Revealed: Abu Dhabi’s 11 ‘outstanding’ private schools

Revealed: Abu Dhabi’s 11 ‘outstanding’ private schools

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has released the much-awaited list of top private schools in the emirate. Following its annual Irtiqaa inspections, 11 private educational institutions have been rated as ‘outstanding’.

Also, 37 schools have been ranked ‘very good’, 85 ‘good’, 63 ‘acceptable’, and 1 as ‘weak’. Based on the ratings, schools are allowed an optional increase of tuition fees.

The 11 outstanding schools, in alphabetic order, are:

1. Al Muna Primary School, Aldar Academies

The school follows the British curriculum, and is situated in the heart of the city, on Zayed the First Street.

“Education is one of the most valuable things we can possess. Al Muna Academy is a vibrant, busy school where children are highly valued, well cared for and encouraged to reach their potential,” Sarah Griffiths, principal, said.

2. Al Yasmina School, Aldar Academies

The British curriculum school is located in Khalifa City A.

“We are one of the few recognised outstanding schools in the UAE where our students’ attainment and progress, within all Year groups, are significantly above UK, UAE and global averages,” Keith Miller, principal, said.

3. Brighton College, Al Ain

The British curriculum school is situated in the Zakher area of the ‘Garden City’.

“Ours is a leading school in the