About Our Leader

Ali Kobeissi is a seasoned strategic leader with over 25 years of experience crafting and implementing policies that yield measurable results. His in-depth expertise spans educational and financial administration and business development, making him a versatile asset to any organization seeking to enhance its impact and operational efficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Ali approaches each administrative scenario with meticulous strategy,  leveraging his extensive experience in:

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: Creating and executing long-term plans that align with organizational goals.

• Quality Assurance, Accreditation & Authorization: Proficient in IB, Cognia, AIAA, and CARF accreditation standards, ensuring programs meet rigorous quality benchmarks.

• Training & Development: Designing impactful professional development programs tailored to corporate and educational settings.

• Corporate & Educational Technology Tools: Utilizing the latest technology to streamline operations and enhance learning environments.

• Business & Financial Operations: Expertise in accounting, budgeting, risk management, cost control, loss prevention, and taxation, tailored to corporate and educational institutions.

• Corporate & Educational Administration: Overseeing organizational processes focusing on efficiency, compliance, and strategic growth.

Notable Achievement: Establishment of the prestigious American pre-Diploma and Diploma Programs across various schools, setting a foundation for students’ academic and professional success.

Ali's Professional Memberships and Ongoing Professional Development

• Memberships: Part of multiple professional educational consultant and accounting organizations in the U.S. and internationally in KSA, UAE, Kuwait, and Lebanon.

• Continuous Learning: Attends a range of webinars and conferences annually to enhance support for clients.

Independent Services Offered

A. School Start-ups and Strategic Planning for School and District Expansions

1. Connect building design with the educational program.

2. Develop a curriculum tailored to the target student body.

3. Recruit top-tier teachers and administrators.

4. Establish policies and procedures to track student progress and maintain quality.

B. Academic Support (Pre-K, K-12, Special Education, Colleges) - Provide educational and school leaders recommendations for education program improvement using IB, CCSS, STEAM, and 21st-century best practices as well as the following:  

1. School improvement initiatives.

2. Implement new programs (e.g., American Diploma, IB—PYP, MYP, DP, CP).

3. Support with AdvancED, AIAA accreditation, and IB authorization.

4. Curriculum design and development.

5. Assessment services.

6. Leadership and pedagogy training.

7. College preparatory year (ACT, SAT prep and U.S. university placement).

8. AP and dual enrollment programs.

9. Virtual learning initiatives.

10. Summer programs for both adults and children.

11. Exchange programs for students, teachers, and administrators.

C. Business Operations Support

1. Accounting services (local and international standards).

2. Budgeting.

3. Educational technology integration.

4. Staffing certified educators.

5. Management support.

6. Taxation (local and international).

7. Business expansions.

8. Business valuations.

9. Forensic accounting.

D. School Board Services

1. Governance training for school boards.

2. New school development support.

3. Grant writing and submission (federal and state).

4. Facilitate school meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

5. Ensure Freedom of Information Act compliance.

6. Meet transparency requirements for charter school boards.

• Note: Specialized services for charter school boards to ensure effective meetings and compliance with Open Meetings and FOIA as required in charter contracts.

E. Business Development and Investments (Local & International)

1. Establish tutoring centers.

2. Launch new charter schools in KSA, Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, USA, North Africa, and Europe.

3. Build local and international partnerships in the USA, Europe, and MENA regions.

4. Create new training programs.

5. Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for schools.

6. Attract foreign investment in KSA, USA, and MENA.

7. Provide school reviews and accreditation preparation services.

This comprehensive list highlights Ali’s ability to support schools and organizations across the educational, business, and developmental spectrum, both locally and internationally.