The Aquila School

🦅 The Aquila School – Arjan, Dubai

📍 Arjan, Dubailand | 🏫 Established: 2018
🎓 Grades: FS1 to HS10 (expanding to Year 13)
💰 Fee Band: Mid to Premium | 🥈 Rated: Good (KHDA 2022)
🏷️ Type: Private | 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Co-educational

🌟 Overview

The Aquila School is one of Dubai’s fastest-rising British curriculum schools, praised for its innovative approach and state-of-the-art campus in Arjan, Dubailand. Since opening in 2018, the school has won accolades like “Best Design Education Project of the Year” and secured a “Good” rating from Dubai’s KHDA in its most recent inspection.

The school proudly operates under the International Schools Partnership (ISP) – a global network of 56 schools across 16 countries – giving students access to a wealth of educational resources and international collaboration.

🧭 Motto: “Safe. Happy. Learning.”
🎯 Core Values: Respect, Kindness, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration

📚 Curriculum & Learning

The Aquila School offers the UK National Curriculum, adapted to local and international contexts. Emphasis is placed on student-led learning, with a strong focus on personal growth and creativity.

🎓 Key Academic Features:

• 📘 UK National Curriculum (from FS1 onward)

• 🧮 IGCSEs offered in Year 11

• 💼 BTEC programs offered in Years 12–13 (a rare option in UAE)

• 🔄 Bilingual focus: English & Arabic

• 👩‍🏫 British-trained educators lead the classroom experience

• 💻 Strong tech integration, especially in secondary phase

Students are encouraged to direct their own learning, empowering them to become independent thinkers and responsible global citizens.

🏫 Campus & Facilities

The Aquila School’s campus is award-winning, blending functionality with creativity and well-being. New expansions continue to boost its appeal.

🔧 Infrastructure Highlights:

• 🎭 Large auditorium for performances and assemblies

• ⚽ 2 full-size multipurpose sports halls

• 🏊 Dual temperature-controlled swimming pools

• 🧘 Outdoor courts, dance studio & shaded playgrounds

• 📚 Three spacious libraries

• 💻 ICT suite, student device program, and cutting-edge classrooms

• 🏥 Fully staffed medical clinic with family support

• 🎨 Dedicated rooms for music, art, design, and food tech

• 🧥 On-campus uniform shop & canteen

🚗 Designed for convenience: Separate drop-off zones for early years, primary, and secondary students.

🍽️ School Life & Clubs

The school day starts early — with students arriving by 7:20 AM and classes beginning at 7:30 AM. Aquila supports a balanced life, offering extensive care and activity programs.

🕒 Club & Care Programs:

• 🧒 FS Sibling Club: After-school fun for the youngest learners

• 🍞 Breakfast Club: From 6:30 AM, includes light breakfast and movement

• 🎨 After-school Club & Wraparound Care: Weekday enrichment options

• 📅 Friday Club: Special activities to end the week

🧑‍🏫 International Backing

💼 Managed by: International Schools Partnership (ISP)
🌍 ISP Network:

• 56 schools

• 16 countries

• 50,000+ students

• 7,500+ educators

This global backing ensures academic quality, consistent improvement, and exposure to international opportunities – making Aquila part of a larger learning community.

🏆 Recognition

• 🥇 Best Design Education Project of the Year – Design Middle East Awards (2018)

• 🥈 Rated “Good” by KHDA (2022)

• 🧭 Praised for leadership, child-centered focus, and modern teaching practices

✅ Ideal for: Families seeking an innovative UK curriculum school with a strong student-first philosophy, world-class facilities, and international support.
🚫 Not ideal for: Parents looking for legacy institutions with long-standing alumni networks or a purely academic-focused setting.