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KHDA Parent Contract

*Reopening on 30th of August 2020* Existing Parents: In line with the government directive, all schools in Dubai are expected to offer a blended education model, as well as a 100% distance learning model. Students who cannot attend school for health reasons will continue to receive 100% distance learning. The KHDA has added an addendum…

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Induction Day 27 Aug

On Thursday, 27th August 2020, we are having an Induction Day for all our new students and their parents, and all Year 7 students and their parents. Read the invitation letter here. We are very much looking forward to seeing you next Thursday. The English College Team #InductionDay2020 #BackToSchool #NewDaysNewWays #StrongerTogether

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Uniform Pop Up Shop

On 9th & 10th August, ZAKS Uniforms will host a Pop Up Shop at our school. Entrance will be via our Primary School Main Gate. Please report to our reception and follow the instructions from our staff with regards to accessing allocated waiting areas. Your temperature will be checked upon entering the building. Please wear…

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Head of Senior School

We are delighted to welcome Emily Hopkinson as our new Head of Senior School this August. Emily is from the UK and has completed her Bsc Psychology & MA in Educational Leadership, UK. She has been working as a Deputy Headteacher at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before that, she was an Assistant…

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BridgeU Summer Journal

*EC Senior Students* In case you had your internships and other summer plans cancelled due to the present situation, here is a Summer Journal provided by BridgeU. It gives ideas and inspiration for things to do to strengthen your university applications over the break. It contains six activities to help you think critically about your…

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Summer Camp

My Sports Academy is offering Summer Camps (swimming, netball, football) at The English College. See below for details where to register and more.

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Schools Re-opening

We are sure that you have heard the wonderful news that schools will be reopening in September and we could not be more happy about it!! (Subject to MOE final approval). We have been working on a number of different scenarios for September over recent weeks. Now that we have further clarity from the KHDA,…

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FREE Webinar

Managing Children’s Home Learning and Anxiety  during COVID-19 Monday 4th May | 4PM This webinar outlines how to manage the various struggles associated with distance learning and supporting children’s learning at home. It also considers how to deal with children’s anxiety during this current period of uncertainty. Please RSVP to: paul@drpaulgelston.com and a zoom link…

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FS 2 Virtual Presentations

If you are a new FS 2 parent interested in applying to The English College, please join our Head of Primary, Mr Wilcock, for Virtual Presentations as follows; Monday 27 April at 9am Tuesday 28 April at 10am, followed by Q & A Sessions. Places are limited, please RSVP via: primaryreception@englishcollege.ac.ae