International Schools Partnership acquires The English College, Dubai

International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based international private schools investment group, has acquired The English College, Dubai, an independent British curriculum school in Dubai, UAE.

The acquisition makes The English College, Dubai, the third private school in the UAE to join the ISP group in the past year, fulfilling the group’s mandate of expanding its footprint across the Middle East.

The ISP group operates 75 private schools in 21 countries, with close to 65,000 students and 9,000 staff.

Established in 1992, with more than 1,190 students from FS1 to Year 13, The English College, Dubai, was recently rated ‘Very Good’ by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

‘High academic standards’

Bharat Mansukhani, ISP Divisional CEO for Middle East and Europe, said: “We are delighted to announce the acquisition of The English College, Dubai. Over the past 30 years, the school has established a reputation for its dedication to learning and maintaining high academic standards.

“The school’s legacy and dedication to its community align with ISP’s values, emphasising quality and excellence while placing learning at the core.”

Bharat Mansukhani. Image: The English College, Dubai

Mark Ford, Principal of The English College, Dubai, added: “The decision to partner with ISP will support the school in its next growth phase. We are excited about the potential this partnership brings.

“ISP is committed to student learning and progress and, as such, will continue to develop the physical and operational infrastructure of the school. We will also be able to share our best practices with the other ISP schools across the region.”

A British Schools Middle East member, The English College, Dubai, was established in 1992 and offers examinations set by Pearson Edexcel, AQA and Oxford International AQA Examinations.

With more than 70 nationalities in its student corps, The English College stands by its heritage, traditions and values while seeking to innovate and improve at every age and stage for every student.

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