ISP: MIDDLE EAST

Abigail Fishbourne 

Director of Learning – Middle East

Abigail lived in the United Kingdom before relocating to the United Arab Emirates with her family in 2014. She was primary and secondary educated in Bath before moving to Bristol to attend the University of the West of England where she attained her Batchelor of Education.

She has a passion for education and has held many teaching and leadership positions in primary and all-through schools in Bristol, Abu Dhabi and Dubai for over 27 years and has spoken at conferences in the Middle East as well as global digital events.

In 2007, Abigail attained the National Professional Qualification of Headship.  In the same year she moved into senior leadership first as a Deputy Headteacher and then as the Head of School. She is enthusiastic about helping schools develop teaching and learning and believes passionately in collaborative school development. 

When not at work, she enjoys camping, swimming, canoeing, walking, and spending time with her family.