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Zawya
13 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Aldar to launch region's 1st King's College School Wimbledon in Abu Dhabi
Aldar Properties joined forces with King's College School Wimbledon to establish its first regional campus on Abu Dhabi's Fahid Island, according to a press release. After securing regulatory approvals, the new K-12 super-premium school will open in September 2028, offering students a proven pathway to the world's top-ranked universities. Located within Fahid Island's community, the new King's College School Wimbledon Abu Dhabi campus will span 50,000 square meters and accommodate up to 2,220 students. Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO at Aldar, said: '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 center for talent development.' Sahar Cooper, CEO at Aldar Education, commented: 'The school's holistic approach to education, anchored in strong values, rich co-curricular programs, and personalized 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.' This project marks the initial phase of Aldar's educational strategy for the island, developed to address increasing demand for premium educational offerings. Aldar Education's network, with schools on Yas Island, Khalifa City, and Saadiyat Island, will expand capacity by offering more than 4,000 new student places by the 2028-2029 academic year. The ADX-listed group recently outlined a master plan for Fahid Island, which has a gross development value exceeding AED 40 billion. All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info © 2005 - 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Business
18 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Region's first King's College School London Wimbledon to open in UAE
Image: Supplied Aldar Education and the UK's King's College School Wimbledon will open the institution's first regional campus on Abu Dhabi's Fahid Island. Set to open in September 2028, subject to regulatory approvals from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the new K-12 super-premium school aims to elevate the emirate's world-class educational landscape by offering a direct pathway to top global universities. Located within the master-planned community of Fahid Island, the new campus will span 50,000 square metres and serve up to 2,220 students. The school will integrate state-of-the-art educational facilities, extensive sports infrastructure, and a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, aligning with the island's broader vision to promote balanced, nature-integrated lifestyles. King's College School Wimbledon among UK's top educational institutions The school's comprehensive programme combines academic excellence with character development, preparing students for success at elite universities and beyond. 'We are proud to announce the first King's College School Wimbledon to Abu Dhabi, a milestone that reflects Aldar's fast-growing education portfolio and commitment to educational excellence,' said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer at Aldar. 'With King's longstanding legacy of academic distinction and its proven track record of preparing students for the world's top universities, 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.' Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Education, noted that King's would bring a unique, value-driven dimension to the group's existing education offerings: '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.' Karl Gross, director of International Schools at King's College School Wimbledon, said the Abu Dhabi school represents a major step in the institution's global expansion. '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,' he said. 'Building on the success of our school in Wimbledon and our existing overseas campuses, 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,' he added. The project marks the first phase of Aldar's broader educational strategy for Fahid Island, with future plans for additional institutions to meet growing demand for high-quality schooling. Across its network, Aldar Education will add more than 4,000 student seats by the 2028–2029 academic year across existing locations in Yas Island, Khalifa City, and Saadiyat Island. Read:
