Al Mamoura Academy

Established in 2016, Al Mamoura Academy is one of the seven Aldar Academies in the UAE. Situated in Abu Dhabi, Al Mamoura Academy is a Primary and a girls-only Secondary School that delivers the British National Curriculum.

Al Mamoura was rated Good by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), a testament to the school’s high quality of teaching. Al Mamoura Academy has also been accredited by the British Schools Middle East (BSME), Edexcel and Microsoft Showcase School.

The school delivers the English National Curriculum. Students work towards IGCSE qualifications and A-levels.

Students also benefit from Al Mamoura’s extensive extracurricular activities, annual field trips and social outreach programmes.

Al Mamoura Academy is located in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi. Some family-friendly communities surround the area, such as:

• Al Mushrif
• Al Muroor
• Al Bateen
• Madinat Zayed

Al Nahyan is a popular district featuring apartments and villas. Parents looking to move closer to the school can consider the following options:

• Apartments for rent near Al Mamoura Academy
• Villas for rent near Al Mamoura Academy

Al Mamoura Academy has a wide range of facilities and resources for students. Some amenities available at the campus are:

• Well-resourced library
• Auditorium
• Music facilities
• Medical clinic
• Swimming pool
• Training pool
• Playing fields/football pitches
• Multipurpose hall
• Basketball/Netball courts
• Dance studio

Al Mamoura Academy’s campus is technologically-advanced. Classrooms are fitted with SMART whiteboards, and students have access to 3D technology, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and more. The campus also ensures the safety, welfare and security of the students with added security provisions.

Al Mamoura Academy is located along Eastern Ring Road, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi.

Al Mamoura Academy is in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi. The school is owned and operated by Aldar Academies– a premier provider of private school education in Abu Dhabi. Aldar Academies manages Al Ain Academy, Al Bateen Academy, Al Muna Academy, Al Yasmina Academy, The Pearl Academy and West Yas Academy.

Al Mamoura was rated Good by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The school has also been accredited by the British Schools Middle East (BSME) and Edexcel and is a Microsoft Showcase School. It provides a rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art school facilities, extensive extracurricular activities and also attempts to meet every individual child’s learning needs. The school campus is fitted with CCTV systems and security services to ensure the continued safety of each child attending the school.

Al Mamoura students benefit from various community and social service activities. Students help make a difference in the lives of other people by working with refugees and homeless people, visiting hospitals and helping people of determination.

The pastoral care offered at Al Mamoura tends to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the students. The school strives to create a secure environment that promotes students’ social, academic and emotional development. Students also benefit from the dedicated school counsellors that work closely with teachers and parents to further assist the students’ growth.

The school celebrates every achievement made by the students– no matter how small. Al Mamoura also organises a tutor group system to tracks the progress made by students and helps them improve.

Mamoura is an inclusive school that welcomes students from all walks of life. Inclusion, acceptance, respect and human dignity are encouraged so that students can become agents of change. Al Mamoura does its best to ensure the educational needs of all students are met.

Al Mamoura Academy imparts education from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13. The school is a mixed primary and girls-only secondary education.

Al Mamoura Academy delivers the English National Curriculum – a globally recognised syllabus. The curriculum takes on a project-based learning approach that challenges students to face real-world tasks. Students work towards the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations and take A-levels in the Sixth Form.

The curriculum also accommodates subjects such as Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies as mandated by the Ministry of Education. These are taught by specialist teachers throughout every year group.

Early Years Foundation Stage

The EYFS curriculum takes on a thematic and study-based approach. The Early Years Foundation Stage includes Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2.

There are six core areas of learning:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

Lower Primary

The lower primary consists of Year 1 and Year 2. Here, the school provides a successful, seamless transition from the EYFS curriculum into the English National Curriculum (ENC). Students are also taught Ministry of Education (MOE) subjects.

Al Mamoura Academy ensures teaching and learning cater for the different needs of individual children. The learning process is conducted via enquiry or ‘project-based learning‘ – a method of teaching that encourages children to enhance their knowledge and skill by completing real-world challenges.

