A Legacy of Excellence: International Schools Influencing the Region
With the new school year fast approaching, parents are on the lookout for educational institutions for their children, with many seeking the top of the top.
Across the Middle East, international schools have become an essential part of the region’s education, especially with expat communities in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
With that being said, we are presenting you with some of the top international outpost schools that have found a home in the Arab world:
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Considered the first outpost of the Brighton College family of international schools, Brighton College Abu Dhabi opened its doors back in 2011. It has retained strong ties with its sister schools all the way In the UK.
Home to students from over 60 nationalities, the school is based on traditional British independent school lines where students are grouped into a house system. The house system is a traditional aspect of schools in the UK where the school is divided into units called “houses,” and each student is allocated to one house.
Along with that, the school boasts a UK curriculum offering GCSEs and A-levels as well as a wide range of co-curricular activities across sports and the arts, including swimming, ball sports, music, reading clubs, and Model United Nations.
It is also known for topping the results table in Abu Dhabi, with 23% of pupils securing the top Grade 9 in the GCSEs for the 2024 academic year. It is considered to be one of the top 3 schools in Abu Dhabi.
Repton Dubai
Finding a home in Dubai for the past 16 years, Repton Dubai is unlike many other schools across the city. Not only does it rep a “Hogwarts” style campus, it is also one of the first schools to offer boarding with full and flexi residential options on campus.
All these qualities have to do with it upholding the traditions of its ‘parent’ school in the UK, known as Repton School at Derbyshire.
Students attending the school are given access to GCSEs, the highly esteemed International Baccalaureate program, as well as A Levels, helping many students get into world-class universities.
Kent College West
As an extension to the Kent College Family of Schools, Kent College West on 6 October is an esteemed international school that stands out among its counterparts. It maintains a strong connection to the British curriculum and maintains high caliber through regular inspections by Kent College Canterbury.
It offers both a strong IGCSE and IB program with an extensive extra-curricular collection of programs.
Students get to take part in everything from gymnastics to archery, as well as exciting events that include a charity day for the Egyptian Red Cross, a Winter Show, and Kent Carnival. International events like Divali and Chinese New Year, as well as Kent’s Got Talent, where students showcased their diverse abilities.
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
In collaboration with Reigate Grammar School UK, Reigate Grammar School Riyadh opened its doors back in 2022. Located in the east of Riyadh, RGSR currently educates around 1,000 students aged 3 to 18 who come from over 50 different nationalities.
This special institution is a sister school to Reigate Grammar School, which was founded all the way back in 1675, boasting history and heritage.
When looking at its Riyadh counterpart, it boasts both the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge Curriculum. Along with that, they get to enroll in both the GCSE and A-level programs to help them earn a place in global, world-class universities.
King’s College Doha
Opened in 2016 as a sister school to King’s College, a day and boarding school in the west of England. At Doha, students aged three to eighteen are offered a prestigious all-round education based on two iconic campuses in the city.
At the Al Thumama Campus, students aged 3 to 7 enrolled in a pre-prep school. Students aged 7 and above enroll in the Mesaimeer Campus.
Students get to study both IGCSEs and A Levels. Beyond that, they get access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities that include the World Scholar’s Cup, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations, Science Club, LAMDA, and rehearsals for music and drama productions.
With this special guide, you can access widely acclaimed international schools taking over the Middle East. With each one having roots all the way in the UK, students get access to world-class education.
