm Suqeim was founded in 1991 and serves over 2,100 students through the full IB continuum.

Notable alumni