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Fairgreen International School

Part of Esol Education

Updated July 2026

Curriculum

IB PYPIB MYPIB DiplomaNational Curriculum (England)

Accreditations

IBCISMiddle States Association

Languages

English flagEnglish

Fairgreen International School is a pioneering, sustainability-focused IB World School located in The Sustainable City, Dubai, offering a Pre-KG to Grade 12 education. It combines a challenging academic curriculum with innovative, project-based learning to inspire students to make a positive impact on the world.

Term structure

Three terms

Teaching approach

Fairgreen International School is a pioneering education community with a mission to embrace and promote sustainability in all its forms. It employs a whole-child approach that values individual development, wellbeing, and critical thinking, aiming to empower students to become solution-minded agents of change. The school's educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile, fostering attributes such as inquiry, caring, and open-mindedness.

Programmes

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Career-related Programme (IBCP), and Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum is benchmarked against English National Curriculum standards in English, Mathematics, and Science. Sustainability is integrated throughout the programme, featuring hands-on, project-based learning and an Urban Farming Programme.

Outcomes

Fairgreen International School is part of the Esol Education family, which has a legacy of over 50 years and has graduated more than 2,000 IB Diploma students. Graduates have gained admission to a wide range of international universities, including institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, MIT, and Imperial College London. The school is a certified Platinum Green School, recognized for its comprehensive approach to sustainability.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Dedicated department

Learning support

The school provides dedicated student support services, including an inclusion team and counselling. The inclusion team works to support students with learning challenges, while the counselling department offers both personal and college and career guidance.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Fairgreen International School offer?
Fairgreen International School offers IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma and National Curriculum (England).
What accreditations does Fairgreen International School hold?
Fairgreen International School holds accreditations including IB, CIS and Middle States Association.
Where is Fairgreen International School located?
Fairgreen International School is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Fairgreen International School is a Pre-KG to Grade 12 institution. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the admissions team to schedule an appointment or attend one of the monthly open days to tour the campus and learn about the school's ethos.

Calendar

The 2025-2026 academic year begins on August 25, 2025, following an induction day for new and returning students on August 22. The calendar includes a half-term break in October, a winter break from December 8 to January 2, and a spring break from March 16 to March 27. The academic year concludes on July 3, 2026.

Facilities

Swimming poolSports fieldGymnasiumPlaygroundLibraryScience labsDesign & technology workshopFood technology roomArt roomMusic roomTheatre / auditorium

About the campus

The purpose-built, 100% renewable energy-powered campus features technology-enabled classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, and maker spaces, including a workshop, art studio and gallery, and music practice rooms. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, a large indoor multi-purpose gym and auditorium, a soccer pitch, and basketball courts. The school also utilizes urban farming facilities, including tower gardens, mobile food technology labs, and access to a biodome in The Sustainable City.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a wide-ranging programme of performing and fine arts, sports, and extracurricular activities designed to build leadership, health, and wellness. Offerings include Model United Nations, the Junior Duke Programme, Junk Kouture, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and various sports academies. Students also participate in the 'Week Without Walls' programme and have access to the school's podcast and news platforms.

  • Edward Pearce
    Edward PearceSchool Director

    Ed Pearce is the School Director with over 20 years of experience leading international schools in the US, China, Malaysia, Dubai, and the UK. He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management, and is a fully accredited school inspector. He is passionate about sustainability and education, having received a Cannes Award for a conservation project in 2019.

  • Timothy Rogers
    Timothy RogersSecondary Principal

    Timothy Rogers is the Secondary Principal, originally from the UK. He previously held a senior leadership role at The American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA), part of the Esol Education family, where he focused on driving school improvement and raising student achievement.

  • Holli Pekhazis
    Holli PekhazisSecondary Vice Principal

    Holli Pekhazis is the Secondary Vice Principal, having joined Fairgreen in September 2021 as Head of Secondary English. She has extensive experience in international schools in the UAE, delivering both IB and British curricula, and has worked as a Head of Year and Home Room teacher.

  • Matthew Greenwood
    Matthew GreenwoodPrimary Principal

    Matt Greenwood is the Primary Principal with 25 years of experience in education, including leadership positions in the UK, Brunei, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Thailand. He holds a Master’s in School Leadership and is a trained Mindfulness teacher and a qualified visiting Team Member for the Council of International Schools.

  • Andy Parkin
    Andy ParkinPrimary Vice Principal

    Andy Parkin is the Primary Vice Principal with over 25 years of experience in education, including teaching and leadership roles in England, Qatar, Thailand, and Dubai. He holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Bath University and is passionate about curriculum development and fostering a collaborative school culture.

  • Nassiba Zouinati
    Nassiba ZouinatiBusiness Manager

    Nassiba Zouinati is the Business Manager, having joined in March 2021 after a 20-year career in the hospitality industry. She oversees all non-instructional aspects of the school, including HR, accounts, health and safety, and procurement, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management.

  • Cheryl Wood
    Cheryl WoodHead of Early Years

    Cheryl Wood is the Head of Early Years.

  • Sara Hafez
    Sara HafezHead of Arabic and Islamic Studies

    Sara Hafez is the Head of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

  • Hannah Docherty
    Hannah DochertyHead of Inclusion

    Hannah Docherty is the Head of Inclusion and an inclusion practitioner with over ten years of experience. She has a particular interest in the role of executive function in learning and the promotion of neurodiversity within education.

  • Leah Vahanian
    Leah VahanianHead of ELL

    Leah Vahanian is the Head of ELL and a founding member of Fairgreen International School. She has over 10 years of experience in education and is currently studying to become a Specialist ELL Teacher through the University of Toronto.

  • Kimberly Sharpe
    Kimberly SharpeHead of Counselling

    Kimberly Sharpe is the Head of Counselling.

  • Laura Dunderdale
    Laura DunderdaleHead of Wellbeing & Secondary Counsellor

    Laura Dunderdale is the Head of Wellbeing & Secondary Counsellor.

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