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There is something wonderfully ambitious about being three. A puddle can become an ocean, a cardboard box can turn into a spaceship, and a question about a snail can open the door to a whole afternoon of discovery. In the...

There is nothing basic about the basics. Watch a child’s face when a word suddenly clicks into place, or when a handful of counters reveals a pattern they can explain. These moments may look small. They open big doors. It...

When people hear that a school belongs to a larger group, they can sometimes picture something distant or impersonal. Cognita is quite the opposite. Being part of a wider family of schools gives us something incredibly valuable: people to learn...

The British curriculum is known for its academic rigour and structured progression towards terminal exams: typically GCSEs at age 16 and A Levels at age 18 with other pathways such as BTECs also available.  It is also known for its...

The year is 1989. In a villa in Jumeirah, 12 children are happily learning at the newly formed Horizon English School. The school quickly grew beyond that first villa, moving to a nearby site and becoming part of the fabric...

If you were choosing a name for a school, it is hard to imagine one with more meaning than Horizon. The horizon is the furthest point we can see. It is where the familiar meets what is still to be...

At Horizon, the goal is flourishing but what does this mean? First, it is about academic success.  When you choose a premium British school, you should expect your child to achieve top grades.  But lots of students get top grades...

Choosing a school is a big decision. Of course, practical things matter. Location matters. Fees matter. Reputation and academic track record matter too. But there is another question that can be harder to answer: does this feel like a community where...

Exam periods, school transitions, and the pressures of growing up can bring a range of emotions for children and young people. In a recent Eye on Education episode on Dubai Eye 103.8, host Zeena Zalamea welcomed Nick Hart, Principal of...

Academic success is important, but some of the most valuable lessons children learn at school go far beyond the classroom. In a recent Eye on Education episode on Dubai Eye 103.8, Helen Farmer spoke with Nick Hart, Principal of Horizon...