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Lumio Private School in Paphos, Cyprus operates as a non-profit international institution. The 6.8-hectare campus features clean, calm interiors with neutral tones and natural materials emphasizing focus and comfort.
EdDesig Mag talked with Dr. Michel A. Khoury on how to set up the first online school in the region and to make the homeschooling format comfortable to each of the process participants, but also how to re-imagine the traditional offline learning.
EdDesign Mag interviewed Dr. Michel A. Khoury on setting up the first online school in the region and making homeschooling comfortable, plus reimagining traditional offline learning.
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Doronko Hoikuen represents a distinctive educational network across Japan featuring 190+ kindergartens and nursery schools offering nature-based, inclusive early childhood education.
Micro-schools are on the rise. EdDesign Mag explores Spark Bali School — its learning approach, academic programs, and educational philosophy serving students with specialized needs.
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EdDesign's team analyzed hundreds of projects to highlight 21 architectural firms creating outstanding educational buildings worldwide, from established legends to emerging studios.
Green School Bali Tour
Green School Bali represents an innovative approach to education and sustainability. Founded in 2008, this international school exemplifies a bold experiment in sustainable living and education.
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Sergey Solonin established Nuanu, a 44-hectare creative city in Bali emphasizing education as a foundational pillar alongside arts, nature, and technology.
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EdDesign Magazine examines Serbia's education system transformation through school reconstructions, new buildings, and modernization projects as the country prepares for Expo-2027.
SPINN Arkitekter’s Vision for Generality and Community-Centered Schools in Norway
Interview exploring James Dodson's vision for educational spaces as multifunctional community hubs in Norway, discussing innovative design approaches and evolving priorities in school architecture.
Pam Mundy, a renowned global education expert with decades of experience from early childhood to high school, leads Pam Mundy Associates Ltd. Her international work with diverse schools and organizations (across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, China, and the US) informs her advice to sc
Pam Mundy, a renowned global education expert, advocates reconceptualizing educational spaces beyond traditional classroom structures with flexibility, authenticity, and child-centered design.
The interview with Tracy Moxley, GESS Dubai 2024 Speaker, a seasoned educator with extensive international experience, particularly in the UK, Spain, and the UAE
Interview with Tracy Moxley, Executive Director of Schools, exploring how schools function as community hubs leveraging local partnerships to create authentic experiences for students.
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Interest in the Reggio Emilia approach is growing every year around the world: more and more educators consider this approach to education to be the most progressive. In Reggio Emilia, a city in northern Italy, all kindergartens operate in accordance with this approach. EdDesign Mag spoke with Reggi
The Finalists for the WISE Prize for Education have been announced: TUMO’s Generative AI Learning Program is one of the winners
The Aquila School, part of International Schools Partnership (iSP) has announced the official opening of their new secondary building, marking a significant milestone in the school's commitment to providing exceptional learning facilities for its pupils.
In Nigeria, a country of over 220 million, education remains a beacon of hope, offering pathways to opportunity and transformation. Yet, within this vibrant tapestry lies a landscape rife with challenges, where access to quality education remains an elusive dream for many. In the face of such obstac
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Educational trips are an important part of EdDesign Mag's work: this is both exploring the world educational experience and reflecting on the situation in the school-building market. During the last several years, magazine's team visited Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Khazakhstan, China, Tu
Today Lucerne International School accommodates 45 students from age 15 to 18 and expects that next year enrollment will reach up to 55 students. The full capacity that the current campus may accept is 120 students. This is the new 689 m2 facility where the school recently moved.
There were no lessons at the Summerhill school, children spent more time playing than studying, and the founder of Summerhill Alexander Neill himself kept on smoking a pipe all the time, even when he was talking to students, and comfortably discussed the topic of sex at every opportunity. Was he rig
EdDesign projects will show you how to learn a foreign language in the Gastronomium, what will happen if you spill chemicals in the laboratory where schoolchildren assemble polygonal patterns, what the architectural workshop with the area of 363 sq. m is used for and how many smart systems for schoo
Architect Adrian De Waal Ritter exposuring to ground-breaking designs during his visits to various learning environments across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States has profoundly influenced his approach to designing learning environments for the South Africa landscape.
