50+years of combined educational & academic experience
6connected service areas
4cities in the team's experience
1pilot project: Inspire International School
MENASupporting education across the region
Who we are
Intelligent Vision Educational Company
Educational expertise connected to institutional development
IVEC is an educational development and consultancy company supporting investors, schools, educators and learners across the MENA region. We help establish new educational institutions, develop existing schools, strengthen their operations, empower their people and integrate technology in ways that improve education.
Our work combines educational expertise with institutional planning and a clear understanding of how schools function, grow and respond to change.
Our Vision
A progressive educational landscape across the MENA region, where strong institutions and supportive learning environments empower educators and develop knowledgeable, resilient learners guided by values and prepared to contribute to their communities.
Our Mission
To support investors and educational institutions through consultancy, school development, effective systems, educator empowerment and purposeful technology, connecting academic learning, physical education, well-being and character building through a Mind–Body–Values approach.
Future-ready institutions. Empowered educators. Learners who thrive in an ever-changing world.
What we do
Six connected services across the educational journey
From establishing and developing an institution to supporting its educators and learners.
01
Investment Consultancy
Supporting investors who plan to establish international schools, from educational concept and feasibility to operational readiness.
Educational and business concept
Full business planning
Market and competitive landscape analysis
Opportunity and risk review
Setup and logistics planning
Launch and operational readiness
02
School Development Consultancy
Building and improving the educational foundations of new and existing schools, in line with international standards.
Educational approach and identity
Curriculum development guidance
Learner-centred teaching methodologies
Review of learning processes
Policies and quality frameworks
Accreditation readiness
03
Operational Support
Strengthening the systems and structures that connect leadership, administration, educators and families.
Review of operational systems
School procedures and workflows
Management and administrative guidance
Roles and responsibilities
Academic and operational coordination
Implementation and continuous improvement
04
AI & Technology Integration
Purposeful tools that help educators plan, differentiate and assess, while improving learning experiences and workflows.
AI-supported learning experiences
Technology within teaching practices
Planning, grading and differentiation tools
Classroom-ready resources and rubrics
Implementation guidance
Technical support for educators and schools
05
Educator Excellence
Developing the professional capabilities and confidence of educators, and connecting schools with suitable talent.
Training in teaching methodologies
Interactive lesson planning
Technology integration in education
Presentation and communication skills
Professional profile development
Educator placement and school matching
06
College Preparation Services
Helping high school learners and their families approach university and future opportunities with clarity.
University application guidance
Admissions preparation
Academic and personal profiles
College readiness workshops
Access to relevant resources
Guidance for learners and families
Our approach
A school develops when its people, purpose and systems work together
We approach education as an interconnected system. Our role develops according to the needs and stage of each institution.
The Institution
Educational model
Academic learning, physical education, values and character building, connected through Mind–Body–Values.
Operations
Clear roles, coordinated processes and accountable systems that support quality and daily practice.
People
Empowered educators and leadership, engaged learners, and parents as partners in the journey.
Technology
Purposeful digital and AI tools that support educators, differentiation and effective workflows.
Learning environment
Inclusive, secure and stimulating spaces where well-being and curiosity grow together.
How we work
From first assessment to continuous development
1
Assess
Understand needs, priorities and the local educational context.
2
Design
Develop an approach aligned with educational requirements and learner needs.
3
Establish
Support leadership, people, systems and institutional readiness.
4
Operate
Support effective daily management and clear accountability.
5
Develop
Strengthen educators, institutional capability and continuous improvement.
Who we support
Working with stakeholders across the educational ecosystem
From investors entering the sector to learners preparing for university, IVEC supports every part of the educational journey.
Inspire International School is IVEC's pilot project: a real learning environment where educational vision, character building, institutional planning, educator empowerment and innovation come together. It is a setting to apply our approach, reflect on practice and inform future development across the MENA region.
Meaningful learning and character development
Educator empowerment and innovative learning practices
Continuous reflection to inform future school development
Mind–Body–Values in practice
Developing the whole learner
Mind
Academic learning, curiosity, critical thinking and opportunities to explore and create.
Body
Physical education integrated into the curriculum, connecting movement and healthy habits with learning.
Values
Character building, resilience, ethical awareness and meaningful participation in the community.
Well-being connects all three dimensions
Everyday practice
Moments from daily life at Inspire
Movement as part of developmentLearning through participationHands-on, collaborative learningAn engaged learning communityFamilies as partnersTechnology in the classroomSpace for expression and creativity
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A leadership perspective“
What resonated with me in IVEC's vision was an approach that goes beyond traditional education: international standards rooted in values and traditions that reflect who we are. Academic excellence matters deeply, alongside learner well-being and character building.
Ms. Ruba ShaaraniHead of Learning, Inspire International School
The value IVEC brings
Educational understanding connected to practical support
Connected expertise
Educational direction, institutional planning, operations and people, considered together.
Practical application
Inspire provides a real setting to apply, reflect on and develop our approach.
Experience across systems
National, American and French programmes, as well as special education.
Regional understanding
Leadership experience across educational environments in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Capability development
Support that strengthens educators and leadership teams for continued progress.
Technology with purpose
Digital and AI integration shaped by real educational and operational needs.
The experience behind IVEC
Educational leadership across systems and countries
More than five decades of combined educational and academic experience, spanning school development, leadership, educator empowerment and technology integration.
Jamil Al Merhabi
Co-Founder & CEO
Raed Merheb
Co-Founder
Experience spanning
National curriculaAmerican programmesFrench programmesSpecial educationSchool leadershipEducator trainingEducational technology
RiyadhKhobarJeddahTripoli
Cities represented in the team's experience
Contact
Let's build stronger learning environments together
Whether you are planning a new school, developing an existing one or exploring a partnership, we would be glad to hear from you.