Raffles International School
Michelle McDougall currently serves as the English Curriculum Lead and Class Teacher at Raffles International School, a role that involves enhancing language skills and literacy development for diverse student needs. Previous teaching experiences include positions at Mirdif American School, Connex Education Partnership, St. Michael's Primary School, and Spinney Avenue, alongside roles as a Student Teacher and Volunteer. Michelle's educational qualifications encompass various degrees, including a Bachelor's in Science, a PGCE, and an ongoing NPQSL in Education. Michelle also has experience in lettings, administration as a receptionist, and fundraising with the Everton Former Players Foundation.
Raffles International School
Raffles International School (RIS) offers the full continuum of the UK-based, globally recognised, Cambridge curriculum leading up to IGCSE and A-levels. We are the first school in the UAE to offer a unique combination of Montessori Pre-school and an enriched Cambridge International Curriculum enhanced by a well-developed language studies programme, which includes Arabic, French, Mandarin and English Language Support (ELS). Montessori Programme is offered in Kindergarten, the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) in Grades 1 to 5 and Cambridge Secondary 1 (CS1) for the Secondary School in Grade 6 to 8. IGCSE will be introduced in Grade 9 in the coming academic year. At RIS we work towards securing the foundations of a child’s education in a secure learning environment while helping them develop capabilities to succeed. Established in 2007, the school has more than 2000 pupils from more than 80 nationalities. RIS is a regular member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a Cambridge International Examinations Centre (CIE).