United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The school provides a high-quality American curriculum aligned with the CCSS for English Language Arts and Mathematics and the NGSS for Science. The school serves Pre-KG to Grade 5, with a plan to grow through Middle and High School and offer AP courses in the future. Early Childhood (Pre-KG and Kindergarten) uses a play-based, inquiry-driven program that integrates literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The Elementary Curriculum (Grades 1–5) focuses on core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—and is complemented by Art, Music, Physical Education, and STEAM, with project-based learning and a emphasis on 21st-century skills. The Middle and High School expansion is planned for the future, expanding opportunities for advanced coursework and college preparation.
Art and Music are part of the Elementary Curriculum, and STEAM is integrated across subjects. Extracurricular activities include STEAM, arts programs, and sports. The program emphasizes project-based learning and creative collaboration across arts and STEAM.
The school is located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi and is part of the Aldar Academies network. The campus offers age-appropriate classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities, playgrounds, and resources for academics and extracurriculars. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM–12:00 PM. Address: Al Mireef Street, Khalifa City, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi.
Yasmina American School, opening in August 2025 in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, provides the American curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, with future expansion planned up to Grade 12. The school occupies the former Yasmina British Academy campus on Al Mireef Street, featuring age-appropriate classrooms, integrated technology, and designated outdoor play spaces. Students follow a structured program focusing on literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies, supplemented by dedicated STEAM, arts, and sports extracurricular activities. A distinctive feature of the school is its formalized Parental Engagement framework, which integrates families into the educational process through regular workshops and collaborative events. The campus provides a fixed-fee bus service and includes Arabic language instruction aligned with Ministry of Education standards. By maintaining specific class limits—up to 25 in early years and 30 in Grades 1-5—educators deliver targeted instruction tailored to individual student requirements.