Education UAE - The Resilience Issue 2026

140 Excellence in Schools

C hoosing The English College (EC) in Dubai, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), has officially opened its new purpose-built STEAM Centre, marking a major milestone in the school’s commitment to future- focused learning and innovation. STEAM education is an interdisciplinary learning approach integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. A Space Designed for Tomorrow’s Skills The new facility brings together Robotics, Graphics, Media and Design Technology in one integrated space, creating opportunities for students to apply knowledge, creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world learning. The STEAM Centre enables collaboration across subjects and age groups. It helps students develop essential capabilities including design thinking, digital literacy, critical reasoning, teamwork and adaptability. A key feature of the new STEAM Centre is the introduction of Design Technology at The English College for the first time. Students will be able to design, make and innovate using industry-standard tools and specialist learning environments, supporting both curriculum learning and enrichment opportunities. “The opening reflects The English College’s ambition to continue strengthening its learning environments and curriculum pathways in line with the skills students need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our STEAM Centre is designed to develop crucial future skills within problem-solving, creativity and technical expertise across technology, engineering and robotics. Students at The English College are the future innovators of tomorrow and they have the skills to learn, thrive and make a difference wherever they go.”

- Emily Hopkinson, Principal of The English College, Dubai

Learning Driven by Curiosity and Real World Challenges The Centre builds on the school’s existing STEAM Thrive programme, which encourages curiosity driven learning across disciplines. Students connect

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