Adrian De Waal Ritter, Chief Architect of a major Private School Group in South Africa, utilized his position to explore educational space design globally. His exploration began in 2015, venturing across Europe over three years. Around 2018 and 2019, his travels led him to the United States, where h
Boundaryless classrooms are put in contrast with the seemingly outdated system of corridors and subject classrooms. However, the latest studies show that open spaces in schools prevent children from concentrating and receiving information, and prevent teachers from controlling the learning process.
EdDesign Mag Guest Essay. Adrian De Waal Ritter is exploring Innovative Schools Across Northern Europe
Ben Nelson - the founder of the Minerva Project and Minerva University - believes that traditionalclassical universities are outdated and that the world education system needs to be changed completely. Anna Turchik asked Nelson what's wrong with Harvard and end-of-term tests, why it's crit
"Over the past 6 years, EdDesign LLC has launched 19 outstanding schools – both as architects and engineers. About 30 of them are in the design or construction phase. The initiators of most of these projects are private investors, who will mostly transfer the school buildings to the state, but there
The baby boom, migration and deterioration of old buildings have led to the fact that most schools in Kazakhstan have started to work in two and some in three shifts. In 2022, the government predicted that if active construction did not begin, the country would be short of more than a million school
Energia School was built in New Moscow in Kommunarka settlement. It is integrated into the infrastructure of a large residential complex in such a way that half of it can be freely used by all residents, not just the school students. The developers even preserved the old oak trees, neatly fitting th
In September 2023, La Berezka Academy opened in the Lucky residential area in Moscow. The first kids went to the deluxe format kindergarten, as it is defined by its creators. The Academy combines international educational standards, French co-founders, Russian culture and high level of service. All
On educational institution tour in Japan, we visited the new campus of Yokohama International School. School director Craig Coutts led us on a tour, during which he explained how they managed to engage a renowned architect in designing the school and what compromises had to be made to create a comfo
The “nudge theory” is suggesting that it is possible to influence decision-making and behaviour through positive reinforcement and indirect guidance, a kind of soft nudge. What if we look at school architecture and design through the lens of nudging? What more positive behaviour and more beneficial
Can corridors and stairs encourage children to be physically active? Can canteen organisation influence children’s eating habits? What's wrong with limiters on school stair railings and door locks? The notion of hostile architecture provides answers to these questions. In the article for EdDesi
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Dubai (HU Dubai), an extension of a leading, independent science and technology-focused university in the USA, has officially inaugurated its new campus at Dubai Knowledge Park in Dubai.
Design of Aldar Education’s Noya British School embodies modern, sustainable ethosThe school stands out in terms of space utilisation through its innovative wing-shaped design, which maximises space while establishing a clear functional hierarchy
"Commencing my travels in the United Kingdom, I embarked on a comprehensive exploration of innovative school designs that challenge conventional paradigms of the educational space. Over the course of six months, I traversed the breadth of the nation, from Somerset to the City of London, Derbyshire t
With more than 15 years of involvement in the UAE's K-12 education sector, Aryeah Mohasses, a seasoned expert in education and the creator of Minerva Education Business Solutions, offers a vast reservoir of knowledge and proficiency. In this exclusive interview with EdDesign, Mohasses sheds lig
The school, which Ducab plans to build in collaboration with Dubai Cares is located in a remote village in Nepal, and aims to provide education to children while also helping adults learn to read and write.
In the interview with Monica Woodman, Conductor of the Firdaus Orchestra and Brittany Wood, Manager of the Firdaus Academy, EdDesign Mag get to learn how music can serve as a mean of emotional expression and regulation, providing children with an opportunity for self-expression and stress relief, wh
Early years nurseries like Blossom Nursery in the UAE provide an interactive environment that helps children develop and reach their full potential through purposeful play and inquiry-based learning. The Blossom Nursery Group, founded in 2009, stands out as one of the most established nursery educat
The new school, which His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan directed to be implemented several months ago to replace the old school, aims to enhance the students’ learning experience and provide a high-quality educational environment, reported local news agency WAM.Sprawling 35,000 square meters with a buil
The inaugural Future Education Summit Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education, concluded, leaving a mark on the global educational landscape. The summit provided a platform for educators, policymakers, and innovators to convene and strategize on the future o
School of Textiles and Design in Dubai under the aegis of Heriot-Watt University has designed curricula in such a way that it fosters collaboration with industry professionals from local and international practices and provides exposure to real-world projects. School is dedicated to giving students
IIT-Madras, Internshala sign pact for skill training programmes. As a part of the partnership, the career-tech platform will provide internship placement assistance to the students of IITM Pravartak and IIT Madras
Misk Schools in Riyadh is a private, PreK–12 school, empowering future leaders for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and beyond. The school opened a new campus in August 2023, near the downtown Riyadh in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, the world’s first non-profit city, which is developing as a regiona
Emirates National Schools' Centres of Excellence for Technical and Vocational Training have been launched in collaboration with German firm GIZ. As part of this partnership, these centres aim to prepare future leaders through innovative vocational and technical education programmes.
