Queen Elizabeth's School Expands to Dubai
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, will launch its first international campus in Dubai Sports City in August 2026. This new branch brings over 450 years of British educational tradition to the UAE, following the National Curriculum for England and maintaining the high standards that earned the Barnet school its consistent “outstanding” rating.
Historic Milestone in UK Education Abroad
The project, developed in collaboration with GEDU Global Education, recently received initial approval from Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This marks the first time a UK state grammar school establishes an international campus.
“This landmark approval allows us to accelerate our vision to deliver world-leading K-12 education to students from across the UAE,” said Caroline Pendleton-Nash, CEO of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools.
Commitment to Tradition and Innovation
The Dubai branch will uphold the mission, ethos, and rigorous academic standards of the original school while embracing Dubai’s innovative and ambitious environment.
“In uniting the heritage of one of the UK’s most distinguished schools with the vision of Dubai, we aspire to set a new global benchmark for educational excellence.”
Phased Expansion Plan
- The school will initially open from nursery up to year 8.
- Subsequent phases will include the addition of the sixth form.
Author’s summary: Queen Elizabeth’s School is bringing centuries of British educational excellence to Dubai in 2026, combining tradition with innovation to establish a world-class international campus.
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