Enthusiastic Students Return as International Schools Partnership Welcomes New Academic Year

The International Schools Partnership (iSP) warmly welcomed students and families back to its seven UAE schools as the 2024-2025 academic year officially begins. The return to school has been met with excitement and anticipation, as students rejoin their peers and teachers for a year of learning, growth, and new opportunities.

At Aspen Heights British School, Principal Emma Shanahan shared her enthusiasm for the new academic year, highlighting the milestone of welcoming the school’s first graduating International Baccalaureate (IB) class. "We are energized and excited to be welcoming returning and new families to Aspen Heights British School for this academic year – our first with a graduating IB class! We cannot wait to see our students grow and take on all the opportunities they can this year. We are excited about all we have planned to further improve the incredible progress our students make, and we are eagerly anticipating the successful achievement of our Gold Mental Health award!" Shanahan said.

Meanwhile, Emily Hopkinson, Principal at The English College, expressed her excitement about the year ahead, particularly as she takes on her new role. "While we are a school that has over three decades of rich history and we continue to provide a high-quality education that allows our students to thrive, this year we are focused on our ‘New Beginnings.’ I am excited to take on my new role as Principal and have our community of students, parents, and teachers access the various International Learning Opportunities and other experiences we now have as an iSP school. As we welcome students back to school, I am really looking forward to the enhanced curriculum and educational experience we will provide with the new expansions of our school facilities," Hopkinson remarked.

The iSP community is looking forward to a successful academic year, filled with opportunities for students to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive and dynamic educational environment.