Taaleem Holdings, a leading K-12 premium education provider, has signed a master agreement with Harrow International Schools Limited (HISL) to own and operate Harrow Schools across the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. The first of these Taaleem Harrow Schools under the agreement is planned to open in the UAE.
Harrow International Schools Limited is renowned for extending the prestigious educational philosophy of Harrow School, one of the oldest and most respected schools in the UK. Harrow School, established in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I, is synonymous with academic excellence, extensive co-curricular activities and a strong emphasis on character development and leadership.
Harrow School has educated and nurtured some of the world’s most influential figures, including Lord Byron, Winston Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, King Hussein of Jordan, the former rulers of Iraq and Zanzibar, Lord Rayleigh, seven UK Prime Ministers and numerous influencers, inventors, artists and Nobel Laureates.
Oversight teams
Through its oversight teams, HISL oversees the requirement for all Harrow-branded schools to reflect Harrow School’s educational purpose, practice, strategy and philosophy, tailored to the needs of their students and locations.
Under the master agreement, Taaleem will bring Harrow School's exceptional standards of education to the GCC region, enriched with local cultural elements to provide a holistic learning experience. The agreement is an important milestone in Taaleem’s strategy to enter the Super-Premium school segment and expand its footprint across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Khalid Al Tayer, Chairman of Taaleem, commented: “We are incredibly proud to partner with HISL. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Taaleem as we combine Harrow’s prestigious and long-standing tradition of educational excellence with Taaleem’s regional experience and focus on local culture and values. We are committed to providing our students with the highest standards of education, fostering an environment where they can thrive both academically and personally.”
David Eyton, Chairman of the Governors of Harrow School, added: “We are delighted to expand the opportunity for more children to access a Harrow education with Taaleem – a partner who shares our commitment to raising educational standards by focusing on the development of pupils’ talents and passions.
Premium education
“By establishing world-class schools that offer a premium education based on the Harrow Values of courage, honour, humility and fellowship, our joint aspiration is to prepare children with diverse backgrounds and abilities for a life of learning, leadership, service and personal fulfilment.”
Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem, commented: "It is a privilege to extend Harrow's legacy of academic excellence and holistic education across the GCC region. By combining Harrow's distinguished educational philosophy with Taaleem’s focus and commitment to premium education, we are set to provide an unparalleled educational experience for our students. The partnership also marks an important milestone for Taaleem as we launch our first Super-Premium schools in the GCC, providing even greater choice for parents and students across the region."
This partnership complements Taaleem’s two new Dubai British Schools, Jumeira and Mira, which are set to open to students in August 2024 and September 2025, respectively.--TradeArabia News Service
