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Education is as much about imparting knowledge as it is about the right vision and
innovative approach to achieve desired results. Digital Learning Magazine’s World
Education Summit (WES) 2017 Bahrain special issue recognises that the global education
ecosystem is doing well to embrace the change to transform itself.
To be inaugurated by HE Dr Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Education, Kingdom
of Bahrain, on March 8, WES 2017 will bring together 46 speakers and over 200 delegates
and experts from as many as 12 countries – Bahrain, Dubai, Malaysia, UK, United States,
Palestine, Vietnam, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bangladesh – to deliberate on
crucial issues and share their unique experiences in the education space.
Organised under the patronage of Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, the
WES platform will also see participation from Senior Government officials from Abu
Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Malaysia, besides captains from the corporate world, serving
as an interface between policy makers and the industry. An education expo will be held
concurrently with the two-day mega event showcasing innovative programmes and
technologies that are pivotal to transform the global education landscape.
Our Cover Story ‘MENA Region Taking Modern Education in Its Stride’ attempts to
find out that how countries in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) have
understood the significance of education and are investing exponentially in improving the
entire spectrum of education ecosystem comprising schools, colleges and universities.
The special interview with Dr May Al Otaibi, Chairman, Bahrain Bayan School, in this
issue of Digital Learning offers useful insights into the exemplary methods practiced by the
school to impart modern and holistic education in Bahrain. Having developed unique ways
of teaching students, the school can be a role model for other schools across the region and
the globe.
Our special feature ‘Fostering Quality Education to Drive Excellence’ explores Bahrain’s
evolving education sector that combines a unique vision, revolutionary reforms and
other essential elements to ensure that innovation, leadership and right human values are
inculcated among the students.
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space, WES Bahrain-2017 has time and again recognised and honoured outstanding
achievers. This edition too will see top entrepreneurs in education sector, innovators in the
areas of teaching pedgogy, superior administrative and management practices, vocational
education and training and assistive technologies in education, among others, receiving
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MENA Region
TAKING MODERN
EDUCATION IN ITS
STRIDE In the past few decades, the
Middle East and North Africa
Region (MENA) has made a
significant improvement in
the field of formal education.
Governments across the region
have invested heavily in the
education sector and over
the past 25 years witnessed a
rapid expansion in primary,
secondary and tertiary
education. Despite all the
development in the education
space, the region has a lot
of scope to grow in terms of
bridging the gap between skill
development and job market,
writes Rashi Aditi Ghosh to
Elets News Network (ENN).
T
he MENA region has made great
strides in the education sector, quad-
rupling the average level of schooling
since 1960, halving illiteracy levels
since 1980 and achieving almost complete
gender parity in primary education.
A study by Unicef paints a very positive
picture of MENA countries in terms of
achieving the goal of universal primary
education.
Enrollment in the region’s school
systems has increased significantly over the
past decade to the point where univer-
sal primary education has been achieved
for girls and boys in most of the MENA
countries.
Interestingly, unlike the rest of the
world, there is a ‘reverse’ gender gap in the

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region with girls outperforming boys in Grade 4 math results, The proportion of tertiary education students is expected
a trend that generally continues into Grade 8. to rise from 11 per cent to 15 per cent over the period to
Also, MENA governments have shown strong commit- 2020, according to Unicef.
ment to funding public education. The average public invest- The region also reflects a requirement of maintaining the
ment in education across the region as a percentage of GDP balance between skill development and the job market. Vari-
is above 5.3 per cent. ous global studies have indicated the inadequacy in terms of
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN labour force skills, both technical and soft.
SCHOOL SECTOR According to Bayt.com Middle East Skills Gap Survey -
Studies demonstrate that the school systems in MENA offer May 2016, employers in the MENA region find it challenging
lot of scope for improvement in terms of quality of educa- to hire the candidates with the required skills.
tion. The region exhibits a mismatch between the current
level of school education and the per capita income. PRIVATE EDUCATION SECTOR IN MENA
In addition, gross profit margin in the education sector REGION
is on the higher side, varying 30-60 per cent. Pre-school and Education, as a social infrastructure sector, is now seen as
higher education categories generate gross margins of 55-60 a legitimate asset class in its own right, presenting great op-
per cent. Accordingly, operating profit margins are high in portunities for private players in the MENA region. Cou-
pre-school category (up to 40 per cent) pled with high returns on education sector investments, an
According to a 2014 report by Booz and Co., the number efficient private school can have around 20 per cent net profit
of private schools in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) margins.
As the number of expats, primarily educated in the Private
sector is expected to grow, the demand of Private education
will also see a rise simultaneously keeping the demand of lo-
cal population in mind.
Enrollment in private education institutes at the primary
and secondary level is predicted to grow from 1.3 million stu-
dents to 1.9 million in 2020. As per a report by Alpen Capital,
by 2020 6,200 additional schools will be required in the
region to meet the growing demand, while an extra 163,208
teachers will be needed to teach the increasing number of
students.
is set to double before 2020, reaching as much as 4 million There is strong interest in the education market in the
schools, to accommodate the growing population in the MENA region. This can be attributed to the factors such as
GCC, mainly driven by the increased demand created by long-term revenue visibility (due to the duration of a course),
Saudi Arabia and the UAE. negative working capital (since school/course fee is paid in
As a result of this, parents seeking higher quality educa- advance), underserved market (demand greater than supply)
tion for their wards are expected to double, reaching as much and government support. The education sector is recession-
as $20 billion in 2020, versus what parents spent on their proof, i.e., it is less sensitive to economic cycles, a major draw
children’s education in 2010.
However, one of the key challenges faced while establish-
ing quality schools in some countries such as UAE is the high
funding requirement. Typical cost of developing a school
with a capacity of 1,800–2,000 students could range between
GBP 47 million and GBP 60 million, provided that the land is
purchased upfront. In cases where land is leased, such devel-
opment cost for a quality school could range between GBP
35 million to GBP 42 million (exclusive of finance costs).
Education investments are typically long term investments
contradicting a bank’s risk appetite which typically extends to
a tenure that lasts between 5-7 years.
One of the major challenges facing operators is the ability
to attract and retain quality staff to deliver on the promise of
quality educational services. Operators desperate to recruit
appropriately qualified staff have prompted a trend of poach-
ing teachers and management staff from competitors.
SCOPE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Demographic projections reveal that the region’s youth
population (up to 24 years old) will surge by about 10 million
between 2015 and 2030. This sudden growth in the youth
population will create increased demand for educational ser-
vices at all levels and will place immense pressure on existing
educational institutions.

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after the recent economic crisis. ture on education in the MENA stands at 19 per cent com-
Another opportunity for the private sector stems from the pared to the world average of 14.5 per cent, North America
government provision of schooling that tends to be mostly in with an average of 14.1 per cent and the Organisation for
Arabic and is of low quality. Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with
an average of 11.6 per cent. Among MENA nations, public
MENA EDUCATION MARKET (PRIVATE AND spending on education receives high priority, particularly in
PUBLIC) – BY COUNTRY Oman, Morocco, the UAE, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.
Government spends in education sector – MENA
region PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN
On an average, the MENA region is expected to experience EDUCATION SECTOR
a recurring spend of $29 billion on education over the next Due to large disparities in income and population, the
couple of years, with Saudi Arabia being the leader as it rationale for purchasing power parity (PPP) in the GCC and
continues to invest more money in building committed infra- other Arab countries is also very different. For the GCC the
structure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). rationale for PPP is varied; the private sector is able to deliver
projects with greater alacrity than the government, there is
greater operational efficiency and quality improvement for
education services provided, and, as a potential adjacent
benefit, there can be a diversification of local stock markets
through the offering of PPP funds through local bourses.
For other Arab countries, the main drive is to bring in
much-needed funding not available to those governments
who suffer from a lack of resources. In both cases, govern-
ments, particularly those brought to power by the recent
Arab Spring, understand that the provision of quality social
infrastructure is a key demand from the populous.
However, the PPP model within MENA is still in its
infancy, and there are a number of factors that contribute to
the slow growth of PPP projects in the region. These include
poor legal framework and enforcement, weak institutional ca-
The government spends on education in a substantial pacity and PPP strategies, unrealistic revenue and cost estima-
manner in MENA, with contribution from the private sector tions (indicating a paucity of proper financial and economic
being miniscule. analysis), inappropriate sharing of risks, lack of a competitive
Such public expenditure helps in attracting pupil as well as procurement process, and public resistance to perceived pay
teachers intending to be employed. subsidy removal as government jobs are co-opted by the
Data from the World Bank suggests that public expendi- private sector service providers. ■

