United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Mohammed Bin Khalifa St, Bad Sultan St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mamoura British Academy has 1,167 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.
Mamoura British Academy is located on Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street in the Al Mamoura district of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is part of the Aldar Academies network and sits in a residential area with convenient road access and local amenities. It is situated within Abu Dhabi city, serving families relocating to the UAE. Public transport to and from the area is well-supported by Abu Dhabi's road network and school-arranged services where available.
The school serves the full breadth of compulsory education from Nursery through Year 13. The Early Years and Primary phases are followed by Middle School (Year 5–9) and Senior School (Year 10–13); Lower Primary is Year 1–2 and Upper Primary is Year 3–4.
The school is co-educational from Nursery to Year 8 and becomes girls-only from Year 9 to Year 13. The academy does not advertise boarding facilities.
The school describes itself as multinational, with Emirati students represented among the student body; a public, detailed breakdown of nationalities is not published.
A full-time school nurse is on site. Public materials do not publish explicit SEN provisions or a dedicated SEN department.
Mamoura British Academy is a member of British Schools Overseas (BSO), aligning with British education standards overseas.
There is no religious affiliation stated. The UAE curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Education where required by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Exact daily start and end times are not published in public materials; families should contact the school for the precise timetable and daily schedule.
Aldar Academies' transport is provided by Emirates Transport, with an annual fee (around 5,000 AED) for a return journey; the school coordinates routes and availability through the admissions process.
Annual tuition at Mamoura British Academy ranges from AED 54,360 to AED 80,690 for 2026/27.
Mamoura British Academy teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Mamoura British Academy follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 13, with English as the language of instruction and enquiry-based learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery to Foundation Stage 2) is taught under the EYFS framework, focusing on prime and specific areas of learning. Lower Primary (Years 1–2) and Upper Primary (Years 3–4) combine ENC core subjects with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, including Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, and Moral Education. Middle School (Years 5–8) continues this approach with a broad, project/enquiry-led program and topics such as Computing, Physical Education and Music, preparing students for the senior years. Senior School (Years 9–13) leads to Cambridge IGCSE examinations in the later secondary years and progresses to A-Levels; GCSE outcomes for cohorts have been strong. The academy also emphasises industry partnerships that connect classroom learning to real-world applications and sustainability across year groups.
1. Submit your enquiry online. A Parent Relations Executive will respond within 2 working days to assist with the next steps. The enquiry helps tailor information about programmes, entry requirements and available year groups. 2. Schedule a tour or a meeting with the Senior Leadership team to learn about the Academy, including the current year-group arrangement (Nursery to Year 8 are co‑educational; Year 9 to Year 13 are girls‑only starting in September 2024–25). Tours can be arranged virtually or in person. 3. Submit your completed application; the Admissions Team will be in touch within 2 working days to progress the submission. 4. Within 2 working days of a successful assessment, you will receive an offer of a place. Once the offer is accepted and the registration fee is paid, the student is enrolled. The school uses the English National Curriculum with UAE Ministry of Education Arabic/Islamic studies and offers routes to IGCSE and A Levels; ADEK regulates academy fees and admissions.
Scholarship Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year are now open. The Aldar Academies Scholarship Programme is available to students from Year 7 and above, recognizing Academic Achievement, Innovation & Digital Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, and Arabic Studies. Scholarships provide a tuition fee reduction until graduation and are available to both new and existing students. For Senior Girls at Mamoura (Year 9 and above), further discounts are offered within the programme. Scholarships cover Mamoura British Academy as well as other Aldar Academies (Al Ain British Academy, Bateen World Academy and Yas American Academy). Applicants must be offered a student place before progressing with a scholarship application, and applications for a Scholarship and Student Place should be submitted together. The available categories are Academic Excellence, Innovation & Digital Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, and Arabic Studies.
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