Noya British School

Noya British School, founded in 2024, is the first school on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi that offers the National Curriculum for England. The school is a part of the Aldar Education network and is currently enrolling students from FS1 to Year 6 for the academic year starting in September 2024.

• Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
• School fees: AED 28,000 - AED 43,000
• Curriculum: British Curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• Years offered: FS1 - Year 13

Noya British School is located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Residents of the following areas can also easily access the school:

• Al Shahama
• Masdar City
• Al Raha Beach area

These districts are located around Yas Island. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) connects the school with Al Shahama, Masdar City, Al Raha Gardens and Al Raha Beach. 

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The campus of Noya British School Abu Dhabi has a covered area of about 25,000 sq. m. It offers a range of indoor and outdoor facilities to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. The campus features: 

Noya British School is located in Yas North on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Noya British School by Aldar Education is founded as a beacon of educational excellence on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering the prestigious National Curriculum of England. The school provides a wealth of indoor and outdoor facilities designed to foster a well-rounded learning environment. Students can access top-notch amenities, from state-of-the-art science laboratories to shaded outdoor swimming pools and rooftop multipurpose courts.

Located in Yas North, the school boasts a prime location that is easily accessible to families in the region. The dedicated faculty, primarily hailing from the UK and Ireland, ensures students receive a high-quality education aligned with global standards. Beyond academics, the school prioritises holistic development, offering various extra-curricular activities in creative arts, music and digital literacy.

Once fully operational, Noya British School will offer FS1 to Year 13 classes. For now, the admissions are only open from FS1 to Year 6 for the academic year 2024-25.

The school provides the English National Curriculum, with children in the Foundation Stage following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS) CURRICULUM

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program at Noya British School, children aged 3 to 5 embark on an educational journey by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum enriched by the Reggio Emilia approach. The comprehensive EYFS curriculum is composed of three prime areas and four specific areas of learning.

The prime areas include:

• Physical development
• Communication and language
• Personal, social, and emotional development

The specific areas include:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

KEY STAGE 1 CURRICULUM

Key Stage 1 includes Years 1 and 2 and enrol children aged 5 to 7. This stage bridges play-based learning with structured routines. The focus is on blending creativity with formal learning, supported by dedicated teaching assistants. 

KEY STAGE 2 CURRICULUM

Key Stage 2 at Noya British School is for students aged 7 to 11 in Years 3 to 6. This stage is all about fostering independence, leadership and collaboration. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking, higher-order problem-solving and emotional intelligence.

The core subjects for Key Stages 1 and 2 are:

• English
• Arabic
• Math
• Science
• Islamic Studies
• Social Studies

Other subjects for Key Stages 1 and 2 are:

• Geography
• History
• Art
• Design and Technology
• Computing

Moreover, the Noya British School curriculum includes creative and performing arts and physical education.

The academic calendar for Noya British School begins in September and ends in June. For more information, parents can fill out the contact us form available on the official Noya British School website.

To secure admission to Noya British School, parents are required to fill out the admission form online or contact the school’s admissions department on the contact information given at the end of the guide. Following the submission of the application, the admission team will conduct an assessment test. Upon successful completion, students will be offered admission to the school. Parents will then need to pay the registration fee and accept the offer to complete the admission process.

For more information, read the step-by-step admission process of Noya British School Yas Island.

Noya British School fee structure is as follows:

Tuition fees can be paid via bank transfer and cheque. The annual tuition fees include the cost of books.

Noya British School has primary and secondary dining rooms as well as a cafe for parents.

Noya British School Abu Dhabi offers transportation. Please contact the school administration for more information regarding transportation fees and routes.

Noya British School offer a comprehensive range of sports facilities. The indoor play area and outdoor shaded primary play area provide ample space for recreational activities and organised games. For more structured sports, the indoor primary sports hall and multipurpose sports hall feature basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton courts, along with retractable auditorium seating for events.

Additionally, the school offers shaded multipurpose courts and rooftop courts for various sports. The full-sized artificial football pitch ensures students can hone their football skills year-round. Moreover, the outdoor primary and semi-Olympic swimming pools offer aquatic activities and training opportunities.

The school fosters a well-rounded educational journey through diverse clubs and extracurricular activities. These activities typically commence after school hours, following the core school schedule of 07:30 am to 02:30 pm.

Once operational, Noya British School Yas Island Abu Dhabi will organise field trips for students.

Contact the school administration to learn about medical care at Noya British School.

Parents can conveniently access their child's digital portfolio through the school's digital platform, Seesaw. Furthermore, three formal parent evenings are scheduled per year. 

The open-door policy encourages regular meetings between parents and teachers to discuss progress and future learning goals. Additionally, termly class assemblies allow parents to witness their child's achievements firsthand and experience the classroom environment.

• Mobile number: +971-800-8535
• Email: admissions@uat.noya.sch.ae | info@uat.noya.sch.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Noya British School Website
• Noya British School Facebook
• Noya British School Instagram

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF NOYA BRITISH SCHOOL?

The expected school timings are 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

WHAT ARE THE YEARS OFFERED?

Noya British School Abu Dhabi offers classes from FS1 to Year 6.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Noya British School Yas Island Abu Dhabi has a co-education model.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL.

The school year starts in September and ends in June.

WHAT TUITION FEE IS CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?

The tuition fee ranges from AED 28,000 to AED 43,000.

HOW DOES NOYA BRITISH SCHOOL YAS ISLAND ABU DHABI COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?

The school has an online portal called Seesaw to facilitate communication with parents.

DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?

Yes, Noya British School has multiple dining rooms and a cafe for parents.

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