Merex Investment calls on students from six Dubai schools to contribute creatively to its sustainability initiative at City Walk and The Beach, JBR. Collaborating with a noted sustainability artist from Peahead.eco, students will repurpose waste into art, offering an engaging, educational experience
In most countries, vocational education is a stage between school and baccalaureate. Unlike university programs, it is practice-oriented: students receive the knowledge and skills they will be needing at a workplace. As a rule, vocational education is cheaper than university education, and the durat
Citizens School provides an entrepreneurship curriculum for children from FS1 (age 3) to Year 8 (age 13), with a vision to prepare young minds for the rapidly evolving future of work and business.
It is common opinion that textiles in schools are curtains on windows and drapes in the auditorium. In fact, in modern colleges, schools and kindergartens, textiles protect from sun and rain, zone spaces, decorate facades, regulate noise levels and even purify the air. High-tech fabrics and membrane
The K-12 education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) presents a highly promising landscape for investors, developers and educational operators, especially in light of the Vision 2030. Education experts shared their expectations at the Education Investment Saudi business networking forum, a
The educational landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift, propelled by technological advancements and a commitment to innovation. Institutions across Qatar are at the forefront, navigating the challenges posed by digitization and leveraging its potential to reshape learning experiences. In this cont
As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on the year by sharing the articles that resonated most with our readers. Here are the top five pieces covering schools, education, trends, and opportunities in educational architecture.
Gensler, the world’s largest design firm has published its annual forecast report on global trends across the built environment. The report reveals seven key trends that are shaping the building industry in the Middle East, including the non-negotiable necessity of sustainable building practices, AI
Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) and ne’ma, the UAE’s National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, launched an insightful diary program that focused on food loss and waste. The collaborative initiative engaged more than 30 of Abu Dhabi’s Yasmina British Academy’s Year-7 students.
On September 1 2023, Lyceum No. 1 named after M.K. Tagirov, the oldest school in the city that is located in the very center, surrounded by historical buildings, was opened after a large-scale reconstruction in Almetyevsk (Tatarstan).
Listening to educational podcasts is a great way to stay informed and engaged in the ever-evolving world of education. Ed Design Mag has curated a comprehensive list of podcasts that offer valuable insights, innovative strategies, and inspiring stories to enhance your understanding of educational de
Dubai's private schools ranked ninth globally in mathematics with a mean score of 497, according to the PISA 2022 study Dubai schools ranked 13 globally in reading with a mean score of 498, and 14th in science, with a mean score of 503 points.
Reducing environmental impact is easier to learn in childhood, as it naturally becomes ingrained in one's routine. EdDesign Mag has endeavored to compile a list of organizations with which UAE schools can establish ongoing cooperation.
Brookes Education Group (BEG) and Enlightened Minds Holding Group have partnered with the mission of spreading excellence in education across the Middle East in 2024. BEG said it aims to offer an exceptional primary and secondary IB education to international and local students across the UAE, conti
Ed Design Mag spoke with Rob Houben, an education leader who was one of the first to lead the personalized education revolution in 2015 when he joined a startup high school in the Netherlands called Agora.
Located near the waterfront of Al Jaddaf, are the blocks of the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD), which prides itself for its state-of-the-art STEAM education, and world-class sporting facilities. The Swiss School is one of the region’s only IB boarding schools, has around 2000
On a natural playground, elements may appear randomly placed, such as logs seemingly brought in from the forest. However, each element is carefully chosen, serving a specific purpose and contributing to an overall architectural ensemble that considers the natural landscape.
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UN climate change conference in UAE. This year COP28 will take place from 30 November until 12 December 2023. EdDesign Mag prepared a list of events we think you would really be interested in.
