Taaleem Signs Deal for Abu Dhabi’s First Harrow School on Saadiyat Island
Premium education provider Taaleem secures prime Saadiyat Island location for Abu Dhabi’s first Harrow International School, expanding UAE’s elite education sector.
By Vadim Kouznetsov, published
In a landmark development for UAE’s education sector, Taaleem has secured a prime location on Saadiyat Island for Abu Dhabi’s first Harrow International School. The DFM-listed education provider signed a musataha land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) for this premium education project.
Strategic Location and Campus Features
The new Harrow International School will occupy a substantial 70,369 square meter plot on Saadiyat Island. KODA architects, selected for their excellence in educational design, will create a campus featuring:
- Advanced learning spaces and laboratories
- Comprehensive sports facilities
- Dedicated arts and performance centres
- Specialised leadership development areas
Expanding Premium Education in the UAE
This development represents Taaleem’s strategic response to increasing demand for high-quality education in the region. The company plans to establish two Harrow schools in the UAE:
- Harrow International School Abu Dhabi
- Harrow Boarding School Dubai (pending KHDA approval)
These institutions will join Harrow’s distinguished global network, which includes:
- The original Harrow School in London
- The John Lyon School
- International campuses in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong
British Excellence in Education
The Abu Dhabi campus will deliver a British curriculum that maintains Harrow’s traditional standards of academic achievement. Students will benefit from:
- A heritage of educational excellence
- Strong focus on leadership development
- Integration of modern educational methods
- Emphasis on character building
This expansion aligns with broader developments in UAE’s premium education sector, as demonstrated by recent announcements of other high-end school projects in the region.
This article was last updated on February 12, 2025
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