June 2017
During June, Dr. Hana and Ms. Tadrous had a very successful
meeting with Lebanon's Association/ Chapter, this meeting was
hosted by the International Collage, Ras Beirut. Dr. Hana informed
them about MEIBA's Advisory Board, and they have expressed their
support to MEIBA and confirmed that creating such a Board will be
of a great benefit to the IB schools.
and Country Representatives meeting - Oct. 2015
MEIBA Executive Team and Country Representatives meeting in
Hauge during the IB Regional Conference in Oct. 2015
Visit - 19 September 2012
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Jonathan Renaudon-Smith, IB Head of Professional Development AEM
Region and Mary Tadros, IB Regional Manager AEM visited MEIBA
members on 19 September 2012 in Dubai. This visit was to dialogue
about enhancing PD opportunities for IB schools in the Middle
East.
Those present at this meeting were Poonam Bhojani -President
MEIBA, Julian Williams - ¬Principal Raffles World Academy, Jon
Halligan - IB Coordinator Jumeirah English Speaking School,
Pratibha Rao - Secondary School Principal Dubai International
Academy, Julian Wilcock - Elementary School Principal Dubai
International Academy, Tim Richardson - Elementary School Deputy
Principal Dubai International Academy, Sheugnet Carter - DP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy, Eleanor Scarr - MYP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy, Lisa Gibson - PYP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy.
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Front (L-R): Sheugnet Carter, Tim Richardson, Julian
Williams, Poonam Bhojani, Jon Halligan, Mary Tadros, Julian
Wilcock, Jonathan Renaudon-Smith, Lisa Gibson, Pratibha
Rao
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Jan 2016
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and Country Representative Meeting - Oct 2015
MEIBA Executive Team and Country Representatives meeting in
Hauge during the IB Regional Conference in Oct. 2015
Visit - 19 September, 2012
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Jonathan Renaudon-Smith, IB Head of Professional Development AEM
Region and Mary Tadros, IB Regional Manager AEM visited MEIBA
members on 19 September 2012 in Dubai. This visit was to dialogue
about enhancing PD opportunities for IB schools in the Middle
East.
Those present at this meeting were Poonam Bhojani -President
MEIBA, Julian Williams - ¬Principal Raffles World Academy, Jon
Halligan - IB Coordinator Jumeirah English Speaking School,
Pratibha Rao - Secondary School Principal Dubai International
Academy, Julian Wilcock - Elementary School Principal Dubai
International Academy, Tim Richardson - Elementary School Deputy
Principal Dubai International Academy, Sheugnet Carter - DP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy, Eleanor Scarr - MYP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy, Lisa Gibson - PYP
Coordinator Dubai International Academy.
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Front (L-R): Sheugnet Carter, Tim Richardson, Julian
Williams, Poonam Bhojani, Jon Halligan, Mary Tadros, Julian
Wilcock, Jonathan Renaudon-Smith, Lisa Gibson, Pratibha
Rao
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Sign Agreement - 6 September, 2012
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On Thursday, 6th September, Mr. Jeffry Beard, Director General
of the IB and Ms. Theresa Forbes, IB Head of Regional
Development, visited Dubai to sign a strategic partnership
agreement with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority
(KHDA).
Mr. Beard and Ms. Forbes were welcomed by Dr. Abdulla Al Karam,
Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors at KHDA,
and other senior KHDA personnel. Also invited were representatives
of local IB schools.
Prior to the official signing there was discussion about the
challenges and successes of IB schools in the region. The new IBCC
programme and the possibility of collaborative school-based syllabi
to meet regional requirements were discussed as were future
opportunities for the IB in the Higher Education and Early Years
sectors.
Also discussed was the way in which the strategic partnership
will strengthen the voice of IB schools in the region and will
support schools undergoing inspection by providing representation
from the IB during inspections of IB schools.
Dr. Al Karam said "IB offers a challenging curriculum that
produces engaged, discerning graduates ready to contribute to the
Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 and UAE vision 2021."
Please click the following link to view an article published
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IB & KHDA agreement - Gulf News
Article
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IB & KHDA delegation with members of schools in
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| Dr. Al Karam, Director General of the KHDA,
Mr. Jeffrey Beard, Director General of IB seen with Julian Wilcock,
Carmel Platt, MEIBA Treasurer, Poonam Bhojani, MEIBA President and
David Hicks at the signing ceremony. |
Visit - 23 January, 2012
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On 23 January 2012, Ake Sorman, IB Regional Head of Development
as well as Ms. Theresa Forbes, IB Head of Regional Development met
with MEIBA representatives to discuss activities related to
MEIBA.
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(L-R) David Impey, Lisa Gibson, Poonam Bhojani, Ake Sorman,
Theresa Forbes, Julian Wilcock, Eleanor Scarr, Sheugnet Carter,
Pratibha Rao, Julian Williams.
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Executive Team Meeting - 12 January, 2012
MEIBA Executive Team Meeting was held on 12 January, 2012 at
Dubai International Academy. Discussions centered on achieving
greater participation across the Middle East region as well as
enhancing professional development opportunities for IB schools in
the region.
Front (L-R):Poonam Bhojani, Pratibha Roa, Carmel Plat, Lisa
Gibson, David Impey, Sheugnet Carter
Back (L-R): Aileen McBurney, David Hicks, Julian Wilcock,
Simon Head, Eleanor Scarr
(L-R) Carmel Platt, Simon Head and Poonam Bhojani