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Special Feature – Bahrain Education
Fostering Quality
EDUCATION TO DRIVE
EXCELLENCE
Even as Bahrain marches
ahead in time, the resolve to
drive its growth hinges firmly on
enhancing quality of education to
achieve the best human
values. As the education
scenario in the Arab Kingdom
is changing fast, the growth
trajectory is marked by a swathe
of revolutionary measures, says
Rashi Aditi Ghosh of Elets News
Network (ENN).
B
ahrain’s economic development strategies are
built around six sectors of which education
and training is one. The educational system in
the Kingdom of Bahrain follows nine years
of basic education, which includes both the primary
and intermediate stages, and three years of secondary
education that is divided into various tracks.
The Kingdom has made the nine-year-long basic
education compulsory for children between ages 6
and 14 years. All children must be enrolled either in
the government schools or the private ones.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) attaches great
importance to the development of all educational
stages in sync with a carefully studied plan and pro-
grammed projects.
The following is a brief description of the various
stages of education in Bahrain:
BASIC EDUCATION
Basic education is divided into two stages as follows:
Primary Stage:
This stage represents the first formal school ladder
in Bahrain and accommodates students of age group
6 - 11. It lasts for six years and is divided into two
cycles. The first one includes the first three grades
of primary education during which the class-teacher


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system is applied, whereby a single teacher teaches most of
the subjects, except English language, design and technology, offer. Some of them follow the commercial establish-
music education, and physical education. ments and others follow individual Bahraini citizens. They
The second cycle includes the upper three grades, which offer training programs in foreign languages, computer,
too follows the subject-teacher system, whereby each subject electronic typing, and various skills in communication,
is taught by a teacher who has specialised in a specific disci- management and commerce etc.
pline and obtained educational academic qualifications. Each private educational institute has its own customised
curricula, study plans, courses and textbooks. These curricu-
Intermediate Stage: las are submitted to the Ministry of Education (MoE) for
The intermediate stage is considered to be the third cycle approval.
and the last one in basic education, which accommodates
students of age group 12-14, and lasts for three years. A suc- THE FUTURE STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION IN
cessful completion of the sixth grade of primary cycle or its BAHRAIN
equivalent from the literacy education system is a prerequisite Bahrain is moving towards implementing the new education
to join this stage. The subject-teacher is applied in this stage, system or the future structure of education, which is more
whereby each subject is taught by a teacher who has special- flexible as the student can obtain one of the provided tracks
ised in a specific discipline and obtained educational academic at the secondary level, namely, Unified Track or Vocational
qualifications. Track. The students who will select the Unified Track would
Secondary Stage: obtain one of the following divisions: Science, Literary and
This stage is considered to be complementary to basic educa- Commercial.
tion and a new phase for the student for preparing him or her The students who will select the Vocational Education
to enter universities and higher institutions or directly enter Track either to obtain Technical stream – divided into ap-
the labour market. It accommodates students of age group plied or technical vocational – or to obtain the apprenticeship
15-17; the duration of study is three years, which is divided programme. The new structure will give all graduates the op-
into six semesters (three levels). portunity to continue their further study or to join the labour
market, specially the technical school graduate as they face
PRIVATE EDUCATION IN BAHRAIN difficulty if they want to obtain higher certificate.
The Directorate of Private education with the coordina- Bahrain has one of the most developed education systems
tion of the other directorates at the MoE are assisting all in the Gulf, and has recently made strong advances in the
the private educational institutes with technical support and use of information technology in schools. King Hamad bin
assistance such as finding teachers to be appointed; providing Khalifa Al Khalifa has introduced a new project called King
free Arabic language, Islamic education, Bahrain history and Hamad Schools of Future. This project aims to connect all
geography textbooks; and assigning specialists to supervise schools within the kingdom with the internet and introduce
the teachers of those subject-matters. the idea of education everywhere.
The Bahrain education system is going under huge re-
Types of private educational institutes in Bahrain: form initiatives seeking to develop the education system at all
Nurseries: These institutions are under the supervision and levels. The focus areas of these initiatives include:
control of the Ministry of Social Development. They are ♦ Strengthening the teaching profession through improved
run by the women societies and charitable organisations, and recruitment, training and employment conditions.
individual institutions. ♦ Improving secondary vocational education aiming to bring
Kindergarten: There are a variety of kindergartens in these programmes closer to the needs of the private sec-
Bahrain. They are run by the women societies, charitable or- tor.
ganisations, individual institutions and others are attached to ♦ Establishment of the Bahrain Polytechnic which will offer
private schools as an educational level within their systems. industry oriented courses in alignment with the applied
sciences, enabling students to obtain professional qualifica-
Private Schools: Private schools in Bahrain are of two tions to degree level with an emphasis on the development
types: of practical skills directly applicable to the job market.
♦ National Private Schools: These institutions are established ♦ Creating an Independent Quality Assurance Authority
and run by Bahraini citizens. These schools have various which will be responsible for conducting inspections of
educational levels, starting from kindergarten, primary, in- schools, secondary vocational institutions and universi-
termediate and secondary. They offer bilingual programs, ties, higher education units, and for running school level
i.e., subjects are taught in Arabic and English. examinations.
♦ Foreign Private Schools: These schools have various The MoE has also recently launched the school improve-
educational levels, starting from kindergarten, primary, ment programme which has been designed to lift the perfor-
intermediate and secondary. Arabic language is taught in mance of all Bahrainis schools and to improve future career
all foreign schools that accept Arab students in addition to outcomes for students through a number of projects that
Islamic education for all Muslim students. would affect the whole process of the learning and teaching.
♦ Foreign Community Schools: They are established and These initiatives constitute the first part of what will be
financed by foreign communities in the State of Bahrain a long journey of reforms. They were selected as they were
for the purpose of educating their children only. aligned with the national strategic plan in order to improve
♦ Educational Institutes and Centres: These institutions are the quality of learning in Bahrain’s education and forming the
different because of the variation of the programmes they foundations for future reforms.n


India-Bahrain Relations
Travelling
TOGETHER ON ROAD
TO GROWTH
Foreign Minister of Bahrain Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi
India-Bahrain bilateral relations are anchored in the history of the two

nations that goes back to 3000 BC when Bahrain served as a trading and
cultural bridge between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley civilisation. The
strong bilateral relationship between the two countries in modern times is
underpinned by close cooperation in the areas of food and energy security,
infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, tourism, banking, human
resource development, education, research and technology development,
writes Rashi Aditi Ghosh of Elets News Network (ENN).

