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Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

NAS Abu Dhabi places student wellbeing at the center of daily life. A dedicated pastoral team provides care and practical help to support academic success, memorable moments, and resilience through challenging times. The design of the campus and its spaces promotes socialising, collaboration, and a strong sense of community, reinforcing SEL in everyday interactions. Teachers maintain a strong partnership with parents, with regular communication about progress and growth. Wellbeing is embedded in the school day through initiatives like

MEtime and Flexible Day, which give time for rest, exercise, and social connection for students, staff, and families.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

NAS Abu Dhabi describes itself as a fully inclusive school welcoming all backgrounds and nationalities. The kinds of Special Educational Needs (SEN) the school can support, and whether it operates a specialist SEN unit, are not publicly disclosed. An Inclusion Team exists, and the school is advertising an Inclusion Teacher role, indicating a structured inclusive approach within a mainstream setting. The admissions process emphasizes meeting individual learning needs and a non-selective intake, reinforcing an inclusive stance. This inclusion framework aligns with Nord Anglia Education's broader emphasis on inclusive practice, though no formal SEN policy is published on NAS Abu Dhabi pages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

NAS Abu Dhabi publicly describes a World Languages Programme featuring Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, German, and French. This multilingual offering supports language development and cross-cultural learning within the curriculum. Public information about a dedicated EAL programme or EAL staffing is not disclosed beyond the language offerings. The school states it is fully inclusive, which suggests that English-language support would be provided within mainstream classes rather than through a separate specialist unit. Information on specific EAL delivery, staffing, or intensity is not published.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is a clear priority at NAS Abu Dhabi, with the school stating that happy, healthy, and included students flourish and that the wellbeing of each child is the absolute priority. A dedicated pastoral team provides care and practical help to support academic success and resilience. Staff wellbeing is also a core consideration, with

MEtime and Flexible Day initiatives designed to support adults so they can better support students. The school has been recognised for its wellbeing approach through TES International School Awards for Staff Wellbeing in 2025.

Safeguarding

NAS Abu Dhabi emphasises a safe and focused learning environment, including safeguarding of digital use. A Safe and Focused Learning approach has been implemented to manage technology use, such as phone pouches for students in Years 6-11 and a digital detox week in Primary, to reduce distractions and promote wellbeing. These measures illustrate a structured safeguarding approach to classroom behavior, device use, and student wellbeing. Public safeguarding policy details beyond these examples are not published on NAS Abu Dhabi pages.

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Instructs in English
Fees AED 65,000 - 95,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
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