Barbara Heaton
A very warm welcome to The Pearl Academy – the best British primary school in Abu Dhabi
Our vibrant school is proud of its family feel where our children are at the very heart of everything we do. It is somewhere where everyone has a place and belongs, somewhere where we work together, in partnership, to ‘nurture adaptable, creative future leaders in our high performing learning community’. As an inclusive British primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, our curriculum and wide-ranging extra- curricular activities are firmly grounded in our school Values of Empathy, Agility and Hard Work. We highly value collaboration and social responsibility; creativity and risk-taking; practice and resilience.
At The Pearl Academy, individuality is of the essence, diversity enriches and the ability to think creatively is our future. We recognise that the skills needed in life are ever-changing and we are proud to work with our students to fill their tool-box of skills with experiences and opportunities to enable them to realise their potential both academically and as an individual.
With The Pearl Academy being accredited and awarded the status of a High Performance Learning School, we develop learning through creative learning opportunities actively teaching children through the identified cognitive domains and values needed for lifelong success. We have a growth mindset at The Pearl Academy; we believe that we can develop through dedication and hard work - brains and talent are just the starting point!
The Pearl Academy's excellent reputation within the community has been confirmed in our latest ADEK Inspection where all six Performance Standards were awarded 'Outstanding'. We continue to build on our successes and strive for further improvements in all areas, ever developing our school community.
| Year Group | School Fees Per Annum (in AED)* | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 41,700 | 16,680 | 12,510 | 12,510 | 2,000 |
| FS2 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 1 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 2 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 3 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 4 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 5 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
| Year 6 | 43,150 | 17,260 | 12,945 | 12,945 | 2,000 |
*Fees for the term 2022-2023. Please note, our fees are regulated by ADEK and are subject to change.
I am very happy at The Pearl Academy because of several factors. Most importantly, my children love going to school every day. All the staff are incredibly supportive and helpful- admin, teachers, CAs, management & green team – everyone.
The education that The Pearl offers is of high standards, and the way the curriculum is taught is always exciting and fun for the kids. The community we have at The Pearl is the best!
Mother of two Aldar Academies students
What our family loves the most about being part of the Pearl Academy is the true sense of community we feel. I’ve never seen a school where teachers, students, administrators, staff and parents are all so involved in helping one another to educate our children academically and socially.
Parent of three Aldar Academies students
I can’t rave enough about The Pearl’s leadership during these uncertain and testing times. Our school has been a true partner and a great support in the learning of our children.
Our principal Ms Abigail Fishbourne has, as always, been open, approachable and available for parents’ feedback while actively seeking it. We have received daily surveys, are in touch daily with our teachers if need be and have already had a principal drop-in. What has been quite impressive is how fast the turnaround has been after giving in our feedback. We have in a very short time witnessed changes that have made our lives easier in our new role of supporting our kids in their learning. The intuitive platforms used, the daily creative videos from our teachers, the engaging teaching videos, teachers’
Feedback and the independence my kids have demonstrated after just a few weeks are all a true testament of the quality of learning my children are receiving. I’m immensely grateful that they are being nurtured, their needs are being heard and met, and that they remain engaged despite being at home. And this has only been possible because of the hard work and dedication of what I can only describe as an incredible team of education professionals. Hats off to our outstanding Pearl Primary school! You make us proud!
Mother of two Aldar Academies students
We are an Outstanding BSO and an outstanding ADEK rated School in Abu Dhabi. We provide an enriched and exciting enquiry curriculum. In 2019-20, we were delighted to receive a rating of Outstanding across all performance standards from Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
We are also extremely proud to have been accredited with the High Performance Learning Award, making us the first school in Abu Dhabi city to achieve this accreditation.
In addition to our focus on academic excellence, we are proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and A-league competitive sports. Our Academy values, as well as the pastoral and personal development opportunities, ensure our students thrive socially and emotionally in addition to understanding their responsibilities.
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.
Our students receive priority placement in any of our Secondary schools and we begin discussing this transition and visiting these schools early on. By joining the Aldar Academies family of schools, you are assured the same exceptional teaching standards and techniques that are delivered across our academies, whilst being able to choose the right curriculum, location and learning environment for your child from ages 2 to 18.
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