The new British school coming to Abu Dhabi's Fahid Island has been revealed
That's right – King's College School Wimbledon is officially opening its first regional campus on Fahid Island.
Set to welcome students in September 2028 (pending final approvals), the upcoming K-12 campus will sit on a massive 50,000 square metre site and cater to up to 2,200 students. This isn't just another international school – we're talking one of the UK's top institutions, promising an academic track that paves the way to the world's best universities.
More: Fahid Island will include a 10km fitness track, a beach club and a five-star resort
The news comes hot on the heels of Fahid Island's big reveal – Aldar's latest luxury lifestyle destination, where beaches, blue lagoons, bougie resorts and now, a world-class school are all part of the master plan.
Prices for the island's residential units are already turning heads, with one-bedroom apartments starting from over Dhs3 million. And with a school of this calibre in the works, interest might spike further still.
Aldar Education, the force behind some of the capital's most respected schools, is leading the charge here – and with campuses already flourishing on Yas Island, Saadiyat and Khalifa City, this latest move feels like a natural evolution. According to Aldar, the addition of King's College School Wimbledon will help the group deliver 4,000+ new student places by the 2028-29 academic year.
This project isn't a one-school wonder – future phases of Fahid Island will bring even more educational institutions into the mix. It's shaping up to be the kind of community where families can live, learn and lounge without ever leaving the island.
Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Education said: 'Aldar Education's robust network – with schools on Yas Island, Khalifa City and Saadiyat Island – will expand capacity by offering over 4,000 new student places by the 2028-29 academic year, ensuring diverse, accessible and high quality education opportunities throughout Abu Dhabi.'
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