Welcome
An international British School in Dubailand, next to the Villa, Dubai
Part of the International Schools Partnership, The Aquila School opened in September 2018 to serve the growing educational needs of the surrounding communities of The Villa, Dubailand, Silicon Oasis and across Dubai. We cater for children from FS1 to Year 7 (ages 4 to 12), and in September 2020 we will expand to offer Year 8.
We offer an exciting and creative curriculum, based on the British curriculum, combining science, technology, engineering, maths, and the arts, to children enriched to meet the needs of our culturally diverse community.
We have been rated Outstanding in all areas by British School Overseas, and we were also awarded the Best Design Education Project of the Year at the Design Middle East Awards 2018, a testament to the quality and design of The Aquila School’s campus and facilities.
We’re proud too that our Leadership Team successfully elevated their previous school to an Outstanding rating, so you can be sure your child’s education is in safe hands at one of the best new British schools in Dubai.
Leaders from an Outstanding School
Awarded for architectural excellence
Why Choose The Aquila School
International British curriculum
Our curriculum is engaging, enjoyable and relevant to our community, and is underpinned by academic rigour. Children learn through a design thinking mindset and a problem solving approach.
We are rated Outstanding by British School Overseas (BSO)
The Aquila School has been rated as Outstanding by British School Overseas (BSO) across all of its eight areas of assessment. The Outstanding grading this early on in a school’s operation is rare and The Aquila Team is very proud of this achievement.
Our teachers are highly experienced and passionate about education
All of our class teachers are native English speakers and bring with them many years of UK/ international experience. Some of our teachers have also worked with the Leadership Team at their previous outstanding school.
Safety, wellbeing and happiness are of utmost importance
We ensure this is at the forefront of everything we do. We are a truly inclusive community school – we embrace the individuality and cultural identity of every child.
Excellent facilities for academic and sports activities
As a new school, we are privileged to have a range of brand new facilities, including an auditorium, two multi-purpose sports halls, two swimming pools, a dance studio, music and art rooms, food technology and design technology rooms, shaded outdoor play areas, and a multi-purpose astro pitch.
Amazing learning is central to everything we do
Amazing Learning is our core purpose. You will see learning that will amaze you. Wherever you think your child might be in any subject or area, we will do all we can to allow them to do better than you can ever imagine possible
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FS1 TO YEAR 8
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Being part of ISP also allows for more international opportunities for our secondary school students, such as the Model United Nations and Buddy Exchange Programme.
World-Class Campus and Facilities
EXCELLENT SPORTS FACILITIES
Including two large sports halls, two swimming pools, a multi-purpose astro pitch, a dance studio, and shaded outdoor play areas.
DIGITAL LEARNING & ICT
We have invested in the latest technology to enhance our teaching and learning, including tablets, Chrome books and interactive panels for classroom use across the curriculum.
MUSIC, ARTS & PERFORMING ARTS
Our well-equipped art, music and dance facilities encourage young artists of all abilities to build their self-confidence, imagination and creativity.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY & FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Our curriculum has an emphasis on design and technology – children make things, take things apart, and discover how things work!
LATEST NEWS
The Aquila School supports children with different needs
Mr. Howsen, Principal of The Aquila School, joined the team at Which School Advisor (WSA) for their second edition of WSA TV. The discussion, led by WSA’s Early Years Editor Jenny Mollon, saw a panel of representatives from schools and specialist centres, offering...
Why Angelman Syndrome kids love to smile
The UAE recently marked Angelman Syndrome Day, and our very Souzie MacKay, mom of Kimia, a Year 4 student at The Aquila School, shared her message about this rare condition in an interview. Also, while Kimia is non-verbal because of her condition, she made a strong...
The Aquila School Global Day 2020
On Thursday 13th February, families of The Aquila School came together to celebrate the many nationalities present in our community. Currently The Aquila School represents 49 different nationalities from all around the world, of which 38 were represented during this...
We are part of a global group of schools
We are truly international working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
Children learn in ways that amaze them, and you
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