When it comes to schools, parents in Dubai are spoiled for choice, but with an ever-growing expat population, there is always room for more.
For anyone looking to move their little ones or for parents starting to think about Early Years education, here’s a little look at some of the new schools – as well as existing schools that are opening additional campuses – that are opening up across the emirates. So whether your child is starting school for the first time or whether you’re looking to change schools, these are worth a little look.
Brand-new schools in Dubai
Apple International Community School
The new Apple International Community School is based in the heart of Karama and will offer a primary-only UK curriculum for children from three to 11 years of age initially, prior to opening fully from FS to Year 13. The school will follow the popular Early Years Foundation Stage and the Cambridge Primary curriculum, and in line with other schools in the LEAMS group, will offer highly affordable fees for mums and dads.
Al Karama (04 379 7732).
Cedar School
This new school will offer a British primary school education for kids from FS1 to year 6 with plans to add further school years in the future. Opening a year later than expected, the school promises a holistic approach to education and aims to support the well-rounded development of its pupils.
Al Warqa’a 1, (050 365 6845).
Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
The Royal Grammar School Guildford is opening in Dubai this August and is bringing with it 500 years of pioneering heritage and knowledge about what makes a great education. The school will teach the British curriculum to boys and girls aged three to 18, and is currently accepting applications from FS1 to Year 6. With a maximum class size of 20 in early years foundation stage, and 22 in subsequent years, your child is guaranteed personalised learning and support. Opening at the new Tilal Al Ghaf development between Dubai Motor City and Dubai Sports City, the 40,000 sq ft sustainable campus has cutting-edge labs and top-notch sports, music and arts opportunities. It is also the first nearly zero energy school in the Middle East thanks to its eco-friendly design modifications.
Tilal Al Ghaf, enquiries@rgsgd.com (058 951 2021).
Twenty71 Elementary School
With a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and coding, kiddos will learn to be future-proof. Following the US curriculum the school is opening in Nad Al Sheba for kids from pre-KG to grade 5.
Nad Al Sheba, (056 943 9545).
Victory Heights
Got tiny tots getting ready to start school? Located in Dubai Sports City, Victory Heights is a popular British school and it has recently announced plans to open a new Victory Heights Foundation Stage School this month. The new purpose-built school will be for just 275 FS1 and FS2 kiddos, the idea being that it will help the young children develop their education away from the hectic older kids. There will be a hall, learning pods, clinic, shared swimming facilities at Victory Heights Primary School., outdoor learning spaces and more.
Al Fay Road (04 423 1100).
Windsor School
This will be the fourth school in Dubai from the King’s Education Group and will offer students a British curriculum from FS1 to year 6 with an impressive selection of extra-curricular activities and a holistic approach to learning. The facilities are top-notch too with two swimming pools and several STEM labs on its campus in Al Satwa.
Off Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Satwa (04 356 6800).
Schools in Dubai opening new branches
Emirates National School
Emirates National School has five existing locations already. The sixth one, which is opening in Al Khawaneej for kids in KG1 to grade 5, will offer the International Baccalaureate programme. Further year groups will open every academic year.
Al Khawaneej (056 193 8994).
The Australian International School
This school already has a campus in Sharjah, but when it opens its sister school in Dubai, it will be the first to offer the Australian curriculum. Located in Al Barsha, the school will be open to children between four and 17, with all graduates set to received a Queensland Certificate of Education or an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Al Barsha South (050 555 0818).
