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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Al Nahda National Schools offer both American and British Curricula with English as the medium of instruction. The programs cover a broad range of subjects including Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Physical Education, Music, Drama & Art. The Boys School serves Grades 4-12 and the Girls School KG-12, with enrollment of 2,224 and 3,576 students respectively. ANNS is accredited by NEASC, CIS, ECIS, CAIE, Pearson Edexcel and SAT, and emphasizes 21st-century learning with co-curricular activities.
Music, Drama & Art are part of the curriculum. Arts education supports creative development and complements academic study.
The British and American Curricula are offered, with a focus on global citizenship and cultural awareness. The American curriculum aligns with Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics; the British curriculum aligns with Cambridge International Curriculum. National Day and Cultural Evenings are celebrated as part of school life.
Extracurricular activities include sports, robotics, and debating. National Day and Cultural Evenings are also part of school life.
Global citizenship is a focus, with emphasis on serving the local and global community. Sustainability and environmental awareness are promoted as part of school values.
Leadership development and 21st-century skills are central to ANNS education. The school aims to prepare students to become leaders who contribute to their communities.
The school provides a safe, caring environment and promotes values such as respect, integrity and empathy. It offers support for learners with difficulties and for gifted and talented students. Physical Education and sports are included in the program.
Al Nahda National Schools is a private English-medium day school in Abu Dhabi with separate Boys' and Girls' campuses for ages 4–18. Established in 1983, ANNS offers British and American Curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, plus Advanced Placement. The British Program and American Program cover languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, information technology, Islamic studies, physical education, music, drama and art. The school is licensed by ADEK and the UAE Ministry of Education and accredited by NEASC, CIS, ECIS, Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson-Edexcel, and the SAT Center. Examinations include IGCSEs, GCSEs and A-levels, alongside the BTEC suite. The SAT Center supports university admissions testing. With nearly 5,800 students, the school focuses on high-quality learning and global citizenship, while maintaining its two-campus, gender-segregated model. Extracurriculars feature sports, robotics, and debating, and the school's arts program integrates music, drama and art alongside National Day and Cultural Evenings. National Day celebrations foster cultural awareness.