Subjects covered at this level include:

• English (Reading, Writing, Phonics)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Topic (History, Geography, Art, Design Technology)
• Computing
• Physical Education (Specialist Teacher)
• Music (Specialist Teacher)
• Arabic
• Islamic
• Social Studies (Year 2 only)
• Moral Education

Upper Primary

Upper Primary includes classes from Year 3 to Year 4. This level is more of an extension of the lower primary with similar subjects taught in these two years. In the upper primary, children are encouraged to adapt to new settings, quickly grasping teaching and learning methods and new expectations. This helps students to improve their academic and non-academic performance.

Middle School

Transitioning to middle school can be difficult for students but Al Mamoura makes the transition seamless for children.

Running from Year 5 to Year 8, the middle school introduces teacher-specific subjects and a completely new teaching and learning method. Students become independent learners and form a basis for their senior years.

The international curriculum at this stage is designed to meet the growing needs of students by offering a more holistic approach based on collaboration, creativity and innovative minds.

Subjects covered at middle school are available under the curriculum section on the school website.

Senior School

The senior school has a skills-focused programme that provides students with a broad and balanced knowledge of key subjects, critical thinking and communication skills.

Students get to choose either the English National curriculum or the US curriculum in Year 8. To facilitate students during this crucial period, the school provides career support from Career Advisers . Parent information meetings, assemblies, group chats and one-on-one chats also support children during this period.

English National Curriculum

Students who opt for the English National Curriculum start their two-year examination course. It includes preparing for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSEs). Al Mamoura Academy offers Pearsons Edexcel and Cambridge examination board – two boards of examination that are widely recognised and open doors for students at international level.

Students study the core IGCSEs in English, Maths and Science. These main subjects are often taken with optional IGCSEs subjects.

Students who prefer National Curriculum of England in Year 12 and Year 13 undergo the A-Levels examinations and have the chance to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Students have to appear in 3 A-Levels in these two years.

The A Level ensures students develop a mastery of several complementary or contrasting subject areas. A Level subjects are taught by specialist teachers with a reputable name in the field. They support students in making choices for university and beyond.

US Curriculum

Students who choose the United States curriculum will be taught under the Massachusetts curriculum. The American Massachusetts State Curriculum is a four-year program that is highly regarded in the United States. Students graduate with their High School Diploma at the end of Year 13 (Grade 12). The American High School Diploma is the standard qualification to gain entry into leading US universities and colleges.

The most interesting thing about this curriculum is that it allows for flexibility at the end of each year where students have the chance to change their option subjects.

To obtain the High School Diploma, students have to study English, Maths and Science as well as three optional subjects.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity responsible for licensing all private education institutes and monitoring their service quality. Through the Irtiqaa Programme, they carry out periodic evaluations of all schools and are based on six basic criteria as listed below:

1. Quality of students’ achievement.
2. Quality of personal and social development as well as innovation skills of the students.
3. Quality of teaching and assessment.
4. Quality of curriculum.
5. Quality of student safety and wellbeing, as well as the guidance and support provided to them.
6. Quality of school leadership and management.

International evaluators use a scale comprising six quality levels:

Al Mamoura Academy has been rated Good by ADEK in 2018-2019. According to the inspection report, key areas of strength exhibited by the school are:

• The commitment of leaders and staff to continue improvement of the school.
• The improved achievement of students in the KG.
• The note-worthy effectiveness of the school’s reading provision in English, and improved achievement in Islamic education, social studies and Arabic Second Language.
• The highly positive relationships and caring ethos of the school that create a successful learning culture.
• Students’ appreciation of the Islamic values and their respect for the heritage and culture of the UAE.

Al Mamoura could receive a better rating in the future by:

• Continuing to improve attainment in all subjects particularly in Arabic as a second language (ASL) and Science.
• Challenging higher achieving students more consistently in lessons.

An academic year at Al Mamoura Academy is split into three terms. Term dates for the same are as follows:

The academic year begins on 29th August, which is also the start of Term 1. Students go on half-term holidays from 17th October to 21st October. Classes resume on 24th October. Winter holidays are from 12th December until 30th December.

