Since 1414, in the historic city of Durham in the north of England, Durham School has been a prestigious seat of learning. Now established in Dubai, its pupils benefit from the knowledge and expertise accumulated over those 600 years.
The Durham Difference
At Durham Dubai we have a very clear mission supported by our aims and values. These all add up to help us build in each and every one of our pupils ‘Confidence for Life’.
Quality Education Since 1414
Convenient Location
Experienced Teachers
Excellent Facilities
Competitive
Fees
Quality Education
Since 1414
Convenient
Location
Experienced
Teachers
Excellent
Facilities
Competitive
Fees
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is distilled from the best of English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-level examinations.
Our Curriculum
Since 1414, in the historic city of Durham in the north of England, Durham School has been a prestigious seat of learning. Now established in Dubai, its pupils benefit from the knowledge and expertise accumulated over those 600 years.
Life at Durham
Academic ambition for all pupils underpins life at Durham with individual attention supporting all learners.
Co-Curricular Programme
Opportunities in sport, music, drama and the arts supported by an extensive co-curricular programme ensure that talent is identified and nurtured.
Life at Durham
Academic ambition for all pupils underpins life at Durham with individual attention supporting all learners.
Co-Curricular Programme
Opportunities in sport, music, drama and the arts supported by an extensive co-curricular programme ensure that talent is identified and nurtured.
What Parents
Say?
Mr. & Mrs. Faulkner
After making the difficult decision to change our daughters’ school after year two, we are absolutely thrilled that Durham School Dubai has exceeded our expectations and our daughter has settled in perfectly. The school offers a kind and nurturing environment that allows children to be themselves and gives them the security they need to learn and thrive.
Mr. & Mrs. Goodman
Our 3 children have settled in well at Durham since joining in August 2023. The staff and all the teachers have made the children and the parents feel comfortable, they have created a lovely atmosphere and provide regular communication.
The Fatykhnova Family
Our son Elai is very lucky to have such amazing people and teachers who support him daily and we have seen his confidence and communication skills grow. He has also made many new friends and we are so proud of him and thankful to the school and all its support. He goes to school every day with so much excitement and returns with lots of amazing stories.
The Mathews Family
We are so very happy we moved our girls to Durham School Dubai, the improvement I have seen in them is significant and their academic skills have improved in just one term!! It is so different to all the other schools in Dubai with small class sizes and its calm, caring and welcoming environment, professional and friendly staff.
In the respects that perhaps matter most, dedicated and experienced teachers, happy and engaged pupils, invested and satisfied parents, Durham School Dubai appears to have gotten off to a good start. Its traditional approach and quintessential British feel gives it its USP, and, for those seeking this style of education, it does stand out.
As Principal Mark Atkins previously told WhichSchooladvisor.com,
“the biggest, single most important thing that we have at Durham is quality teachers. That to me is everything.”
Durham’s strength is definitely in its people, with an exceptionally strong founding team in place. The warmth, traditional focus, and very human strength of this school shines through.
Which School Advisor
What Parents Say?
In the respects that perhaps matter most, dedicated and experienced teachers, happy and engaged pupils, invested and satisfied parents, Durham School Dubai appears to have gotten off to a good start. Its traditional approach and quintessential British feel gives it its USP, and, for those seeking this style of education, it does stand out.
As Principal Mark Atkins previously told WhichSchooladvisor.com,
“the biggest, single most important thing that we have at Durham is quality teachers. That to me is everything.”
Durham’s strength is definitely in its people, with an exceptionally strong founding team in place. The warmth, traditional focus, and very human strength of this school shines through.
Which School Advisor
After making the difficult decision to change our daughters' school after year two, we are absolutely thrilled that Durham School Dubai has exceeded our expectations and our daughter has settled in perfectly. The school offers a kind and nurturing environment that allows children to be themselves and gives them the security they need to learn and thrive.
Our 3 children have settled in well at Durham since joining in August 2023. The staff and all the teachers have made the children and the parents feel comfortable, they have created a lovely atmosphere and provide regular communication.
Our son Elai is very lucky to have such amazing people and teachers who support him daily and we have seen his confidence and communication skills grow. He has also made many new friends and we are so proud of him and thankful to the school and all its support. He goes to school every day with so much excitement and returns with lots of amazing stories.
We are so very happy we moved our girls to Durham School Dubai, the improvement I have seen in them is significant and their academic skills have improved in just one term!! It is so different to all the other schools in Dubai with small class sizes and its calm, caring and welcoming environment, professional and friendly staff.
Notable Durham Alumni
English actor, comedian and writer. Star of film and television. Voted as one of the top 50 comedians ever by the Observer newspaper.
An English professional footballer who plays for Manchester City. Stephanie has also played for England and captained the women's national team.
Famous British actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre.
English actor, comedian, radio personality, television presenter and singer.
Former English rugby Union international and successful coach notably with the Australian national team.
A British character actor, best known for his roles in the Hammer Horror films and for his role as Alfred in four of the Batman films.
Notable Durham
Alumni
English actor, comedian and writer. Star of film and television. Voted as one of the top 50 comedians ever by the Observer newspaper.
An English professional footballer who plays for Manchester City. Stephanie has also played for England and captained the women's national team.
Famous British actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre.
English actor, comedian, radio personality, television presenter and singer.
Former English rugby Union international and successful coach notably with the Australian national team.
A British character actor, best known for his roles in the Hammer Horror films and for his role as Alfred in four of the Batman films.
Convenient Location
Durham School, Green Community Village, DIP, Dubai
Green Community:
5 mins
Jumeirah Golf Estates:
10 mins
Dubai Sports City:
15 mins
Arabian Ranches:
15 mins
Damac
Hills:
15 mins
Convenient Location
Village, DIP, Dubai
Green
Community:
5 mins
Jumeirah
Golf Estates:
10 mins
Dubai Sports
City:
15 mins
Arabian
Ranches:
15 mins
Damac
Hills:
15 mins
Our highly skilled management team bring familiarity with the best of British independent and international education coupled with a genuine desire to see that every child thrives and finds success.
Mark Atkins
Principal, Durham School Dubai
Our recent Quality Assurance Visit to the school found that, “Teaching standards are high; staff exhibit passion, knowledge and care. Differentiation to meet the needs of all learners was a significant strength of the majority of lessons observed.”
“Pupil attitudes and behaviour are exemplary. Pupils are respectful of their peers and adults; the school works hard to build confidence in pupils and happy, productive relationships between pupils and teachers.”
Kieran McLaughlin
Headmaster, Durham School UK
Meet Our Team
The school is led by an experienced management team.
An education that provides opportunities to grow and develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and culturally.
Mark Atkins
Principal,
Durham School Dubai
At Durham School Dubai, we are committed to providing our students with a complete education.
At Durham School Dubai, we are committed to providing our students with a complete education.
Kieran McLaughlin
Headmaster,
Durham School UK
Book a Tour
To find out more about a Durham education, please book a tour; you are assured of a warm welcome.
Book a Tour
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Important Information for Parents
but if you have any further questions, please contact the school on 800 DURHAM (387426)
Important Information for Parents
Good communication with parents is essential. We hope the information here will be useful, but if you have any further questions, please contact the school on 800 DURHAM (387426)
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