10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Jim Stearns
Deputy Director of Schools - Victoria International Schools of Sharjah
- Over 30 years experience in teaching, including 11 years in Sharjah at the VISS Schools.
- Head teacher for 17 years in UK and Sharjah.
- In the UK, was a member of the Executive Council of Independent Schools Association (Chaired the London South region, Academic Policy and ICT Committees). Has been a governor of two schools, as Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Was an Apple Professional Learning Specialist Leadership Stream.
- Experience in a range of schools: Primary/Secondary, Government/Private, Academic/non-selective.
- Extensive experience of chairing committees, setting agendas according to strategic need and balancing input from all constituents.
- Currently Deputy Director of Schools for the VISS group, a group of 6 (and growing) private schools owned by the Sharjah Government.
- Particular interest in use of data to support strategic decisions and outcomes for students.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech in Action
1609
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Digital Strategy for a growing School Group
Session Summary:
Victoria International School of Sharjah, a leading international school in the UAE, has led with digital education since its opening over 15 years ago, including one of the first iPad programmes in the Middle East. 4 years ago, the expansion started and the group currently has 6 schools, with more on the way. While each school has the VISS DNA running through it, they all have their own unique features. How does the group ensure that it continues to give the students the educational experience they need in this changing world, while managing the growth of the group.
Speakers:
Jim Stearns
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Deputy Director of Schools - Victoria International Schools of Sharjah
Categories:
AI and EdTech
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