Dima Khalaf

Career & Guidance Counsellor at Al Ittihad Private School, Jumeirah

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Dima Khalaf is a Career & Guidance Counsellor with over 13 years of experience in student counselling, career development, and university guidance. At Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeirah in Dubai, she supports students in exploring career pathways, identifying suitable university programs, navigating admissions requirements, and accessing higher education opportunities and scholarships.

Her work focuses on helping students make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures through personalized guidance, academic planning, and university application support. Dima is passionate about integrating career guidance into the wider educational experience and ensuring students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed beyond Grade 12.

Her professional interests include evaluating the effectiveness of career guidance initiatives, identifying meaningful indicators of student readiness, and strengthening the transition from secondary education to higher education and future employment. Drawing on her experience within the UAE education sector, she aims to contribute practical insights into preparing students for an increasingly dynamic and competitive global workforce.