Arbor School, a leading British curriculum school in Dubai, has received the 3G Excellence in Primary Education Award 2026 at the Global Good Governance Awards.
This international recognition highlights the school’s commitment to delivering high-quality primary education while embedding sustainability, wellbeing and global responsibility into everyday learning.
The award is granted by an independent panel of judges and is not open to application, making it a significant achievement within the international schools sector. Arbor’s recognition follows its success at the World’s Best School Prizes for Environmental Action in 2025.
As a British primary school in Dubai, Arbor offers a distinctive approach to education, where ecoliteracy is integrated across curriculum, campus and culture. Students benefit from a balance of strong academic foundations in literacy and numeracy, alongside opportunities for creative, outdoor and experiential learning.
As Kathryn Keeshan, Head of Primary, explains:
“This award reflects the way our pupils, staff and wider community bring our vision to life every day – through a curriculum rooted in sustainability and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.”
The award recognises schools that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact and a strong values-led culture – all of which are central to Arbor’s educational model.
For families exploring primary schools in Dubai, this recognition further reinforces Arbor’s position as a school combining academic excellence with a strong sense of purpose.
