450-Year Legacy Arrives in Dubai
Queen Elizabeth's School to Launch International Campus in 2026
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, will open its first international branch in Dubai Sports City in August 2026. The new campus will bring over 450 years of British academic tradition to the UAE, offering students the National Curriculum for England with the same high standards that have made the Barnet school a consistently “outstanding” leader in UK education.
Partnership and Approval
The project is developed in partnership with GEDU Global Education and recently received initial approval from Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This marks a historic milestone, as it is the first UK state grammar school to establish an international branch.
“This landmark approval allows us to accelerate our vision to deliver world-leading K-12 education to students from across the UAE,” said Caroline Pendleton-Nash, CEO of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools.
Maintaining Tradition While Embracing Innovation
The Dubai branch will uphold the mission, ethos, and rigorous academic standards of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, while also embracing Dubai's spirit of innovation and ambition.
“In uniting the heritage of one of the UK’s most distinguished schools with the vision of Dubai, we aspire to set a new global benchmark for educational excellence,” Caroline Pendleton-Nash added.
Phased Growth
The school will initially open for students from nursery to year 8 and will gradually expand to include a sixth form in subsequent phases.
Author's Summary
Queen Elizabeth’s School is set to open in Dubai in 2026, blending centuries of UK educational excellence with Dubai’s innovative vision to create a pioneering international campus.