Students from QAT Blended Learning Education ME in Abu Dhabi recently achieved notable success in two prestigious academic competitions, showcasing the school’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and global citizenship.
From April 12 to 14, 2025, QAT students bagged multiple medals at the Dubai II Round of the World Scholar’s Cup, held at Sunmarke School and The Indian High School Dubai. The event drew student teams from across the UAE and neighboring countries, competing in four rigorous categories: Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Bowl, and Scholar’s Challenge.
Among the top achievers were Stephanie Lei Tan and Yvainne V. Nimer, who ranked Top 19 and Top 16 respectively in Creative Writing. Both students, along with Yasmin Aktham Mohd. Al Anani, also ranked Top 14 in the Team Scholar’s Bowl and earned All Gold awards in Team Writing. Tan further excelled in Individual Debate and Team Writing, collecting multiple gold medals. Meanwhile, Gyan Nazarainé F. Rani, Genevieve Pangan, and Hilarie F. Ranin secured All Silver awards in both the Individual and Team Debate categories, highlighting QAT’s strength in critical thinking and public speaking. The group has now qualified to compete in the upcoming Global Round, bringing their academic talents to the international stage.
Behind the students’ success was a dedicated team of educators and mentors, including Ms. Mae Lourdes Jimenez, Ms. Rea Marie Vargas, Mr. Ivan Jade Enguito, Mr. Hernan Banluta, and Ms. Ann Katrina Simon. Supporting their innovation-focused training was Mechatronic Engineer Lilac H. Schonberg, who guided the students in creative and interdisciplinary learning.
“These achievements are a testament to how innovation, critical thinking, and passion can flourish when students are guided and empowered. I’m proud to see them thrive not only academically but also as future problem-solvers and leaders,” Engr. Schonberg shared with The Global Filipino Magazine.
Adding to the school’s winning streak, John Lorenz S. Nunez received an Honorable Mention for his exceptional performance at the National Olympiad in Informatics Philippines (NOI.PH), held at Ateneo de Manila University from March 29 to 30, 2025. NOI.PH is the Philippines’ premier programming competition for high school students and the official qualifier for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). Nunez’s achievement highlights QAT’s strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
QAT Blended Learning Education ME is a K–12 institution located in Al Souq Tower, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi. Offering a hybrid model of face-to-face and online instruction, QAT follows the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) curriculum and caters to learners of all nationalities. It provides specialized programs in Special Education (SPED) and Robotics, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Behind the students’ success was a dedicated team of educators and mentors, including Ms. Mae Lourdes Jimenez, Ms. Riah Marie Vargas, Mr. Ivan Jade Enguito, Mr. Hernand Banluta, and Ms. Ann Katrina Simon.
These back-to-back victories reinforce QAT’s mission to empower students to become globally competitive, socially responsible, and purpose-driven individuals. For more information, visit qatblendedlearning.com.
