Muna British Academy

Muna British Academy, previously known as Al Muna Academy, is a private co-educational school in Abu Dhabi. It is managed by Aldar Academies and offers education to students from Foundation Stage to Year 6. It is one of the best schools in Abu Dhabi as indicated by the ‘outstanding’ rating by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

• Location: Zayed the First Street
• School fee: AED 43,500 - AED 45,260
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Outstanding
• Years offered: Foundation Stage - Year 6

Due to its strategic location at Hamdan Street, the school is in proximity to several key residential areas. These areas include:

• Al Nahyan
• Al Khalidiya
• Al Mushrif

You can check the following residential options near the school:

• Apartments for rent near Muna British Academy

The campus is planned to ensure provision of quality education. A security team is deployed at the main gate of the campus. Moreover, CCTV cameras are available throughout the school. The classrooms at Muna British Academy are bright and spacious. They are technology-enabled and have interactive whiteboards and mobile technology.

Muna British Academy also has a well-stocked library and different computer labs. Outside the classrooms lie wide corridors with large open spaces, which are used as free-flowing areas for shared activities.

Besides academic facilities, the campus also has provisions for sports and other non-academic activities. It has a large outdoor AstroTurf pitch where students can play football and other outdoor games. The campus also has a gymnasium, multipurpose sports hall, swimming pool and large outdoor areas.

Muna British Academy is located on Al Tibrani Street, which is slightly off Zayed the First Street and Hamdan Street.

Muna British Academy provides is one of the best British schools in Abu Dhabi offering education based on the National Curriculum of England. It is an internationally recognised curriculum practised in British schools throughout the world. Students completing their education from these schools can easily avail admission in top international schools and colleges.

Muna British Academy is one of the few primary schools in Abu Dhabi rated outstanding by the ADEK. The school has been offering quality education in a well-resourced campus since its inception.

Another strong point of this academy is the availability of high-end facilities. The campus covers all the educational and non-educational needs of students. Technology-enabled classrooms ensure that teachers can explain concepts to students with visual aids.

Muna British Academy educates students from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6. The educational system is split into the following phases:

The educational programme at Muna British Academy is based on the National Curriculum of England. Students at Muna British Academy explore, enquire and investigate different phenomena that lead to deeper understanding.

The school teaches Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies to students to meet the requirements of ADEK and national boards. It also follows the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum guidelines, which aims to develop an understanding of local culture and traditions among students.

FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM

In the Foundation Stage, the school follows the Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. It is a part of the British curriculum that focuses on building strong academic foundations among students. It achieves this by implementing informal learning strategies. Young learners are engaged in several ‘play and learn’ activities that help them develop a deeper understanding. It focuses on the following areas of learning:

• Communication and Language Development
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Literacy Development
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

PRIMARY STAGE CURRICULUM

In the primary stage, Muna British Academy follows the formal learning practices of the British National curriculum. The UK curriculum for the primary stage is divided into two key stages: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). Besides formal learning, the school also focuses on developing personal, emotional, social, health and moral skills.

The National Curriculum of the UK is adapted to meet the local values and traditions. Therefore, it adopts the core values of the MOE curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies. The core subjects taught in the primary stage are English, science and mathematics. In addition, the school teaches the following foundational subjects:

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity that regulates the education sector in the capital. His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan established it in 2005. It aims to develop the education sector and improve the quality of education in Abu Dhabi. For this purpose, it inspects the performance of schools and rates it based on a six-point scale. The scale varies from outstanding to very weak.

ADEK last inspected the school for the academic year 2017-2018. In this inspection report, the performance of Muna British Academy was rated outstanding.

The Academic year at Muna British Academy starts in late August and ends in early July. The academic activities are split into three terms. The important dates of these events are:

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a midterm break in October.
• After a three-week winter holiday, the second term starts in the first week of January. The term ends in the fourth week of March. The midterm break is expected in February.
• The third term starts after a two-week spring holiday in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July.

Students can also expect holidays on national and Islamic events. The dates of these events are subject to change. For more information, view the academic calendar for Muna British Academy.

Parents can start the admission process by filling out an enquiry form. The school’s team will contact them with details and help throughout the admission process. After that, parents can book a school tour to check out the facilities and meet the admission team. Once satisfied, they can proceed forward by filling out the admission form with the relevant documents to register their child.

It strictly follows the age-grade guidelines for admission. The guidelines are as follows:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: Muna British Academy.

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

Parents also need to submit documents like Emirates ID, passport, transfer certificate, etc. with the application form. For information on documents, contact the school’s administration.

Once there is a vacancy, the school contacts the parents to bring their child for an assessment. The test will gauge the skills of students in core subjects. In a few working days, Muna British Academy contacts parents to inform them about the outcome of the assessment. The email will include the outcome, an acceptance letter, an invoice for registration and information on required documents.

For more information, read the admission process at Muna British Academy.

The Muna British Academy fee is as follows:

Please note that this is the annual tuition fee and is exclusive of other charges. For further information, view the fee structure of Muna British Academy.

There is a canteen in Muna British Academy that provides healthy snacks. Kids can also bring homemade food as per their taste.

The school also offers a comfortable, reliable and safe transport service to students. It provides the service through an ADEK-approved contractor that manages a fleet of air-conditioned buses. The school buses are in excellent condition and have various security and safety features.

Muna British Academy focuses on health and fitness. Therefore, it offers a plethora of sports and physical activities for students. These facilities include:

• An indoor multipurpose sports hall
• A 25-metre swimming pool
• Netball court
• AstroTurf playing field for soccer and other outdoor sports
• Play areas with safe and soft flooring

Muna British Academy offers the following extra-curricular activities:

Field trip is another important part of the extra-curricular programme at this school. Several school trips are arranged, including the visit to Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Here, they experienced riding a horse and spent their time exploring new things.

There is a fully-equipped clinic in the school with a full-time nurse and doctor. The staff is well-trained and complies with the regulations of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi. It provides necessary medical intervention to staff and students in need.

Several modes of communication are available for parents and teachers. The school has a parent portal where parents can access important information. They can also obtain important information via the official school website and social media pages. Besides, parents and teachers can contact each other via the school-designated WhatsApp groups.

• Telephone: +971-2-501-4777
• Email: PRE@almunaacademy.sch.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Muna British Academy Official Website
• Muna British Academy Facebook
• Muna British Academy Instagram

WHAT IS THE MUNA BRITISH ACADEMY FEE STRUCTURE?

Muna British Academy fees are AED 45,210 - AED 47,040.

DOES MUNA BRITISH ACADEMY FOLLOW CO-ED SYSTEM?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHAT ARE THE GRADES OFFERED BY MUNA BRITISH ACADEMY?

Muna British Academy offers education from the Foundation Stage to Year 6.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF MUNA BRITISH ACADEMY?

The academic year of Muna British Academy starts in August and ends in July.

Note that the cover image belongs to Muna British Academy.