The UK’s 450-year-old Harrow boarding college has unveiled plans for its first worldwide college within the Center East, opening a campus on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
“The opening of Harrow Worldwide College within the UAE is a testomony to the sturdy academic ties between the UK and the UAE and our shared aspiration for tutorial excellence,” stated Edward Hobart, British Ambassador to the UAE.
The flagship college will likely be operated by UAE schooling supplier, Taaleem, which final 12 months acquired the rights to function Harrow’s worldwide faculties throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.
The launch of Harrow’s first worldwide college within the area marks Taaleem’s strategic enlargement into the “super-premium” schooling sector, stated the organisation’s chairman Khalid Al Tayer.
Boarding at Harrow’s UK college prices upwards of £20,000 per time period, although tuition charges haven’t been launched for the brand new Abu Dhabi location.
The opening of Harrow Worldwide College within the UAE is a testomony to the sturdy academic ties between the UK and the UAE
Edward Hobart, British Ambassador
One of many area’s largest Okay-12 suppliers with over 30 faculties throughout the UAE, Taaleem will independently personal and function the operating of the college.
The Abu Dhabi location will initially cater to college students from early years to 12 months six, with gradual enlargement by means of the upper years and a complete capability of 1,800 college students.
“Class sizes will likely be optimised to make sure personalised consideration, with a concentrate on tutorial rigour and holistic improvement,” the college group acknowledged.
It’s anticipated to quickly announce a further Harrow college in Dubai, topic to authorities approval.
Harrow college stated that the “landmark settlement” would convey Harrow’s “wealthy heritage and values-driven schooling to the UAE capital”.
“Rooted in custom but designed for the longer term, Harrow Abu Dhabi will provide an distinctive studying atmosphere that nurtures character, management, and a world outlook,” it added.
