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A 600 Year History
of Academic Excellence

Now in Dubai

Curriculum

A Durham education is one that inspires, nurtures and encourages its students through the provision of the finest quality teaching coupled with extensive opportunities to enable our students to achieve. Our teaching encourages our students to think creatively, to apply knowledge and skills successfully and imaginatively, and to constantly challenge themselves whilst building ‘Confidence for Life’ in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Foundation Stage

Early Years Foundation Stage

Children entering Durham School Dubai in EYFS start Foundation Stage 1 in the September after their third birthday.

Primary School

Children entering Durham School Dubai in EYFS start Foundation Stage 1 in the September after their third birthday.

Secondary School

Children entering Durham School Dubai in EYFS start Foundation Stage 1 in the September after their third birthday.

6th Form

Children entering Durham School Dubai in EYFS start Foundation Stage 1 in the September after their third birthday.

Discover Durham School

Durham School Dubai is an exciting place to learn. It is a place where six centuries of experience meets 21st century technology, the best in modern teaching methods and most importantly, teachers of unsurpassed commitment and quality. It is our aim to provide a broad and rounded education fostering academic achievement and nurturing the talent of each and every student. This will be delivered through creative learning experiences guided by the UK’s English National Curriculum in excellent facilities through the use of outstanding resources.

Admissions Open
for August 2022: FS1 to Year 8

Founded in 1414, Durham School is one of the UK’s oldest schools, with a 600-year tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence. As a branch, Durham School Dubai will offer the English National Curriculum, closely following the ethos of the UK school, providing students with a complete education and one which instills in them an aspiration for achievement, a respect for others and a ‘Confidence for Life’. With its convenient location close to a number of residential communities, Durham School Dubai offers excellent facilities, competitive fee levels and an uncompromising dedication to the quality of education under the experienced leadership of Principal Mark Atkins. Durham School Dubai aims to quickly establish its reputation as the best possible place for children to begin their educational journey in Dubai.

We invite you to attend one of our tours throughout the year.

Admissions Open for August 2022: FS1 to Year 8

Why Durham?

Quality British education

Durham School Dubai offers the English National Curriculum and an extensive co-curricular programme which includes music, sports, the arts, and academic opportunities. As a branch school of the esteemed Durham School UK founded in 1414.

Convenient location

Located in Dubai Investments Park, Durham School Dubai offers a central location that’s a mere 20-minute drive from a number of populous residential communities. It’s also a convenient 5-minute walk from the DIP metro station, making it accessible to students who’d like to walk to school as part of our green credentials.

Confidence for life

At Durham School Dubai, everything we do is designed to instil a "Confidence for Life." We develop your child's unique abilities and talents while equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We are committed to guiding your child through their journey at school while preparing them for university and life thereafter.

Meet the Principal

Durham School Dubai is committed to providing our pupils with a complete education; one that is built upon six centuries of experience yet relevant to the 21st century. Durham School Dubai provides all the elements your children need to thrive. Our highly skilled and experienced staff will help your children develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and culturally ready and able to make their mark upon the world.

Mr Mark Atkins
Principal, Durham School Dubai

Location

Durham School Dubai is conveniently located in Dubai Investments Park (DIP), a 32 million square meters development with commercial, residential and educational zones. DIP is designed to become one of the most environment-friendly developments in the region providing a high-quality educational and residential area while it cements its position as the region’s premier business park.

The school is easily accessible from the D57 highway, which conveniently links to the E311 and D54; and is walking distance from DIP metro station.

The following residential communities are approximately 20 minutes driving distance from the school:

A 600 year History of Academic Excellence

Now in Dubai

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A 600 Year Historyof Academic Excellence

Curriculum

Foundation Stage