Queen Elizabeth's School, Dubai

Inspired by the 450-year legacy of Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, the school upholds values of excellence, integrity, ambition, curiosity, community, and responsibility. It promotes 'free-thinking scholarship' and dialogic teaching, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, and engage in service to others. The educational model balances traditional British academic rigour with innovation and a strong emphasis on character development and student wellbeing.

The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The academic structure includes the Pre-Prep School (Nursery to Year 2), Prep School (Year 3 to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11), and Sixth Form (opening August 2030). Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, and Arabic, with additional offerings in Islamic Education, Humanities, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, and emerging disciplines like AI and extended reality.

The school aims to produce confident, able, and responsible young people prepared for happy, fulfilled adult lives. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for IGCSEs in the Senior School and A Levels in the Sixth Form, with the 'QE Futures' programme focusing on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and university preparation to ensure graduates are ready for top global institutions.

Inclusion is a core cultural pillar, supported by a dedicated team of specialists in learning support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and pastoral care. These professionals collaborate with classroom teachers to provide personalised strategies, targeted interventions, and small-group work to ensure all students can access the curriculum and reach their potential.

The school accepts applications for Nursery through Year 13, with admissions currently open for Nursery to Year 8 for the 2026-27 academic year. The process includes an online application, a non-refundable application fee, and age-appropriate assessments ranging from individual/group observations for Pre-Prep to CAT4 tests and interviews for older students. Priority is given to siblings of current students, Emirati students, and those meeting specific academic or extracurricular criteria.

The academic calendar is determined by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). A detailed schedule of term dates, holidays, and key events is provided to families once confirmed by the authority.

The campus is located in Dubai Sports City and features over 85 modern classrooms, science, robotics, and innovation labs, libraries, and a creative arts wing with studios and a theatre. Through a partnership with ISD Dubai Sports City, students have priority access to elite sports facilities, including a full-sized indoor football pitch, five outdoor pitches, an athletics stadium with a 400-metre track, tennis courts, and a table tennis centre of excellence. The school also provides dedicated Pre-Prep and Prep areas, cafes, lounges, and wellness zones.

The school offers a wide range of enrichment through the 'QE Flourish' programme, which includes ensembles, choirs, orchestras, drama productions, and art showcases. Students also participate in competitive esports, Model United Nations, sustainability initiatives, and an outdoor education programme. The 'QE House' programme fosters community through vertical grouping, leadership roles, and inter-house competitions in sports, academics, and creative arts.