With more than 11 years at Regent as a teacher and later Vice Principal, Williams now takes the helm as Principal 

Dubai, May 5, 2025: Fortes Education has announced the appointment of David Williams as the new Principal of Regent International School (RIS), Dubai. A respected educator and seasoned school leader, Williams brings with him more than two decades of experience in British curriculum schools across the UK and the UAE.  

Williams’ journey with RIS spans more than 11 years. From his initial role there as an educator teacher to later becoming the Vice Principal and now Principal, he has played a pivotal role in Regent’s journey.  

Williams has been instrumental in expanding Regent’s Secondary School provision and shaping its signature STEAM curriculum, 360° immersive learning model and inclusive extracurricular offerings.  

He also spearheads the school’s Positive Education framework, seamlessly integrating student well-being into academic life. His inclusive leadership style fosters a culture where every learner is known, nurtured and inspired to flourish. 

An expert in school improvement and certified Lead Inspector for BSO (British Schools Overseas), Williams has worked with educational institutions in Iraq, Venezuela, Qatar and the UAE. His qualifications include a PGCE in Education, a Master’s in Educational Leadership and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).  

“We are delighted to have David at the helm of Regent,” says Dr. Neil Hopkin, Director of Education at Fortes Education. “His profound understanding of our vision, which is focused on offering an unrivalled suite of Signature Programmes in Financial Literacy, STEAM and AI, Sport and others, alongside an expansive ECA programme, makes him the ideal leader to guide Regent into its next era beyond outstanding.”