Educators from The British International School (BIS) Abu Dhabi joined over 200 international teachers and leaders from 26 Nord Anglia Education schools at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025, held in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together leading minds in education to explore key elements shaping the future of teaching and learning, including leadership, resilience, innovation, and inclusion.
The three-day conference provided an invaluable platform for teachers from across the region to collaborate, share best practices, and gain fresh insights to bring back to their classrooms.
The conference offered BIS Abu Dhabi educators the opportunity to engage with peers, explore forward-thinking teaching strategies, and strengthen their approach to student learning.
Mr. Ben Stanier, Secondary Assistant Headteacher commented: “One of the key takeaways from the conference was the reinforced belief that the purpose of school is not just to impart knowledge but to prepare students for the future by equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Beyond academic success, we must focus on developing essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and resilience. Additionally, fostering creativity and innovation is crucial, as these skills will empower students to think independently, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence.”
Nord Anglia Education places continuous professional development at the heart of its strategy, ensuring educators have the tools and knowledge to enhance student learning. The conference explored AI in education, neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, and other key topics shaping the future of teaching.
With the UAE emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence, recent initiatives – such as the reconstitution of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council – are driving advancements in AI research and education.
“AI is a particularly relevant topic in the UAE, which is among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million population,” said Rob Walls, Head of Middle East Schools at Nord Anglia. “With Abu Dhabi positioning itself as a leader in AI and advanced technology, this conference provided an important opportunity for our teachers to explore how AI can be integrated into education to enhance student outcomes.”
Beyond technology, the event also focused on Nord Anglia’s groundbreaking research into metacognition—helping students develop an awareness of their learning processes to improve problem-solving and critical thinking.
“Through leadership discussions at the conference, our academic teams explored how to apply Nord Anglia’s latest research on metacognition,” added Walls. “By embedding metacognitive strategies in the classroom, we help students develop the skills to become independent, self-directed learners. In offering a forward-thinking education, we are supporting skills development with our Nord Anglia educational framework centred around the continuous growth of the 6 Cs—ensuring our students evolve into critical, creative, committed, and curious learners, while collaborating compassionately both in and outside the classroom.”
For our educators, the conference wasn’t just about professional development – it was also a chance to collaborate with peers from around the world and contribute to Nord Anglia’s global education community.
Mrs. Jane Burt, Primary Assistant Headteacher reflected: “Attending the regional teaching and learning conference was a valuable opportunity to connect with professionals across the region. Beyond learning from experts, it involved sharing ideas, discussing best practices, and networking. These conversations inspire us to not only continually improve and support our school’s mission of ‘providing world-class learning opportunities that recognise and nurture empathetic, resilient, and talented individuals’, but also contribute to our global school group community.”
The knowledge and strategies gained at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will continue to shape learning experiences at The British International School Abu Dhabi, ensuring our students benefit from the latest advancements in education.
For more info about our school, visit https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bis-abu-dhabi or contact our Admissions team directly at admissions@bisad.ae or call at +971 (2) 520 0100.
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