Extracurricular

Sports and Physical Development

Students build teamwork, discipline, and confidence through extracurriculars that go beyond traditional offerings. While they can master football, basketball, cricket, rugby, swimming, tennis, netball, and gymnastics on professional-grade facilities, the school also introduces them to activities rarely found elsewhere, encouraging both competitive readiness and creative exploration in movement.

• Acrobatic dance
• Brazilian martial arts
• Cheerleading
• Roller skating
• Surfing
• Arabic dance
• Dodgeball

Clubs and Activities at The English College Dubai

Creative and intellectual pursuits complement athletics, fostering technical skills alongside imagination. Robotics clubs, mathematics circles, and the hands-on Makerspace let students engineer their own projects, while French language sessions and Arabic calligraphy classes open doors to linguistic and artistic expression. The school supports participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, an international programme combining volunteering, expeditions, and skill development.

• Arabic drama club
• Arabic language podcast
• Bracelet making and board games
• Dance studio
• Values-focused voice club

ISP International Programmes and Leadership

Through membership in International School Partnership, students connect with peers worldwide—collaborating on films through ISP Filmmakers, debating global issues at Model UN, pursuing science projects with international teams, and competing in chess tournaments. These experiences shape their ability to work across cultures while broadening their perspective on shared challenges.

Leadership opportunities range from class representatives to Head Boy/Head Girl positions, house captains, school ambassadors, and student council roles.

• Charity project leaders
• Cultural committee members
• Eco-warriors
• School IT specialists
• Model UN delegates

House System and Star Club

The houses—Eagle, Falcon, Kestrel, and Hawk—unite students across year groups through competitions in sports, academics, and arts. Earning points for their house through achievement, creativity, and mutual support, they develop camaraderie that transcends age differences. Meanwhile, Star Club extends the school day until 17:00, providing a supervised environment where children can play, socialize across year groups, and explore creative activities while parents manage work commitments.