KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL WIMBLEDON TO OPEN ON FAHID ISLAND

The story of Abu Dhabi’s newest academic landmark begins here. On the edge of London, at a school with a near 200-year legacy, King’s College School Wimbledon has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence, balance, and holistic education. Now, that legacy is set to take root on Fahid Island— marking the school’s first announced campus in the region, in partnership with Aldar.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR EDUCATION IN ABU DHABI

Consistently ranked among the top academic institutions in the UK and globally, King’s delivers outstanding results year after year — with over 90% of its students earning places at their first-choice universities, including some of the most prestigious destinations worldwide.

But King’s is more than just academics. Located on the edge of Wimbledon Common, the school’s London campus immerses students in an environment that encourages energy, calm, and quiet reflection — with spaces that support competitive sport, creative exploration, and inner wellbeing.

This same philosophy now finds a home on Fahid Island: a place of natural beauty, where wellbeing is embedded into every aspect of island life.

WHERE LEARNING AND WELLBEING ARE INTERTWINED

Fahid Island has been thoughtfully designed to promote wellness — from its mangrove sanctuaries and blue lagoons to its trails, open spaces, and community-first planning. Here, King’s will create a campus that seamlessly blends world-class facilities with integrated wellbeing spaces, nurturing the whole child — in mind, spirit and heart.

This isn’t just a school. It’s a vision brought to life — one that mirrors Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a regional hub for educational excellence, while offering students an environment that elevates learning through connection with nature, movement, and mindfulness.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALDAR: A SHARED VISION

The partnership between King’s College School Wimbledon and Aldar represents a shared belief in what education can and should be: intellectually engaging yet human, ambitious yet nurturing. Together, they are building a campus that expresses the true spirit of King’s — not just academically, but through a campus experience that encourages balance, purpose, and prepares students for the world beyond school.

A DESTINATION FOR FUTURE-FOCUSED FAMILIES

With the arrival of King’s College School, Fahid Island becomes more than a destination — it becomes a community shaped by excellence. Families seeking the highest standards in education and quality of life will find a home that reflects their values and aspirations.

This campus will be an authentic extension of King’s legacy, tailored for the Gulf, grounded in community, and inspired by the world beyond the classroom.