Fujairah Private Academy

Fujairah Private Academy (FPA) is an international not-for-profit all through school in Fujairah that is meeting the educational requirements from Foundation Stage (FS) to the high school stage. His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi established the school in 1982 as the first British school in the emirate. The school aimed to deliver a high-quality British style of education to expatriates and local Emiratis.

The school follows the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom and Wales for its education programme. Currently, the school has over 750 students, predominantly Emiratis. The remaining students belong from over 35 different nationalities. It is accredited by the British Schools in the Middle East Association. The campus has a range of facilities that supports the academics and non-academic activities offered to students. The beautifully constructed school building with the available amenities creates an atmosphere that aids in students learning.

Read this detailed guide on Fujairah Private Academy by Bayut to learn more about its educational programme, facilities, admission and fee details, and much more.

Fujairah Private Academy is located in Al Fujayrah region in Sakamkam, Fujairah. Sakamkam is a key residential community in Fujairah that has several low to mid-rise apartment buildings. Here, one can find numerous 2-bed to 3-bed apartments with key lifestyle amenities at short driving distances. The other residential communities located close to the school are:

• Fujairah Beach Area
• Al Qurayya
• Mirbah

Fujairah Beach Area by Eagle Hills is the nearest residential community from Fujairah Private Academy. This beachfront community provides a quiet and calm lifestyle for its residents. Here, home seekers can find luxurious apartments, townhouses and villas. Other residential communities that are convenient for families include Al Qurayya and Mirbah.

The school shifted to its current campus in 2004. It sprawls over an area of 66,500 sq. metres and has four sections for different phases of education. Each section is well equipped with educational resources and amenities. Outside the campus lie landscaped gardens and outdoor playgrounds.

Besides classrooms, science labs and computer labs, the school has a large library with a plethora of books and educational resources on different subjects. Specialist areas for art, science and information and communication and technology are available in both primary and secondary stages. In the primary school stage, students have access to iPads for learning. Whereas in the secondary stage, students use the available Apple Computers suite for educational purposes. The school widely uses laptops, projectors and other technology resources to aid in students’ learning. These are connected to the school’s wireless network support.

The school has suitable outdoor zones and play areas for sports and recreational activities. In the scorching heat of summers, students use the air-conditioned zones on campus. Other sports facilities include outdoor football and basketball pitches and an all-weather multipurpose sports hall. It is extensively used in summers. There also exists a medical clinic equipped with a school nurse to take care of students.

FPA is located close to the City Centre Fujairah and NMC hospital on E89 Fujairah. Residents of nearby residential communities can access the school via E89, E84 and Corniche Road.

Fujairah Private Academy is regarded as one of the top schools in Fujairah, delivering top-notch education to students in the emirate. It follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum of the UK and Wales – a renowned educational programme in the world. British schools around the world follow this curriculum for their educational programme as it prepares students for the IGCSE examination and A Levels. Students completing their schooling from British schools can get admission in top colleges and universities across the globe.

The school has an experience of 40 years catering to the educational requirements of students in early years to the high school stage. This international school meets the educational needs of students till Year 13 – A Levels. The experienced teaching staff with relevant experience and academic qualification teaches specialised subjects.

It is a not-for-profit school that exists purely for educational purposes. Such schools are governed by independent bodies consisting of parents and other relevant stakeholders and do not share any financial gains attained by the schools. Any profit earned by the school is reinvested in the betterment of school facilities and the welfare of students.

The school follows an inclusive admission policy allowing students from all backgrounds to be a part of the school. The school has students from over 35 different nationalities, predominantly local Emiratis. This creates a diverse and communal environment where students thrive and prosper. They learn to embrace each other from a very early age.

The high-end facilities available at the campus is another feather in the cap of Fujairah Private Academy. FPA has a range of academic and non-academic facilities including a library, specialised science and computer labs, a strong ICT infrastructure and sports facilities. Besides education, students of FPA have many opportunities to participate in enrichment programmes and after-school activities resulting in the holistic development of students.

All these aspects make Fujairah Private Academy an ideal option for parents looking to enrol their kids in this school.

Fujairah Private Academy is a foundation stage to high school stage school catering to the educational needs of students aged 4 to 18 years old. The phases of education offered at the campus are:

Fujairah Private Academy follows the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom and Wales for its educational programme. It also adopts the guidelines and principles of the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum.

 The school has a written curriculum policy supported by schemes of works, activities and lessons that enable students to acquire literacy, speaking, listening and numeracy skills. The UK national curriculum is adopted in all core areas of the educational programme and students are prepared for Edexcel GCSE, AS levels and A levels certification in the high school phase. The Thanawa Ama equivalency is available for Emiratis and other Arabic students. The medium of instruction at Fujairah Private Academy is English.

In the foundation stage, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework of education. It is a popular educational framework for introducing young learners to the school’s environment. The EYFS framework focuses on establishing fundamental skills among students by exposing them to play-based activities. Students participate in a range of indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate their brain to multiple experiences. Fujairah Private Academy targets’ students’ learning based on the following seven key areas of learning:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Social, Emotional and Personal Development
• Understanding the world
• Expressive Arts and Designs

ICT lessons are mandated for every student in Year 1 to Year 6. The curriculum is further enhanced by introducing specialist music, art and physical education lessons. Students from Year 4 onwards also study French as an international language. All these skills prepare students to compete in the international arena.

