Positive experiences in school define a child's development. Research has proven that positive emotions, engagement, purpose, relationships, accomplishments and health are the core building materials for human well-being and success. Regent International School, rated ‘Very Good’ with outstanding features by the KHDA for 2019-20, is a leader in Positive Education (PosEd) – the science that combines Positive Psychology with best teaching practices. From Nursery to Year 6, our PosEd ethos drives a student to learn more effectively, and be more resilient, creative, productive, successful and healthy. It's not an additional subject at Regent but our very culture. At our community-based British National Curriculum school, the shaping of character is at the heart of what we offer.

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