The Arbor School Dubai

A very special results day at Arbor 🌿

Today, our first graduating cohort received their results, marking another milestone for the Class of 2026 - and for our school.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate exceptional first A Level results:

✨ 46% A*-A
✨ 80% A*-B
✨ 92% A*-C
✨ 100% pass rate

Our BTEC students also achieved an outstanding 100% pass rate, with 63% of entries awarded Distinction or Distinction*.

Together, our 26 graduates have already received more than 200 university offers across 16 countries, alongside over AED 27.5 million in scholarship offers, and are now preparing for their next steps at universities and destinations around the world.

But today is about much more than numbers. It’s about the hard work behind them, the teachers and families who have supported each student along the way, and 26 young people preparing to begin very different and exciting next chapters.

To our Class of 2026: congratulations 💚

You made Arbor history once again.

🌿 Meet Ms Tamara!

"I'm excited to join Arbor and get started with the Year 1 team. I'm looking forward to meeting the children, getting to know how things work and becoming part of the school community. I'm sure there will be lots to learn, but I'm really looking forward to the year ahead."

Ms Tamara joins our Year 1 team and is looking forward to creating a classroom where children feel happy, supported and excited to learn every day.

🌍 Fun fact: Ms Tamara has visited 35 countries and loves travelling and exploring new places.

See you in Year 1 soon, Ms Tamara! 💚

🌿 Meet Mr Phil!

"I'm incredibly excited to join a school whose vision so closely aligns with my own values, where high-quality teaching goes hand in hand with developing compassionate, curious and globally minded young people. I'm particularly looking forward to contributing to Arbor's inquiry-led approach and seeing how ecoliteracy is woven throughout the curriculum. Most of all, I'm excited to become part of such a warm, collaborative community and work alongside colleagues who are passionate about inspiring every child."

Mr Phil joins Arbor as our new Deputy Head of Primary, bringing extensive leadership experience and a passion for creating environments where children and teachers can thrive together.

⚽ Fun fact: Mr Phil has played football with and against England internationals. While some were playing at the 2026 World Cup, his career took a slightly different path!

See you on campus soon, Mr Phil! 💚

🌿 Meet Ms Nermin!

"I am genuinely so happy to be joining Arbor and feel truly grateful to become part of such a supportive and inspiring team. I'm really looking forward to starting this new chapter, contributing my experience, learning from my colleagues and being part of our students' journey."

Ms Nermin joins Arbor as our new Arabic A & B Teacher and is looking forward to helping students develop confidence in Arabic while creating a classroom where everyone feels encouraged to take part.

💄 A little about Ms Nermin: She has a real passion for fashion, styling and makeup, and loves expressing her creativity through different styles.

Welcome to Arbor, Ms Nermin! 💚

🏆 What a year it’s been for sport at Arbor!

From sports days and house competitions to league fixtures, tournaments and unforgettable team moments, this year has been filled with energy and plenty to celebrate.

Whether representing Arbor in competition, trying a new sport or cheering on their teammates from the sidelines, our students embraced every opportunity with commitment and encouragement for one another.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part this year. Here’s to another fantastic year of sport ahead! 💚

🌿 Meet Ms Kaitlin!

"I'm really looking forward to joining Arbor and becoming part of a community that values wellbeing, creativity and learning beyond the classroom. I'm excited to work with both students and staff, experience life in Dubai and continue to develop as a teacher."

Ms Kaitlin joins Arbor as our new Whole School PE Teacher and is passionate about helping students of all ages enjoy being active, challenge themselves and build confidence through sport.

📺 Fun fact: Ms Kaitlin once appeared on TV!

We can't wait to welcome you to the team, Ms Kaitlin! 💚

🌿 Meet Mr Ashley!

"I'm thrilled to be joining Arbor. The school's innovative approach to education, especially its focus on ecoliteracy and experiential learning, is exactly the kind of environment I want to be part of. I'm excited to work alongside a team that is passionate, forward-thinking and dedicated to supporting young people, and I can't wait to contribute to the positive energy that Arbor is known for."

Mr Ashley joins Arbor as our new Deputy Head of Primary (Pastoral), bringing extensive leadership experience across international schools. He's looking forward to getting to know our students, staff and families, and helping every child feel happy, known and supported.

⛰️ Fun fact: Mr Ashley has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro!

See you on campus soon, Mr Ashley! 💚

Summer just got more exciting 🏕️

From Foundation Stage to Secondary, our Summer Camp is filled with activities, games, sports and creative experiences for every age.

Register now through the link in our bio.

🌿 Meet Mr Noah!

"I'm excited to join Arbor because its values really resonate with me. I admire the school's focus on sustainability, wellbeing and helping students reach their full potential. As an Arabic and Islamic Studies teacher for non-native speakers, I'm looking forward to making learning engaging and connected to real life, while supporting students both academically and personally."

Mr Noah joins Arbor as our new Arabic B and Islamic B Teacher and is passionate about helping students build confidence while making language learning enjoyable and accessible.

⚽🎣 Fun fact: Outside school, Mr Noah enjoys playing football and going fishing.

We're so pleased you'll be joining us, Mr Noah! 💚