Arada has announced a partnership with Innoventures Education, the UAE’s leading private education company, which will see the opening of a premium new K-12 international school at the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. With capacity for 2,000 pupils, the school will prepare students for success using t
According to recent news reports, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said the 12% rise in student enrollment is the biggest since 2007.
Fairgreen International School was started by ESOL Education, a company specializing in K-12 international education in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The school follows IB curriculum framework, integrating sustainability into its educational programme and daily routine. EdDesign Mag explores th
EdDesign Mag goes GESS Dubai 2023. We invite you to join us on the 30th of October 12.35 at the Leaders of Education Conference Beyond Sustainability - from immersive education to living buildings panel.
Singapore is transforming its education system, focusing on cutting-edge technologies, creating enriched learning environments, and fostering collaboration with society and industry.
In the UAE, the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan has allocated a 25% increase in spaces designated for educational and health facilities. According to various analysts the location is one of the most important factors because it determines what kind of schools the investors can build. The location helps
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) revealed the first phase of evaluations for the National Identity Mark, covering 87 of the UAE capital’s private schools, according to news reports. Eight Abu Dhabi schools secured an “outstanding” evaluation for their national identity integra
UWC Dilijan is part of the United World College international system, the purpose of which is to unite students of different cultures and nations under one roof. 220 schoolchildren aged 16-18 study in Dilijan. Students at the college come to Dilijan from 80 different countries, and all of them live
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar is investing more than AED 350 million to expand its education portfolio across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, as reported by various UAE-based news outlets. Aldar Education’s expansion plan includes the establishment of Cranleigh Bahrain. Cranleigh Bahrain will be the first bra
The UAE education market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.55% between 2022 and 2027; moreover, the size of the market is forecasted to increase by USD 817.5 million. It is driven by the increasing focus on privatization in the sector which helps prepare the future generations in different as
A recent report by news agency WAM stated that His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, announced the launch of 11 new educational complexes.
The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai organised by Tarsus convenes an assembly of the top educational suppliers and solution providers from 40 countries representing over 350 brands on October 30 to November 1, 2023, at Za’abeel Halls, Dubai World Trade Centre connecting key ind
As schools evolve into vibrant ecosystems for young minds to flourish, it's crucial not to overlook the educators who form the backbone of these environments. Teachers and staff invest a substantial portion of their days in fostering intellectual and emotional growth in students. But two pivota
According to the latest report of the IC3 Institute, students demonstrated significant freedom in choosing their career and course. Interestingly, their interest in non-traditional courses has grown by 61%.
In a study shared in 2020, the NSC found that an alarmingly low rate of children between the ages of 8 and 19 were consuming enough fish, according to national dietary guidelines – only two in every ten were getting their weekly two-to-three portions. This trend wasn’t isolated to Norway, either, bu
In Dubai there is no shortage of spaces where children can engage in a wide range of after-school activities. From museums to wildlife parks and marine centers, Dubai offers a plethora of opportunities for parents and schools to spark a child’s curiosity.
The Indian government supports initiatives to start schools in Gulf countries teaching the Indian curriculum.
The infrastructure serves as a catalyst for changing the mindset of educational stakeholders. The learning environment of the past no longer meets the needs of today's children in preparing them for an unknown future. The Lab-École project contributes to mobilising all stakeholders to better un
The plan of the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA), which is on government nurseries in Sharjah for the current academic year 2023-2024, was approved.
EdDesign Mag talked about Green School’s building, philosophy and curricula with Alba Brandt, Green School’s Co-founder and Andrea Hofmeyr, Marketing & Project Office Leader. Green Schools share a commitment to creating a more sustainable future. In the face of climate disruption, Green Schools are
Mass shootings in schools have claimed countless innocent lives and it has now become vital that schools take proactive measures to address this issue, and that communities come together to provide support, resources, and solutions to prevent future tragedies.
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EdDesign Mag talked with the Founder and Chairman of TASS and renewable energy and sustainability expert, Anthony Dixon, on the importance of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools in the region.
School planetariums and observatories are often considered a luxury, but sometimes expensive equipment is not used to its full potential. So how can planetariums be turned into a multifunctional tool for teaching different disciplines, while still being a point of attraction for the entire urban com