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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:

1. Harrow International School Abu Dhabi
2. 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.

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This article was last updated on February 12, 2025

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