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Students at The Aquila School flourish in a dynamic multilingual community, representing 92 nationalities and celebrating every linguistic and cultural identity. In this enriching environment, they develop robust language skills and global awareness through daily Arabic and English instruction, alongside early exposure to additional languages.
Students also honour their mother tongue in home language classes led by certified native-speaking teachers, deepening cultural understanding and enriching our vibrant community.
Our international school in Dubai brings together students from 90+ nationalities, creating a diverse and inclusive community where languages, cultures and traditions are celebrated.
Master English in an immersive environment with UK-qualified teachers, supported by tailored ELL instruction for non-native English speakers.
French, German, Spanish and Russian speakers strengthen their linguistic roots and cultural identity through our home language programme, enriching our diverse multilingual community.
Immerse into the Arabic language and UAE heritage through immersive study of authentic materials like newspapers, calligraphy, songs and literature.
Boost multilingual skills with AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity) and iPads for interactive learning, while refining fluency through Pamoja's self-paced study platform.
Progress is tracked against rigorous benchmarks: ABT (Arabic), GL (English) and IB standards for IB senior students -ensuring mastery and fluency.
Master Spanish from primary, then choose French, German or Mandarin in the IB Diploma Programme - with Russian available through private classes.
Beyond regular classes, students can earn official certifications in their home languages, including German, French and Russian.
Discover our language programmes from Early Years through Post-16 Pathways, guiding students from their very first words to their highest achievements.
From their very first day, our youngest learners thrive in an immersive English environment, naturally acquiring this global language through daily interactions and play.Simultaneously, all students - regardless of background, engage with the UAE's rich cultural heritage through an immersive approach where Arabic teachers collaborate directly within the classroom, providing seamless language support without separate lessons.For native speakers of French, German, Spanish or Russian, our home language programme provides meaningful opportunities to maintain linguistic fluency and cultural identity, while adding vibrant diversity to our school community.Together, these interconnected language experiences create a truly multilingual learning environment where every student's journey is valued and nurtured.
At our British and international school in Dubai, students continue to learn English as the primary language of instruction, approaching increasingly complex language structures and vocabulary with confidence.All students carry on with their journey into Arabic, while starting from year 3, they also begin to explore Spanish.Through language qualifications in a wide range of home languages, students deepen their linguistic skills beyond the regular curriculum, embracing also literature exams.
Students refine their English and Arabic linguistic skills, building a broad global outlook while embracing the cultural roots of the UAE and further expanding their communication abilities through elective Spanish studies.
All our students finalise their studies reaching full English mastery, while Arab learners advance in Arabic gaining proficiency in the main language of the Middle East.IB Diploma Programme students select from Arabic, Spanish B, German, Mandarin or French Ab Initio, completing practice tasks and further fine-tuning their linguistic skills.
At our school in Dubailand, students thrive in home language classes led by certified native-speaking teachers, preserving their language skills and enriching their cultural knowledge. In small groups, they receive personalised attention, following a curriculum adapted from their home country.
This programme empowers students to connect with their heritage, build a strong cultural identity and prepare for future education or careers in their home country.
At our international curriculum school in Dubai, students develop the skills and resilience to thrive in a connected world, embrace cultural diversity and become confident global citizens.
Students whose first language is not English receive tailored support through our English Language Learning (ELL) programme, with regular personalised individual or small group lessons, interactive language games, guided reading sessions, listening exercises and writing practices that build vocabulary, guided by qualified teachers who regularly track each student's progress.
Students celebrate multilingual achievement through internal and external assessments, including GL Assessments for English, Arabic Benchmark Test (ABT) and IB-style exams in French and Arabic.
Students can also obtain language and literature qualifications in over 30 home languages with an extra-curricular programme.
Current qualifications include: Afrikaans, Dutch, Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Arabic, French, Hindi, Malay, Spanish, Bahasa Indonesia, German, Indonesian, Punjabi, Swahili, Bengali, Greek, IsiZulu, Persian, Thai, Chinese Cantonese, Gujarati, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese and Urdu.
Students learn English from UK-qualified teachers, Arabic from regional educators and receive ELL and home language support from certified native-speaking tutors with CELTA or DELTA credentials, ensuring authentic multilingual learning.
At The Aquila School, we believe that language is more than communication - it is identity, culture and a bridge to understanding others.
Dr. Mahmoud Khallil
Head of Arabic and Islamic and whole school multilingualism lead
Learning Arabic helped me understand more about the Arabic culture, and it made me feel proud to speak it even if it’s not perfect yet!
Joy Year 9
Student
As a primary teacher at The Aquila School, I can confidently say it’s a truly special place for children to learn and grow.
Aida Rambod
German Tutor/French teacher
Embrace our multilingual learning environment at The Aquila School, where students build an international mindset and grow up as global citizens.
