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The Aquila School reviews

At The Aquila School, our global community thrives in a warm, vibrant environment - where students grow as confident world citizens while staying rooted in their heritage.

Here, we all muck in! 

Alina FS2

Learning through play every day

Aquila has given me a place where I love playing and learning in the shared area. It’s fun, and I get to play with my friends and try new things every day!

Alina FS2

Student

Nadia Asad, Year 5

Amazing teachers

Teachers are amazing and cooperative. Communication is easy. Thank you Aquila for helping my daughter grow.

Nadia Asad, Year 5

Parent

Fanta Year 9

Becoming my best self with Aquila’s support

Aquila has given me the opportunity to flourish and has allowed me to launch various intiatives! The school provides a nurturing environment and has inspired me to become more confident and be my best self!

Fanta Year 9

Student

Sara Fatthy, Year 1, 5, 8

Happy days at Aquila

We're in Aquila for 3 years now. My kids are enjoying the safe & happy environment. Thanks a lot for all the efforts.

Sara Fatthy, Year 1, 5, 8

Parent

Pauline Lamond

I am very much a people person. I love working with people.

Pauline Lamond

Safeguarding lead

Jenica Year 9

Recognised, encouraged and able to excel at Aquila

Aquila is truly an amazing school! It helped me develop my confidence by providing learning outside of the classrooms.

Jenica Year 9

Student

Kylie Cleworth

The Aquila School is a place where children truly come first and Amazing Learning happens every day.

Kylie Cleworth

Head of Primary

Kumushoy  Year 12

Finding support, growth and belonging at Aquila

At the Aquila School, there is not one moment I have spent unsupported. Whether it be my friends or my teachers, the school community is so welcoming and inclusive for all.

Kumushoy Year 12

Student

Sonal Masih

The Aquila School is a vibrant, caring community where students feel happy, safe and inspired to learn every day.

Sonal Masih

Teaching Assistant

Olivia Year 5

Aquila feels like home

Everyone at Aquila is really friendly, even the teachers! It’s easy to make friends and the school always feels happy.

Olivia Year 5

Student

Manya Year 12

Aquila feels like home - safe, supportive and inspiring

As a student of the Aquila school my heart cannot fully express the gratitude I feel for for being a part of this warm community, where I am freely able to express myself and feel supported in everything I choose to pursue, with full guidance from every member of staff. I am truly unable to use words to describe how welcome and at home I feel in Aquila where I am always happy, safe and learning.

Manya Year 12

Student

Omar Year 2

Adventure and fun every day!

I really enjoy the school trips and the learning we do related to them in class. Additionally, the wide variety of extracurricular clubs available after school and during Friday break times, provides me with enjoyable and enriching learning experiences.

Omar Year 2

Student

Vera Year 3

Every day is fun at Aquila!

The best thing about Aquila is that the teachers make sure we are safe and we always have fun in lessons!

Vera Year 3

Student

Liam Alfonso Year 4

Aquila makes learning exciting and useful

In Aquila, the teachers are really kind and they teach us important things that help with our future.

Liam Alfonso Year 4

Student

Yasmine Dannawy

I am excited to welcome all secondary students to the Aquila schools for an amazing academic year 2025-2026. I have now lived and worked across the world and the most important lesson I carry with me daily is to be happy and passionate about what I am doing

Yasmine Dannawy

Head of Secondary

Khadyja Year 12

Aquila helps you reach your full potential

Aquila ensures that the best can be brought out of all their students and doesn't shy away from supporting us in any way that we need. As a recepient of both a public speaking scholarship and the 2 year 75% scholarship, Aquila's accessibility has been unimaginably helpful.

Khadyja Year 12

Student

Maryam Elshafei

What sets our school apart is how every decision is made with the best interest of the child at heart. It’s a privilege to be part of a team that truly prioritises student wellbeing and success.

Maryam Elshafei

Registrar

Aurelia Year 12

For me, Aquila is a place where I am trusted, supported and inspired to grow, not just as a student but as myself.

For me, Aquila is a place where I am trusted, supported and inspired to grow, not just as a student but as myself.

Aurelia Year 12

Student

Alina FS2

Student

Nadia Asad, Year 5

Parent

Fanta Year 9

Student

Sara Fatthy, Year 1, 5, 8

Parent

Pauline Lamond

Safeguarding lead

Jenica Year 9

Student

Kylie Cleworth

Head of Primary

Kumushoy  Year 12

Student

Sonal Masih

Teaching Assistant

Olivia Year 5

Student

Manya Year 12

Student

Omar Year 2

Student

Vera Year 3

Student

Liam Alfonso Year 4

Student

Yasmine Dannawy

Head of Secondary

Khadyja Year 12

Student

Maryam Elshafei

Registrar

Aurelia Year 12

Student

Alina FS2

Student

Nadia Asad, Year 5

Parent

Fanta Year 9

Student

Sara Fatthy, Year 1, 5, 8

Parent

Pauline Lamond

Safeguarding lead

Jenica Year 9

Student

Kylie Cleworth

Head of Primary

Kumushoy  Year 12

Student

Sonal Masih

Teaching Assistant

Olivia Year 5

Student

Manya Year 12

Student

Omar Year 2

Student

Vera Year 3

Student

Liam Alfonso Year 4

Student

Yasmine Dannawy

Head of Secondary

Khadyja Year 12

Student

Maryam Elshafei

Registrar

Aurelia Year 12

Student

Latest news

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Back to School at The Aquila School, Dubai

A new academic year has begun, and the excitement on campus is unmistakable.

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As a leading British school in Dubai, we are proud to open our brand-new secondary building at The Aquila School.

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