What Innoventures Education does

Innoventures Education is a Dubai-based, privately held educational holding company founded in 2005 by Poonam Bhojani and Avishesha Bhojani (BPG Group). It operates a portfolio of 9 schools and 8 Early Childhood Centres serving more than 9,000 pupils from 120+ nationalities, ranging in age from 45 days to 18 years. The group is uniquely structured in Dubai to deliver all three major international curricula within one platform: full IB continuum (DIA Emirates Hills — established 2005, the first IB school in the UAE and still the only Outstanding-rated IB school by KHDA; DIA Al Barsha — 2018; Raffles World Academy — 2008), UK National Curriculum through IGCSE/A-levels/BTEC (Raffles International School — 2007), and American Common Core with AP and IB options (Collegiate International School — 2011). Two new campuses — DIA Town Square and Raffles World Academy Sharjah (first expansion outside Dubai) — are scheduled to open in August 2026. Early-years education (45 days to 6 years) is delivered through 8 Raffles Early Childhood Centres and Raffles Starters, both accredited by the UK Pre-School Learning Alliance and following the EYFS framework. Support functions include the Learning Lab professional-development academy (NPQ/TQUK/NCFE CACHE pathways), ACES scholarships, Innovents inter-school competitions (1,750+ students across 16 events, 4,700+ across 45 sporting events), Week Without Walls overseas experiential learning (since 2016, six-plus destinations), and the GIVE philanthropy programme (AED 3M+ raised).

Name

Innoventures Education

Legal name

Innoventures Education

Website

https://innoventureseducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Innoventures Education is a Dubai-based, privately held K-12 school group founded in 2005 that operates 9 schools and 8 Early Childhood Centres serving 9,000+ students from 120+ nationalities, delivering IB, UK, and US curricula from age 45 days through 18 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• IB curriculum schools
• Early childhood education
• International baccalaureate programmes
• Private school operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Tuition fees from K-12 education across multiple schools including IB continuum schools (DIA Emirates Hills, DIA Al Barsha, Raffles World Academy), British curriculum school (Raffles International School), and American curriculum school (Collegiate International School), plus early childhood centres

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innoventures Education is a Dubai-based educational holding company that operates a portfolio of international schools and early childhood centres offering K-12 education across IB (International Baccalaureate), UK National Curriculum, and American curricula. The group runs 9 schools and 8 Early Childhood Centres serving over 9,000 pupils aged 45 days to 18 years from 120+ nationalities, with tuition-based admissions and supplementary programmes such as scholarships, overseas trips, and inter-school competitions.