Term 2 starts on 2nd January. Students get half-term holidays from 14th February until 17th February. School reopens on 20th February. Spring break is from 27th March to 7th April.

Term 3 starts on 10th April and ends on 4th July, which is also the last day of the academic year.

Al Mamoura understands the importance of choosing the right school for your child. Parents considering Mamoura Academy can take a tour of the school before applying for admission.

Al Mamoura Academy enrolment process is as follows:

• Applications are accepted via the online enrolment form based on a first-come-first-served basis.
• The school schedules an assessment to ensure student fit in perfectly in the school. Al Mamoura also assesses each student’s educational needs and works on providing them effectively.
• Upon successful completion of the assessment, the school sends an official offer letter. An in invoice of the registration fee. Parents also receive an information pack mentioning the details of the required documents for admission.
• Parents must submit the signed offer letter along with the documents, forms and proof of payment of the registration fee within 10 days.

The registration fee is non-refundable but is adjusted with the tuition fee for the first term. For more information, contact the admissions team at admissions@almamouraacademy.sch.ae or call +971 2 885 7138

Before initiating the registration process, parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement guideline.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

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

Al Mamoura Academy fees are paid in three instalments – one prior to the commencement of each term. Fee structure for each grade level are as follows:

The aforementioned fees cover the cost of books and curriculum activities. There might be an extra charge if the student signs up for extracurricular activities provided by a third-party service provider.

Aldar Academies provide healthy lunch options for students. Al Mamoura Academy has chosen Emirates Taste as their catering provider. The food options are planned according to the global nutritional standards and the requirements of each age group.

Students have access to both hot and cold lunches that include assorted fruit, wholemeal grain and cooked/raw vegetables. The food is made from fresh ingredients and costs around 15-20 AED.

Hafilat School Transportation provides students with safe and convenient transportation to and from school. The transportation service meets the standards and requirements of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge and Department of Transport (DOT).

Bus routes are determined by the areas students reside in. Door-to-door service is also available. The transportation service costs almost AED 5,000 per academic year.

Aldar Academies Al Mamoura provides a range of physical activities to promote physical fitness from a young age. Students take part in intramural sports activities as well as inter-school and inter-emirate competitions. They play sports such as netball, basketball, swimming and football. Sports related amenities include:

• Swimming pool
• Training pool
• Playing field
• Football pitches
• Basketball court
• Netball court

To support the students’ academic achievement as well as all-round development, Mamoura Academy offers a wide range of extracurricular activities (ECA). These activities cover students’ creative talents and passions such as music, art, dance, creative writing and drama.

With these activities, students nurture their co-scholastic talents and interests. Sports clubs cover activities such as netball, basketball, swimming, badminton, athletics, cricket, rugby and football.

The school has partnered with the International Music Institute (IMI) for music lessons. A range of classes are offered in:

Music Theory is also taught to students so that they can complete ABRSM and Trinity College London Rock School examinations. To book music lessons for your child, click here.

Other activities included in the Creative, Action, Service (CAS) programme are:

Students from all Aldar Academies participate in the annual Aldar Carton Regatta race. They can also take part in events that take place throughout the school year, such as the Jiu-Jitsu Cup, Music Recital, Variety Show, Trashion Show and more.

Field trips are an important part of the educational experience offered at Al Mamoura. Students are taken on various field trips throughout the school year and help them in beyond the classroom learning.

Year 5 students visited the Yas Marina F1 Circuit on one such occasion. Students have also visited Heritage Village, gone kayaking, visited Art Beat UAE and attended a chocolate workshop in Saadiyat.

Some extracurricular activities take place after school hours. Additionally, Aldar Academies support gifted and talented students by offering them additional sessions.

The school has an on campus medical clinic. A full-time qualified school nurse tends to the medical needs of the students throughout the day.

Al Mamoura Academy has a parent portal to ensure continued and effective communication between the school and parents. In addition to Al Mamoura portal, the school also updated parents through various sections on school website, such as the news and events section, the school’s social media wall, photo and video gallery and the academy diaries that has Aldar Academies brochures.

• Telephone: +971-2-885-7100
• Email: PRE@almamouraacademy.sch.ae
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