The educational climate of the United Arab Emirates is dramatically changing with a number of prestigious schools preparing to open. The new schools in Dubai will not only add capacity, but also bring state-of-the-art innovation, international pedagogical excellence and centuries-old academic tradition to the burgeoning student population of the emirate. Today, parents who wish to give their children a world-class education that combines traditional British values with the UAE’s aspirational, future-ready vision have a number of possibilities. This guide provides a synopsis of the most anticipated new schools, highlighting the unique philosophies, customs and academic foundations that define each of these exceptional potential campuses.
Queen Elizabeth’s School
Queen Elizabeth’s School brings to Dubai Sports City a history spanning 450 years, dating back to the royal charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1573. This school is built on the concepts of confidence, ability and responsibility and seeks to produce young people ready to lead happy and fulfilling adult lives. The school has created an environment where academic success is at the heart of their model, combining their traditional British heritage with a modern emphasis on leadership and self-expression. They want to create high-performing, globally connected citizens via a value-led culture that prizes excellence, integrity, curiosity and community involvement.
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Rugby School Dubai
Rugby School Dubai is the continuance of a legacy established by Lawrence Sheriff in 1567 to inspire pupils to think freely and act with purpose. The school introduces in the UAE an unfettered atmosphere of learning, a place famed for the courage and imagination that conjured rugby into being. Their ideology is founded on the concept of “The Whole Person” and ensures that each student will develop in scholarship and character via academic depth and pastoral strength. The school aims to create a community where tradition fuels tomorrow, where students can expand their horizons, and where they can lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.
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Harrow International School Dubai
Harrow International School Dubai is a partnership between the ancient Harrow School in the UK and Taaleem, blending 450 years of legacy with contemporary academic excellence. At the heart of Harrow are the Harrow principles of bravery, honour, humility and brotherhood, and it is a school where tradition meets the future. The school focuses on developing character and academic ambition in kids to prepare them for entrance to the best schools across the globe. Harrow Dubai offers families a unique opportunity to become part of a tradition that cultivates well-rounded, sensitive and academically driven young people ready to flourish in an uncertain world.
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Ash Mount School
The UAE’s educational landscape is graced with the arrival of the Ash Mount School, the flagship project of eminent educationists Mr. Dinesh Kothari and Mr. Amit Kothari. The school provides a progressive, welcoming environment that seeks to empower students to learn with purpose, live with compassion and lead with bravery. They blend academic excellence with progressive thinking and focus on character development and well-being. Ash Mount is designed to meet worldwide standards of education, and to reflect the UAE’s strong commitment to sustainability, creativity and academic excellence. It builds on the extensive knowledge of the Interstar family of schools.
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Horizon English School (Town Square)
An institution that has been part of the Dubai environment since 1989 is embarking on a proud new chapter with the debut of Horizon English School Town Square in 2027. Horizon’s celebrated excellence, with its caring nature and relationship-first approach, is brought to life across the new all-through campus from FS1 to Year 13. The purpose-built setting is designed for the learners of tomorrow, yet the school is firmly grounded in its core belief that every child deserves to flourish through belonging. The school’s aim is to promote curiosity, character and outstanding learning so that children feel valued, happy and inspired to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
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The Scholars School
The Scholars School has been set up by Scholars International Group to create future leaders who can passionately and resiliently adapt to a rapidly changing world. They want to build a strong academic foundation but also a growth mindset that sees each hurdle as an opportunity to get better. The school incorporates its unique digital fluency, entrepreneurial, leadership and community building activities into the weekly agenda. Accredited by British Schools Overseas, the school helps students to develop key life and technical skills within a safe and supportive environment, through initiatives such as the Spartans Academy and the Future Founders Lab.
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Dubai International Academy
Dubai Global Academy is committed to providing students with the skills they need to thrive in a globalized world via a comprehensive, international education framework. Their purpose is to provide excellent education, with student progress being the focal point of all school choices. The academy’s internationalist culture supports its core principles of accomplishment, cooperation, innovation, integrity and respect. Their tagline Dream, Inspire, Achieve, Together reflects their mindset of establishing a nurturing atmosphere where staff and students become life-long learners who strive for the best internationally accepted performance standards.
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A New Age of Dominance
The formation of these institutions is a good sign for families living in Dubai. Whether it’s the cutting-edge, forward-thinking models of Ash Mount and The Scholars School or the centuries-old legacy of institutions like Queen Elizabeth’s and Rugby School, the city’s educational environment is becoming increasingly varied and robust. These new schools will prepare youngsters with the tools they need to thrive on a global scale with a focus on character, academic rigor and whole-child development. With these campuses opening, they continue to support the UAE’s objective to be a global leader in delivering every kid a top-notch, inclusive and progressive education.