T
he Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has “India and Bahrain in
made great strides in the education sector, quadrupling
the average level of schooling since 1960, halving il-
recent times has received a
literacy levels since 1980 and achieving almost complete significant boost with leaders
gender parity in primary education. from both the countries
India and Bahrain enjoy excellent bilateral relations char-
acterised by cordial political, economic and cultural contacts. maintaining close contacts”
Our bilateral trade and commercial exchanges go back to
about 5,000 years ago tracing their origins to the period of
Dilmun Civilisation in Bahrain and Indus valley civilisation in because of its location.
India. Ancient Bahraini traders are believed to have carried India imports mainly Crude Oil, Ores, slag/ash Petroleum
out flourishing trade in Bahraini pearls and spices from India. products, Aluminum and Fertilisers and exports Inorganic
Presence of around 350,000 Indian nationals who comprise a chemicals, organic and inorganic compounds of precious
third of Bahrain’s total population of 1.3 million is an impor- metals, ships and boats, boilers and machineries, Iron and
tant anchor for Carrying Forward the Legacy of Strong Ties steel and processed foods, etc.
The close ties between India and Bahrain in recent times
has received a significant boost with leaders from both the DIASPORA ACTING AS ECONOMIC AND
countries maintaining close contacts with each other through CULTURAL BRIDGE
visits and signing of agreements to address the issues of While Bahrain is a small country both geographically (a mere
common concern. 712 sq. kms.) and in terms of population (1.3 million), it has
Some of the important milestones achieved during these been a favourite destination of work for Indian nationals.
visits in the shape of bilateral agreements and Memorandums While there were only 90,000 Indian nationals working in
of Understanding can be summerised as following: Bahrain in 2000, the number has since increased to 350,000
♦ Air Service Agreement (April 2000) (approximately).
♦ MoU on Cooperation between Ministries of Foreign Af- Out of this total, as many as 220,000 are from the state of
fairs (January 2004) Kerala. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu account for roughly
♦ Agreement on juridical and judicial cooperation in civil 40,000 each.
and commercial matters (January 2004) Over 50,000 come from Maharashtra, Karnataka and
♦ Extradition treaty (January 2004) Punjab. In terms of professions, the vast majority, i.e. 70 per
♦ Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Mat- cent, of our nationals are in the category of unskilled labour.
ters (January 2004) Banking, medicine, management and accounts for the bulk of
♦ Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Bilateral the well-to-do.
Investment (January 2004)
♦ Agreement for media cooperation between Prasar Bharati OVERSEAS INDIAN FACILITATION CENTRE
and Bahrain Radio and TV Corporation (March 2007) (OIFC)
♦ MoU on labour and manpower Development (June 2009) OIFC organised its first ‘Diaspora Engagement Meet’ in
♦ Agreement regarding Exchange of Information with Bahrain on September 6, 2014 during the visit of Minister of
respect to Taxes (May 2012) External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Sushma Swaraj
♦ MoU on cooperation in the field of Information and com- to Bahrain, with the objective to acquaint the Indians living
munication Technology (May 2012) in Bahrain as well as businesspersons of the Kingdom of
♦ MoU on the establishment of a Joint High Commission Bahrain with the various trade and investment opportunities
(February 2014) in India. This was attended by close to 500 delegates. In order
♦ MoU on cooperation between the Foreign Service Insti- to promote bilateral economic relations between India and
tute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and the Diplo- Bahrain, Confideration of Indian Industry (CII) is opening an
matic Institute (February 2014) office in Manama in cooperation with the Economic Devel-
♦ MoU for cooperation in the field of youth and sports opment Board of Bahrain. OIFC will be integral part of CII
(February 2014) office in Bahrain.
♦ MoU on Water Resources Development and Management
(February 2015) BAHRAIN INDIA SOCIETY
A group of India friendly businessmen led by former Labour
LEVERAGING TRADE AND ECONOMIC Minister of Bahrain Abdul Nabi Al Sho’ala founded Bahrain
RELATIONS India Society, which was formally inaugurated by Bahrain
India and Bahrain have had economic and trade relations Foreign Minister on 21 December 2008. The Society’s objec-
for over several centuries; these relations received fresh tives include promoting closer bilateral ties of friendship and
impetus from the oil boom of the early seventies. Relative understanding between the two peoples in the economic,
prosperity and higher standard of living in Bahrain boosted cultural, sports and scientific fields.
global imports of goods and services, including from India. The Indian expatriate community enjoys great goodwill
Bahrain Government’s policy of industrial diversification also from the Bahraini authorities and the employers alike. It is no
played an important role in enhancing economic cooperation secret that Indians are preferred over other expatriates from
between India and Bahrain. More than anything else, new job the subcontinent. The main reasons for this include the trust
opportunities attracted a large number of Indian expatriates factor, strong work ethics and the “apolitical” orientation of
to Bahrain. Bahrain serves as the gateway to the GCC market Indian expatriates.n

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EDUCATIONAL
PRACTICES
Education is a
fundamental
tool in building a
healthy society.
Education
provides life-
transforming
opportunities and
instills values in
children, who
are the future
of any country,
says Manjula
Pooja Shroff,
MD & CEO of
Kalorex Group
in conversation
with Elets News
Network (ENN).

B
orn in Royal family of the Indian State Odisha, Ms Man- An educationist at heart, she
jula Pooja Shroff is a motivated, energetic and revolution-
ary leader. She completed her graduation from Women’s is regarded by many as the
College – Odisha and got her Post Graduate Degree from change agent for schooling in
York University. She is also an Executive Alumnus of London the state of Gujarat
School of Economics, holding a Post-Graduate degree from Utkal
University and a Graduate degree of Management Education from
IIM, Ahmedabad.
THE HUMANITARIAN:
EDUPRENEUR: Shroff instituted the Dr. K.R. Shroff Memorial Lecture series as
An educationist at heart, she is regarded by many as the change a tribute to her Father-in-law, Dr. K. R. Shroff (1921 -1987) who
agent for schooling in the state of Gujarat. Her entrepreneurial received his MRCP (Member of Royal College of Physicians) at
spirit and her passion for education gave her vision roots and London in 1950 before returning to India. He was associated with
Circa 1995 was when it all started. With 16 teachers and 400 stu- Civil Hospital at Ahmadabad as an honorary physician and associ-
dents, the first institution, Delhi Public School - affiliated to CBSE ate professor for over 25 years.
-was established.
Since then there has been no looking back and today there VOCATIONAL INITIATIVES:
are 40+ institutions (Pre- School to University) in two countries, Shroff strongly advocates the importance of skill development as
eight cities, running under the Kalorex banner, having 1,2000 plus part of the mainstream education. She has been instrumental in
students from more than 24 nationalities. setting up the Vocational & Educational Development Institute
The use of technology is one of the major USPs of Kalorex. of Calorx (VEDIC). Here women are given skill based training for
Teachers demonstrate an understanding of emerging classroom employability in the industry.
technologies through continuous trainings that exhibit knowledge, Calorx Teachers’ University - A University for Teacher Train-
attitudes, and skills of digital age work and learning leading to a ing is also giving aspiring teachers an integrated programme for a
21st century teacher. degree in Education. Interestingly students from tribal communi-
Under the guidance of Manjula Pooja Shroff, Kalorex Group ties show great interest in these courses as these graduates get
has expanded its presence not only in India but also globally. A equipped to go back to their rural settings and get teaching jobs.
few of the group’s internationally famed institutions are: Shroff is working towards integrating Skill Development in
♦ Delhi Public School- Bopal, Ahmedabad mainstream education through her participation and involvement with
♦ Delhi Public School- East, Ahmedabad the Vibrant Gujarat Summit where she plays an active role in decision
♦ Calorx Public School across verious locations making and mooting educational initiatives in the state of Gujarat.
♦ Kalorex PreSchool
♦ Kalorex Champion School AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:
♦ International FZC headquartered at Ajman Shroff has been the recipient of several awards. Among them,
the prestigious Secular India Award from the President of India,
SOCIAL SERVICE: Shankar Dayal Sharma, and Woman of the Year by American
Much before setting up her enterprise, she was inclined towards Bibliography Society, North Carolina.
her all consuming passion for social service. Right from her young ♦ Secular India Harmony Award (United Children’s Movement)
days she has been taking initiatives to help the various group of by the then President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma
the society. Some of her Social initiatives are: ♦ Bharat Vikas Award from International Business Council
♦ Started a Public Recreation Park at Shahid Nagar, Bhubanesh- ♦ Eminent Citizen of India Award by National & International
war providing facilities such a basketball with floodlight facility, Compendium
Indoor Chess, IT, Gym, Outdoor play ground, jogging path, ♦ 21st Century Millennium Award by International Institute of
etc 1989. Education & Management
♦ Supported Child Relief & You [CRY] New Delhi, 1993. ♦ Education Excellence Award and Vidya Rattan Award by
♦ Started Visamo Shelter Camp for earthquake victims in Management Studies Promotion Institute
2001.This camp provided shelter to 1800 people for two ♦ Awarded “Contemporary Who’s Who” and “Women of the
months. Provided Psychological healing to women and chil- Year” by American Biographical Society, North Carolina
dren through various therapies. Besides aiding the victims ♦ Pride of India International Award by International Business
to settle down through donating household items and food Council
kits. ♦ Honorary Fellowship by Australian - Asian Institute of Civil
♦ Rehabilitated two villages destroyed during the Gujarat Leadership
earthquake ♦ Felicitated “Nari Shakti Award” by Jasu Shilpi Foundation
♦ Adopted the Karuna Trust Hospital for one month to provide ♦ Conferred with “Women Entrepreneur of the Year” at India
orthopedic operations for the earthquake victims. 40 patients Education Awards 2017
were provided foreign implants as well as Jaipur Foot, besides
medical therapy. BRAND KALOREX:
Kalorex is actively involved in CSR projects that have had a direct Kalorex wishes to expand to 100 cities across India, Middle East
impact on disadvantaged sections of society. Shroff’s commitment to and other countries of Asia through a strong network of Business
cater to all sections of the society and to all needs of the students led to associates. The 40+ Institutions of Kalorex is a mix of self-owned
a one of its kind institute by the name of KALOREX “PRERNA”, a and investment led partnerships by Investors who wish to make a
first of its kind its school for Dyslexic Children. mark in education. ■

