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Innovation
“More than any other time, we need to boost innovation among young people, build nurturing environments in our society, and encourage our schools and universities to equip our youth with skills in research and discovery methodologies.”
– Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai (2014)
Our school’s approach to innovation in Grades K-12 is designed to enhance students’ Innovative and creative skills across all phases, this is to improve students’ achievement through building a practice of innovation and creativity, and providing opportunities for students to generate their own ideas, with the aim of developing their 21st-century skills and ensure that they are future-ready, for a rapidly changing world.
The innovation policy at DIPS is driven by:
- The UAE’s Centennial Plan (2071) for excellence in education as a vital enabler for students aspiring to pursue the study of Artificial Intelligence, Space Science, Health Sciences and Digital Engineering.
- Dubai Private School (DIPS) mission, vision and priority goals.
- KHDA and NEASC recommendations during prior inspections.
Students' Engagement in the STEM Learning Activities
Implementation of STEM education at DIPS was identified as a priority to support innovation and creativity across all subject matters and phases. At the beginning of the academic year 2022-2023, DIPS established a new STEM lab equipped with the most up-to-date STEM resources and Programs such as:
- Drone Engineering Program
- LEGO Bricks
- Robotics
- Class VR
- Coding Kits
Our school has launched a comprehensive Innovation program to enhance students’ learning skills such as collaboration, and exploratory learning, allowing them to confidently apply Science, Technology, Math and Engineering through experiential opportunities.
Competitions and affiliations
ADNOC STEM for Life Future of AI Schools Challenge: Using Python coding, the team built a functional prototype and showcased it at the prestigious ADNOC Innovation Challenge.
Fuloos Factory – Best Elevator Pitch Award/ Project: Gamified Financial Literacy/ A student-led startup that teaches kids how to earn, save, and invest through interactive games. Winner of the Best Elevator Pitch at the INJAZ Company Program 2025, supported by KHDA, National Bonds, and FAB Bank.
Exploring Ecosystems and Biomes
MS-Students presenting their projects regarding Ecosystem and Biomes through Models and charts.
DIPS Creative Projects
Mini Science Fair
Middle school students showcased their creativity and passion for science at the Mini Science Fair, demonstrating hard work and innovative projects.
Innovation Fair
High school innovation fair showcased the brightest minds. Students presented groundbreaking projects that blended creativity and critical thinking, demonstrating the limitless possibilities of innovation.
STEAM Fair
Our annual STEAM Fair brought creativity, innovation, and collaboration across the whole school departments. Students proudly showcased their projects, demonstrating critical thinking, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary learning in action. It was an inspiring celebration of innovation and teamwork at DIPS–Al Quoz.
