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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The school teaches the English National Curriculum from nursery through Sixth Form, including Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary, Key Stage 3, IGCSEs, and A-levels. UK-qualified teachers support the curriculum, with Arabic staff ADEK-accredited. The school offers exclusive global learning experiences through collaborations with Apple, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and MIT, along with life-changing trips, expeditions, and enrichment activities. Many Nord Anglia students go on to study at universities around the world.
The performing arts program covers drama, music, and dance. The Juilliard School collaborates with the program to deliver high-quality performing arts opportunities. Facilities support performing arts, including a 450-seat auditorium, eight soundproofed music rooms, nine private practice suites, and five contemporary art studios. The MEIPAF (Middle East and India Performing Arts Festival) is hosted at NAS Abu Dhabi to showcase student talent.
The World Languages Programme is integrated from nursery. Languages taught include Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, German, and French. Multilingualism is promoted to support cognitive development and cultural awareness.
The enrichment programme offers clubs across sports, the creative arts, languages, and coding. The Enrichment Activities Programme (EAP) runs from 3:30pm to 4:30pm after the core day. From 4:30pm to 5:00pm, Global Campus digital adventures connect students with peers worldwide.
NAS Abu Dhabi uses MEtime as a dedicated start-of-day window that includes enrichment activities and breakfast, promoting physical activity and well-being. The afternoon enrichment and Global Campus support balanced routines and global connection. The school offers extensive sports facilities, including an Olympic-sized pool, FIFA-certified pitch, gym, running track, and multiple courts, alongside science labs and a design technology centre for practical learning. The core school day runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm with after-school activities continuing to 5:00pm and Friday finish at 12:00pm.
