[5] The school was established in January 1968 on land donated by the then Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in an area of the city known as Khubairat.

The board is made up of elected governors and those appointed by the British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

The school has been sponsored since 1980 by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE.

In 1980 the school moved into purpose built facilities at its current location on Airport Road in Al Mushrif.

As the construction of phase 2 was drawing to a close, the new secondary school was proving to be a success with full classes progressing into years 7, 8 and 9.

The building includes a theatre, auditorium, library, sixth form accommodation, an additional gymnasium, drama studio, music centre and a range of academic and administrative facilities.