Global Educational Innovation
EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS
ACROSS THE GLOBE
230Awards 110Award
Across 7 editions of WES Categories
Committed to drive
innovations and leadership
in the education space, the
WES-Bahrain 2017 special
issue of Digital Learning
magazine acknowledges
and recognises outstanding
achievers from world over.
Following an independent
and elaborate procedure, a AMIT RANA,
team of experts evaluated Pro Vice
and identified top Chairman,
Delhi Public
entrepreneurs in education School,
sector, innovators in the Panipat City
areas of teaching pedgogy,
superior administrative and Edupreneur Award
management practices, Amit is a suave young entrepreneur
and is determinedly committed to
vocational education a journey which weaves ecological
& training and assistive sensitivity in every aspect of its business
technologies in education, and organisation.
His first initiative was setting up of a not-
among others. for-profit organisation namely “Sidhartha
Educational and Welfare Society” (SEWS). SEWS

Speakers, Delegates & Guests from

more than 14 countries at WES 2017
was primarily focused on elementary Human Rights Education Etc.

education and did everything to reach She is the founding director
out to the lives of those who were of St Xavier’s Convent School,
deprived of any education system in the Gomtinagar and an NGO – Holy
country. Vision International to serve the
society.
Project Sharda, his another initiative
acknowledges growing international
commitment and consensus on women
empowerment to make the communities
and societies better. JOSEPH K THOMAS,
Chairman and
Founder Trustee,
Mount Litera Zee
School, Mysore
ARJUMAND
ZAIDI, Director, St. Edupreneur Award
Xavier’s Convent Joseph K Thomas ventured into
School, Lucknow establishing a K-12 school with the
objective of providing high-quality
education to students and grooming
Edupreneur Award them to become responsible citizens
Arjumand Zaidi is a veteran social worker, at Mount Litera Zee School at Mysore.
a geographer, an environmentalist and His vision behind establishing the
an eminent educationist with a vision school was; nurturing global citizenship
to empower the ecnomically weaker in young people, enriching teaching
people of our society in terms of education, and learning, foster team building,
health, hygiene and make them well innovation and critical thinking.
aware about important social issues like
conservation of environment and forests,

PROF (DR) A K ARABIAN GULF

BAKHSHI, UNIVERSITY (AGU),
Vice-Chancellor, Kingdom of
PDM University Bahrain
Edupreneur Award Introducing Innovations in

A double gold medalist of Delhi Teaching Pedagogy
University, Dr Bakhshi has to his credit AGU has developed platforms using
to eleven books as author/co-author latest leading softwares combining
and many as editor. them all to call it an E-Learning Campus.
He has been recipient of several E-Learning Campus involves multiple
awards and academic honours projects to ensure better learning
along with “Capital Foundation outcomes. Some of them are:
National Award” for distinctive and
UNIO: A cutting Edge Award winning
outstanding contribution to education
classroom technology that makes
by former President of India Dr APJ
the entire teaching learning process
Abdul Kalam.
PAPERLESS.
He has also chaired many
government and public educational DXR: It is a web-based patient’s
authorities in India. simulation software that acts as a virtual
hospital environment ecosystem.
DR VIMAL RARH,
Senior Chemistry INDIAN INSTITUTE
Faculty, SGTB OF HOTEL
Khalsa College, MANAGEMENT
University of Delhi
Edupreneur Award Best Hospitality & Hotel

Dr Vimal Rarh is one of the pioneers
Management Institute in India
in implementing e-learning at higher Indian institute of Hotel Management
education for University of Delhi and provides varied, exciting, interesting
national level. She has already been and different career options to
conferred with many awrds like the prospective and promising enthusiasts.
Special Award for the category “Digital Continuous and constant growth,
Content in Education” at International steady diversification in the industry,
conference cum exhibition “ World presents ample opportunities for higher
Didac 2014, award for outsatnding growth and development. The students
contribution in the field of e-learning enjoy the atmosphere of learning
at the “Global Education Summit” held with the state of the art infrastructure
on 21-22 october 2016. Recently she was coupled with faculties rich in
conferred with “Delhi Ratan” state level knowledge and foreign visit.
award for her contributions in the field
of education.

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GLOBAL INDIAN
MANIPAL INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL,
Jaipur Kuala Lumpur
Introducing Innovations in Innovative Interventions in

Teaching Pedagogy Pre-School Teaching & Learning
Manipal University tries to leverage Brain Gym’s Positive Active Clear
technology in a big way. The students Energetic (PACE) exercises to ‘Activate
and faculty are encouraged to take the Learning’. PACE is a learning
on-line courses like MOOCs to enhance readiness sequence of exercises that
their domain knowledge. prepare a child to receive learning and
help their differing capabilities to better
Education at the university is fully integrate with the classroom dynamics.
geared up in terms of its preparedness
to impart the right type of skills and Parent counselling (Targeted
knowledge. interventions) ‘Excelerate’ Reading
Programme, a systematic pre-school
The University has set up an reading programme developed in-house
Entrepreneurship Cell wherein many comprising a set of 3 booklets act as first
students and faculty learn about readers.
innovation, incubation, technology
transfer, patenting and IPR.
NEHRU WORLD CENTRAL INDIA

SCHOOL, PUBLIC SCHOOL,
Ghaziabad Nagpur
Impelling Innovation in Science, Editor’s Choice for Academic

English and Maths Education Excellence
Nehru World School uses experiential The school advocates continuous and
learning pedagogy in order to comprehensive evaluation with an
achieve this vision. Through Science, emphasis on holistic development of
Technology, Engineering and learners.
Mathematics (STEM) education CIPS commits itself to providing a stress-free
children get opportunities to engage learning environment that will develop
authentically with learning. competent, confident and enterprising
Project work helps children collaborate citizens who will promote harmony and
and work on simulations of real life peace.
problems and situations. That creates CIPS defines appropriate approaches of
interest and relevance. academic activities to accustom students
Children engage in peer learning, about the activities of international arena.
discussion and collaboration.

