School life

Back to School at the English College, Dubai

12-09-2025

A new academic year has begun, and the excitement on campus is unmistakable.

At The English College, part of the International Schools Partnership - ISP, students returned this August to classrooms buzzing with energy, friendships rekindled, and plenty of new opportunities ahead. Our school continues to be a trusted choice for families in Dubai, where confidence grows and every child is able to thrive.

A Message from the Principal

Emily Hopkinson

You can feel the excitement at The English College as we welcome our students and families back for an inspiring new academic year. With the opening of our state-of-the-art STEAM building, every student will benefit from world-class facilities in Design Technology, Robotics, Graphics, and STEAM.

Emily Hopkinson

Principal at the English College, Dubai

Emily Hopkinson

Principal at the English College, Dubai

Emily Hopkinson

Principal at the English College, Dubai

You can feel the excitement at The English College as we welcome our students and families back for an inspiring new academic year. With the opening of our state-of-the-art STEAM building, every student will benefit from world-class facilities in Design Technology, Robotics, Graphics, and STEAM.

Emily Hopkinson

Principal at the English College, Dubai

Hear from our community

The start of term is not just about new books and timetables — it’s about the people who make our school community special:

Celebrated, supported and inspired

I chose to join the English College as it’s the perfect environment for us to grow academically and personally. From the start, I’ve felt included with teachers who have always celebrated our achievements.

Abigail Year 12

Abigail

Legacy, safety & global citizenship

We were very impressed by how The English College had stood the test of time. We've loved how our psychological safety is not a concept, but the norm, while continuously challenging children to be the best version of themselves, and prioritize being good global citizens.

Thuvi Wijenathan

Thuvi (Parent)

Celebrate every language

Our Lunchtime Multilingualism Club is a welcoming space where children enjoy their home language and share lunch together in a supportive environment. They are encouraged to converse in their first language, which helps them feel comfortable and proud of their multilingual identity.

Cath Yandle

EAL teacher

Looking Ahead

The 2025–26 academic year is set to be an exciting one. Families can look forward to highlights such as Whole School Open Day, EYFS Open Day and New Steam Building Inauguration. Beyond events, our ongoing focus is to ensure every student not only achieves academically but also grows as a confident, well-rounded individual.

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The English College opens new STEAM Centre to power future focused learning

The English College in Dubai, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), has officially opened its new purpose-built STEAM Centre, a vibrant new home for curiosity, creativity and hand

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20 January 2026

Celebrating excellence at The English College as students earn Pearson Edexcel awards

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