Principal's Message Welcome
Welcome and Marhaba to The English College (known fondly as EC), a British curriculum through-school in Dubai. We have been providing a world class education since 1992, for children aged 3-18 years, from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13.
As a school, we have a particular and very special ethos. Put simply, our core purpose is to inspire confident and passionate learners who will thrive and make a difference during their time with us – a difference to their own lives and to the lives of others.
With our BSO (British Schools Overseas) “Outstanding” rating and KHDA (DSIB – Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau) “Very Good” rating, we are proud to provide an exceptional educational experience. Our outstanding pastoral care, personal and social development ensure that your children are valued as individuals who bring their uniqueness to our family-orientated community school.
We are very proud of our strong heritage, traditions, and values and are constantly looking forward, seeking to innovate and improve at every age and stage for each and every one of our pupils. High-quality teaching and learning and the very best pastoral care and extra-curricular provision lie at the very heart of our school.
We are not just another British curriculum school in Dubai – we are more than a school, we are a community, an experience and a way of life that nurtures excellence in every aspect. Our community is culturally rich and diverse and as a school, we recognise and celebrate this, helping each individual to ‘be the me I choose to be’. Our students are many things but most of all they are themselves. It is this which prepares them for the unknown and exciting life in the world beyond school.
Most importantly, we are a happy school with a great spirit and a sense that anything and everything is possible. It is only by coming to visit us that you will truly be able to get a sense of our positive and thriving learning community.
On behalf of the EC community, we look forward to welcoming you and showing you our school in action.
Mrs Emily Hopkinson
Principal
Our Story
1992 – EC initially established as a Secondary School for Year 7 to Year 13.
2005 – Addition of the Primary School building for students from FS1 to Year 6.
2019 – Primary and Secondary Schools merged to become an all-through Early Years to A-level British School.
2020 – New Secondary building opened its doors to include Science Labs, Music & Arts facilities, Library, Dining Hall; Sixth Form Study & Common Rooms. PE/Sports Hub was inaugurated – includes Fitness Studio, Changing Rooms, Clinic, PE Classroom and a new Sports Hall.
2022 – EC received an ‘Outstanding’ BSO inspection report – school is now one of fewer than 200 elite British Curriculum schools around the world to be recognised by the BSO.
2023 – EC received a ‘Very Good’ DSIB Inspection report from KHDA.
2023 – EC became part of International Schools Partnership (iSP), a global education group with several other schools in Dubai and the ME region.
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Core Purpose
To inspire confident and passionate learners who will thrive and make a difference.
Our Vision
At The English College, we encourage students to always try their best and aspire to excellence.
We strive to develop lifelong learners who flourish in all they do and embrace, with passion and confidence, their responsibility to support others and make a difference both locally and globally.
Values
Aspiration
We have high expectations and strive to achieve excellence.
Gratitude
We are kind and appreciative in all that we do.
Integrity
We have a strong moral compass choosing courage over comfort.
Resilience
We face challenges with tenacity – we adapt, respond and grow.
Respect
We respect ourselves, others and our environment.
Inspection & Accreditation
At The English College Dubai, we’re proud to be among the elite British Curriculum schools worldwide recognised by BSO as ‘outstanding.’
Our KHDA rating of ‘Very Good’ underlines our commitment to excellence, with 80% of judgements being awarded as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Good.’ From students’ development to leadership impact, we excel in every aspect of education.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Our highly experienced, motivated and dedicated team of educators strive to provide each and every one of our students with the best possible high quality, well rounded education, preparing them to be successful in life. The teachers at our affordable school in Dubai are supported by a caring, enthusiastic and highly qualified team of support staff who work tirelessly and collaboratively to optimise the conditions and climate for learning for children across the school. If you are looking to enrol your child here at The English College Dubai, please fill out one of our online application forms here. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our affordable British school in Dubai.
