The English College

Since 2024, Emily Hopkinson BSc PGCE MA NPQ. Degree in psychology from the University of Lincoln. Initially, she trained to teach over 16-year-olds, before upgrading her qualification once she had started her first job in a school (rather than a

Waitlists in every year group however, it's worth talking to admissions as new classes have been known to open and the school’s overall capacity hasn't yet been met. Lower school children have an informal assessment during which the teacher observes

University destinations vary widely but include: University of Manchester (UK), McGill University (Canada), University of Nottingham (UK), Politecnico di Milan, (Italy).

School is keen to encourage more applications to Oxbridge and Ivy League, to

In 2025, 43 per cent A*/A in A level, 85 per cent A*-C. In BTEC Level 3, 100 per cent overall pass rate, with 40 per cent of entries gaining the top distinction grade. In GCSE, 43 per cent A*/A (9-7), 99 per cent A*-C (9-4).

In 2024, 40 per cent

The English College is an all-through, inclusive school and children follow the National Curriculum for England. Parents say they love the school as it feels small and is community-focused. Class sizes are capped at 24 but are usually less, with max

A responsibly inclusive school; places are offered to students with special educational needs provided school can meet the needs of the child. There is a dedicated inclusion team, with one member of staff fully qualified in sign language (offered as

English levels are assessed at the point of admissions (only if necessary) and the head of inclusion will meet with the family prior to the start of term. They will even refer children to external courses ahead of joining the school to help improve

The new drama facility - where studios have professional sound and lighting equipment – has been welcomed with cheers. No massive auditorium, but the theatre is lovely and there is a black box drama studio for rehearsals. Separate primary and

Sports aplenty (think full-sized grass pitch, with cricket nets and netball courts) and teams compete in DASSA leagues (Dubai’s largest and most established sports leagues for schools). The underlying focus is ‘sports for all’, particularly in

Pastorally, parent after parent agreed that they couldn’t ask for more here. They said there were very few issues with antisocial behaviour and a hard line is taken with any type of bullying. The school also won an award for the best response to

School’s overriding strength is its sense of unity. The ECPC (English College Parent Council) is extremely active, with events organised to bring the community together and goals set (and met) in sustainability and environmental awareness. The

Majority owned by International Schools Partnership (ISP) since 2023. The founding family, Sheikh Butti Maktoun Juma Al Maktoum, retains a share and maintains an active role at the school.

Fees are affordable which is a draw, despite quite a few

Academically inclusive, The English College offers a solid education alongside firm values and a tight community feel. Appeals to families less interested in bells and whistles and more in tune with creating a grounded upbringing for their children.