Gordonstoun Jubail Island
- British
- A Level
About
Day school for ages 3-18 on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi, operated under licence from Gordonstoun School. Opening September 2027, with a character-education approach and British curriculum.
Key facts
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Curriculum
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1934
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · A Level
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Emphasises UAE identity and Emirati traditions (Al-Sana'a) combined with Gordonstoun character education.
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School day structure
Each school day includes compulsory SSCE activities (Service, Sail Training, Challenge, Expedition) alongside academics.
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
A day school with no boarding provision.
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Governance and ownership
The school is operated by IEH (International Education Holding) under a licence from Gordonstoun School.
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Academics
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum with GCSEs and A Levels, linking academic and experiential programmes within the day.
- GCSE
- A Level
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A PSHE and life skills curriculum from FS1, with peer support and age-appropriate resilience building.
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Mental wellbeing
Small tutor groups, trained counsellors, circle time and reflective practice provide pastoral and mental health support.
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Parent experience
History
Gordonstoun was founded in Scotland in 1934; this Abu Dhabi campus is scheduled to open in September 2027.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Waterside campus on Jubail Island between mangroves, beach and Gulf waters.
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Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Community service projects and mangrove conservation are built into the normal school week.
- Community service projects
- Mangrove conservation
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sailing, expeditions, sport and outdoor education are built into the timetable.
- Sailing
- Expeditions
- Sport
- Outdoor education
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Reputation
Accreditations
ADEK licensed, and states it meets UAE curriculum requirements; holds a 50-year GCC licence.
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for the September 2027 founding intake open in mid-2026; interested families can register to receive updates.
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Location
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