Webinar - Understanding the IB Learning Journey

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Understanding the IB Learning Journey: How the IB Supports Your Child at Every Stage

Choosing the right school is about more than academics. You want your child to feel supported, grow in confidence, and be ready for whatever comes next, from classroom challenges to university and life beyond school.

Join us for a live webinar where experienced IB educators share how the IB helps children grow step by step, building independence, resilience, and strong academic foundations.

• Wednesday, 18 February

• 4.30-5.30pm

• Live Webinar

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What You’ll Learn

• The ways the IB supports your child as they grow through school
• How learning develops step by step, without unnecessary pressure
• Methods to build your child’s confidence, independence, and resilience
• How the IB prepares students for university and a global future
• Practical tips for supporting your child’s learning journey

Meet the Panel

You will hear practical insights from educators who work closely with students and families every day.

Speakers:

Angela Roberts - 
With over 18 years in international education, Angela Roberts is PYP Coordinator and Associate Senior Leader at GEMS World Academy Dubai. She is passionate about developing curious, innovative inquirers, fostering international mindedness, and creating learning experiences that inspire agency and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.

Zunaira Siddiqi - 
MYP Coordinator and Associate Senior Leader at GEMS World Academy, is a software engineer specializing in Neural Networks with 18 years of experience in curriculum innovation and technology integration. She leads transformative learning initiatives, ensuring curriculum excellence and outstanding student outcomes. Passionate about AI, robotics, VR, and future-focused education, she inspires educators and students alike to embrace innovative learning and reach their full potential of lifelong learning.

Farah Mahmoud - 
Farah is an Associate Senior Leader and IBDP Coordinator at GEMS World Academy Dubai, with over 14 years’ experience in international education. She brings diverse leadership and teaching experience across the IB continuum and is passionate about student success and fostering lifelong learning.

Moderator:

Heath Monk -
Heath Monk is Principal / CEO of GEMS World Academy Dubai, joined from The British School in the Netherlands, where he has been CEO since 2020. Prior to that, Heath was the Executive Director of the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham in the UK and Chief Executive of the Future Leaders Trust (London) and Deputy Schools Commissioner at the Department for Education, where he wrote and coordinated the Government White Paper on 'Higher Standards, Better Schools for All' and the Education and Inspections Act that followed it.

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