Set to welcome students from Pre-KG to Grade 8 in August 2026, Ambassador International Academy Mankhool will be the first dedicated IB school in the Mankhool area 

Dubai, Jan 14, 2026: Bridge Education, a UAE-based K–12 school operator, has announced the opening of Ambassador International Academy (AIA) Mankhool. AIA Mankhool is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school scheduled to open in Dubai in August 2026.  

Located in Mankhool, Bur Dubai, the school will open initially to students from Pre-KG to Grade 8, with a phased year-on-year expansion through to Grade 12. 

Commenting on the launch, Kamal Kalwani, Vice Chairperson of Bridge Education says, “By introducing a premium IB learning environment to a well-connected community, we aim to support both student well-being and everyday family life…” 

AIA Mankhool plans to expand annually to offer the full IB Continuum, including the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). 

With a strong focus on future-ready learning, the curriculum will integrate digital literacy, coding, artificial intelligence and innovation, and entrepreneurship (supported by collaborations with global higher education institutions) to provide students with exposure to real-world applications and emerging technologies. 

The purpose-built campus spans approximately 400,000 square feet and includes specialist science and innovation laboratories, technology-enabled classrooms, sports facilities and performing arts spaces. Its location adjacent to Mankhool Park and close to Zabeel Park further supports outdoor learning and physical education. 

AIA Mankhool is Bridge Education’s fourth school in the UAE, joining Ambassador School Dubai (ICSE), Ambassador School Sharjah (CBSE) and Ambassador International Academy Al Khail (IB Continuum).