Star International School, Mirdif - AI champions and regional leaders in edutech innovation

Star International School, Mirdif has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of educational innovation in the UAE. Recently named AI Champion at the prestigious EduTech 360 Summit and Awards 2025 hosted by Guardian One, the school is being recognised for its visionary integration of artificial intelligence and educational technology across the curriculum.

A proud ISP Lab School, Star International School, Mirdif, plays a pioneering role in shaping the future of learning in the region. Through active research, classroom implementation, and strategic partnerships, the school pilots new technologies that meaningfully impact student outcomes and teacher development, as part of ISP’s global strategy for Edtech and AI.

“Winning the AI Champion Award is a testament to our commitment to educational excellence and innovation,” said Clive Gibson, Assistant Principal for Educational Technology at Star International School, Mirdif, and ISP Lab School Lead for the Middle East. 

“Our students are not just learning with technology—they are learning to lead with it.”

Earlier this year, Star International School, Mirdif, hosted TechFest 2025, a landmark event that brought together educators, innovators, and thought leaders from across the UAE and beyond. Alongside workshops and session with industry experts, the festival showcased how AI, immersive technology, and digital platforms are being harnessed at the school to enhance engagement, personalisation, and creativity in the classroom. TechFest also featured bilingual workshops in English and Arabic, underlining the school’s inclusive and future-focused approach.

Star International School, Mirdif, is building digital fluency, supporting teacher development, strengthening infrastructure, enhancing communication, and promoting wellbeing. They are creating a balanced, high-impact digital ecosystem, that supports student success in and beyond the classroom. With its strong community ethos, British curriculum excellence, and a growing reputation for transformative tech integration, Star International School, Mirdif continues to lead the way in preparing students for the future they will inherit — and shape.

For information, visit Star International School.