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Taaleem to open second Harrow International School in Dubai in 2026

UAE-listed education provider Taaleem secures KHDA approval and 50,000 sqm site for second Harrow International School in Dubai

Taaleem Holdings announces second Harrow school launch in Dubai
The second Harrow International School is expected to have a student intake capacity of 1,800

The UAE education services major Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem) announced the expansion of its super-premium segment with plans to launch a second Harrow International School in Dubai.

The school is set to begin operations at the start of the 2026 academic year, Taaleem said in a statement issued to the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

The announcement follows the initial approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the signing of a land lease agreement for a prime 50,000 sqm plot on Hessa Street.

The second Harrow International School is expected to have a student intake capacity of 1,800.

Harrow Dubai, featuring state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide an outstanding educational experience, will offer a British-style curriculum deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and leadership development, the school operator said.

The campus, designed by the renowned KODA architects, will include purpose-built classrooms, sports and arts facilities, and leadership programmes that embody Harrow’s core values and standards, it added.

The value-accretive addition of Harrow Dubai will not only enhance Taaleem’s portfolio but also strengthen its resilience through further diversification of educational options, ensuring sustained value for its stakeholders.

Taaleem, a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE with a portfolio of 38 schools, is listed on the Dubai Financial Markets.

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