NAS Dubai Educators Join Global Leaders to Shape the Future of Teaching
Educators from Nord Anglia International School Dubai joined over 200 international teachers and leaders from Nord Anglia Education schools at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025, held in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together outstanding minds in education to explore leadership, resilience, innovation, and inclusion—key elements shaping the future of teaching and learning.
The three-day conference provided an invaluable platform for teachers from across the region to collaborate, share best practices, and gain fresh insights to bring back to their classrooms.
A transformative experience for NAS Dubai educators
The conference offered educators from NAS Dubai an opportunity to engage with peers, explore forward-thinking teaching strategies, and strengthen their approach to student learning.
Inspiring conversations, invaluable insights, and a deep dive in to leadership at this weekend’s Nord Anglia Education Conference. From emphatic leadership to Sixth Form growth and 30 years of wisdom from Matthew Farthing, the message was clear – great leadership evolves, adapts,a nd always puts people first. Excited to bring these lessons back to NAS Dubai! Tom Douch, Head of Secondary NAS Dubai
Driving innovation in teaching and learning
Nord Anglia Education places continuous professional development at the heart of its strategy, ensuring educators have the tools and knowledge to enhance student learning. The conference explored AI in education, neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, and other key topics shaping the future of teaching.
With the UAE emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence, recent initiatives—such as the reconstitution of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council—are driving advancements in AI research and education.
"AI is a particularly relevant topic in the UAE, which is among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million population," said Rob Walls, Head of Middle East Schools at Nord Anglia. "With Abu Dhabi positioning itself as a leader in AI and advanced technology, this conference provided an important opportunity for our teachers to explore how AI can be integrated into education to enhance student outcomes."
Beyond technology, the event also focused on Nord Anglia’s groundbreaking research into metacognition—helping students develop an awareness of their learning processes to improve problem-solving and critical thinking.
“Through leadership discussions at the conference, our academic teams explored how to apply Nord Anglia’s latest research on metacognition," added Walls. "By embedding metacognitive strategies in the classroom, we help students develop the skills to become independent, self-directed learners. In offering a forward-thinking education, we are supporting skills development with our Nord Anglia educational framework centred around the continuous growth of the 6 Cs—ensuring our students evolve into critical, creative, committed, and curious learners, while collaborating compassionately both in and outside the classroom."
Strengthening our global community
For NAS Dubai educators, the conference wasn’t just about professional development—it was also a chance to collaborate with peers from around the world and contribute to Nord Anglia’s global education community.
Attending the conference strengthened my connection to the wider Nord Anglia community by fostering collaboration with leaders and educators, sharing best practices, and gaining insights into innovative leadership approaches. It reinforced a shared commitment to high-quality education and inspired me to integrate global resources, encourage cross-school collaborations, and refine my leadership skills to enhance student engagement and outcomes. Tara Lambert, Head of Primary NAS Dubai
The knowledge and strategies gained at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will continue to shape learning experiences at Nord Anglia International School Dubai, ensuring that students benefit from the latest advancements in education.
