Al Dhafra Private School

• International Accreditations: Accredited by Cambridge International, Cognia, and College Board
• Advanced AP Programs: 8 AP courses in STEM fields
• Multiple Career Pathways: 14 career pathways (8 for American curriculum and 6 for British curriculum)
• Safe Learning Environment: Comprehensive child protection policies with a specialized team
• Advanced Technology: Innovation room and modern science laboratories
• Comprehensive Academic Support: Programs for gifted students and those with special needs

Strong National Identity: Commitment to promoting Emirati culture and national values

Registration fee is AED 500, paid once only. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable. If a child leaves the school during the academic year, fees are calculated according to Abu Dhabi Education Council guidelines.

Required Documents for Admission:

• Two copies of a valid passport with valid residence visa
• Two copies of birth certificate
• 4 passport-size photographs
• Vaccination card
• National ID card for new students
• Transfer certificate from previous school from Grade 2 to Grade 12
• International students are required to authenticate grade reports, transfer certificates, and birth certificates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy
• School books, notebooks, and diaries must be purchased from the school

1. Bank Transfer:

• Via First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account
• Via Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) account

2. Electronic Payment:

• Via Skiply app (available on Android and iOS)
• Secure and guaranteed method from RAKBANK
• Accepts Mastercard and Visa cards

3. Cash or Check Deposit:

• Direct deposit to the bank accounts mentioned above
• Send deposit receipt via email with student name, number, and grade

The academy offers the English National Curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12. Students in the early stage (KG1) study seven educational areas including communication and language, personal development, mathematics, and literacy. From KG2 to Grade 8, students study mandatory subjects: Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computing, and Foreign Languages.

In Grades 9-10, students focus on mandatory subjects (English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) to obtain IGCSE and O/Level certificates, while in Grades 11-12 they specialize in STEM subjects for AS and A-Level certificates. The academy is an accredited center by Cambridge International and provides 6 career pathways.

Programs and Assessments:

• GL assessments for Grades 3-9
• Collins Big Cat reading assessment (KG1-Grade 5)
• IGCSE and O/Level exams (Grades 9-10)
• AS and A-Level exams (Grades 11-12)
• IELTS/TOEFL/SAT tests
• International assessments: PISA (Grade 10), TIMSS (Grades 4 and 8), PIRLS (Grade 5)
• 6 career pathways in STEM

Mandatory Subjects from UAE Ministry of Education:

• Arabic Language (as first language for native speakers / as second language for non-native speakers)
• Islamic Education
• Moral Education
• UAE Social Studies (For all students from KG1 to Grade 12)

Yes, there is co-education between girls and boys in kindergarten. It is preferable to contact the school administration for accurate information about the separation policy between girls and boys in advanced grades.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

Al Dhafra Private Academy is proud that one of its students received the prestigious Cambridge Learner Award in recognition of exceptional academic excellence, reflecting the school's commitment to providing high-quality education and achieving academic excellence standards at the international level.

The school offers extracurricular activities that contribute to the overall development of its students. Various activities held at the school include:

• School trips
• Sports
• Inter-school competitions
• Environmental club
• Art exhibition
• Science fair
• Annual concerts / Prize giving ceremony
• Graduation
• Book fair
• Music lessons
• Science competitions

British Curriculum.

Khalid bin Sultan Street - Al Muwaijai - Al Ruwayka - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates.

Yes, the school provides transportation service, with attention to student safety.

• Library
• Health clinic
• Sports fields
• Cafeteria
• Advanced classrooms
• Science laboratory
• Computer laboratory
• Activity rooms

• Specialized trained team to monitor and handle child protection issues consisting of social workers, psychological counselors, and administration
• All staff are legally obligated to report any suspected abuse cases within 24 hours
• Zero-tolerance policy for all forms of physical, psychological, sexual abuse and neglect
• Comprehensive national policy to prevent bullying and cyberbullying in all its forms
• Criminal background checks for all staff and volunteers before appointment
• Complete supervision of students at all times within the school, buses, and activities
• Mandatory training for all staff on child protection and first aid
• Protection of student data privacy and reported cases with complete confidentiality
• Secure electronic portal for submitting reports of concerns related to student safety
• Cooperation with official authorities: Police (999), Family Care Authority (800444), Child Protection Unit at Ministry of Education
• Age-appropriate educational resources to raise student awareness of personal safety
• Immediate dismissal of staff involved in serious misconduct without prior notice
• Safe environment for students to report their concerns confidentially and safely without fear of punishment