Product overview

Innoventures Education operates a portfolio of international schools and early childhood centres across Dubai, offering multi-curricular educational programmes including IB (International Baccalaureate), UK National Curriculum, and American curricula. The portfolio includes: Collegiate International School (American/IB), Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills (IB continuum), Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (IB continuum), Raffles International School (UK curriculum), Raffles World Academy (IB World School), Raffles Early Childhood Centres (8 locations), Raffles Starters, plus upcoming schools in Town Square and Sharjah. Supporting programmes include the GIVE philanthropy initiative, Learning Lab professional development academy, Week Without Walls overseas trips, Innovents competitive events, and ACES scholarship programme. The organisation serves over 9,000 students from 120+ nationalities across its schools and nurseries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collegiate International School (CIS) An American International School offering US High School Diploma, AP courses, and IB Diploma Programmes, serving Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Provides American education with IB curriculum based on American Common Core Standards.
• Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills (DIA EH) The longest established IB continuum school in Dubai, and the only IB school rated Outstanding by KHDA. Offers all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) from KG to Year 13.
• Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (DIA AB) An IB continuum school offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes from Pre-KG to Grade 12. Opened in 2018 on a 23-acre campus in Al Barsha, Dubai.
• Raffles International School (RIS) A British curriculum school offering UK National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-levels, with BTEC courses for post-16 students. Accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO Outstanding in 2021) and British Schools of the Middle East.
• Raffles World Academy (RWA) An independent, co-educational KG to Grade 12 IB World School offering IB PYP (up to G5), IBMYP (G6-10), and IB Diploma/Courses (G11-12).
• Raffles Early Childhood Centres (ECC) Eight Early Childhood Centres operating across Dubai offering the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme. Accredited and certified by Pre-School Learning Alliance (UK). Serves children from 45 days to 6 years across Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Lakes 1, Lakes 2, Meadows, Springs, and Umm Suqeim.
• Raffles Starters Early Years learning centre for children aged 3-6 years following UK Early Years Foundation Stage through to National Curriculum for England and Wales. Opened in September 2018, located in Springs Souk.
• Dubai International Academy Town Square (DIATS) New school opening August 2026 in the Town Square community of Dubai, offering international curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 8 in its first year of operation.
• Raffles World Academy Sharjah (RWAS) New school opening August 2026 in the Aljada community of Sharjah, serving Pre-K to Grade 8 with plans to expand year on year to a full IB World School.
• ACES Scholarships Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships programme offering Sport, Academic/Co-curricular, and Emirati Distinction scholarships for Years 5-13 students across Innoventures schools.
• Learning Lab Training academy for continuous professional development across Innoventures Education schools. Offers National Professional Qualifications (NPQLT, NPQSL, NPQH, NPQSENCO), TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, and NCFE CACHE Level 1 and Level 5 Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Week Without Walls Overseas educational trips programme running since 2016, offering experiential learning opportunities for Grades 6-12. Destinations include Budapest, China, Finland, Italy, Japan, and others.
• Innovents Multi-school competitive events programme celebrating diverse student talents across intellectual, sporting, and co-curricular activities. Over 1,750 students participated in 16 co-curricular Innovents and 4,700 in 45 sporting Innovents across 12 sports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university placement across all schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dubai CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIVE (Gift of Innoventures Education) has partnered with Dubai Cares to sponsor 9 schools internationally (4 in Nepal, 3 in Malawi, 2 in Senegal), sponsor a library in India, and support the Students for Students Initiative. BuildOn, an American charitable organization, was partner for school construction in Nepal.
• BuildOnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican philanthropic organization that has successfully constructed schools in developing world regions for 25 years. Partnered with GIVE for school-building programme in Nepal.
• Millfield School, UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner school for Summer Sports Programmes offering holiday camps and courses for Innoventures students.
• The Springs Souk MallminorOthersShopping mall location for Raffles ECC headquarters and Raffles Starters early years school.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• British Schools of the Middle East (BSME): Industry association of British international schools across the Middle East, relevant context for accreditation frameworks and peer benchmarking that group members like RIS navigate.

Emerging players

• Dwight School Dubai: Single premium IB World School in Dubai with American curriculum heritage. Comparable as a premium IB competitor targeting similar expatriate families in Dubai.

Regional players

• GEMS Education (early years / nursery peer): Adjacent operator with early years and nursery footprints in the UAE. Comparable as an established play-based and EYFS-aligned early childhood operator mirroring the Raffles ECC network.

Direct peers

• Bloom Education: UAE-based operator managing several Dubai and Abu Dhabi premium schools across multiple curricula. Directly comparable as a regional premium-school portfolio operator.
• Fortes Education: Dubai-based premium school group operating Sunmarke School and Regent International School. Comparable as a premium Dubai-based operator running IB and UK curriculum offerings in the same catchment areas.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school group with a Dubai campus (NAS Dubai) competing in IB and British curriculum segments. Comparable for premium international pricing, IB continuum delivery, and university placement outcomes.
• Aldar Education: Largest schools operator in Abu Dhabi (Aldar Academies and partnerships) with growing Dubai presence. Comparable on multi-curriculum portfolio, premium positioning, and capital-supported expansion in the UAE.
• Taaleem: UAE-based premium school group operating multiple curricula including IB and British tracks across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Comparable directly as a Dubai premium-school operator competing for the same expat family segment.
• GEMS Education: Dubai-headquartered for-profit operator of premium international K-12 schools across the UAE, Middle East, and globally. Closest direct comparable on geography, business model (multi-curriculum portfolio, premium positioning, and tuition-driven revenue), and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global for-profit K-12 school group with MENA campuses operating premium international curricula. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering overlapping curricula and competing for expatriate families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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