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BOMBAY GLOBAL INDIAN

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL, Mumbai SCHOOL, Tokyo
Global Collaborative Learning Innovative Interventions in Pre-

Environment School Teaching & Learning
Activities right from the kindergarten section are At GIIS, the Global Montessori Plus programme
designed to develop the skills of communication, (GMP) opens up the possibilities for each
critical thinking, confidence and collaboration. individual child to learn and develop at the
Students are encouraged to participate and excel pace which is right for each individual child.
in external exams of international standards like that make a significant beneficial difference
the International Olympiads, Microsoft exam in the learning process are: Multi-faceted
etc. Latest technology is used to bring the world learning through Multiple Intelligences; ‘i-Care’
into the classroom and virtual field trips, Skype Programme focused approach to create
sessions and online competitions and connecting environmental consciousness; Excelerate’
classroom project by the British Council are Programme - An accelerated programme
woven into the student’s schedule. The classroom for literacy; Play and learn to encourage
teaching - learning process is ably supported creativity; Value-based learning inculcating
by providing outdoor visits and educational universal values and ethics.
tours and camps which broaden the students’
perspective of the world outside.
GOLDEN BELLS DALIMSS SUNBEAM

PRE SCHOOL, SCHOOLS & HOSTEL,
New Delhi Varanasi
Introducing Innovations in Introducing Innovations in

Teaching Pedagogy Teaching Pedagogy
The key facets of evolution of learning At DALIMSS, digitalized education through
eco system at Golden Bells can be smart books creates the ambience to impart
definitely classified at Multiple the skills. To motivate the passive learners, a
Intelligence (MI) based curriculum learning chain is followed that involves the
and the teaching pedagogy adopted hierarchy of fellow students, subject teachers,
through experiential learning. Students principal and the management. Interest and
are taught in the most adaptive participation has increased manifold. That
and unorganized way through the becomes quite apparent in various competition
implementation of the MI profiling. and activities.

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children. The school has an excellent have moved the classroom into the
infrastructure and equipped with Audio- hands of the potential learners.
Visual -- Science and computer Lab, smart
“SkillFone” is completely multilingual
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with world language translation and
controlled classrooms. The school also
voice support (Including Arabic)
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Schools are managed by set standard platforms, as well as the web, as the first
policies, the administration is shared mobile timestamp application
and is layered between various areas Integrates with many popular services
of work. School decisions are taken by for ease of use, including Facebook,
committees having representation Instagram and Twitter
from all, teachers, parents and Introduces the Ownership Signature, a
administration. Heads of the schools customizable ownership signature that
supported by the staff with an aim of is protected by the timestamp together
making learning joyous and fruitful. with the original file.

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School - Sneak Peak
GLOBAL SCHOOLS
FOUNDATION
Nurturing Children
Holistically
Global Schools - an initiative of the Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation

(GSF) - is known for offering skill-based and learner-centric curricula.The GSF
provides holistic learning and personality development opportunities for all its
students, writes Elets News Network (ENN).
G
SF is an international network of award-winning schools as per local preference the core curriculum is decided. Around it
with 20 campuses in Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia, Japan, is woven our curriculum delivery system which is demonstrated
India, Thailand and Vietnam. through our Nine Gems™ learning framework which equips the
The chain of schools endeavours to amalgamate diverse students with with skills and competences – such as problem-
cultures, perspectives and facilitate knowledge sharing to foster a solving; critical, analytical and creative thinking; and teamwork –
holistic learning experience across geographies has been consistent relevant to the dynamic 21st century work environment.
since inception. Students are encouraged to consider their respon- By implementing the United States Excellence Standards
sibilities towards their community and the world around to them, “Malcolm Baldrige” to effect continuous improvements in the
by creating conceptual and practical connections. standards of their schools, we benchmark our education excel-
Holding strong academic credentials and vast teaching experi- lence against the best schools in the world.
ence, GIIS’ faculty forms the backbone of the school’s vision ‘To Our schools have delivered exceptional academic results. The
Become a Global Role Model for Teaching and Learning.’ schools have produced 6 IB DP world toppers and a large number
GIIS’ students, over the years, have secured exemplary achieve- of near-perfect scorers. In 2016, a student topped ASEAN & Mid-
ments in academic and non-academic spheres. GIIS encourages dle East region by scoring 98.2% in Grade 12 exams of CBSE.
the use of technology in the classroom and to maintain open In the same examination, 48% of our students scored 90% and
communication, making learning a fascinating experience at GIIS. above and our school average was 85.7%.
Both international and Indian curricula are offered at GIIS and in-
clude IB Diploma, Cambridge International General Certificate of UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS
Secondary Education (IGCSE), Central Board of Secondery Edu- Students have secured placements worldwide in top universities
cation (CBSE), CBSEi and Global Montessori Plus programme like Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, University
for early years. Basis the geography the school is operating in and of California - Berkeley, Imperial College - London, University

of Edinburgh, King’s College - London, Nanyang Technological

University and National University of Singapore among others. N R Narayana Murthy
Being registered with UCAS (for UK colleges) and with the N R Narayana Murthy is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of
College Board USA, the Counselling Department shares an excel- Infosys Technologies Ltd. He is also the Chairman of the Govern-
lent rapport with many prestigious universities. Regular updates ing Board of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
and latest information on university application and admission
process are provided to students and parents. Dr Hari N Harilela
Dr Harilela was born in India in 1922 and was brought up in
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Hong Kong. He has received both the Order of British Empire
Chandrakant Borde, President and Co-Founder and the Gold Bauhinia Star of the Hong Kong SAR. He was
Chandrakant Borde is among the stalwarts of 20th century Indian nominated as Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ba-
Test cricket. An all-rounder, Borde had a promising cricketing ca- sic Law of the future Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
reer in the Indian team from 1958 to 1970, post which he became (SAR) in 1985.
the Chairman of the National Selection Committee. Borde has
been honoured with India’s highest civilian awards - Padma Shri in Basadeo Pandey
1969, Arjuna Award in 1966, as well as Padma Bhushan – one of Basdeo Panday was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
India’s highest civilian awards – in 2002. from 1995 to 2001 and has served as Leader of the Opposition
from 1976-1977, 1978-1986, 1989-1995 and 2001-2006.
Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder
Atul Temurnikar heads the management of the Foundation and Nine GEMS Holistic Education Model
its initiatives as Chairman (Administrative Board), and oversees its Global Schools Foundation has developed a unique, proprietary
various campuses worldwide. Temurnikar continues as Director of Model for Holistic Development of it Students called Nine Gems
several IT companies in Singapore and India, and has served IBM Holistic Education Model. The Model looks at the development
Singapore as Country Manager. of children across nine different dimensions and monitors the
development of children across multiple areas. Our schools create
Tan Sri Dato Mohd Hussin bin Abdul Hamid, Vice President a series of activities in different areas to address multi-dimensional
Tan Sri has a vast banking experience, having served as an Execu- needs of children.
tive at Standard Chartered Bank for over 30 years before moving Gem 1 – Academic Excellence, Collaborative & Project- based
on to become the Chairman of MIMB Investment Bank Berhad, Learning
Chairman of EONCAP Islamic Banking Berhad. Gem 2 – Sports Excellence, Health & Fitness
Gem 3 – Digital & Visual Arts
Former Ambassador Aftab Seth, Vice President Gem 4 – Personality Development, Speech & Drama
Retd. IFS-Ex-Ambassador to Greece, Vietnam and Japan Chair- Gem 5 – Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving
man of the International Advisory Committee, Keio University; Gem 6 – Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
Chairman, Japan-India Partnership Forum. Gem 7 – Universal Values, Ethics & Discipline
Gem 8 – Community Connection, Care & Conserve
Kamal Gupta, Chief Operating Officer & Regional Director MENA Gem 9 – Life Skills, Career & Vocational Competencies
Kamal Gupta is a business leader with significant experience in
general, financial and commercial management with major FMCG FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH FUTURISTIC
multinationals, including Gillette Company USA, Proctor & Gam- CURRICULUM
ble, and Fonterra NZ amongst others. Global Indian International School and One World International
School adopt a futuristic curriculum to impart 21st century skills,
Kaustubh Bodhankar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer so that students can emerge as confident, competent and contribu-
He brings with him more than ten years of management experi- tory global citizens.
ence in manufacturing and services sector. He holds a degree in
Mechanical Engineering from the Visvesvaraya National Institute RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
of Technology, Nagpur and a magna-cum-laude Masters in Busi- Since its inception in 2002, the school set its focus on providing
ness Management diploma from the Asian Institute of Manage- quality education to students. Till date, our schools have won over
ment. 72 international and national quality awards by globally reputed
quality organizations likes of Asia Pacific Quality Organisation
BOARD OF PATRONS (APQO), SPRING Singapore, and Institute of Directors (IOD).
Dr Justice C S Dharmadhikari These awards are testimony of the initiatives and efforts that
A former chief justice and an advocate of peace and equality, Dr Global Schools Foundation has undertaken in the field of educa-
Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari believes in Gandhian val- tion excellence.
ues and holds the trusteeship of several Mahatma Gandhi founda-
tions. He has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan – one of CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
India’s highest civilian honours – in 2003. By being responsible global citizens, students are aware of the
societal issues and contribute innovatively to address some of
Dr Karan Singh the challenges faced by the society. CSR initiatives thus became
Dr Karan Singh, at the age of 36, was the youngest person ever extremely important in the school’s endeavor to give back to the
to become a Central Cabinet Minister in India. He is the former society. Philanthropic initiatives, like Flag Day, Blood Donation
Chancellor of Jammu and Kashmir University, as well the Benaras Drive and Hair for Hope, among many others, contribute to create
Hindu University.

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ABOUT WORLD EDUCATION

SUMMIT, BAHRAIN
Bahrain, the leader in GCC in human capital development, is focusing
on providing quality educational services to the students, developing an
effective education system and using ICT for education. At the same time,
expansion is taking place in Baharain in implementing the initiatives of the
National Project to Develop Education and Training to cater to the country’s
developmental needs.
In this context, Elets Technomedia is organising the 8th edition of World

Education Summit-Bahrain from 8-9th March 2017. This global conclave on
education will see participation of Thinkers and Edu Leaders from the
Arab region and across the globe.
OBJECTIVES
Elets 8th World Education Summit- Bahrain 2017 aims to act as a platform
for knowledge sharing amongst thought leaders, education experts and
industry leaders to discuss and deliberate upon various aspects of education
to create an effective knowledge - based society.
TOPICS
★ School Education
★ Higher Education
★ ICT for Education
★ Vocational Education & Skill Development

Journey of Elets Across the World
World Leaders have been part of

Elets initiatives digitalLEARNING FEBRUARY-MARCH 2017 33
Elets’ Global Legacy
Elets Global Conferences

BEIJING KUALA LUMPUR
i4d Seminar Beijing, China, 2004 eAsia - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2007
The i4d seminar was held at Beijing, China in 2004 which Dr. Lim Keng Yaik, Hon’ble Minister of Energy, Water and
saw participation of eminent ICT4D practitioners from Asia Communications, Malaysia inaugurates Elets eASIA Summit
and Africa. 2007 in Kuala Lumpur.
COLOMBO DHAKA
eAsia - Sri Lanka 2009 eAsia - Bangladesh 2011
eASIA Sri Lanka was inaugurated by the President Mahinda A special commemorative stamp was released by
Rajapaksa in 2009. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the inaugural of eAsia,
Bangladesh 2011.
CAMBRIDGE
Innovate for India,
Cambridge, UK, 2016
Innovate for India Summit was organised
in Cambridge. It saw presence of
eduLeaders from across the globe.

2011 2012
World Education Summit 2011 created history by attracting Elets World Education Summit 2012 created a
representations from more than 50 countries. Thought knowledge sharing platform to discuss various aspects
leaders and policymakers from the education world of of ICT for education ranging from School Education to
countries from Middle East, Africa, Europe along with India Higher Education and Technical Education. Minister of
converged together to ideate, deliberate and discuss on Education from Mauritius and other countries participated
new technological interventions for over all development of in the premier conference on education.
education world over.
E Ahmad Shigeru Aoyagi Dr Sunil Nawaratne

Minister of State for Human Director and UNESCO Secretary, Minister
Resourse Development, representative to India, of Higher Education,
Government of India Bhutan, Maldvies, Sri Lanka Government of Sri Lanka
Dr Theophilus Mooko Dr Pascal Chazot Prof S S Mantha

Deputy Permanent Secretary, President, National Chairman, All India Council
Ministry of Education and comission of Employment for Technical Education
Skills Development, and Training, France (AICTE)
Republic of Botswana
Hon’ble Loynpo Thakur Kapil Sibal

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam S Powdyel Hon’ble Minister of Human
Former President of India Hon’ble Minister Resource Development and
of Education, Royal Communications and IT,
Government of Bhutan Government of India
Dr Taseer Al Nuaimi Goeffrey Conaghan Dr Thomas Christie

Hon’ble Minister of Commissioner to India, Director, Aga Khan
Education, Hashemite State Government of University Examination
Kingdom of Jordan Victoria, Australia Board

2013 2014
Harmonising Global Efforts: Strategies for steering the World Education Summit 2014 was more than a conference.
education sector - Keeping this theme as focal point of It built a strong community around it and provided various
discussion, WES 2013 witnessed congregation of thought business and networking opportunities for education leaders
leaders under one roof to discuss various issues related to & industry leaders. The dynamics of education sector is
education. Member of Parliament, France and Key Policy evolving and changing rapidly world over and WES 2014
Makers from Indian government shared their views for provided an opportunity to all the stakeholders to come
creating an effective education ecosystem. together and deliberate, discuss and explore the horizon.
Vishaka Nanayakkara Justice M S A Siddiqui Moli Diva

Ministry Of Higher Chairman, National Deputy Head of English
Education, Government of Commission for Minority and Foundation Studies,
SriLanka Educational Institutions, Australian College of
New Delhi Kuwait
Praveen Prakash William Bickerdike Dr. Najma A Heptulla

Joint Secretary, Technology Regional Director Union Minister for Minority
Enabled Learning and Cambridge International Affairs, Government
Mission Director,NMEICT, Examinations of India
MHRD
Prof Wajih Owais HE Shaida Mohammad HE Rizali Wilmar

Minister of Higher Education Abdali Indrakesuma
and Scientific Research, Ambassador of the Islamic Indrakesuma, Ambassador
Government of Jordan Republic of Afghanistan of Indonesia to India
to India
Robert O Ferrer Mark Parkinson Shahid Ali Khan

First Secretary, Embassy of Executive Director, Minister, Minority Welfare
the Philippines Kunskapsskolan and IT, Government of
Eduventures, India Bihar, India


2015 2016 DUBAI

From Canada to Australia- Global leaders from the world of The 6th WES was organised in Dubai in collaboration with
education came together to deliberate upon different aspects of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA),
school & higher education and skill development in WES 2015. Dubai, saw presence of 100 schools and colleges from Middle
With glittering presence of Ministers and key policymakers from East and North Africa (MENA) region. World education awards
India sharing their vision on education for all, the summit also over the years have seen top innovations from education
created unique platform of knowledge sharing amongst the sector in private and public space get highlighted and
policy makers, eduleaders & industry leaders. recognised at this global platform.
Dr Abdulla Al Karam Hon. V. Radhakrishnan Chris Cobb

Chairman of the Board State Minister of Education Vice-Chancellor
of Directors & Director Sri Lanka (Operations) & COO
General KHDA University of London,U.K
2016 DELHI
The 7th WES was organised in New Delhi in collaboration
with NSDC, and saw presence of 200 Schools and 130
Universities from India. World Education awards over the
years have seen top innovations from education sector in
private and Public space get highlighted and recognised at this
global platform.
Kalthoom Al BAlooshi Dr Abdullah Al-Shibli Prof. Andrew Tagart

Executive Director, Director General of the Vice Chancellor, Murdoch
Knowledge and Human Colleges of Applied Sciences, University
Development Authority Ministry of Higher Education,
(KHDA), Dubai The Sultanate of Oman
Prof Allan Rock Dr Daljit Singh Cheema Manish Sisodia

President, University of Hon’ble Minister, Deputy Chief Minister,
Ottawa, Canada Department of School Government of NCT
Education, Goverment of of Delhi
Punjab


