ABOUT
“SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS
IN THE HEART OF SAADIYAT”
PURPOSE
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE
This is our “big idea”. It is what we are determined to achieve and the legacy we wish to leave. It is our intention and what we want to ensure happens.
PROMISE
DELIVERING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EDUCATION AND INSPIRING A LOVE OF LEARNING
This is our commitment. This is what we do as a team every day. This is what others can expect from us and what we can expect in return. This is the way we do things.
VALUES
EXCELLENCE, CREATIVITY, PASSION, RESPECT AND COLLABORATION
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs of our organisation. They guide our actions and behaviour.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome to Muna British Academy!
Education is one of the most valuable things we can possess. It influences how we see the world and enables us to contribute positively to it. Having worked within Aldar Education for the last 6 years, I am fully committed to the vision that Aldar Education has: Empowering the next generation to shape our future and facilitating this through our promise of delivering the highest standards of education and inspiring a love for learning. Everything that we do at Muna British Academy is based on the solid foundations of our values: Excellence, Creativity, Passion, Respect and Collaboration. I warmly welcome you to look around our website and book a visit to see us, to find out why we may be the right school for your children.
Graeme Kinkead
Technology in the classroom
We believe that imagination, creativity and big dreams can change our world! We are focused on improvement and solutions. We empower our staff and students to be innovative and unconstrained. We celebrate thinkers and doers. We celebrate new ideas and nurture them.
Healthcare
As well as supporting educational growth, the wellbeing of our students is a core part of the care we provide. Our Academy is staffed by a full-time school nurse who provides health related services for all students throughout the day. We also have a full time school Counsellor to support the wellbeing of our students.
Security
Ensuring the safety, welfare and security of our students is a key priority across Aldar Academies. We know that, in order to learn, students must feel safe and secure. Educational research has demonstrated the importance of positive and affirmative relationships as a significant factor in determining successful learners and effective schools.
Sports Facilities
We have a multi-purpose sports hall, 25m swimming pool, netball court, AstrTurf playing field and soft play areas with equipment to support and enhance children’s physical and social development.
WHY MUNA?
Muna British Academy is a vibrant, busy school where children are highly valued, well cared for and encouraged to reach their potential. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. Muna British Academy has received consecutive ratings of ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK.
ATTAINMENT
In Reading and Writing, most children (90% in Reading and 89% in Writing) achieve levels in-line with curriculum standards. In Maths and Science, almost all children (92% in Maths and 95% in Science) achieve levels in-line with curriculum standards. In Reading, Writing, Maths and Science, most children (76% in Reading, 75% in Writing, 77% in Maths and 81% in Science) achieve levels above curriculum standards.
PROGRESS
In Reading, Writing, Maths and Science, all children make expected progress from the beginning of Term 1 to the end of Term 3, and almost all (91% in Reading, Writing and Maths, and 92% in Science) make better than expected progress.
FAQs
1. How is Muna British Academy rated?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) rated Muna British Academy as “Outstanding” in their latest report. The inspection report highlighted not only the excellent academic attainment of the students but praised the sense of school community and innovation amongst the students.
2. What pastoral support do you offer students?
Muna British Academy is a happy, successful English National Curriculum Primary school in the heart of Abu Dhabi city, where positive professional relationships are valued and everybody works hard to ensure that children are happy, well cared for and make as much progress as possible in all areas of learning. Children are encouraged to be independent, resilient and enquiring learners.
At Muna British Academy we value tolerance and are proud to be a harmonious, multicultural community with over 50 nationalities celebrating and sharing their cultures, traditions, heritage and languages as one big family. We aim to inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can be in every single way, by helping them become happy and fully-rounded young people. We want our students to adopt a creative and imaginative approach to their academic work and their view of the world around them, equipping them to be innovative and intelligent contributors to their communities and countries. We want our students to be passionate about their learning and their future. As the leaders of tomorrow, they will be able to think, learn and contribute fully to their chosen pathways.
3. What year groups do you offer?
Currently, admissions for the 2024-2025 academic year are open for Nursery through to Year 6. Additionally, admissions for Nursery to Year 7 are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. The school will continue to expand naturally, ultimately offering classes up to Year 13.
