ABOUT US
Behind every student’s progress is a team that cares deeply. At Skills Academy Life Skills Centre, our educators and support staff work hand in hand to empower learners, celebrate individuality, and make education a truly life-changing experience.
MEET THE TEAM
Ms. Sarah Collins
SEN Teacher
Ms. Emily Blake
SEN Teacher
Ms. Sarah brings warmth, creativity, and over eight years of experience in teaching literacy and foundational subjects. She believes in creating a classroom where curiosity leads the way and every learner feels supported to achieve their best. Her approach blends structured academic instruction with engaging, hands-on activities that make learning both meaningful and fun.
Ms. Emily believes that education should prepare students not just for exams, but for life. With experience in youth mentoring and special education, she helps learners develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Her calm, encouraging presence creates a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
LEARNING BEYOND BOUNDARIES
At Skills Academy, learning goes beyond traditional methods. Our programs blend academic mastery with communication, problem-solving, and real-world application, creating an environment where all students, including those with special educational needs, can develop confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Skills Academy is an inclusive life-skills centre established under the leadership of Zen Khan, with a well-established reputation for building successful learning communities through education strategy, school operations, and business growth.
Through her extensive experience working with schools and students across the region, Zen recognised that not all children learn at the same pace or in the same way. Many young people, including those with additional learning needs, thrive when given opportunities to learn differently, through hands-on experiences, practical challenges, and supportive relationships. This understanding became the foundation of Skills Academy’s mission: to provide alternative pathways that nurture both academic growth and essential life skills for every learner.
We provide a balanced and engaging program that supports the whole learner academically, socially, and personally. Our Core Academic Education covers English, Math, Science, and Technology through active, hands-on learning that connects concepts to real life. Alongside this, our Life and Career Skills program helps students strengthen communication, goal setting, time management, and financial literacy, providing essential tools for independence and future success.
We also place great importance on Social Development, building confidence, leadership, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility through collaborative projects and experiential learning. Students learn to manage their emotions and maintain healthy routines through our Health and Wellbeing strand, which focuses on emotional intelligence and self-care. Finally, our Digital Skills and Creativity pathway encourages innovation and coding, developing digital fluency and creative thinking that prepare students for the evolving world of work.
At Skills Academy, learning goes beyond traditional methods. Our programs blend academic mastery with communication, problem-solving, and real-world application, creating an environment where all students, including those with special educational needs, can develop confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Education for Life. Confidence for the Future. is more than just a tagline. It is our commitment to provide life skills and opportunities for all — ensuring that every learner, regardless of background, ability, or learning style, has the opportunity to grow, belong, and succeed.
Our mission
Our vision
To prepare young people for life beyond school through practical education that connects classroom learning with real-world application.
To be the region’s most trusted provider of education and life-skills learning for students in Dubai — combining academics, technology, and personal growth.
Education that empowers
Our founder, believes in Education That Empowers — learning that inspires confidence, independence, and real-world success. With a deep passion for inclusive education and years of experience supporting diverse learners, Zen created Skills Academy Life Skills Centre to be more than just a program. It’s a supportive community where every student is encouraged to discover their strengths, build life skills, and thrive with purpose.
Zen Khan
Founder of Skills Academy life Skills Center
