FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Your application starts with our admissions team, who will guide you through the process and make sure you have the information you need.

• Apply now: If you’re ready, you can submit your child’s application online straight away. Our admissions team will support you every step of the way.
• Get in touch: Not quite ready to apply? Fill in our enquiry form, give us a call, or send an email. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
• Book a school tour and meet our team: We always recommend visiting the school, which you can do at any stage in the process. You’re welcome to schedule a campus tour or virtual meeting by contacting our team.

Yes, we are currently accepting applications for the September 2026 academic year. We welcome enquiries from both families already based in Abu Dhabi and those relocating to the UAE. 

We recommend applying as early as possible to secure your preferred year group and start date. Our admissions team is available to guide you through every step of the process. 

Yes, mid-year school entry is possible at Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, depending on availability in each year group. 

We understand that families relocate at different times of the year, and we aim to offer flexible start dates wherever possible. Our admissions team will advise you on availability and the best next steps. 

We recommend contacting us early to discuss your preferred start date and secure a place. 

At NAS Abu Dhabi, we teach the English National Curriculum from Nursery through to Sixth Form.

• Early Years (ages 4-5): Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Primary (ages 5-11): English National Curriculum.
• Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) and Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16): English National Curriculum and IGCSEs.
• Sixth Form (ages 16-18): A-levels.

We recognise that every child is unique. 

Our approach to teaching focuses on supporting individual progress, helping students develop academically, socially, and personally within a supportive learning environment. 

Our state-of-the-art campus is designed to give students space to learn, explore and stay active throughout the day. 

Our facilities include: 

• Three swimming pools, a FIFA-certified Astroturf pitch, gym and cardio centre, running track, tennis and basketball courts, and a multi-purpose hall. 
• Twelve science labs, a design technology centre with specialist rooms, and a media centre – all containing top-of-the-range interactive education technology. 
• A large auditorium, eight music rooms, and nine private practice suites. 
• Early years, primary, and secondary libraries with spaces for group work, reading, and quiet self-study. 

Facilities play an important role in enhancing the overall learning experience and supporting students’ development both inside and outside the classroom. 

At NAS Abu Dhabi, our school days are shaped in a way that ensures our students thrive.

We welcome students on to campus from 7.30am to enjoy exciting enrichment activities and a nutritious breakfast with their friends. The core school day starts at 8.30am, and finishes and 3.30pm. After the school bell rings, our students can join fun and rewarding enrichment activities from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, and exclusive Global Campus classes, competitions and digital adventures from 4.30pm to 5.00pm.

On Fridays, the school day finishes at 11.30am in compliance with local regulations.