Raffles International School
Sonia John is an experienced educator currently serving as a Secondary Science Teacher at Raffles International School since September 2020. Previously, Sonia held the role of Head of Science and Science Teacher at Victoria English School from September 2017 to August 2020, focusing on Biology for IGCSE and AS levels while leading the science department. Prior teaching experience includes positions at Emirates International School, where science and math were taught, and Southport State High School as a Graduate Teacher in science. Additionally, Sonia worked as a Copy Editor at Macmillan Publishing. Sonia holds an iPGCE in Secondary Education and Teaching from UCL and has earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) from The University of Queensland.
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).