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ISS Abu Dhabi 2026
Thursday 19 November, 17:00 - 20:00
Whether you’re considering a British or IB pathway, looking at boarding options overseas or beginning to think about the UK, this is an opportunity to discover what’s out there and ask the questions that matter to your family.
Join us for an exclusive evening where you can meet senior admissions leaders from leading independent and international schools, learn more about different educational pathways and have personal conversations about your child’s next steps.
Enjoy drinks and canapés as you explore your options, make valuable connections and gain a clearer picture of the possibilities ahead.
Meet Our Attending Schools
Explore the schools joining us and discover the opportunities available for your child.
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An Introduction to British Education
Understand the different school and boarding pathways available, discover what makes British education distinctive, and meet the schools joining us.
Please arrive by 17:30 for a welcoming keynote introduction to begin the evening.
We’ll start with a clear and engaging overview of what a British education could look like for your child from the early years and senior school through to sixth form, university and beyond. We’ll explore the different types of schools, boarding options and pathways available, before introducing the schools joining us and highlighting what makes each one distinctive.
With drinks and canapés provided. Meet senior admissions teams from leading UK schools, as well as education consultants, relocation specialists and property advisors.
Come with your questions, discover your options and begin exploring what your child’s next chapter could look like.
This November, British Boarding Schools Week in the UAE brings the very best of British boarding education to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a series of inspiring events and opportunities for families to meet leading British schools and discover what makes each one unique.
Across the week, parents will have the opportunity to meet school leaders and representatives, explore different approaches to education and find the right environment for their child, all while experiencing the breadth and diversity of a British boarding education.
The week begins in Dubai on Saturday 14 November, with the Anderson Education UK Boarding School Exhibition at Grosvenor House, followed by the Independent Schools Show events in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 19 November and Dubai on Saturday 21 November. Together, these events form one celebration of British boarding, bringing schools, families and opportunities together across the UAE.
