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Inspiring resilience, ambition and academic excellence in our oldest learners.
Ages: 13 to 18 Years
Year Groups: Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Curriculum: GCSEs, A-Levels, Super-Curriculum & Leadership Development
Approach: Rigorous, enquiry-led, values-driven learning
Excellence Through Scholarship
A rigorous, enquiry-driven curriculum that develops deep understanding, analytical thinking and high-level scholarship across GCSEs, A-Levels and the wider Senior programme.
Independent, Resilient Learners
Teaching that builds independence, confidence and strong study habits, enabling pupils to take responsibility for their learning and excel in examinations and future academic pathways.
Leadership & Character Development
A values-led environment where pupils grow as leaders, contribute to their Houses and communities and develop the character, integrity and maturity needed for life beyond school.
Shell marks the exciting beginning of Senior School, where pupils transition into a more rigorous and broad curriculum designed to spark curiosity and stretch ambition. In this important foundation year, pupils explore a wide range of subjects across the sciences, humanities, languages, and the arts, while also strengthening core skills in English and mathematics.
Learning is enriched through enquiry, debate, and project-based study, helping pupils to develop independence, resilience, and a genuine love of learning. Guided by Harrow’s Values, they are encouraged to think critically, take responsibility, and embrace new challenges, laying the strongest possible groundwork for GCSEs and future study.
During Remove and Fifth Form, pupils embark on their GCSE journey, choosing a broad and balanced range of subjects that both reflect their individual interests and prepare them for future pathways. Alongside core studies in English, mathematics, and the sciences, pupils select from a rich choice of humanities, languages, and creative disciplines, ensuring both academic depth and breadth.
Teaching at this stage emphasises intellectual challenge, independence, and critical thinking, while also developing the study habits, resilience, and personal organisation required for success in public examinations. Supported by expert guidance, pupils grow in confidence as they prepare not only to achieve outstanding results but also for the transition into the Sixth Form and the wider opportunities of life beyond.
The Sixth Form at Harrow Dubai represents the pinnacle of school life, where pupils focus on A-Levels while embracing leadership, responsibility, and preparation for life beyond school. With a wide choice of subjects, taught by specialist teachers, pupils are encouraged to pursue academic excellence while developing independence, intellectual curiosity, and a clear sense of direction for university and future careers.
Beyond the classroom, Sixth Formers play a central role in the life of the school as role models, mentors, and leaders within their Houses and the wider community. They benefit from personalised guidance on university applications worldwide, as well as opportunities to extend their learning through the Super-Curriculum, service initiatives, and enrichment programmes. Sixth Form at Harrow Dubai equips pupils with the knowledge, character, and confidence to excel at the world’s leading universities and to contribute meaningfully to society.
