Harrow International School Abu Dhabi
- British
About
Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is a planned campus on Saadiyat Island, due to open in mid-2026. It will initially serve Early Years to Year 6, follow a British curriculum and introduce Harrow's academic approach.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–11
Type
International school
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Rugby
- Football
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Diving deeper
House system
Plans to bring in Harrow's house system, which the architect's page describes as globally well known.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Governance and ownership
Being established through a partnership between Taaleem, Harrow International Schools Limited and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Plans to follow a British curriculum and introduce Harrow's academic approach, with class sizes set to allow personalised attention.
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Facilities
Sports facilities
Planned to include two competition-sized pools, two full-sized gymnasiums, and outdoor rugby and football fields.
- Competition pools
- Full-sized gymnasiums
- Rugby field
- Football field
- Shaded grandstand
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
Planned to have separate STEAM areas for primary and secondary, plus primary and secondary libraries and art rooms.
- STEAM areas
- Primary library
- Secondary library
- Art rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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