Our Foundations
Ash Mount School has been envisioned and developed under the strategic leadership of Mr Dinesh Kothari and Mr Amit Kothari, distinguished education leaders with more than 25 years of experience establishing and developing successful schools across the UAE and India.
Through Interstar Advisory Services, they have created schools recognised for their commitment to academic excellence, innovation, holistic education and strong community partnerships. Their vision has always been to develop schools that reflect the unique needs of the communities they serve while maintaining the highest standards of learning, leadership and care.
Ash Mount School builds on this proven foundation while creating its own distinctive identity, combining international best practice with a future-focused approach to education, rooted in the values of the UAE and inspired by a global outlook.
Our Founders’ Vision
Mr Dinesh Kothari’s exceptional contribution to education has been recognised internationally, including through the prestigious Mother Teresa Award, honouring his lifelong commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people.
Together, Mr Dinesh Kothari and Mr Amit Kothari share a simple yet powerful vision: to create schools that are academically ambitious, deeply caring, inclusive and globally connected. Their belief is that every child deserves an education that develops knowledge, character and a lifelong love of learning.
That vision is at the heart of Ash Mount School.
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An Established Track Record
Over the past 25 years, the Kotharis have established and developed schools that have educated more than 16,000 children across the UAE and India. Their portfolio includes:
Their experience spans internationally recognised curricula, including the English National Curriculum and the CBSE curriculum, combining educational expertise, strong governance and a commitment to creating schools that reflect the needs of their communities.
Ash Mount School - The Next Chapter
Ash Mount School represents the next chapter in the Kotharis’ educational journey, future-focused international school built on more than 25 years of experience. From the very beginning, every aspect of the school has been thoughtfully designed to combine international best practice with the UAE’s vision for innovation, sustainability and educational excellence.
Governance & Founding Philosophy
Ash Mount School is part of the Interstar family of schools, recognised for innovation, high standards, and strong community connections. Our governance model ensures clear oversight and accountability, supported by experienced educators and advisors.
The school was founded on a belief in the power of education to shape lives. Every decision, from curriculum and staffing to wellbeing and inclusion, is guided by what is best for students and the world they are growing into.
