Inside Dubai's Harrow School set for grand opening for new academic year
The head of Dubai's new Harrow super premium school has pledged to bring the ethos of the renowned UK institution to the Emirates as it prepares to open its doors for the start of the academic year. Harrow International School Dubai will welcome 400 pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6 on Monday after overcoming the challenges of the Iran conflict to open on schedule. The National toured the…
Dubai's prestigious Harrow International School is set to open its doors for the new academic year, bringing the esteemed UK institution's values to the Emirates. The five-hectare campus, spread across a 50,000 square metre plot in Jumeirah Village Circle, will house up to 2,000 students from Foundation Stage to Year 6. Executive headmaster Simon O'Connor assured that Harrow's tradition, customs, and daily structure will remain intact for UAE learners, emphasizing the day's design with pupils dining together in the dining hall.
Founded in 1572, Harrow has educated notable alumni including seven British prime ministers and India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Tuition fees for the class of 2026-27 range from Dh80,000 for Foundation Stage 1 to Dh128,000 for Year 13 pupils. As Dubai's private education landscape evolves, Harrow joins other notable UK schools like Queen Elizabeth's School Dubai, Rugby School Dubai, and Gordonstoun, which will open in the coming years.
Meanwhile, Gems School of Research and Innovation, with fees ranging from Dh116,000 to Dh161,000, is preparing for its second academic year by adapting to a leadership transition while focusing on personalized learning.
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