The aim of The English College, Dubai is to offer the best elements of the British education system supplemented by modern international educational practice, based upon EC students achieving high academic standards, making sound judgements and having clearly defined moral values. EC hopes to provide a firm foundation for its students to succeed in an ever-changing multicultural world and develop into successful learners, confident individuals and good citizens. EC aims to give each child the best level of education possible, not just in academic training, but also in terms of character formation, developing the whole personality and awakening new interests, so that when the students leave school EC can expect them to become effective, happy and responsible members of society.