REAL LEARNING FOR A REAL FUTURE

the Aquila School aims to raise creative, independent and resilient design thinkers with lessons that have a real sense of purpose

There are many schools in Dubai – and as each year new schools open, families become overwhelmed when looking for a place to enrol their children – whether they are new to the UAE or are looking for a different experience.

One new school opening in September 2018 is The Aquila School located between Skycourt Towers and The Villa in Dubailand. The school is being led by two well-known figures who already have an enviable track record here in the UAE. Wayne Howsen, Principal, and Kylie Cleworth, Head of Primary, have previously led one of the Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi – the first school in the emirate to be graded as outstanding, and the only one to receive the grade twice. This means that The Aquila School is being led by experienced people who understand what it takes to create a successful school in the UAE.

The Aquila School will initially open from FS1 to Y6, with further year groups added each year to eventually become a 3-18 school offering the IB World Curriculum, a range of BTec course and the International GCSEs. This range of qualifications reflects the school’s commitment to give children and students choices in their learning pathways, which would be evident from a very early age.

As well as focusing on academic excellence and selecting the best bits of the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, the school will focus on creative thinking and technology through art and design, fostering curiosity and self-motivation. By doing this, the school will aim to be a leading example, globally, of a design thinking school. The class teachers have been recruited from the U.K. (and the school’s leader’s previous school) and will ensure the school delivers on these key areas: