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WELCOME TO STRIDES
Spreading Our Wings
Welcome to the latest edition of STRIDES, bringing you news and achievements from Esol Education and our schools around the world!
It has been a busy year for Esol Education and our schools alike, with a rising student body, action-packed calendars, and exciting development plans. This issue of Strides represents a year of outstanding student initiatives and achievements, as our established schools continue to innovate with their programs and our newer schools mature into reliable anchors within their respective communities.
SPOTLIGHT
The past eight years have seen Esol Education embark on an exciting journey of growth, establishing four new international schools and making strategic investments in higher education.
Dr. Joseph Nettikaden, Esol Education's CIO, discusses how education leaders can make timely decisions and provide steady guidance to leverage AI's growth for positive impact.
Dr. Bradley J. Cook has spearheaded the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) as President since the summer of 2022.
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THE BRIEF
From Hong Kong to Egypt, catch up on news and happenings from Esol Education schools.
The Summer of 2026 will see the AIS West Campus relocating from its current location in Greens, Cairo to a new state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus in Emaar Misr’s Belle Vie development in New Zayed.
The annual Esol Education Leadership Meeting was held this year in March, hosted at Esol’s Fairgreen International School in Dubai.
Esol Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Craig Ross as the incoming School Director at American International School in Egypt – West Campus (AIS West), as Mr. John Jalsevac continues his Esol Education tenure as the new School Director of American International School in Cyprus (AISC)
PowerSchool, organized the inaugural Innovation in Education: UAE Schools Summit at Esol Education’s Dunecrest American School in Dubai.
Taking over as interim director mid-year at the American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA) has been a rewarding experience for Dr. Andrew Torris, School Director.
AISA recently underwent a Preparatory Evaluation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA).
Art at AISA is not only about painting and drawing; it's also about exploration, creativity, and transdisciplinary learning!
At a recent educational field trip to the Emirates Bio Farm, Grade 1 students from Dunecrest American School embarked on an exciting experience to learn about the path food follows from the farm to our tables.
Dunecrest's winter musical "Singing in the Rain" wowed audiences in January earlier this year.
A resounding applause to Dunecrest's remarkable students, Maryam in Grade 11 and Adam in Grade 12 for their exceptional accomplishments in the realm of Computer Science!
Fairgreen Secondary students secured an exclusive spot in the Monaco finals of Junk Kouture, the world's largest sustainable fashion competition.
Fairgreen International School recently achieved the “Green Schools® Certification – Platinum.
Fairgreen's recent International Day, hailed as one of the most memorable community events to date.
Chinese New Year holds great significance to ASHK and our entire community. Chinese language, history, and culture is deeply embedded in our identity at ASHK.
Eight ASHK teachers and their family and friends took part in a 60km walk around Hong Kong Island from January to February.
At ASHK, both Elementary and Secondary students experience a "Week Without Walls" during every school year.
It's indeed possible, as Grade 4 at AIS Egypt demonstrated during a recent learning celebration that promoted their trans-discplinary unit.
Over 200 students participated in the 32nd annual AISMUN conference.
The Middle School piloted and implemented an innovative cross-curricular program for Grade 6 this academic year.
Building on the success of AIS West PTO's "Go Green" campaign launched in 2018, AIS students are now working towards creating the first "teaching greenhouse" on campus.
With the vision of promoting cultural diversity and language appreciation, our Mother-Tongue Committee was established in 2023 by Dr. Dina Taher, AIS West Middle School Principal, along with a group of passionate teachers and culture-lovers across campus.
Competing against 100 other schools in Egypt, 14 AIS West Art students explored the theme of "Future in the Age of Technology" at a recent art competition.
CES extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all those students who have been recognized by Cambridge International for their exceptional achievements.
CES student, Latoya Habib from Year 2 made the entire community proud with her winning submission at the Haya 10th Annual Art competition in Cairo!
Every year, CES' Early Years department celebrates 100 Days of School! Prizes are given out for best costume, with winners carefully judged, and selected by members of the CES Primary Student Council.
American School of Bahrain (ASB), has recently become a proud member of the esteemed OASIS Activities Conference (OAC), hosting football and volleyball tournaments early this year.
ASB students recently set the stage ablaze during the school's annual winter concerts, showcasing their incredible musical talents.
ASB recently hosted the prestigious World Scholars Cup (WSC), bringing together over 800 students from diverse countries and schools.
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and career development, opportunities abound for ambitious young individuals to chart their paths toward success.
AUBH's Entrepreneurship Week served as a catalyst for fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among students, igniting their passion for innovation and creativity.
In partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI), the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) recently concluded the “Building Interactive Wearable Technology from Scratch” workshop, for the second consecutive year.
This year, two different overseas experiences enabled high school students from the American International School of Cyprus (AISC) to put the school’s mission to develop “socially responsible global citizens” into action.
The long-standing partnership of the American International School of Cyprus (AISC) with “Hope For Children” (HfC) continues to grow in its community impact through the activities of our student Children’s Rights Ambassadors.
Through dedication, perseverance, and hard work, student-athletes from the American International School of Cyprus (AISC) achieved much success this past season.
At UCA, students from Elementary to High School embark on an immersive journey in coding and robotics, cultivating problem-solving skills and computational thinking. Hands-on experiences allow young learners to engage in programming and robot design.
UCA Voice is a student-run magazine that shines a spotlight on the school community.
UCA had the pleasure of receiving the distinguished Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Sir Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh, along with an esteemed delegation from the embassy.