Prestigious UK King’s College School Wimbledon to open campus on Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi | World News

King’s College School Wimbledon’s Fahid Island campus will open in 2028, serving up to 2,220 college students throughout 50,000 sq. metres/ Image: Pexels

Aldar Education, in partnership with the UK’s prestigious King’s College School Wimbledon, has introduced the opening of the primary regional campus of the British establishment in Abu Dhabi, as reported by Gulf News. The new Ok-12 college can be positioned on Fahid Island, the emirate’s latest luxurious mixed-use vacation spot, and is scheduled to open in September 2028, pending regulatory approvals from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).The college will occupy a 50,000-square-metre campus and accommodate up to 2,220 college students, providing a super-premium British schooling designed to present a direct pathway to the world’s high universities. This marks a serious step in Aldar’s broader schooling technique and is the primary college confirmed for Fahid Island following its formal launch final week.

Global status comes to Abu Dhabi

King’s College School Wimbledon is constantly ranked among the many UK’s high impartial colleges, famend for its rigorous educational requirements, holistic schooling mannequin, and robust report of college placements at elite establishments worldwide.“This new school at the heart of Fahid Island will further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier destination for world-class education and a global centre for talent development,” stated Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar. He described the collaboration as a mirrored image of Aldar’s “fast-growing education portfolio and commitment to educational excellence.”Karl Gross, Director of International Schools at King’s College School Wimbledon, added, “Bringing an authentic King’s College School Wimbledon education to the region marks an exciting milestone in our ambition to build a global family of world-class international schools. This new partnership offers a unique and inspiring opportunity for students in Abu Dhabi to experience the transformational impact of a King’s education, preparing them to thrive in the world beyond school.”

Enhancing Abu Dhabi’s academic ecosystem

The upcoming college is about to combine state-of-the-art academic services, complete sports activities infrastructure, and a robust focus on scholar wellbeing. The improvement aligns with the broader imaginative and prescient for Fahid Island to promote balanced, nature-integrated existence, and follows Aldar’s plan to make the island a completely outfitted, high-end residential and industrial vacation spot.In a press release to Gulf News, Aldar confirmed that future phases of the island’s masterplan will embrace extra academic establishments and motels, reinforcing the vacation spot’s attraction as a completely built-in way of life group.Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Education, stated: “The school’s holistic approach to education, anchored in strong values, rich co-curricular programmes, and personalised pastoral care, will add a new dimension to Aldar Education’s offering and further support Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a regional hub for excellence in education.”

Expanding academic entry throughout Abu Dhabi

This new addition is a part of Aldar Education’s bigger progress trajectory, which goals to broaden its community throughout Yas Island, Khalifa City, and Saadiyat Island. According to Aldar, it plans to add over 4,000 scholar seats by the 2028–2029 educational yr, guaranteeing broader entry to high-quality, numerous academic alternatives all through the emirate.The King’s College School Wimbledon campus in Abu Dhabi additionally marks the second main British college introduced in current months, with Harrow confirming a location in Abu Dhabi by Taaleem. The transfer reinforces the capital’s rising stature as a worldwide schooling hub.