WES SPEAKERS’ PROFILE
TAN SRI DR KHAIR

HE DR MAJID BIN BIN MOHAMAD
ALI AL-NUAIMI YUSOF
Director General of
Minister of Education, Education, Ministry
Chairman of the Higher of Education,
Education Council Malaysia
S
erving as the Director General
Kingdom of Bahrain of Education in Malaysia’s
Ministry of Education since 2013,
Dr Yusof began his career as a lecturer at
Ungku Omar Polytechnic before joining the Ministry in 1991.
At the ministry, he has served in important positions like the
Assistant Director of Curriculum at the Department of Technical
Education, the Director of Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam
Shah (POLISAS) in Kuantan, the Director of Institut Aminuddin
Baki (IAB) and the Deputy Director General of Education.
KALTHOOM ALBALOOSHI
Executive, Director of Education
Development, Knowledge and Human
Development Authority, Dubai
K
althoom Al Balooshi’s professional
Inaugural Speaker achievements till date have come from a

curiosity to uncover and challenge current
education practices, and in the process, bring
about positive change. To increase transparency in
schools and promote quality education in Dubai’s
DR RAVI GUPTA schools sector, Al Balooshi played a central role
in setting up the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau
Editor-in-Chief & CEO - the first accountable, transparent inspections
programme of its kind in the region. She believes
Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd early childhood education also plays a crucial
role in predicting future success.
R
avi Gupta, a social
entrepreneur, has
been promoting the
concept of Information and RUBI MAHMOOD
Communications Technology Programme Manager - School
(ICT) for the development of
society, for last two decades
Development Division, Abu Dhabi
through research, advocacy, Education Council, Abu Dhabi
D
conferences, publications, and
workshops. A doctorate in Business riven by a passion for teaching, Rubi
Economics, from University of Delhi, Mahmood’s work appends an education
he is double M.Tech from prestigious institutions of IIT reform project, coaching and mentoring
Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur. Today, Dr. Gupta is the founder school leaders and teachers with the Centre for
publisher of premier magazines like egov, digitalLearning, British Teachers (CFBT), and a professional
ehealth, and the Banking and Finance Post. Having founded development project with Nord Anglia as a
Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd, a leading ICT advocacy curriculum and training specialist lead. She is
organisation in Asia & Middle East, he has conceptualised currently working with the Abu Dhabi Education
and organised several national and international conferences Council as part of the private schools sector in the
like eIndia, eAsia, World Education Summit etc. in different school development division. She has keen interest to work
parts of the world. for Special Education Needs (SEN), leadership in schools, continuous professional
development (CPD) and promoting the use of technology in schools.

CHRISTINE
NASSERGHODSI,
Director of Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
Gems Education, Dubai
ARUNAB SINGH
Director, Nehru DR MADELINE
World School PORTWOOD
A Early Childhood
committed educationist and
innovator and promotor of
Nehru World School, an Specialist, UK
D
Alumnus of Kings College London
r Madeleine Portwood,
and Hindu College, Delhi University,
a qualified teacher and
Arunabh Singh is a recipient of the
practising psychologist
national award for “Exceptional
for 25 years, has specialty in
C
contribution to the field of
hristine Nasserghodsi is the Neurodevelopmental Disorders,
education”. A British Council School
Director of Innovation and Early Years Development and
Ambassador, Singh is also associated
Entrepreneurship at GEMS Education and Social, Emotional
with other International Organisations
Wellington International School in and Behavioural Difficulties. She
such as Goethe Institute, Tony Blair
Dubai. A graduate of the University is a spokesperson for the British
Faith Foundation and CBSE.
of Pennsylvania’s M.S.Ed. and Psychological Society on Child
Educational Leadership programmes, development, Neurodevelopmental
Christine has worked at the Disorders and Teenage Suicide
forefront of innovation in education and a member of a cross-party
throughout her 18-year career in the parliamentary group considering
US and the UAE. She has co-founded the impact of learning disabilities,
a design thinking summer institute particularly autism spectrum disorders
for high school students in the US. on children’s access to learning.
She served as an ICT advisor for the Portwood has published a number of
Abu Dhabi Education Council before books for parents, educationists and
joining GEMS. clinicians working with youngsters
with complex needs.
DR BRIJESH
KUMAR DR CHHAYA SHASTRI
Co-Founder & Director,
Director, MT Educare Ltd, India
Learning Wings
D
r Chhaya Shastri, who is on the
Education Systems board of MT Educare Ltd., has
C
o-Founder & Director at been a mentor to several educational
Learning Wings Education institutions and trusts across India and the
SystemsLearning Wings Middle East for the last two decades. A
Education Systems (LWES), an noted speaker at education forums across the
education management company world, she has a multi-dimensional education
currently managing a network of background in Allied Medicine, Law &
schools affiliated to Central Board of Management being an alumni of IIM Calcutta.
Secondary Education and General Her key contribution in the last decade has
Certificate of Secondary Education been laying foundation in creating a process
(GCSE) curriculum systems for Level for the digital education. She has mentored
K12 Education. He is a leading Semantic thousands of teachers through her “Centre
Web & XML Workflow Solutions expert of Excellence” programme – “AAKAR” for
who founded Digital Media Initiatives connected classrooms! She and her team at MT
in 2005. Dr Brijesh is also involved with Educare has been instrumental in launching a
education leadership at primary and curriculum based study app with assessment
secondary level education. platform called Robomate Plus.

WES SPEAKERS’ PROFILE
KAMAL GUPTA
COO, Global Schools
Foundation, Dubai
K
amal Gupta is the Group
Chief Operating Officer
(COO) for Global
School Foundation (GSF), MANJULA
Singapore. He is also directly
responsible for GSF’s business
POOJA SHROFF
development in M.East / Africa. MD & CEO, Kalorex Group
A
Kamal Joined GSF in December n edupreneur, she is regarded
2013 and oversees all global by many as the change agent for
operations for the organisation. schooling in the state of Gujarat.
Manjula Pooja Shroff, a postgraduate from
York University and executive alumnous from
London School of Economics, she serves as
the CEO of Kalorex, has been instrumental
in founding and managing several premier
POONAM schools. Kalorex, since its inceptions in 1995.
Kalorex recently forayed into the international
HERYANI territory with fresh footprints in the UAE.
She is also having an additional portfolio
MSED- Teacher as an Independent Director at Gujarat Gas
Leadership, Company Ltd., Eimco Elecon (India) Limited
Walden and Sabarmati Gas Ltd. Recipient of several
awards, among them, the prestigious Secular
University, USA. India Award from the President of India.
RAJEEV GUPTA
Director, Golden Bells
Pre School
NYLA KHAN
Associate Director,
Kids World Nursery,
Dubai
K A
n educator, school
han is part of the UAE- administrator, teacher
H
based network of trainer and coach,
community nurseries. e is a strategic advisor and
Poonam provides instructional transformational coach, working
Inspired by the cause and potential leadership focusing on
impact that early education with individuals, groups,
instructional strategies, corporations and educational institutions.
advocates, Khan is in charge of curriculum design and reform
implementing and spearheading With over 24 years of vast global work
and strategic planning. She experience, his training models and
innovative practices across Kids addresses critical issues of
Worlds nurseries. Over the past empowerment workshops systematically
improving instruction that allow for a personalised understanding and
six years, Nyla has worked in Rio develops conceptual thinking
de Janeiro, New York, Mumbai, fulfillment of goals. Rajeev is the founder
along with critical, creative and Director for Telescope Solutions, a multiple
and Dubai across multiple sectors reflective thinking. Currently
within education sector. A graduate intelligence based teaching foundation; and
her area of interest is “How founder Director of Golden Bells, India’s
of Sarah Lawrence College, New Leadership Practices in a school
York, Nyla focused on the socio- first multiple intelligence based preschool.
can impact the learning and He has been conferred with various awards
economics of gender and early achievement of students.”
childhood. and recognitions for the innovation in
teaching pedagogies.
RYAN PINTO
CEO, Ryan REFAAT
International SABBAH
Group of General Director,
Institutions Teacher
Creativity
O
ne of India’s youngest social entrepreneurs in the Center, Palestine
K-12 education sector, Ryan Pinto has grown the
Ryan International Group of Institutions (RIGI)
in India and overseas to over 130 institutions, educating
over 270,000 students. He conceptualised and launched
R
the Ryan’s Food Bucket Challenge project, which aims efaat Sabbah is the General Director (and
to mobilise and distribute food to various NGOs, that founder) of the Teacher Creativity Center. The
eventually became a movement with people from far off Center is part of a number of international
corners of the country supporting it. The project mobilised initiatives, including the Global Campaign for
over 1 million kg of food grain and distributed it to over Education (GCE). He is the regional coordinator of
250 NGOs. He strongly advocates the use of technological Arab Campaign for Education Refaat and completed
tools to educate each and every child of India. Recently, his Masters degree in 2004 from Birzeit University,
NexBrands recognised him as one of India’s “The Palestine, in Women Development and Law.
Extraordinaire – Dynamic Young Leader”
SELVA PANKAJ
CEO, Regent Group, United Kingdom
U
nder Selva’s leadership, Regent Group was nominated for three industry awards as
an award finalist by Education Investor in the categories - Education Business of
the Year 2014, Higher Education Provider of 2014, Private Tuition Centre operator
of 2014. To realise his vision, Selva is in the process of launching Regent Leadership
Academy in London and the US with his management and thinking guru Prof Huete of
Harvard University. Selva has also been instrumental in launching Regent English Academy
to support the local linguistic needs of north west London’s incredibly diverse and
cosmopolitan student population.
TAHIR NADEEM QADRI

