Prime Highlights
- Citizens School has achieved full accreditation from the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and received a ‘Good’ rating from KHDA.
- The school’s new collaboration with Luma integrates design thinking and entrepreneurship into the curriculum, promoting creativity and real-world problem-solving among students.
Key Facts
- Citizens School, established in 2022 by Al Zarooni Emirates Investments, is the first in the region to partner with Luma for applied innovation and hands-on learning.
- The school’s 43,000 sq. m campus offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to support students’ academic, creative, and physical development.
Background
Citizens School, one of Dubai’s most forward-thinking educational institutions, has obtained two significant awards, gaining full accreditation at the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and receiving a rating of Good at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The recognitions support the vision of the school to create mindset-first learning and equip students with a fast-changing future.
Based on this achievement, Citizens School becomes the first in the area to collaborate with Luma and incorporate design thinking and entrepreneurship into the curriculum. The partnership provides applied innovation tools, which can assist students to recognize real-life issues, experiment with ideas and create creative solutions or business models.
With this collaboration, teachers also get to be trained in the methods of facilitation in Luma, ensuring consistent, hands-on learning that mirrors how global companies and startups innovate. The approach supports the Citizens’ mission to go beyond academics, cultivating emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability.
Dr. Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School, said, “Being recognised by KHDA and COBIS affirms our direction. The integration of Luma’s design thinking framework takes this vision further, helping learners approach challenges the way innovators and entrepreneurs do in the real world.”
Principal David Lees noted, “Being recognized by KHDA and COBIS reinforces our mindset-first approach. With Luma, we are transforming learning into a space for creativity and leadership, reshaping the very concept of education.”
Established in 2022 by Al Zarooni Emirates Investments, Citizens School follows a custom-built UK National Curriculum-based framework. The 43,000 sq. m campus features modern facilities that support academic, creative, and physical development.
