Cognita partners with Nshama to bring British curriculum school to Town Square, set to open in August 2027   

Dubai, Sept 15, 2025: Education group Cognita has announced a partnership with Nshama, the developer of Dubai’s Town Square community, to open a new Horizon English School all-through campus from FS1 to Year 13.   

Scheduled to open its doors in August 2027, Horizon English School Town Square will be a British curriculum school offering premium education for children aged 3 to 18. Located within Town Square and servicing the surrounding communities, the school will launch with classes from FS1 to Year 8 for the 2027-2028 academic year, expanding to Year 13 in the coming years. 

With a 35-year legacy and deep-rooted community ties, Horizon English School is poised to bring its tradition of excellence and inclusive learning community to the new community.  

David Baldwin, CEO of Cognita Middle East and Rashid Al Abbar, GM of Nshama, officially broke ground at the construction site, marking the beginning of the campus build.   

“The new all-through campus continues our legacy of delivering excellence in education. It will be a place where children feel they belong, are inspired to grow and supported to flourish,” said Baldwin.  

“We are thrilled to partner with Cognita to introduce this exceptional British curriculum school to Town Square,” said Al Abbar.