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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Emirates International School Meadows provides social and emotional learning through a formal pastoral care framework. The pastoral structure includes a Head of Pastoral for Primary and a Head of Pastoral for High School to support student welfare and behaviour across the campus. An Inclusion lead (Head of Inclusion) and an Inclusion framework are in place, reflecting a focus on social and emotional development for a broad range of learners. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered, providing experiential opportunities that support personal growth and resilience. A four-house system (Khanjars, Falcons, Dhows and Camels) promotes belonging, teamwork and school community.
The school has an Inclusion lead and a SEN department, indicating formal SEN governance and support structures. KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB rated Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong inclusion practices. There are dedicated Inclusion spaces on campus (two Inclusion areas) to support learners. Admissions policy states that the school is inclusive for students with special educational needs and will consider such needs in admissions. The kinds of SEN the school can support are not publicly disclosed; the materials describe inclusion provisions but do not publish a specific SEN categories list. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution in publicly available materials.
English is the language of instruction at Emirates International School Meadows, an IB World School. The school provides EAL support, evidenced by two EAL rooms on campus. Admissions notes inclusive admissions for students whose first language is not English. Detailed, publicly disclosed EAL programmes or staff rosters are not provided beyond these points.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral care framework led by the Head of Pastoral in Primary and the Head of Pastoral in High School. There is an Inclusion lead and SEN department focused on student welfare and inclusion. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rated Wellbeing as Very Good, indicating robust wellbeing provisions across the school. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award offers activities that promote resilience and personal growth. The house system further supports belonging and community, contributing to positive social-emotional experiences.
The school publishes a Safeguarding Policy (2025-26) in its Policies section. KHDA DSIB 2023-2024 rates Wellbeing as Very Good and Inclusion as Very Good, reflecting strong safeguarding and student welfare practices. The Health & Safety Policy is also published publicly in the Policies section. The safeguarding framework is supported by dedicated pastoral and inclusion leadership on campus.
