Al Nahda National Schools
Introduction '''Al Nahda National Schools''' is a private English and Arabic language school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates which provides education in both the British and American curriculums. The school is divided into 3 campuses: a boys' campus (for boys in 4th grade and above), a girls' campus (for girls in 7th grade and above), and an elementary campus (for all children below 3rd grade, and girls up to 6th grade).The school was founded in 1983 by Emirati businessman and entrepreneur Saeed Al-Junaibi.
The team === Girls School ===* Salma Sidqi Eid Principal* Amy Simmons Vice Principal* Suha Jabr Head of Secondary* Rinus Jan Jacob Steyn Head of Primary* Dina SaadHead of talents development and events management (TDEM)=== Boys School ======= Administration ====* Andy SmyliePrincipal * Ahlam Abou RadiVice Principal==== Primary section ====* Bilal G. El-HusseinAcademic Adviser (primary)* Imad JebaitiHead of Section==== Middle school ====* Mohamed Hussam Eldein Al Farra* Majed KaddouraAcademic Adviser==== High school ====* Mohamed Ramadan Abdulla Salaman El BayoukHead of Section* Bassam Al HafizAcademic Adviser
Admission All students who request admission to Al Nahda National Schools are eligible for admission if it is determined that the school can meet their individual educational needs, regardless of the student’s race, religion, gender, or ethnicity. Girls and boys in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will attend the Girls’ School. Girls in grades 4 to 12 will continue to attend the Girls School while boys in grades 4 to 12 will attend the Boys' School. Once admitted, all students have access to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities that take place at the school.
History ===Founding===The school was founded in 1983 by Saeed Al-Junaib and is one of the oldest schools in the United Arab Emirates.===Uniform=== 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.===Notable Visitors===The school has been visited by multiple noteworthy persons, including:* Boxer Muhammad Ali, in 1986. * Astronaut Michael López-Alegría, in 2018.
Accreditation The school is accredited by the following International Schools and Colleges:*Council of International Schools*European Council of International Schools*New England Association of Schools and Colleges*Cambridge International Examinations*Edexcel*SAT*TOEFL*Associated Schools Project Network
Curriculum 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
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