Al Nahda National Schools

Al Nahda National Schools are located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The schools operate two campuses: the Girls' School and the Boys' School. The mailing address is P.O. Box 815, Abu Dhabi. The schools are licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Knowledge and Education (ADEK) and the UAE Ministry of Education.

Two campuses serve different year groups. Girls in Kindergarten to Grade 3 attend the Girls' School; girls in Grades 4-12 also attend the Girls' School. Boys in Grades 4-12 attend the Boys' School.

ANNS is a private, fee-paying day school with two single-sex campuses (the Girls' School and the Boys' School). There are no boarding facilities listed.

The school provides support for students with learning difficulties. It also offers programs for gifted and talented students.

There is no formal country affiliation listed. The school operates in the UAE and offers American and British curricula.

No formal religious affiliation is listed.

The administration offices operate Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 12:00. The site does not publish fixed start and end times for the school day.

ANNS offers a school transportation service. Sign up for transport is completed through the re-registration process. If pickup details change, guardians must update them; only listed guardians may collect a child. A bus supervisor oversees pickups and drop-offs.

Al Nahda National Schools (ANNS) offer two international curricula on its Abu Dhabi campuses: the British Program aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum and the American Program aligned with US standards. The curriculum encompasses Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Physical Education, Music, Drama and Art, with English as the language of instruction. The Girls School site states kindergarten through grade 12, with the Primary division KG–Grade 6 and the Secondary division Grades 7–12, and notes that boys transfer to the Boys' campus after Grade 3. In the British Program, Cambridge IGCSE examinations are taken in Grades 9–10 with Arabic and Islamic Studies mandatory; students may choose from English (First/Second Language), English Literature, IT, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Accounting, Business Studies, French, Urdu and Art & Design. Under the American Program, the curriculum aligns with the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, uses New Generation Standards for Science, and follows MOE standards for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies, with Advanced Placement (AP) examinations available and Pearson Edexcel IAL offered for senior levels. ANNS uses English as the primary medium of instruction.

Al Nahda National Schools place wellbeing at the heart of its learning environment. The Wellbeing section specifies a safe, caring atmosphere that supports the development of self-image and respect for self and others, and it promotes moral values such as respect, tolerance, integrity, compassion, equality and care as the basis of relationships. The school also emphasises holistic development through a Lifelong Learning framework that includes opportunities to develop 21st‑century skills and to provide support for students with learning difficulties, alongside encouragement for gifted and talented students. A pastoral and social support network, described by school leaders as ensuring students feel valued beyond academics, supports social–emotional growth. Leadership narratives highlight the aim of nurturing social and emotional intelligence as part of preparing students to be global citizens. Programs and activities beyond the classroom are used to foster resilience and personal development.

Al Nahda National Schools describe themselves as mainstream private English‑medium schools offering American and British curricula, not as specialist SEN institutions. They state that they provide support for students with learning difficulties and offer encouragement for gifted and talented students as part of an inclusive approach. The inclusion framework is reflected in policy materials that include Student Protection, Safeguarding and Inclusion, indicating an all‑through school approach rather than a dedicated SEN provision. The school's policies reference inclusion of diverse learner needs, including Students of Determination and Gifted and Talented as part of their policy framework. The school is licensed by ADEK and the UAE Ministry of Education and operates across two campuses (Girls' and Boys'), reinforcing its mainstream, non‑specialist SEN status within a broad international program context.

The school is described as an English‑medium private school, delivering instruction in English within both American and British programs. Public disclosure of explicit EAL programs, staffing, or dedicated EAL initiatives is not provided in publicly accessible materials. The information available focuses on its curricula, accreditation and inclusion policies rather than specific English‑as‑an‑additional‑language supports. Consequently, there are no detailed publicly disclosed EAL provisions to reference. The English‑medium status, however, underpins the language of instruction across the school's programs.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the school's wellbeing commitments and values, including a safe and caring learning environment and moral foundations such as respect, empathy and resilience. The pastoral and social support networks are described as ensuring students feel valued, with leadership emphasizing social‑emotional development and wellbeing as part of the learning journey. The Wellbeing statements include fostering self‑image, respect for self and others, and the development of global citizenship with empathy and care as core values. The school also highlights leadership and staff roles dedicated to supporting students' social and emotional growth beyond academic achievement. Curricular and co‑curricular activities are leveraged to reinforce wellbeing alongside academic learning.

Al Nahda National Schools commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, with recruitment and staff vetting aligned to safeguarding requirements. A Child Safeguarding Policy is referenced on the Careers page, alongside a broader policy framework containing Student Protection and Safeguarding policies. The policy manuals for both Boys and Girls schools include sections such as Student Protection and Safeguarding, indicating formal safeguarding governance. Public materials show the school maintains formal mechanisms to address safeguarding concerns and protect students. These safeguarding provisions are in addition to ADEK/MOE licensing and accreditation obligations governing the two campuses.

1. Online registration and submission of the application and all required supporting documents. You will be given a reference number for your application. 2. Attend the oral interview after the application is accepted. 3. From the first to the twelfth grades, there is a computer-based entrance exam. 4. Register in the ADEK system. 5. Attend the interview and exam. 6. Pay the registration fees. The registration page notes that new registrations for the 2025-2026 academic year begin in January and continue throughout the year. 360-degree school tours are available for the Girls' Primary Campus, Girls' Secondary Campus, and Boys' Campus (A & B) as well as Campus Block C. For inquiries, contact the Registration Department via the provided channels.

If there are no available seats in the required class, the registration request is placed on a waiting list with a maximum capacity. Priority is given to students with siblings already in the school or whose parents are employees. Guardians receive text and email updates, and status can be viewed through the parent portal.