Hello, my name is Penni Jones and I serve as acting Principal of Liwa International School Falaj Hazza. I welcome you to a new academic school year. We are proud of our Very Good rating in our last ADEK inspection and continue to build on our strengths....Read More
Hello, my name is Penni Jones and I serve as acting Principal of Liwa International School Falaj Hazza. I welcome you to a new academic school year. We are proud of our Very Good rating in our last ADEK inspection and continue to build on our strengths.
LISF serves over 2,500 learners in a state-of-the-art facility where we foster life-long learners through caring relationships, engaging and purposeful lessons, and personalized learning. We inspire students to be critical thinkers and innovative leaders in an ever-changing global world. Through continued support of our LISF families and the wider community, we ensure our students meet their fullest potential. I look forward to supporting our learners in a successful and rewarding year ahead.
Best regards,
Situated in the thriving downtown Falaj Hazza area of Abu Dhabi, Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza offers a vibrant and holistic American international education. We understand the modern-day needs of young people and utilize them to engage our students in learning, encourage intellectual risk-taking, and pursue a healthy, rounded lifestyle.
Manea Saeed Al Oteiba Poetry Competition
Aoun Community Service Team
IOS Design launched by Sandooq Al-Watan
DIDI DP World Challenge
University Acceptance
Model United Nation
Annual Public Speaking Competition
IOS Design- from Apple and Sandooq Al Watan Challenge
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
NOS
AJB MUN Competition
Madar Sport
3rd AUD STEAM Competition
Art & Debate Competition
UAE University’s Olympiad
Integrity Debate Championship
“LISF provides international standers inspired by national identity, the school’s teachers are highly skilled and innovative practitioners. LISF is known to have a great reputation in Al Ain community.”
“The LISF offers a setting where we may pick up a lot of exciting and innovative skills, hone our abilities, learn from knowledgeable instructors, and make new friends.”
“Looking back, it’s clear that my time at LISF was the foundation for everything I’ve achieved.”
“Thanks to LISF’s effort and support, I was able to join the prestigious New York University, Abu Dhabi.”
“LISF has molded me into an honorable person who is strong and ready to embrace the future.”
“LISF has honestly given me all the confidence, and skills, along with discipline, punctuality, and the importance of time management.”
Acting Principal
Vice Principal (KG & Elementary)
Vice Principal (Middle & High School)
Vice Principal (E-learning)
Assistant Vice Principal KG
Assistant Vice Principal of Elementary
Ms. Penni Jones joins LISF with eight years of leadership experience in the UAE, including a VP role at LISG. She has served as an Academic Vice Principal and Principal at the K-12 level in the United States.
Ms. Penni has a Master’s Degree in Secondary English Education and a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership.
She looks forward to seeing students’ progress at LISF this academic school year. Her deepest educational belief is that all students are capable of excelling in their studies with a strong team of teachers and parents in place to support their success.
Mrs. Melanie Haddy has five years of leadership experience in the UAE, having been Head of Primary in both Sharjah and Abu Dhabi before joining LISF. Previously her teaching career has spanned thirty-three years, with fourteen years as a Primary Headteacher/ Principal in the UK.
She has a bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Certificate, and Diploma in Education. Her Master’s Degree with special recommendation is in Educational Research.
Mrs. Melanie is dedicated to ensuring that every young person receives the most engaging and rewarding educational experience in a safe and secure environment so they can all reach their full potential.
For over 15 years, Mrs. Sanaa Tabet has been working in the field of education within UAE schools. She took the responsibility of different teaching and leadership roles during her career.
Mrs. Sanaa has earned a BS in Applied Mathematics as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and has always had a passion for education.
Mrs. Sanaa strongly believes that a great education is foundational to life success. At LISF, we aim to see our learners succeed and progress year after year, to graduate as holistically educated, highly skilled citizens.
Ms. Sandra has been working with technology in schools in various capacities from a teacher of technology to an integrator ensuring schools select and implement technology that really works. A passionate advocate for the use of technology in education, she believes this can be leveraged to truly transform learning.
Ms. Sandra has been involved in digital transformation in the UK and Middle East for close to 15 years, 10 of those working in education where she has worked in leadership with oversight over both academic and technical programmes. An early advocate for online learning, she was a part of the school’s digital transformation from inception and led its e-learning initiative from strategy to execution. She is constantly looking at how to leverage emerging technologies to further maximize opportunities for all stakeholders in our schools.
Mrs. Amal Abou Ghaida has a professional background routed in education.For the past 15 years she has worked as a KG teacher in different schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with the last 2 years as a KG leader.
Mrs. Amal has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in addition to a TS certificate in Nursing Studies.In addition to that she is an Author, she writes children’s stories and has 15 published books.
Ms. Amal looks forward to using her collective experience along with the professional team at LISF to build upon the success of our school. She believes that the quality of education a person receives in his early life is indispensable in bringing out that person’s potential and that every child deserves to have access to quality learning and care.
Mrs. Nisrien Aly is an educator of 20 years with experience as a teacher and then a leader. She has extensive experience in the American curriculums and four years of middle leadership experience in the UAE.
Mrs. Nisrien holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Alexandria University in Arts and Education.
She is deeply passionate about ensuring the success and well-being of LISF students. Her main goal is to establish a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where all members of the school community feel valued and heard.
Thank you for your interest in Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza. Please fill out the form below, and our admissions team will contact you.
Thank you for your interest in Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza. Please fill out the form below, and our admissions team will contact you.