Hartland International School

Hartland International School is located in Sobha Hartland, Nad Al Sheba, in Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits at the centre of the Sobha Hartland community and is accessible via Al Khail, Ras Al Khor and Oud Metha roads. It is a short drive from central Dubai and nearby landmarks such as Meydan City and the Burj Khalifa area.

The school operates from Foundation Stage (FS1) through Year 13, following a 13-year British curriculum and accommodating ages roughly 3 to 18. It functions as a through school with distinct primary and secondary phases and a Sixth Form.

Hartland International School is co-educational and fee-paying, offering a British curriculum. The school does not provide boarding facilities for any year group.

Hartland reports representation of over 100 nationalities; the largest nationality group is British. Public sources indicate a sizeable Emirati representation as well, though UAE nationals form a minority of the student body (for example, one external source notes 36 Emirati students among about 1,629 students).

The Inclusion programme supports students who require additional learning needs, English language learners and those who are exceptionally able. Provision is delivered in collaboration with the SENDCO and Inclusion Team, with potential 1:1 interventions, in-class supports, and access to external services where needed; ASDAN programmes are also offered.

The school is a British curriculum school overseas, aligned with the National Curriculum for England. It operates within the UK-based international schools framework.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school emphasises an inclusive, values-based ethos suitable for a diverse international community.

The school day generally starts around 7:30 and ends around 16:00, with shorter hours on Fridays; exact timings can vary by level and term. The KHDA calendar indicates a three-term year running from late August to early July.

Hartland works with NEXGEN Falcon to provide a school bus service. Buses are staffed by qualified drivers and a female bus conductor. There are two service zones with defined routes and two-way fee structures; bus registration is required by a set deadline each term. The transportation coordinator can be contacted for inquiries.

Hartland International School Dubai follows the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) through Year 13, with Foundation Stage (EYFS) taught by Foundation Stage staff and specialist Arabic, Music, PE, swimming, and drama in the early years. The Primary Phase (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) uses the National Curriculum for England, with Years 1–2 focusing on reading, writing, phonics and numeracy, and Years 3–6 expanding to specialist subjects such as Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Computer Science, Languages, and UAE-related studies. In the Secondary Phase, Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) follows the English National Curriculum with a broad range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, PSHE, Geography, History, Arts, Design Technology, Computing, and two Modern Foreign Languages (from French, Spanish, German and Mandarin). Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) prepares students for GCSE/IGCSE with core English, Maths, Sciences and electives such as History, Geography, Business Studies, Computer Science, Art & Design, Drama, Music, Physical Education, and Modern Foreign Languages, as detailed in the GCSE Options. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers A‑Levels or BTEC pathways, supported by a University and Careers Programme with UCAS guidance, work experience, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The school also emphasizes Performing Arts and language provision—LAMDA examinations and a four-language programme in the primary phase, with language options expanding to two languages in GCSE preparation.

Hartland's Sixth Form includes a University and Careers Programme with dedicated guidance for university applications (UCAS in the UK, plus locations in the US and Europe), access to UNIFROG, and opportunities such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and relevant work placements to support higher education progression.

Hartland offers a Scholarship for Excellence for Year 10–13, providing up to 100% of published school fees for selected students for up to two years; applications open for the 2025–2026 intake.

Hartland International School provides a dedicated wellbeing provision that supports students' emotional development across both primary and secondary phases. The wellbeing team includes Form Tutors, Heads of Year and Inclusion Specialists who work together to nurture resilience and healthy social interactions. Two fully trained School Counsellors provide confidential 1:1 and group support to help students manage stress and navigate personal challenges. The school emphasises a safe, inclusive community where belonging and respectful, empathetic relationships are promoted as part of social and emotional learning. Families are engaged as partners in wellbeing through communication and collaboration with staff.

Hartland International School uses an Inclusion programme designed to support pupils who require additional help to access the curriculum. Identification of needs is a whole-school responsibility, drawing on information from parents, previous schools and external agencies, as well as internal assessments. Provision is delivered mainly in the classroom by the Inclusion Team and Learning Support Assistants, with targeted 1:1 interventions coordinated with the SENDCO; the school counsellor may support wellbeing needs as part of the SEN provision. The school supports English language learners and a broad range of other learning needs and disabilities, including access to ASDAN programmes to develop personal, social and employability skills. Hartland is not a specialist SEN institution; inclusion and support are provided within a mainstream school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided within Hartland's Inclusion and EAL framework. The school has an Acting Head of Inclusion & SENCO for Secondary and a Head of English as an Additional Language, with staff dedicated to ELL (English Language Learner) support. EAL provision includes targeted in-class support, small-group language development and access to dedicated ELL staff as part of the Inclusion team. First-language learners can be accommodated where possible, and language development is integrated with the broader curriculum to support academic progress. The language staffing reflects a commitment to inclusive language provision for international students.

Hartland regards wellbeing as a cornerstone of its ethos and operates a dedicated wellbeing provision that extends beyond the classroom. The pastoral care structure includes Form Tutors and Heads of Year who collaborate with families to build emotional resilience and a supportive school community. Two fully trained School Counsellors provide confidential support to help students navigate stress and personal challenges. In the Primary phase, wellbeing is focused on creating a safe, nurturing environment, while in the Secondary phase the emphasis is on resilience and social-emotional development as part of overall growth.

The KHDA 2023-2024 inspection rated Hartland International School as Very Good and noted that safeguarding and well-being are central to the school's inclusive, safe community, with health and safety arrangements forming part of the safeguarding framework. The wellbeing policy underpins an extensive programme to support a vibrant and harmonious school community. The Inclusion policy describes identification and provision for English language learners and other needs, with the SENDCO and Inclusion Team coordinating in-class and targeted interventions, and outside agencies available for assessments and interventions. English language learners and other SEN provisions include school counsellor support to meet wellbeing needs. Hartland operates within a mainstream setting rather than a specialist SEN institution.

Hartland International School follows the National Curriculum for England and operates a British-style education in Dubai. The school offers a 13-year education path with Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2), Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). The school emphasizes an enquiry-based approach with High Performance Learning (HPL) and a values-based community. KHDA accreditation is held, andCobis/NACE/BSME/GSS KHDA badges are listed among the school's affiliations. [Sources: Homepage; Our School navigation showing academic structure; Accreditations & Affiliations section]

The site does not publish scholarships; no scholarships information is presented on the admissions pages.

The admissions process page explains that some year groups may have no places and that applicants may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available.