Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan (MBK) School

Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan (MBK) School, previously known as Mohammed Bin Khalid Generation School, is a small US curriculum school in Al Ain. This educational institute started operations under the patronage of Her Highness Dr Shamma Bint Mohammed Bin Khaled Al Nahyan in 2000. Initially started as a villa-based school following the MOE curriculum, MBK School adopted the US curriculum in the academic year 2014-2015.

Today, it is known as an international school with teachers and students from all over the world. The school aims to offer a unique educational experience to students based on 21st-century skills. It further encourages students to respect the values and promote the concept of patriotism and citizenship. It is a co-educational school catering to the educational needs of students from kindergarten to Grade 8. The majority of students at this school are from UAE; however, students from Egypt, Jordan and other countries co-exist. ADEK rated the performance of the school as good in its latest inspection report.

Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the campus facilities, education, admission and fees information and other valuable details on MBK School.

MBK School is located in Falaj Hazzaa – a popular residential community in the emirate. Home to a wide range of amenities, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle. This area has several residential options, including spacious apartments and villas. The communities surrounding MBK School are:

• Al Muwaiji
• Al Jaheli
• Al Jimi

Al Muwaiji, a residential district located at the centre of the city, is one of the closest residential communities from MBK School. It is a family-friendly community with a wide range of apartments and villas for rent and sale. Residents have easy access to lifestyle amenities, including restaurants, shopping malls, schools and cultural heritage sites. This school is at a 6-minute drive from this community. Those looking for other options can opt for residential options in Al Jahili and Al Jimi. Both areas have promising residential options with excellent nearby amenities.

• Apartments for rent near Mohammed Bin Khalid (MBK) School
• Villas for rent near Mohammed Bin Khalid (MBK) School

This school has a two-storey purpose-built building consisting of essential features, such as classrooms and laboratories. The entrance of the school is spacious and decorated with a colourful brick-based structure. The security team is present at the entrance gate to ensure the safety of students and staff. Inside the school building, there are spacious corridors that lead to spacious classrooms. The walls of the classrooms are decorated with age-appropriate student artwork. Each classroom is equipped with a whiteboard, comfortable furniture and shelves for storage.

There is also a spacious activity room for students in kindergarten and early elementary grades. The activity room has most of the playing equipment to stimulate the learning environment for students.

Other essential school facilities at the campus are laboratories, a music room, an art room, a drama room, a talent room and an auditorium.

The library in the school includes a plethora of books on different topics. Students spend their leisure time reading books in a quiet environment. For outdoor activities, the school has a gigantic playground with shaded areas and benches. Students can enjoy their playtimes on slides and other playing equipment.

MBK School is located on 16th Street near the UAE University Falaj Campus in Falaj Hazzaa, Al Ain. Those looking to visit the school from nearby communities can access it via Hazza Bin Sultan Street and Al Jabr Street which connects the school with the nearby communities. There is a parking facility outside the school to assist the visitors.

One of the core strengths of the school that attracts parents’ attention is the core values integrated into every aspect of the school. The basic values of the school are an amalgamation of vital communal aspects, i.e. Respect, Empathy, Ambition, Collaboration and Honesty. Collectively known as REACH, the core values of MBK School focus on building professional learning communities. Thus, students of Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan School are both confident and academically sound.

Another strength of this school is its strong vision that drives all the academic activities of the school. To ensure a sound educational foundation, the school follows the American curriculum based on the common core state standards. Previously, the school followed the local Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum.

This school is accredited by the AdvancED, a regulatory body that recognises the educational institutes following US curricula. Students from MBK School will get a high-school diploma that is recognised by the UAE Educational Authorities and institutions around the globe. Thus, students of MBK School are globally accepted by top institutions.

The school has an extensive extra-curricular programme that enables students to discover creative and athletic talents. Students take part in a wide range of activities including science festivals, Guinness World Record, planting competitions, football leagues and much more. Thus, your child at this school will be exposed to academic and non-academic opportunities.

Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan School offers a US-based education to students aged 3 to 15 years old. The following phases are part of the educational system of this school:

Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan (MBK) School follows the US curriculum. It is a common curricular standard followed by schools in the US and UAE. The syllabus is academically rigorous and tests students’ skills largely. The subjects taught to students are:

• English
• IT
• Mathematics
• Science

The school also teaches Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, Robotics, Physical Education (PE) and Art to students. Check out the schedule for different classes at MBK School for more information.

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a governmental body that regulates the education sector of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. It was founded in 2005 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Through the Irtiqaa programme, ADEK inspects the performance of schools every 18 to 24 months and issues a comprehensive report based on its performance. The following six standards are considered while rating the performance of schools:

• Students’ Achievement
• Students’ Personal and Social Development and their Innovative Skills
• Curriculum
• Teaching and Assessment
• The Protection, Care, Guidance and Support of Students
• Leadership and Management

ADEK uses a six-point rating scale that ranges from outstanding to very weak.

Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Generation School was last inspected for the academic year 2018-19. ADEK rated the performance of the school as good. Thus, the quality of performance of MBK Schools meets the expectation.

The rating for each performance standard is given below:

• Students’ achievement – Good
• Students’ Personal and Social Development and their Innovative Skills – Very Good
• Teaching and Assessment – Good
• Curriculum – Good
• The Protection, Care, Guidance and Support of Students – Very Good
• Leadership and Management – Good

The key areas of strength observed by ADEK are:

• Improved students’ achievement and quality of teaching for most subjects
• The caring and secure learning environment of school resulting in strong personal and social development of students
• Students’ understanding of Islamic values and the UAE’s culture that is promoted in every aspect of curriculum and school life
• The leadership driving improvement and setting a vision for the school
• High quality of education in the kindergarten stage resulting in the rapid development of social and learning skills of students

The report also includes a set of recommendations to assist MBK School to improve its performance:

• Raise students’ attainment in all subjects, especially in Arabic. To achieve this, teachers need to offer challenging tasks to students. Also, extend the writing skills of students in higher grade and share effective teaching practices across English-medium and Arabic-medium subjects.
• Offer individualised challenges and support to high achievers. For this purpose, the school needs to raise the expectations. Teachers should identify and track individual students’ progress, grant opportunities to students to follow their interest outside the curriculum and adopt the use of enquiry and problem solving for learning.

Like most US curriculum schools in the UAE, the academic year of MBK School has three terms. The academic year starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June. The important dates for each term are as follows:

• The first term starts on August 30 and ends on December 10. This is followed by a three-week winter break.
• Right after the winter break, classes resume for the second term on January 3. The term ends on March 25. It is followed by a three-week spring holiday.
• The third term begins on April 18 and ends on June 30.

The school may close on various national and religious events. The exact dates of these events are subjected to change. For more information, check out the academic calendar of MBK School.

MBK School is an inclusive school as it welcomes students from all backgrounds. The school aims to offer a holistic educational environment for its students. It follows the applicable laws and regulations of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

To apply, submit the school registration form with authentic information. In case of false information, the school reserves the right to cancel the admission application. Submit the form along with the following documents:

• A copy of birth certificate attested by the Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy in the originating country
• Vaccination card of the candidate
• A copy of the candidate’s passport
• A copy of the candidate guardian’s passport (with valid residential status for expats)
• Six recent passport-size photographs
• An official stamped copy of the previous transcripts (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate (in English or Arabic)
• Parents School partnership agreement
• Records for Special Education Needs (if applicable)
• KG information form (if applying for KG1 or KG2)
• A good conduct certificate from the previous school

In the case of no vacancy, the school will place the name of the student on a waiting list. Once a vacancy arrives, the school will contact the parents in order of listing for an interview or a placement test.

Those performing well in the interview or placement test will be granted admission. The school usually informs the parents regarding the status of admission after three working days. Parents need to pay the registration fee and initial deposit to secure the seat for their child. The age-grade requirements of MBK School are:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st December (for schools beginning in September). Source: MBK School

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

For more information, read the admission policy and procedure of MBK School Al Ain.

The fee structure of MBK School is as follows:

Please note that the tuition fee is exclusive of extra-curricular charges.

For more information, read the fee policy of MBK School.

The school has no scholarship programmes. The nominal tuition fee makes up for the lack thereof.

Those living far from the school don’t need to worry as Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan School (MBK) offers a reliable and comfortable transport service to students. The school has a large fleet of buses that are equipped with modern safety features. The school charges AED 2,500 for all grades.

For more information, contact the transport department of the school.

Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan School is a day-only school and does not offer boarding facilities. The transport facility helps students to reach school on time. Those living far from the school can shift to the residential communities located close to the school. Check out the residential communities near Mohammed Bin Khalid (MBK) School section at the beginning of the guide for more information.

Currently, the school has no planned holiday camps for students.

This school has a limited range of sports facilities at the campus. There is a large playground where students can indulge in physical training and exercises. There also exists a play area with slides and other playing equipment.

The school offers an extensive extra-curricular programme that caters to non-academic needs of students. Numerous activities are available for students. Some noticeable activities are as follows:

Currently, the only after-school activities offered at MBK School are the extra-curricular activities.

Several modes of communication are available for teachers and parents to communicate with each other. There is a parent portal where they can access attendance records, academic performance, notices, circulars and other vital information.

Another source of communication available for parents, teachers and the wider community is the official website. Information on the admission process, fee policy, curriculum and facilities are available on the website. The school also has an active social media presence.

• Address: 16th Street, Falaj Hazzaa, Al Ain, UAE
• Telephone: +971 3 7805554
• Email Address: info@mbkschool.ae
• Official Website
• Facebook
• Instagram

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