United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Muna British Academy, located in the Saadiyat Lagoons district of Abu Dhabi, provides the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year seven, eventually expanding to Year thirteen. The school operates as Abu Dhabi’s first Estidama Pearl 5 rated campus, demonstrating a measurable, documented commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-conscious daily operations. Students engage in inquiry-based learning centered on core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science, supplemented by Ministry of Education requirements in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. The physical campus features specific facilities, including dedicated science and technology laboratories, drama and dance studios, an indoor sports hall, and multiple swimming pools. Outdoor physical education is supported by junior and senior football pitches alongside jogging tracks. Muna British Academy integrates regular teacher-led extracurricular activities into the standard tuition, allowing students to pursue interests in areas ranging from creative arts to swimming.
Al Saadiyat Island, SDE2, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Muna British Academy has 798 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.
Located in Saadiyat Lagoons on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The new Muna Lagoons campus opened to serve Nursery to Year 7 in September 2025, within the premium Saadiyat Lagoons community. The Abu Dhabi City Campus remains the current base for other year groups while the Saadiyat Lagoons site serves the new campus. The location sits within the Aldar Academies network in Abu Dhabi.
The Saadiyat Lagoons campus currently serves Nursery to Year 7. Admissions for August 2025–2026 cover Nursery to Year 7 with plans to expand further in the future to Year 13. The curriculum is the English National Curriculum.
Co-educational (mixed gender) British-curriculum school within Aldar Academies. The school is described as offering the English National Curriculum and is part of Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi.
The school represents over 50 nationalities. The most common nationality is not publicly disclosed, and the local-to-international student ratio is not published. The school emphasises a harmonious, multicultural community.
The academy provides a full-time school nurse and a full-time school counsellor to support student wellbeing. This indicates formal health and wellbeing support as part of its pastoral provision.
Country: United Arab Emirates. The school operates in Abu Dhabi under UAE authorities and follows the English National Curriculum as part of Aldar Academies.
Religious affiliation: None. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies as part of UAE requirements, but there is no separate religious affiliation stated for the school.
The school day typically runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a Friday timetable ending at 12:00 pm. Afternoon/ECA activities may extend beyond the core day.
Bus transportation is provided by Emirates Transport, the Aldar Academies' transport provider. The cost is 5,000 AED per year for a return journey and arrangements can be made through the school.
Annual tuition at Muna British Academy ranges from AED 50,936 to AED 66,546 for 2026/27.
Muna British Academy teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 12.
Muna British Academy follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage (Foundation Stage 1 and 2, ages 3–5) through Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1–6). Core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, with Design and Technology, ICT, History, Geography, Music, Art and Design, Physical Education and Personal, Health and Social Development as foundation subjects; Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught in line with UAE MOE guidelines. The curriculum is delivered through enquiry- or project-based learning. As of September 2025 the Saadiyat Lagoons campus offers Nursery to Year 7, with expansion planned to Year 13 to support GCSE/A-level progression. Tuition for 2026–2027 indicates provision through Year 13, reflecting the planned full GCSE/A-level pathway across the upper school.
1. Submit your enquiry online. A Parent Relations Executive will respond within two working days to assist you with the next steps and provide information about available year groups and entry requirements. They will also outline how to proceed with applications. 2. Schedule a tour or a meeting with our Senior Leadership team to learn more about Muna British Academy and to review the curriculum and facilities. 3. Submit your completed application; the Admissions Team will be in touch within two working days to confirm receipt and outline the next steps. 4. Within two working days of a successful assessment, you will receive an offer of a place at our Academy. If you accept, pay the registration fee to complete enrollment. Note: admissions are open from Nursery to Year 7 for August 2025.
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