The school has a proactive approach to monitoring the curriculum. The school’s leadership constantly monitors the progress of the students and makes provisions accordingly. In the high school stage, students can choose from multiple career paths. The options usually available to students in the high school stage are commerce stream, science stream and humanities stream. For more information, contact the school’s administration.

The academic year at Fujairah Private Academy starts in late August and ends in early July. There are three terms in an academic year of this British school in Fujairah. The important dates of each term at this school are:

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. This is followed by a three-week winter break that 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. Students then go on a two-week spring break in the last week of March and the first week of April.
• The third term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July.

The school also observes holidays on various national and religious events. For more information, contact the school.

Despite a large number of Emirati students making up most of the students’ force of the school, Fujairah Private Academy follows an inclusive admission policy. Students from all backgrounds are welcomed to be a part of the school. Those interested in enrolling their children in Fujairah Private Academy must keep in their mind that the school is oversaturated. The school maintains a waiting list for most grades and prioritises students on the waiting list.

Parents can also visit the premises to get a better understanding of the facilities and learning experience at Fujairah Private Academy. Currently, field trips are not available because of the pandemic.

To apply, parents are requested to submit the pre-registration form to start the admission process. The form is in both English and Arabic and available from the registrar’s office. Please note that submitting a pre-registration form does not guarantee admission.

The pre-registration form needs to be emailed along with the scanned copies of the following documents:

• The candidate’s passport with a valid UAE residence visa
• Five passport size photograph of the candidate
• Previous academic record
• Father’s passport and valid UAE residence visa
• Family Book (if UAE national)
• Original Emirates ID (for scanning)
• Transfer Certificate

The school gives priority to siblings of students that are already part of the school. The age-grade guideline followed by the school is as follows:

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

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

All prospective students have to take an assessment test. The assessment test includes age-appropriate questions. Students must clear the assessment to proceed forward, The school will place the name of successful candidates on a waiting list. Fujairah Private Academy then schedules an interview when a vacancy arrives.

The school conducts a written entrance test for admission in Year 3 to Year 10. The entrance test includes questions in English, Mathematics and Arabic (for first language speakers only). Those interested in getting admission in Year 12 have to sit an aptitude test for the subject they wish to choose once enrolled at Fujairah Private Academy.

The guidelines for the original transfer certificate are:

• Those wishing to join Fujairah Private Academy from outside the UAE need to produce a transfer certificate on a school’s official letterhead stating the class, status of the year and the academic year. The certificate must also have the principal’s signature and the school’s official website. The certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and the UAE Embassy in the country of the previous school.
• Whereas those applying from the UAE need to get their certificate attested by the Ministry of Education of that Emirate.

For more information, read the admission policy of the school.

Once a candidate is offered admission, parents need to pay AED 2,000 to secure a seat for their child. For annual tuition charges, contact the school’s administration.

The school does not offer any scholarship programmes to students.

The school has a canteen where students can buy fresh food items at affordable prices. The food items available at the canteen are prepared in a hygienic environment using fresh raw materials. Drinking water is also available at the campus.

The school does not have a transport facility for students. All the students travel to and from school in private cars. Teachers and security personnel supervise the safe arrival and departure of students.

Fujairah Private Academy is a day-only school. It does not offer any boarding or accommodation facilities to students. Those living far from the school interested in relocating close to the school should read the residential communities near Fujairah Private Academy section at the beginning of the guide.

Fujairah Private Academy does not arrange any holiday camps for its students. Parents looking to keep their children busy during seasonal breaks can enrol them in holiday camps organised by the Fujairah Private Academy.

Sport is an integral part of the enrichment programme at the school. Sports activities serve as an opportunity for students to exhibit their athletic skills and keep themselves healthy and active. The school arranges several sports activities in which students participate in large numbers.

The facilities available at the campus include air-conditioned play zones that are extensively used in summers. Outdoor facilities include a grassy football field and a basketball court. There also exists an all-weather multipurpose sports hall used for indoor sports, such as badminton and table tennis, etc.

Fujairah Private Academy offers a range of extracurricular activities to its students. Some extracurricular activities:

The only after-school activities at Fujairah Private Academy are in the form of extracurricular activities.

There is a medical clinic that caters to medical emergencies of students and staff. The clinic is well equipped with the resources necessary for medical interventions.

Several modes of Communication exist for effective communication between teachers and parents. The school conducts parent-teacher meetings throughout the year. In these meetings, teachers and parents discuss the progress made by students. The school website is another source of communication for teachers and parents. The school website provides information on educational programmes, facilities, activities, admissions and fee structure and much more. Parents can also contact teachers on school designated WhatsApp groups, These groups include parents and teachers of students studying in the same classroom. Other sources of communication include social media profiles on popular social networking sites.

• Address: near City Centre Fujairah, E89, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
• Telephone: +971 9 2224001
• Official Website
• Facebook

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