The United Kingdom’s top-ranked school will soon open its doors in the Middle East. St Paul’s Girls’ School, ranked first by The Sunday Times for twelve of the past thirteen years, and Meraki Education, a leading Dubai-based education group, have announced the creation of SPGS International School Dubai, a co-educational institution bringing more than five centuries of British academic excellence to the UAE.
With over 50% of SPGS students progressing to Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League universities each year, the Dubai campus is set to elevate educational standards and offer exceptional pathways to global success.
Bernard J. West, Managing Director of Meraki Education, commented:
“To bring the tremendous St Paul’s legacy to Dubai is to establish a lasting foundation for excellence. A school of this calibre does not simply serve a community; it defines it. Its presence enhances every aspect of its surroundings, intellectually, socially, and culturally. Together, we are creating a destination for learning and a landmark for Dubai.”
Sara Brazendale, Managing Director of SPGS International, added:
“The founding of SPGS International School Dubai represents more than the creation of a school; it marks the establishment of an enduring institution. This new campus will help shape the future of Dubai by nurturing a generation of scholars, innovators, and leaders who reflect the city’s ambition and spirit. We chose to work with Meraki because their team possesses both a comprehensive understanding of education and an exceptional appreciation of the St Paul’s ethos.”
A Legacy of Leadership and Progress
Long before women were admitted to universities, St Paul’s Girls’ School was redefining leadership through education. It was among the first institutions to unite moral purpose with academic rigour, to place women’s education on equal footing with that of men, and to demonstrate that creativity and intellect can thrive together at the highest level.
Recognised as the UK’s leading academic institution, St Paul’s legacy will take form in Dubai through a purpose-built campus designed as both a centre of learning and a hub for community life. The school will welcome boys and girls from the Early Years to the Sixth Form, offering a rigorous British curriculum supported by world-class facilities for science, the arts, sport, design, sustainability, and wellbeing.
A Collaboration Rooted in Excellence
The creation of SPGS International School Dubai follows a close collaboration between St Paul’s and Meraki Education, whose team has founded and managed several of the region’s leading international schools. Together, they aim to bring an enduring legacy of British scholarship to the world’s most ambitious city, setting a new benchmark for educational distinction in the UAE.
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