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Leaders
14-03-2025
- General
- Leaders
Riyadh School Secures Prestigious Place among 2025 World's Top 100
British International School Riyadh (BISR) has secured a place among the Top 100 Independent Schools in the World list in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, according to Arab News. This remarkable success is driven by kay factors such as its commitment to student excellence, state-of-the-art educational facilities, high academic results as well as hyper-tailored teaching programs. 'We are incredibly honored to be awarded this recognition. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty and staff. We remain committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that fosters growth, innovation and excellence in every student. We extend our gratitude to our entire school community for making this possible,' BISR Director of Schools, Helen Olds, said. March 15 will mark a launch event in London to announce the full list. Therefore, leaders and experts from the best schools around the world will have the opportunity to communicate and highlight their experiences in leading education. The Spear's Schools Index has gained prestigious recognition in a range of national and international media since its launch in 2020. Over years, it established its reputations as a definitive index of the world's 100 leading private schools. 'BISR is one of just 100 schools from around the world selected for inclusion in the top tier of the Spear's Schools Index,' Edwin Smith, Spear's editor-in-chief, said. Smith also stated that this selection stands as a testament to the judgement and insights of the leading educationalists on the expert advisory panel, who took into consideration several factors such as academic attainment, social, cultural and pastoral considerations, standing, reputation as well as character. Related Topics: Madinah Earns Place among World's Top 100 City Destinations for 2024 Saudi Aramco Chief Leads Forbes ME's Top 100 CEOs 2024 Saudi airports among world's top 100 for 2021 Short link : Post Views: 48
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nord Anglia Education schools feature in 2025 Spear's Schools Index of world's best private schools
LONDON, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading Nord Anglia Education schools have once again secured their place amongst the world's best private schools, as recognised by the prestigious 2025 Spear's Schools Index. The index, often regarded as the definitive guide to the world's 100 leading private schools, acknowledges excellence in education, innovation, and student success. It has been drawn up annually since 2020 by Spear's, their partners at Thuso, and a panel of independent educationalists from around the world. In this year's index, three schools were once again recognised in the "Top 100": Collège Alpin Beau Soleil and Collège Champittet in Switzerland, along with Swiss International Scientific School Dubai. Nord Anglia International School Dubai also features in the Spear's Schools Index as a "Recommended" school. Stuart White, Principal at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, said: "Our students and colleagues are at the heart of what makes Beau Soleil such a wonderful international community in the Swiss mountains, and I am delighted they have been recognised by Spear's once again. Our focus on a unique blend of academic and alpine education continues to allow students to develop as tomorrow's global leaders." Philippe de Korodi, Principal of Collège Champittet, said: "Collège Champittet is dedicated to shaping future leaders who are compassionate, open-minded, and independent thinkers. Our inclusion in the Spear's Index is once more a recognition of our school community's emphasis on values, engagement, and commitment to academic excellence." Ruth Burke, Principal of Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, said: "This accolade inspires us to continue striving for excellence in all aspects of learning and school life, preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. As a unique bilingual day and boarding school, it is wonderful to be recognised. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making our school such an exceptional place to learn and grow." About Nord Anglia's featured schools: Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: A leading private boarding school in Villars-sur-Ollon in the Swiss Alps. It is home to a thriving international community of students aged 11 to 18. Collège Champittet: A world-class day and boarding international school in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering an outstanding education that instils lifelong values and inspires academic excellence. Swiss International Scientific School Dubai: A co-educational, IB day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18 in Dubai, with English only, English-French, and English-German bilingual programmes. Nord Anglia International School Dubai: An outstanding British curriculum school where children are inspired to achieve more than they ever thought possible. About Nord Anglia Education:As a leading international schools organisation, we're shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life. Our strong academic foundations combine world-class teaching and curricula with cutting-edge technology and facilities, creating learning experiences like no other. Inside and outside of the classroom, we inspire our students to achieve more than they ever thought possible. No two children learn the same way, which is why our schools around the world personalise learning to what works best for every student. Inspired by our high-quality teachers, our students achieve outstanding academic results and go on to study at the world's top universities. Our Nord Anglia global family includes 80+ day and boarding schools in 33 countries, teaching over 90,000 students from ages 3 to 18. To learn more or apply for a place for your child at one of our schools, go to For media enquiries:David BatesCommunications ManagerM +44 (0) 7787 135223 Logo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nord Anglia Education Sign in to access your portfolio
Arab News
13-03-2025
- General
- Arab News
Riyadh school selected as one of world's top 100 for 2025
RIYADH: British International School Riyadh has been named in the Top 100 Independent Schools in the World list in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, a guide to the world's most prestigious schools. Its dedication to student excellence, state-of-the-art educational facilities, high academic results and hyper-tailored teaching programs all combined to secure the honor. As well as the intellectual support on offer, the accolade recognizes BISR's commitment to nurturing enthusiastic and kind global citizens through comprehensive pastoral schemes. The full list will be announced at a launch event in London on March 15, where leaders from the best schools around the world will have the opportunity to network and celebrate their continued efforts in education. Since its launch in 2020, the Spear's Schools Index has garnered growing recognition in a range of national and international media and established its reputations as a definitive index of the world's 100 leading private schools. BISR Director of Schools Helen Olds said: 'We are incredibly honored to be awarded this recognition. This achievement is testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty and staff. We remain committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that fosters growth, innovation and excellence in every student. We extend our gratitude to our entire school community for making this possible.' Edwin Smith, Spear's editor-in-chief, said: 'BISR is one of just 100 schools from around the world selected for inclusion in the top tier of the Spear's Schools Index. This selection directly reflects the judgement and insights of the leading educationalists on our expert advisory panel, who took into account factors including academic attainment, social, cultural and pastoral considerations, standing, reputation and character. 'BISR thoroughly deserves its place. Its inclusion is testament to the school's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching and holistic development of its students.'
