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'''Taaleem,''' formerly known as ''Beacon Education'' was founded in ] in 2004. '''Taaleem''' opened its first three schools and one pre-school in 2005, offering the American and ], the ] and International Curriculum for Languages and Creative Arts. '''Taaleem,''' formerly known as ''Beacon Education'' was founded in ] in 2004. '''Taaleem''' opened its first three schools and one pre-school in 2005, offering the American and ], the ] and International Curriculum for Languages and Creative Arts.


In 2007 National Bonds Corporation<ref>{{cite news|title=National Bonds Corporation |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/investment/what-is-national-bonds-1.500643|agency=Gulf News}}</ref>, which is 100% owned by The Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment arm of Dubai government, established Madaares to open and operate high quality schools in the region. In 2008, National Bonds<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalbonds.ae/|website=National Bond}}</ref> and Madaares<ref name="Staff Report">{{cite news|title=Madaares|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/investment/madaares-buys-taaleem-education-investment-fund-1.183838|accessdate=19 April 2015|publisher=Gulf News|date=June 11 2007}}</ref> launched '''Taaleem.''' In 2007 National Bonds Corporation<ref>{{cite news|title=National Bond Corporation|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/investment/what-is-national-bonds-1.500643|publisher=Gulf News}}</ref>, which is 100% owned by The Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment arm of Dubai government, established Madaares to open and operate high quality schools in the region. In 2008, National Bonds and Madaares<ref>{{cite news|title=Madaares|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/investment/madaares-buys-taaleem-education-investment-fund-1.183838|publisher=Gulf News}}</ref> launched '''Taaleem.'''


'''Taaleem’s''' main activities include investment in, development and operation of K-12 schools, and other supporting initiatives. The holding company, Madaares Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC), owns 100% of '''Taaleem''' PJSC and '''Taaleem''' Management LLC (previously known as Beacon Management LLC). The company is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director General of the Department Of Finance, Government of Dubai. '''Taaleem’s''' main activities include investment in, development and operation of K-12 schools, and other supporting initiatives. The holding company, Madaares Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC), owns 100% of '''Taaleem''' PJSC and '''Taaleem''' Management LLC (previously known as Beacon Management LLC). The company is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director General of the Department Of Finance, Government of Dubai.


In 2013, '''Taaleem''' appointed Rosamund Marshall<ref>{{cite news|title=Rosamund Marshall - Zawya|url=https://www.zawya.com/story/Taaleems_current_CEO_Ziad_Azzam_assumes_nonexecutive_position-ZAWYA20131217054418/|agency=Zawya}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rosamund Marshall - Linkein |url=https://ae.linkedin.com/pub/ros-marshall/10/1b9/a91|website=Linkedin}}</ref> as new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Ziad Azzam<ref>{{cite news||title=Ziad Azzam|first1=Ziad Azzam|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=37257437&privcapId=32449126|agency=Bloomberg}}</ref>, one of the founders of Beacon Education and now a member of the Board of Directors. In 2013, '''Taaleem''' appointed Rosamund Marshall<ref>{{cite news|title=Rosamund Marshall - Zawya|url=https://www.zawya.com/story/Taaleems_current_CEO_Ziad_Azzam_assumes_nonexecutive_position-ZAWYA20131217054418/|agency=Zawya}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rosamund Marshall - Linkein |url=https://ae.linkedin.com/pub/ros-marshall/10/1b9/a91|website=Linkedin}}</ref> as new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Ziad Azzam<ref>{{cite news|title=Ziad Azzam|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=37257437&privcapId=32449126|publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref>, one of the founders of Beacon Education and now a member of the Board of Directors.


