Empowering children with a quality education is one of the most important functions of parenting. And although education is universally accepted as the key to a successful and stable life, there are a multitude of ideas about what makes a quality education. Jeffrey Smith and Gloria, Co-Founders of ADVANTAGES Middle East, share the philosophy that children thrive and reach their full potential when placed in the center of their individual learning journey. However, they also agree that accreditation and quality standards matter. The Co-Founders, both UAE residents with a combined 60 years of education experience, describe making quality education accessible and relevant to each family, a lifelong pursuit. Brown, a native of Dallas, Texas, is a home education parent of nearly 30-years and a highly influential champion for school choice. Smith, a native of Columbia, Maryland, has been supporting schools and families with education technology and resources for nearly 25 years. Smith and Brown met in 2022 and quickly realized that through partnership they could bring their shared vision to reality. After 2-3 meetings, Pam Dion, CEO and Co-Founder of Nevada-based ADVANTAGES Digital Solutions, realized how much her education and business values aligned with Smith and Brown. They agreed to join forces in January 2023 and bring a one-of-a-kind, much-needed education offering to the Middle East and Africa. ADVANTAGES-DLS, is comprised of an accredited online school and their own proprietary content deliver and school management platform, ASSIST. The ASSIST system was designed by educators who understand that quality education can look different across the world. ADVANTAGES-DLS offers Smith, Brown, and their UAE-based education team, the flexibility and structure to meet the needs of families across the UAE, Middle East, and Africa.