Pearl British Academy

Pearl British Academy is located on Muroor Road in the Al Danah area (Zone 1) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on a main city artery with good road access and public transport links to central Abu Dhabi. The full address is Muroor Road, Al Danah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi. Pearl British Academy is part of Aldar Academies.

The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2 through Year 6. FS1–FS2 cover early years (ages 3–5), followed by Year 1 to Year 6 in the primary phase. The curriculum uses enquiry-based learning with integrated subjects across the primary range.

Pearl British Academy is a co-educational day school. It operates within the Aldar Academies network; there is no boarding provision.

Pupils come from 59 nationalities. The largest groups are Emirati and Jordanian (about 16% each), followed by Indian (about 12%) and British (about 4%). About 40% of students speak English as a second language, with support provided as needed.

The academy provides Additional Learning Needs/SEN support. About 6% of pupils are identified as Pupils of Determination, with support in place for these learners. Almost 40% of pupils are English as an Additional Language learners and receive targeted language assistance. A full-time school nurse supports pupil wellbeing.

There is no formal country affiliation. The school follows the English National Curriculum and is described as British in nature within the Aldar Academies network.

The school has no religious affiliation. Religious Education is not taught; Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught in line with UAE MOE guidelines.

Foundation Stage day typically runs from 7:50 am to 2:00 pm. Primary classes run from 7:50 am to 2:20 pm, with after-school activities from 2:20 pm to 3:20 pm.

Bus transport is provided by Emirates Transport as the designated provider for Aldar Academies. The annual return-bus fee is 5,000 AED, and arrangements are made through the school, subject to ADEK approval.

Pearl British Academy delivers the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) through Key Stage 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; Modern Foreign Languages begin in Year 3. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught in line with UAE MOE guidelines, and Religious Education is not taught. The Academy is rated Outstanding by ADEK and by BSO, reflecting its performance standards. For older students, the Aldar Academies' International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is available for ages 16–19 (Years 12–13) across Pearl British Academy, featuring six subject groups and a DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service) with Higher and Standard Level courses. The Diploma Programme emphasizes breadth of knowledge, language study and independent research to support progression to international universities.

Pastoral care and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) are supported by a dedicated pastoral structure led by the Head of Pastoral and Enhanced Provision, with senior leadership involvement to provide care, guidance and personal development for students' social and emotional wellbeing.

The school provides inclusive, mainstream SEN support for pupils of determination (POD) through individual education plans (IEP) and shadow teachers; about 6% of pupils are identified as POD and roughly 40% of pupils speak English as a second language, with POD and EAL provisions documented in inspections.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is met through in‑class support and targeted intervention, with teachers identified to assist pupils where English may be a barrier, and EAL planning is detailed in teachers' plans; approximately 40% of pupils speak English as a second language.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a full‑time on‑site school nurse who provides health‑related services for all students throughout the day.

Safeguarding and pupil welfare are addressed under Standard 3 of the British Schools Overseas framework, with evidence of care, guidance and support for pupils.

1. Submit your enquiry online. Our Parent Relations Executive will respond within 2 working days to assist you. They provide initial information to guide you on next steps. This initiates the admissions process.

2. Schedule a tour or a meeting with our Senior Leadership team to find out more about our Academy. The session provides information about the school's aims and approach to learning. You will have the opportunity to meet the leaders and ask questions.

3. Submit your completed application and our Admissions Team will be in touch within 2 working days. They will acknowledge receipt of the application and outline any additional information needed. You will receive guidance on next steps and timelines.

4. Within 2 working days of a successful assessment, you will receive an offer of a place at our Academy. If you accept the offer and pay the registration fee, you will be enrolled. Enrollment completes the process for your child's place at Pearl British Academy.