As headteacher, a question I often get asked by parents is who the ‘typical’ Horizon English child is. It’s something I find difficult to answer because we personalize each child’s learning experience, so that there is no ‘typical’ Horizon English child. What I can say, is that the headteachers of Dubai’s leading secondary schools always comment that they can spot our children instantly, because of their positive attitude, their ability to think independently and their good manners. As a headteacher – and a father myself – that’s nice to hear.

By focusing purely on the primary years of education we can instill the right values in our children from an early age. We take pride in our sports teams and music groups (both of which form a huge part of school life) being inclusive, and we make a point of making sure that no child feels left behind
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