Dubai, U.A.E., 31 August 2026: Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is proud to officially open its doors today, 31 August 2026, welcoming more than 500 students and staff for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Dan Clark, Founding Principal of Queen Elizabeth's School, Dubai Sports City says: “Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome our founding students, families and staff to Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City.”
“From the outset, our ambition has been to provide an outstanding academic education, framed around a simple mission; to nurture confident, able and responsible young men and women. This will be achieved by translating the deep culture of scholarship, the focus on character and the commitment to belonging that are the hallmarks of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet. We are excited for our students to experience our exceptionally broad offering, enhanced through unique partnerships in sport, creative arts, innovation and entrepreneurship. Each Elizabethan will have the chance to discover their strengths, develop their confidence and feel a genuine sense of belonging through our tailored signature programmes.”
For further information about Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, please visit: www.qedubaisportscity.com
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About Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, is part of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, delivering world-class British education in the heart of Dubai Sports City, building on more than 450 years of academic excellence. Inspired by the legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, founded by royal charter in 1573 in the UK, the school draws on a longstanding tradition of high standards and character-based education.
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City welcomed students from Pre-Prep to Year 8 in its first year of operation (2026–2027), with a continuous learning journey through to Senior School (Year 13), leading to IGCSE and A Level pathways. Ahead of its inaugural academic year, the school was awarded provisional COBIS accreditation, reflecting its commitment to meeting internationally recognised standards in education.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted for its international context and underpinned by the core values of excellence, curiosity, integrity, community, ambition and responsibility. The school’s mission is to nurture confident, able and responsible young people, prepared to lead happy and fulfilled adult lives and to make a positive contribution to others. Students benefit from priority access to world-class sports amenities, with professional coaching and opportunities to compete at a high level, developing critical skills for success both on and off the field. High-potential students may join the QE Elite Sports Academy, offering advanced training, performance tracking, and access to regional and international competition. Sport is also central to extra-curricular life through QE Flourish Compete, inter-school leagues, and the QE House programme.
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