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Plan Your Child's Future

Your Gateway to a World-Class Boarding School Education

For families in Dubai considering the next steps in their child’s education, the Boarding Schools Show Dubai offers an unmissable opportunity to explore leading UK boarding schools—all in one place.

When: Saturday, 15th March 2025

Where: Sheraton Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
09:30 AM To 02:30 PM GMT +04:00

+44 (0) 20 301 0299

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Participating Schools Include:

Bedales | Benenden | EF Academy | Fettes | Godolphin | Hilton College | Lomond School | Loretto | LVS Ascot | Masterminds | Millfield & Millfield Prep | Pembroke (Kenya) | Queen Ethelburga’s | St Andrew’s School, Turi (Kenya) | St Mary’s Calne | Stonyhurst  | Wycombe Abbey | Westminster & More

Why Attend?

Whether you're debating staying in Dubai or heading to the UK, seeking guidance on entrance exams, or weighing up the financial considerations of VAT on school fees, this event provides expert insights and direct access to top UK boarding schools.

Key Topics & Exclusive Talk Sessions:

  • To Stay or To Go? – Understanding the pros and cons of UK boarding schools versus Dubai-based education
  • Preparing for the ISEBs – Essential advice on planning for entrance assessments
  • VAT on Private School Fees – What parents need to know about the financial implications
  • Is It Worth Going to the UK for Sixth Form? – How to navigate A-Level and IB choices
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Event Format:

Meet World-Class Schools & Experts

With representatives from elite UK boarding schools, as well as educational consultants and admissions specialists, this is your chance to gather vital information, ask your burning questions, and explore the best path for your child’s education.

  • Free Opening Session – Key insights from education experts
  • Focused Programme – Deep-dive discussions on boarding school admissions, academic preparation, and financial planning
  • 1-1 Meetings – Book personalised conversations with school representatives and admissions experts

 

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Bonas MacFarlane Education Clinic

Bonas MacFarlane Education Clinic

Led by Bonas MacFarlane Education, a leading London based consultancy with decades of experience in guiding families through the British education system, our clinic offers expert advice to answer all your questions with the highest level of professionalism.

Come and speak to us to ask about finding the right school, navigating the admissions process, preparing for life at a British boarding school, tailoring your child’s academic path, and transitioning smoothly to school in the UK.

2025 Seminars

2025 Seminars

Featuring distinguished Headteachers from both the UK and Europe, these talk sessions offer a comprehensive understanding of the boarding school experience.

09:30 - 10:00 | A-Level vs. IB:
Learn everything you need to know to make an informed choice between these two leading educational pathways.

11:00 - 11:30 | What is Modern Boarding?
Gain a complete understanding of what boarding school life looks like in the 21st century.

Ticket Options

Ticket Options

  • Family Ticket (FREE): Complimentary admission for two parents and their children, guaranteeing seats at the seminars.
     

  • Premium Ticket (£50): Enhance your experience with a 20-minute consultation with a Bonas MacFarlane expert. Get personalised advice on school options, transition plans, and moving to the UK.

Join us in Dubai on March 15th to make an informed decision about your child's future. 

Spaces are limited—register now!

Meet Our Attending Schools

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In Partnership With

Schools Show Dubai
  • "Having supported the Schools Show for years, we always encourage our Carfax families to visit, as it offers a chance to meet UK schools in person. With this new Dubai show, families will be able to explore both UK boarding and leading local options at the same time and have all their educational questions answered in one place."
    FIONA MCKENZIE
    Head of Education, Carfax Education UAE