Emirates International School Jumeirah hosts its Graduation Ceremony

Press release

Published July 13th, 2011 - 06:31 GMT

Mohamed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group with the graduating class of 2011, Emirates International School, Jumeirah

Emirates International School - Jumeirah hosted the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2011 on Thursday, 26th May 2011. The prestigious function was attended by specially invited guests, students, parents and other dignitaries.

Celebrating its 19^th Graduation year, Emirates International School-Jumeirah’s Graduation witnessed Sixty Nine students representing 29 nationalities pass out in flying colors. While Jianne George Pazhamalil was the Valedictorian this year, Noora Al Habtoor delivered the Arabic speech and Makin Aboualzahab delivered the English translation.

The Graduating Class of 2011 was distinguished by many outstanding students. Nearly all members of the class would continue their education at various universities around the world. United Kingdom, Canada and the United States have proved to be the most popular educational destinations of the students of 2011.

Emirates International School - Jumeirah was established in 1991 and was authorized as an IB World School in 1992. This year, the school, completed twenty successful years and has grown to over 1800 students. The rigorous IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma curricula have made the school a popular choice among parents. Emirates International School - Meadows has been offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since September 2007.

Background Information

Emirates International School Jumeirah

We offer a broad international IB education, in English, designed for local and expatriate students, that promotes excellence in all academic activities. It is our mission to enhance the educational, personal and physical development of all our students, including students of determination, encouraging them to think critically and creatively in preparation for the next stage of their education.

EIS – Jumeirah provides a safe yet challenging environment that develops in students an intercultural sensitivity and responsibility towards the people and environment of our local and global community.

Company Profile

Al Habtoor Group

The Al Habtoor Group has grown with the United Arab Emirates. What started out as a small engineering firm in 1970, is today one of the region’s most respected conglomerates with interests in the hospitality, automotive, real estate, education and publishing sectors. The Al Habtoor Group has earned itself a solid reputation both locally and internationally due to the vision of its Chairman, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor.