Al Adhwa Private School, Al Ain

Al Adhwa Private School (APS) in the beautiful city of Al Ain follows the American curriculum and offers classes from Kindergarten until Grade 12. Besides the international curriculum, students are taught to appreciate Emirati culture and Islamic values.

APS School is accredited by NCA and AdvancED. The school opened in 1994 and relocated to Falaj Hazzaa –  a popular residential community in Al Ain featuring villas and apartments in 2004.

There are over 900 students, 69 teachers and 17 teaching assistants at Al Adhwa Private School of Al Ain. The teacher to student ratio is 1:11 – an indication of a highly individualised learning process. The school also caters to the educational needs of Students of Determination. Al Adhwa Private School Falaj Hazzaa has been rated ‘Good’ by ADEK for the 2019-2020 academic year. The school is popular amongst students and parents. It successfully made it to the list of top schools in Al Ain curated by Bayut.

• Location: Falaj Hazzaa
• School fees: AED 7,720 - AED 21,400
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• ADEK rating: Good
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Located centrally in Falaj Haza’a, Al Adhwa American Private School is in proximity to several residential areas, such as:

• Al Muwaiji
• Al Ruwaikah
• Al Mnaizlah
• Hai Khalid
• Al Mnaizfah

The nearest family-friendly neighbourhoods are Al Muwaiji and Al Mnaizfah – approximately a 5-minute drive from the campus. Both areas boast unique apartments and villas, along with outstanding lifestyle amenities.

Those looking to move closer to the school can check out:

• Apartments for rent near Al Adhwa Private School
• Villas for rent near Al Adhwa Private School

The purpose-built Al Adhwa Private School campus caters to the educational needs of students of all ages. From digitally-equipped classrooms to well-equipped laboratories, students can make the most of these resources to enhance their learning experience. Other facilities include:

| Basketball court | Football field |
| Science labs | 2 ICT labs |
| Libraries for primary and secondary classes | Parking and transport facilities |
| School clinic | Outdoor shaded playground |
| Indoor activity areas |   |

Al Adhwa Private School Al Ain is situated near Al Rayhani Street and Al Wadi Park. The school is located in Falaj Hazzaa, a community that is home to numerous educational institutes. Other schools in the same neighbourhood include:

• Al Ain Juniors School
• Manor Hall International School
• Garden City British School
• Beaconhouse Private School, Al Ain
• Al Dhafra Private School
• Darul Huda Islamic School

Al Adhwa Private School Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain celebrated its 25th anniversary and has established a good reputation. It offers education based on the American curriculum and ensures that students become familiar with Emirati culture and Islamic values.

The curriculum is enriched through extracurricular activities and various sporting games. Outstanding facilities available on the campus allow students to make the most of their learning experience.

Besides this, ADEK has rated the school ‘Good’ and expects the school to perform better in coming years.

Al Adhwa Private School United Arab Emirates offers classes from Kindergarten until Grade 12.

Based on the American education system, Al Adhwa Private School in Falaj Hazzaa follows the Common Core Standard Curriculum. The APS also follows the Ministry of Education guidelines for Arabic Studies, Islamic Education and Social Studies.

To ensure productive lessons, APS Al Ain organises an ‘Innovative Hour’ every Thursday. Students from KG until Grade 12 work to develop creative skills. Similarly, multiple assessment tools are used to ensure students perform consistently. These include MAP, SAT, MOE Tests, EMSA and PIRLS.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is responsible for regulating both private and public schools in the capital. The agency aims to prepare students for future education by collaborating with educational institutes. The Irtiqaa Programme run by ADEK is responsible for inspecting and rating private schools each year.

Al Adhwa Private School’s ADEK rating for the academic year 2019 – 2020 is ‘Good.’ The report highlights the school’s strong and weak points.

• Despite following an international curriculum, students have a deep understanding of the Emirati culture and Islamic values.
• All members of the school community have a respectful and positive relationship.
• Kindergarten and primary sections strongly support reading, writing and mathematical skills of students.
• Cultivating the habit of working independently in little ones in kindergarten.
• Teachers are observed to have good knowledge of subjects.
• Middle leaders make proper use of data to plan and organise future lessons.

Nonetheless, the report underlined a few areas where Al Adhwa School needs to improve its performance, including:

• Improve standards of achievement in Arabic as a first and second language.
• Continue to improve the overall performance of the school.
• Ensure consistent use of assessment by supervising school marking policy.
• Introducing more leadership programs and activities for students.

