Pearl British Academy

Pearl British Academy was founded in 2007 as Aldar Academies' first school. It began as a single 247-student facility in Abu Dhabi and has grown into a network of seven Aldar Academies serving over 9,000 students. The academy follows the English National Curriculum. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city, and its leadership includes British Schools of the Middle East inspectors. It has earned Outstanding ratings from ADEK and BSO.

Pearl British Academy sits within the Aldar Academies network and serves a diverse international community in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Family involvement is supported through regular staff-led Parent Workshops and a formal parent-facing program. The school's social content shows active community life, including events such as Year 5 and Year 6 swim galas, Year 6 transition trips to Muna British Academy, Year 4's UAE topic work, and assemblies. Open days and parent tours are coordinated by a dedicated Parent Relations Executive, with families able to arrange visits via PRE.

There is no separate PTA listed on Pearl British Academy's public pages; parent engagement is coordinated through a dedicated Parent Relations Executive (PRE). A Welcome Pack for new families and the Rewards by Aldar program are part of parent engagement. Regular Parent Workshops are hosted by staff to discuss educational practice and school initiatives. Parents can contact the PRE to arrange visits and open days (PRE@pearlbritishacademy.ae). Open days and tours are advertised and coordinated via PRE. Public posts on the school's social feed show active parent–student engagement in events such as the Pearl Parliament relaunch and Year 6 swim galas.