Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, is a British international school offering world-class British education in the heart of Dubai Sports City. Inspired by the legacy of the UK’s most academically successful grammar school, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, it is part of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, a growing network of international K-12 schools. The founding school was incorporated by royal charter in 1573 and has served its community for over four and a half centuries, with a longstanding tradition of academic distinction, leadership and moral standards.
Our 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. The school’s core values are excellence, curiosity, integrity, community, ambition and responsibility and these values shape our culture, guide our decisions and underpin the QE Way of teaching, learning and leadership.
We follow the National Curriculum for England and offer a continuous learning journey from Nursery, Pre-Prep School and Prep School through to Senior School (Year 13), including IGCSE and A Level pathways. The school is co-educational, with boys and girls learning alongside one another in a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment.
Our academic culture is defined by high expectations and a seriousness about ensuring that every student achieves their potential. Our experienced academic leaders have planned a curriculum that is knowledge-rich and which develops the habits of 'free-thinking scholarship', that are the hallmarks of our founding school. Their teams of specialist subject teachers deliver carefully planned and engaging lessons that challenge students to think precisely, communicate clearly, and apply their learning with confidence.
In the Senior School (Years 7 to 11), students benefits from a dynamic environment where academic excellence and personal growth are prized. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to prepare students for outstanding IGCSE results, whilst fostering independence, global awareness and leadership skills. In our first year of operation, beginning August 2026, we will offer admissions from Nursery through to Year 8.
Education at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City extends well beyond the classroom. The QE Flourish programme is our signature enrichment programme, designed to ignite passions, develop character and unlock the full potential of every student, offering opportunities that range from school productions and creative arts to mentoring, service and elite sports. Pastoral care is a defining strength, with the QE House programme at the heart of student life and pastoral support, building belonging, character and community.
The QE House programme is at the heart of our pastoral provision, which promotes a strong sense of belonging and provides an outstanding sense of community. Every student benefit from a 1:1 tutor relationship that supports holistic development and the curation of a bespoke programme. Close collaboration between academic and pastoral teams ensures that every student is known in the round, enabling early identification of academic, social or emotional needs, and the provision of timely wellbeing support.
Inclusion is central to our ethos. At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we believe that inclusion is not just a department. It is a culture that shapes how we teach, support and care for every student in our community. We are committed to ensuring that all learners, whatever their needs or abilities, are given the support they need to succeed. By fostering an environment where every student feels respected, supported and challenged, we ensure that all learners have the opportunity to flourish, both within the classroom and beyond.
Our outstanding campus reflects our educational vision, fostering academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing and innovation. Bright, modern learning spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art educational technology to support personalised, interactive teaching, alongside specialist zones carefully curated to support exceptional student outcomes.
Through our partnership with ISD Dubai Sports City, students benefit from priority access to world-class sports amenities, where they receive professional coaching, compete at a high level and develop critical skills for success both on and off the field. Students with high potential are invited to join our QE Elite Sports Academy, a specialised pathway offering advanced training, performance tracking and access to regional and international competition. Sport is also a vital part of extra-curricular life through QE Flourish Compete, inter-school leagues and our QE House programme, with regular intra-house competitions and opportunities to represent the School in DASSA leagues and the Dubai Schools Games.
For any admissions enquiries, please reach out to Louise Newman.
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