Al Nahda National Schools
| Al Nahda National Schools | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Established | 1983 |
| Principal | Salma Eid (girls), Andy Smylie (boys) [1] |
| Grades | KG 1 – Grade 12 |
| Gender | Separate campuses for both genders |
| Language | English, Arabic, French and Urdu |
| Nickname | ANS |
Al Nahda National Schools is a private school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates founded in 1983 by local businessman and entrepreneur Saeed Al-Junaibi.[2]
It provides education in both the British and American curriculums.[3] The school is divided into 3 campuses: a boys' campus (for boys in 4th grade and above),[4] a girls' campus (for girls in 7th grade and above),[5] and an elementary campus (for all children below 3rd grade, and girls up to 6th grade).
Admission[edit]
Admissions are open to children of both genders and all nationalities. Students up to 4th grade attend the Girls' elementary school building. Girls in grades 4 to 12 will continue to attend the secondary Girls' School while boys go to the Boys' school building. [6]
Uniform[edit]
The school's uniform consists of a light blue shirt (long or short-sleeved), dark blue trousers, and a dark navy jacket. The shirt and jacket are branded. The PE uniform consists of a white t-shirt with dark blue-black trousers.[citation needed]
History[edit]
Founding[edit]
The school was founded in 1983 by Saeed Al-Junaibi and is one of the oldest schools in the United Arab Emirates.[7]
Notable Visitors[edit]
The school has been visited by multiple noteworthy persons, including:
- Boxer Muhammad Ali, in 1986.[8]
- Astronaut Michael López-Alegría, in 2018.[9]
Accreditation[edit]
The school is accredited by the following International Schools and Colleges:
- Council of International Schools[10]
- European Council of International Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Cambridge International Examinations
- Edexcel
- SAT
- TOEFL
- Associated Schools Project Network
Curriculum[edit]
The school gives students the option to choose between the American and British curriculums and conducts the following examinations:
- SAT I and II
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge International Examinations)
- GCE Advanced Level (Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations)
- TOEFL
- IELTS
References[edit]
- ^ "Home". nahdaschools.com.
- ^ "Message From Director General". nahdaschools.com.
- ^ Al Nahda National Schools. ISBI Schools.
- ^ Al Nahda National School Boys
- ^ Al Nahda National School Girls. Dubai FAQs.
- ^ "Al Nahda National Schools - School Registration". www.nahdaschools.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Old Airport Road has it all". gulfnews.com.
- ^ The National
- ^ Official UAE Space Agency. "Post documenting visit". Facebook.
- ^ CIS website
External links[edit]
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