*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…
Tuck Shop Lunch Order
Dear Parents,Please see details of how to order packed lunches for your children online here.Each week the deadline will be Wednesday at 3pm for orders for the following week. However, for the first week of school, orders can be placed until tomorrow, Thursday 27th August at 2pm. If you do not have the Skiply app…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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