Ash Mount School

Our Legacy

Ash Mount School is proudly envisioned and developed under the strategic guidance of Mr. Dinesh Kothari and Mr. Amit Kothari, distinguished leaders in educational development across the UAE and India. Through Interstar Advisory Services, they have successfully founded and operated schools recognised for academic excellence, holistic education, and global mindedness.

Our Founders’ Vision

Mr. Dinesh Kothari’s exceptional contribution to education has been recognized globally, most notably through the prestigious Mother Teresa Award, honouring his lifelong dedication to improving educational opportunities for young people. Together with Mr. Amit Kothari, their vision is simple yet powerful, to establish schools that are academically rigorous, deeply humane, inclusive, and globally connected.

A Legacy of Educational Excellence

Over the past two decades, the Kotharis have successfully established schools serving over 16,000 students in the UAE and India, including:

Their extensive experience spans both the English National Curriculum and the Indian CBSE framework, bringing a unique blend of innovation, compliance, and academic success to every institution under their leadership.

Ash Mount School - The Next Chapter

Ash Mount School represents the culmination of decades of expertise, a flagship project designed to deliver a future-focused international learning experience. From its inception, every detail of the school has been carefully planned to meet global education benchmarks while reflecting the UAE’s vision for innovation, sustainability, and 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.

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Principal’s Full Message

At Ash Mount, we deliver a curriculum grounded in an international framework, enriched by the local and global context of the UAE, and aligned with national priorities, including UAE Vision 2071. This education balances rigour with joy, inquiry with structure, and academic success with wellbeing and student voice. Every child will be challenged, supported, and celebrated, developing as inquirers, leaders, and change-makers. I have had the privilege of opening and leading schools both across the region and internationally. Each of those experiences has deepened my belief in the power of partnership: between students, staff, families, and the wider community. At Ash Mount, we are creating a culture where people are valued, voices are heard, and ideas flourish. Our open-door philosophy reflects our commitment to being a school where relationships come first.

Ash Mount School is proudly part of the Interstar family of schools — a group recognised for excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to the communities they serve. Ash Mount builds on that legacy while creating something distinctly its own: a school with heart, ambition, and a bold sense of purpose.

Thank you for considering Ash Mount School. We look forward to welcoming you and your family as we shape something extraordinary together.

Abigail Fishbourne

Principal