==Taaleem Schools== ==Taaleem Schools==
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==Accreditation and Authorisation== ==Accreditation and Authorisation==


'''Taaleem''' schools are either members of or have achieved full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and/or The New England Association of Schools and Colleges<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.neasc.org/|website=The New England Association of Schools and Colleges}}</ref> (NEASC). All Taaleem International Baccalaureate Schools are IB World Schools and are either authorised for any of the four IB programmes or in the process of being authorised. '''Taaleem''' schools are either members of or have achieved full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and/or The New England Association of Schools and Colleges<ref>{{cite web|title=The New England Association of Schools and Colleges| url=https://www.neasc.org/|website=The New England Association of Schools and Colleges}}</ref> (NEASC). All Taaleem International Baccalaureate Schools are IB World Schools and are either authorised for any of the four IB programmes or in the process of being authorised.


==Taaleem Initiatives== ==Taaleem Initiatives==
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'''Taaleem i'''s the largest provider of IB workshops in the ]/]/] region. '''Taaleem i'''s the largest provider of IB workshops in the ]/]/] region.


In 2012, '''Taaleem''' launched the Taaleem Poetry Award<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.emirateslitfest.com/writing-competitions/taaleem-poetry-award-2/|publisher=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature i}}</ref> as part of the Emirates International Literature Festival<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirateslitfest.com/|website=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature}}</ref>, an annual event in Dubai held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In 2012, '''Taaleem''' launched the Taaleem Poetry Award<ref>{{cite news|title=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature|url=https://www.emirateslitfest.com/writing-competitions/taaleem-poetry-award-2/|publisher=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature }}</ref> as part of the Emirates International Literature Festival<ref>{{cite web|title=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Website|url=https://www.emirateslitfest.com/|website=Emirates Airline Festival of Literature}}</ref>, an annual event in Dubai held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.


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Taaleem
File:Taaleem10years.png
Company typeEducation
Founded2004 (2004)
HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates
Websitewww.taaleem.ae

Taaleem

Taaleem, which means 'education' in Arabic, is one of the largest education providers in the Middle East. Taaleem’s main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. Each education project is tailored to the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate, the International Primary Curriculum and multi-lingual, custom early childhood programme, the International Curriculum for Languages and Creative Arts (ICLCA).

Company History

Taaleem, formerly known as Beacon Education was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2004. Taaleem opened its first three schools and one pre-school in 2005, offering the American and British Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Programme and International Curriculum for Languages and Creative Arts.

In 2007 National Bonds Corporation, which is 100% owned by The Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment arm of Dubai government, established Madaares to open and operate high quality schools in the region. In 2008, National Bonds and Madaares launched Taaleem.

Taaleem’s main activities include investment in, development and operation of K-12 schools, and other supporting initiatives. The holding company, Madaares Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC), owns 100% of Taaleem PJSC and Taaleem Management LLC (previously known as Beacon Management LLC). The company is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director General of the Department Of Finance, Government of Dubai.

In 2013, Taaleem appointed Rosamund Marshall as new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Ziad Azzam, one of the founders of Beacon Education and now a member of the Board of Directors.

Taaleem Schools

Taaleem owns nine private schools including pre-schools in Dubai and one private school in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi. The 11th school, offering the National Curriculum for England, is set to open in Dubai in September 2015 as per the company’s announcements.

List of Taaleem Schools

  1. Greenfield Community School
  2. Jumeira Baccalaureate School
  3. Uptown School
  4. Raha International School
  5. Al-Mizhar American Academy
  6. Dubai British School
  7. Dubai British Foundation
  8. Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park
  9. The Children's Garden, Green Community
  10. The Children's Garden Al Barsha 2
  11. The Children's Garden Jumeira

Accreditation and Authorisation

Taaleem schools are either members of or have achieved full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and/or The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). All Taaleem International Baccalaureate Schools are IB World Schools and are either authorised for any of the four IB programmes or in the process of being authorised.

Taaleem Initiatives

In 2009 Taaleem teamed up with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme professional development workshops in Dubai in cooperation with the IB, which are accessible to educators from all over the world. The International Baccalaureate is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968, offering four educational programmes for children aged 3–19.

Taaleem is the largest provider of IB workshops in the Africa/Europe/Middle East region.

In 2012, Taaleem launched the Taaleem Poetry Award as part of the Emirates International Literature Festival, an annual event in Dubai held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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