CEO, American Lyceum, ZAHRA
International School, Oman HAMIRANI
Q
adri’s mission in life
is to enable primary Founder, Blossom
and secondary Education
greatness in people. He
has been training teachers
Z
and has vast experience of ahra is the Founder of Blossom Education – the
developing and evaluating owner of four Blossom Nurseries in Dubai. She has
efficient management worked in her early years in the education sector
system for organizations, for 8+ years. She currently serves as the Chief Education
particularly schools. He is Officer focusing on the Triple PPP strategy and is growing
currently working as the CEO of the organisation in a green, sustainable and organic
the American Lyceum International School. Under his manner. Zahra also teaches Corporate Law to university
leadership and joint efforts of his team, the school students and is an Attorney admitted to the New York
has progressed and the quality of the education has Bar Association. She graduated summa cum laude from
increased many-fold. He has spoken on many national Columbia University and worked on Wall Street in the City
and international forums and is considered to be an of London and in Singapore for many years in the field of
authority on the Covey’s mode of leadership. Corporate law before coming to the UAE in late 2006.
Special Interview
Bayan Shaping the

EDIFICE OF
BAHRAIN’S FUTURE
As the flag bearer of modern and
holistic education in the Middle
East, the Bahrain Bayan School has
developed an exemplary model of
teaching that can be emulated by
schools across the region and the
globe. Deeply rooted in cultural values,
the school aims to develop citizens of
tomorrow who are receptive to other
cultures and at the same time, mindful
of their country’s needs, says
Dr May Al Otaibi, Chairperson,
Bahrain Bayan School, in conversation
with Dr Ravi Gupta of Elets News
Network (ENN)
What prompted the opening of this school and what
vision was set for it?
With the exception of government-run schools, before Bayan
School was established there was only one missionary school
that focused on teaching Arabic in Bahrain. It had a totally
different curriculum that was based on a densely classical
teaching style. My daughter found it too difficult to cope with
the strict system the school had in place.
It was then that a friend and I decided to open a pre-
school that would provide a strong foundation for children to
do well in their future education. The pre-school proved to
be a grand success, which motivated us to scale up and offer
nursery, nursery 1, KG 1, and KG 2 classes. Soon after, we re-
ceived many requests urging us to open a fully fledged school
where a new grade level would be added every year. My B.A.
degree in Education from the American University of Beirut
helped a lot in this endeavor.
As a result, what began as a small initiative to ensure edu-
cational prosperity for our children has resulted in 34 years
of excellent education. For the past five years, The Bahrain
Bayan School has achieved Number 1 status in the country
and we hope to continue this progress and achievement for
years to come.

How is Bayan School different from other private “Unlike other schools, we do not
schools in Bahrain?
Bayan is a non-profit school run by a board of directors and
segregate students into A, B or
trustee. At the time it was established, there were no private C sections. We try to improve
schools to be found in Bahrain so the late Amir granted us, students’ standards as per their
as well as another school, land and extended a loan of one
million dinar to construct the campus, under the condition learning speed. We emphasize
that it was to be run as a non-profit school. We were initially this issue on our teachers with
working with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs but
in 1995 we began operating under the Ministry of Education.
the help of our Quality Assurance
Currently, there are only two private schools in Bahrain that team”
are non-profit.
How has the teaching method in the school evolved to the workforce. Physical education is also very important to
from traditional to modern over the last 34 years? us and we organize many different activities for that.
We started our operations in 1982 and since the very begin-
ning, the medium of instruction in the school has been What is the new vision you have for the school’s bet-
bilingual – English and Arabic. When we expanded our terment?
classes beyond the sixth grade, there was more of a focus on I have always considered Bayan as a Bahraini community in-
English, however now there is no first or second language. stead of a school. We teach our students how to use cultural
Both languages enjoy equal treatment in the curriculum. Our values to deal with Bahraini society and be respectful. I feel
students are taught to be well-versed in English as well as education should integrate everything we need to teach our
Arabic. kids. Through our career development programme, we strive
Initially, we worked with external schools to adopt their to bridge the gap in the employment sector so that we don’t
programs and customize them according to our culture. Pres- have to rely on people from outside the country to do the
ently, we are always on the hunt for innovative programs to jobs that we are capable of doing ourselves.
further enrich our students’ lives. Five years ago, we adopted We are also very proud of the unique relationship we have
a very effective American program called Aero. We also with our parents. For example, we have an insurance plan
adopt Arabic programs from government-run schools. that costs less than 100 dollars a year. In the somber case of
Our teachers regularly participate in personal development a parent has passing away, or unable to pay the fees of their
workshops and training programs to update and increase ward, the bills are covered by the insurance company.
their skills. We bring in Quality Assurance professionals to We have also developed something called ‘Bayan on Call’
train them in a wide variety of subjects. This year, we initi- to ensure the safety of our students. We have appointed
ated a directorate of Quality Assurance in the school. dieticians to take care of diabetic or obese children, and have
We are also working on a career development program to recently employed a school doctor.
assist our students in understanding the key career require- We even train our parents to take care of their childs’ spe-
ments needed in Bahrain. We have observed that most Arab cial needs during stressful exam times. We have even set aside
students pursue careers in finance, business and to a lesser one day when we host the grandparents of our kids.
extent, medical. However, Bahrain lacks engineering profes-
sionals in sectors such as Information Technology. We have You put your personal passion into running the
decided that we will have mentors, comprised mostly of school. It is not as a business but a passion which
Bayan graduates, who will provide mentoring to the students keeps you going on. Isn’t it?
in the area of career building. Yes exactly. We are developing the school as a base to instill
values that a Bahraini citizen should have. It’s a combination
How do you manage students of varying level of abili- of passion and motherly approach that we follow religiously.
ties – weak, average and brilliant ones? The board of Bayan School also share the same passion.
Unlike other schools, we do not segregate students into A, B They work as volunteers without taking any money for their
or C sections. We try to improve students’ standards as per services, because they are invested in the school and it’s im-
their learning speed. We emphasize this issue on our teachers pact on Bahraini society.
with the help of our Quality Assurance team.
Since young people are so exposed to Western culture,
Nowadays there is lot of focus on the holistic develop- how do you educate them about Bahraini culture?
ment of a child. How much emphasis do you put on There is something special about Bayan students. They are
it? known for their exemplary behaviour and openness to all cul-
We put a lot of emphasis on holistic development and the tures. We have set rules to ensure discipline among students
development of differentiated programs. Besides drama and and have a specially appointed Behavior Manager to look into
physical education, our students also participate in various disciplinary issues. We are not harsh on them and always go
tournaments and competitions held in schools across the by the rules.
country. We also participate in global-level competitions For example, to deal with the issue of bullying we do
outside Bahrain. not punish the bully, but try to strengthen the other student
We also have programmes that teach students how to do being bullied to help him prepare for the world outside the
business in Bahrain so that they’ll have a useful introduction campus.■

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