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NEW · FI MAGAZINE · ISSUE 01

Commemorative First Edition.

Coming 11 November 2026

Eleven years, 24 campuses, 6 countries and more than 200,000 learners and graduates. Our first FI Magazine is a thank-you to everyone who was part of the journey, and a guide to the new, 100% online FI.

  • Part 1 · ThenThank you, classroom: memories from our campuses, 2015–2025
  • The FI YearbookFind your campus and your batch, from Dubai to Manama
  • Part 2 · NowK–12, diplomas, certifications and free tools, all online
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