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\u00a0Citizens School – one of Dubai\u2019s most forward-thinking institutions, has earned two of the sector\u2019s most respected endorsements, KHDA and COBIS, validating its position as a pioneer in mindset-first learning. Building on this recognition, the school is now taking a bold step further as the first in the region to partner with Luma, embedding design thinking and entrepreneurial skills across its curriculum.<\/p>\n
The strategic partnership with Luma integrates practical, step-by-step innovation tools into everyday learning, ensuring every student gains the skills to identify real-world problems, test assumptions and build viable solutions or business concepts. Through a school-wide training approach, mentors and educators are equipped with Luma\u2019s tools and facilitation skills, creating a consistent, high-quality learning experience that mirrors the way startups and global companies innovate.<\/p>\n
Citizens School challenges traditional models by focusing beyond academics\u2014cultivating emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, and entrepreneurial thinking to prepare learners for a rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n
This vision has now been formally recognised. Citizens School has received full accreditation from the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and achieved a \u2018Good\u2019 rating in its first inspection by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) \u2013 an impressive result for a newly established school in Dubai.<\/p>\n
Receiving COBIS accreditation places Citizens School among an elite group of international schools committed to global standards of excellence in education, safeguarding and leadership. As noted in the COBIS report, \u201cThere is a distinctive DNA at Citizens School – an unapologetic focus on the whole learner the whole time,\u201d highlighting the school\u2019s holistic commitment to learner development beyond academics.<\/p>\n
The KHDA\u2019s \u2018Good\u2019 rating further demonstrates the school\u2019s strong foundations and consistent progress since its launch. The report praised Citizens\u2019 curriculum as particularly innovative in its focus on preparing learners for the world of business and enterprise: \u201cIt provides opportunities to explore the wider world through cross-curricular links and Project-Based Learning (PBL) lessons. Additionally, the school adapts the curriculum to address the diverse learning needs of students, including offering targeted support such as additional classes to enhance literacy acquisition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Building on its entrepreneurial foundation, Citizens School is advancing its model through Luma\u2019s design thinking framework, enabling learners to apply innovation tools, solve real challenges and develop ideas from concept to creation.<\/p>\n
\u201cCitizens was founded with a bold mission: to empower young minds with future-ready mindsets and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs who will shape a better world,\u201d said Dr. Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School. \u201cBeing recognised by KHDA and COBIS affirms our direction and the integration of Luma\u2019s design thinking framework takes this vision even further, empowering learners to approach challenges the way innovators and entrepreneurs do in the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n
David Lees, Principal of Citizens School, added: \u201cOur endorsement by KHDA and COBIS reinforces the strength of our mindset-first approach. Through our partnership with Luma, we\u2019re building on that foundation, transforming learning into a platform for creativity, adaptability and leadership redefine what education can be.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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