The academic calendar at Al Adhwa Private School starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

Al Adhwa Private School in Al Ain welcomes students from all nationalities. The diverse environment of the school attracts admission from all over Al Ain. To initiate the admission process, you can pre-register your child at any time during the academic year. Once the registration is complete, your child will be called for a placement test which starts in February and is conducted each Tuesday.

Result of the placement test is announced after two working days from the date of assessment. In either case, the school will contact the parents. Students who clear the test will be called in for an interview. Students seeking admission in Grade 7 to Grade 12 must submit a good conduct certificate from the previous school.

The interview committee makes the final decision. In the case you are granted admission, please contact the admissions and accounting office to pay the registration fee and tuition fee. During the process, you will be required to submit the following mandatory documents.

• Copy of the student’s passport with a valid visa (expatriate)
• Copy of both parents’ passport with a valid visa (expatriate)
• Copy of the birth certificate
• Copy of the Vaccination Certificate
• Health Insurance (Daman, Thiqa or others)
• Five copies of the ID picture
• Copy of the family book (UAE Nationals only)
• Photocopy of the family book for other nationalities whose mother is a UAE National
• Original Transfer Certificate duly attested (for Grade 1 to Grade 12)
• Copy of report card from the previous school (for Grade 1 to Grade 12)
• Emirates ID Card

All overseas students are required to present copies of the documents attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of their country and the UAE Embassy in Abu Dhabi. These include:

• Report Card
• Transfer Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Vaccination Certificate

Also, make sure your child meets the following age placement criteria set by the school.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st December (for the school beginning in September). Source: Al Adhwa Private School

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Currently, Al Adhwa Private School’s fee structure is as follows:

You can pay the tuition fee in three instalments. The first instalment is 40% and should be paid in cash. The remaining amount can be paid via cheque or bank.

Please note that the registration fee is 5% of the tuition fee and is non-refundable.

APS School Falaj Hazzaa has reserved a large space to park and manage the fleet of buses. Students can sign up for transportation services that cost AED 3,500 annually. All the buses are well-maintained and come with safety features such as a video surveillance system, a global positioning system (GPS), electronic attendance system and more.

The school ensures that the commute is safe. The parking area is also handled by security personnel to avoid traffic congestion.

Keeping a balance between academics and sporting activities is essential to achieve an enhanced learning experience. APS Falaj Hazzaa believes in this ideology and has designed various sporting activities, accordingly. You will find a basketball court, a football field, shaded outdoor playground and indoor play areas on the campus.

APS competes in various sports around the year. Your child can participate in rugby, football, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Al Adhwa Private School curriculum is complemented by extracurricular activities offered to students. The school believes in well-rounded development of students for which co-curricular and extracurricular activities are important. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including community service.

You can contact the school administration to know about the specifics of the offered activities.

School trips are another way to ensure that students’ productivity is high. These field trips are a much-needed break from the hectic schedule. Al Adhwa American School takes students on trips across the UAE. Educational trips to museums, factories and culturally-rich sites are arranged by the management. For entertainment purposes, children visit adventure parks, beaches and tourist destinations.

Physical health of students and staff is a great concern for APS School Al Ain. Therefore, you will find a well-equipped medical centre on the school premises managed by two full-time nurses. Students undergo a regular medical check-up, and the clinic maintains their record.

The facility also provides first-aid treatment and looks after minor injuries. However, emergencies are referred to the nearest hospital.

The website does not provide much information about Al Adhwa Private School UAE’s initiatives to engage parents. However, parent-teacher meetings are mandatory for parents to attend. This opportunity allows you to discuss your child’s progress with teachers and reach mutually-decided decisions.

• Telephone Number: +971-3-782-8870
• Mobile: +971-50-300-5252
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: adwa@aladhwa-sch.net
• Al Adhwa Private School Website
• Al Adhwa Private School Facebook

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How many grades/years are there in your school?

Al Adhwa Private School offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Does your school follow a co-education model?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

Currently, there are around 900 students studying at APS Al Ain.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar runs from later August to last week of June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Al Adhwa School Falaj Hazza's tuition fees range from AED 7,720 to AED 21,400.

How do you communicate with parents?

Parent-teacher meetings is one of the major ways to communicate with parents.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

The school organizes field trips for students as an essential part of the educational curriculum.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The teaching staff consists of 69 teachers and 17 assistant teachers.