Al Yasmina Academy

• Al Yasmina Academy location
• Years offered
• Al Yasmina Academy curriculum
• ADEK rating
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• Al Yasmina Academy scholarships
• Al Yasmina Academy transportation
• PTA and contact information

Established in 2009, Al Yasmina Academy is a co-educational school in Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi. It is one of the seven Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi. The school delivers the British Curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 13.

The school has been rated Outstanding by the Abu Dhabi Department of Knowledge and Education (ADEK) and is considered one of the best schools in Abu Dhabi.

Al Yasmina Academy is located in Al Raha Gardens, a community that shares borders with Khalifa City A. Other family-friendly communities in proximity include:

• Masdar City
• Al Forsan Village
• Yas Island

Masdar City is a mixed-use community featuring apartments, villas and business complexes. It is designed to become a sustainable urban community and rely on solar energy entirely.

Al Forsan Village is part of Khalifa City that boasts a range of villas. It gives easy access to basic amenities and is close to the major highways in Abu Dhabi.

Yas Island is a popular tourist attraction that also offers luxurious villas for rent and sale.

Al Raha Gardens is a luxurious community developed by Aldar Developers. It is one of the most popular areas to rent villas and features various amenities such as supermarkets and retail centres. It is close to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Parents looking to move closer to the school can consider:

• Villas for rent near Al Yasmina Academy
• Villas for sale near Al Yasmina Academy

Al Yasmina Academy operates from a state-of-the-art campus with world-class amenities, including teaching resources and sporting facilities.

• Multipurpose halls
• Music facilities
• Well-resourced library
• Clinic
• Canteen
• Sports facilities

These facilities are designed to assist students with their scholastic and co-scholastic endeavours.

Aldar Academies has a dedicated Director of Innovation and Special Projects who constantly revises the learning module to incorporate technology. Al Yasmina School is fully integrated with the latest technology to this effect. The faculty and students use digital tools to improve their teaching and learning. The school has incorporated 3D technology such as 3D projectors, green screens, tablets, and mobile phone devices to help students learn visually abstract concepts.

Students’ safety is also of utmost importance. Al Yasmina has a team of well-trained security professionals to ensure students’ safe arrival and departure. The campus also has CCTV for added security.

Al Yasmina Academy is based in Al Raha Gardens, an Aldar development near Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi.

Al Yasmina Academy is an all-through co-educational school in Abu Dhabi. The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 13.

Students prepare for the IGCSE examinations, AS-levels and A-levels. Yasmina Academy was rated Outstanding by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

The school provides students with a stimulating learning environment and world-class amenities. By setting high achievement standards, Al Yasmina Academy challenges students and equips them with the required skills to become global citizens.

Al Yasmina Academy students’ grades have averaged significantly over the UK and global averages.

Students starting from nursery get access to the Adobe Creative Suite and various software and applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

The school welcomes students of determination. It offers additional learning support to students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia or cognitive, physical and language impairments.

In addition to the rigorous curriculum, the school offers an extensive co-scholastic programme that aims to develop students’ creative, physical, academic and musical endeavours.

ADEK has worked extensively with schools, parents councils, staff members and policymakers to design effective safety measures to implement once schools reopen. Here’s a summary of SOPs to give you a better understanding.

• Those entering the school premises must wear a face mask. KG students are exempted. Students and staff who cannot wear masks due to medical conditions must provide a supportive medical certificate.
• Daily temperature and symptoms screening is recommended before leaving the house. Individuals who exhibit symptoms or feel unwell must stay at home. They must see a doctor for assessment and possible COVID-19 testing if required.
• Individuals aged 16 and above who have completed 28 days following the second dose with a UAE-approved vaccine are authorised to enter the school premises upon presenting their vaccination status on the ALHOSN app.
• Children below 16 are authorised to enter the school premises without vaccination.
• The school shall implement physical distancing of 1 to 2 metres between all individuals.
• Schools may follow three operating models: A full school day, attending on a rotational basis or a blended learning model.
• Schools are authorised to reopen all athletic facilities for use during physical education (PE), extracurricular activities, and for private use by staff outside of regular school hours.
• Schools shall reinstate PE (including swimming) classes and all sports activities, provided they are implemented with the relevant risk mitigation controls in place.
• Whether organised by the school or by an external provider, extracurricular activities shall be permitted for students enrolled in the school only.
• Events within the school consisting of large assemblies mixing different student groups are not permitted.
• School trips and inter-school events shall be resumed.
• Cooking on the school premises is authorised, and schools are recommended to reopen canteens if they were previously closed. However, food must be served by a designated staff member to avoid sharing serving utensils.
• Prayer rooms may be reopened.
• Schools are recommended to reopen libraries if they were previously closed.
• Bus capacity has been increased from 50% to between 59% and 66%.

Al Yasmina offers classes from Nursery (Foundation Stage 1) until Year 13 divided into the following sections:

Al Yasmina Academy delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales while inculcating the Ministry of Education curriculum and the core values of Aldar Academies education.

The curriculum focuses on knowledge and skills and values, excellence, passion, collaboration, respect, and creativity. Participation in extracurricular activities and co-scholastic are equally important for good results.

The English National Curriculum is a globally recognised curriculum focusing on inquiry and project-based learning. Students prepare for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination through this curriculum before progressing to A-levels.

The curriculum also inculcates the Ministry of Education (MOE) subjects, including Arabic, Islamic (for Muslim students) and UAE Social Studies. Students develop an understanding and appreciation of the United Arab Emirates through these subjects.

Foundation Stage Curriculum

Subjects in Foundation Stages 1 and 2 are:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

Primary Curriculum

For Years 1 to 6, the subjects’ list includes:

• Art and design
• Computing design and technology 
• English
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• Modern foreign languages
• Music
• Physical education
• Science
• Swimming and water safety

Early Secondary Curriculum

From Year 7 to Year 9, students learn the following subjects:

• Art and design
• Citizenship
• Computing
• Cooking and nutrition
• Design and technology
• English
• French
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical education
• Science

Secondary Curriculum

Year 10 and Year 11 students are taught:

Senior Curriculum

Year 12 students are taught the following subjects during their AS-Levels:

For A-Levels, Year 13 students learn:

As per the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) instructions, all schools across the UAE will discontinue distance learning from January 2022.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) licenses all private education institutes. Through the Irtiqaa Programme, it carries out periodic evaluations of all schools based on six basic criteria:

1. Quality of students’ achievement.
2. Quality of personal and social development as well as innovation skills of the students.
3. Quality of teaching and assessment.
4. Quality of curriculum.
5. Quality of student safety and well-being, as well as the guidance and support provided to them.
6. Quality of school leadership and management.

International evaluators use a scale comprising six quality levels, as shown below:

Al Yasmina Academy was rated Outstanding by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in 2019-2020. According to the report, its key areas of strength are:

• The outstanding progress made by most students– in particular, the achievement in English and Science
• Students’ personal and social development, their relationships with their peers and teachers and their attitudes towards learning
• The effective use of comprehensive and rigorous assessment processes that drive improvement throughout the school 
• The expertly planned and delivered curriculum to meet the needs of all groups of students
• The protection, care, guidance and support of students
• The leadership at all levels of the school

The academic year at Al Yasmina Academy is split into three terms.

• First term commences in the last week of August and concludes in the last week of December. Students enjoy a winter break for three weeks. 
• Second term begins in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March. Students then enjoy a short spring break. 
• Third term commences in the second week of April and concludes in the first week of July.

For more details, view the term dates and timings on the official website.

To enrol at Al Yasmina Academy, parents have to complete the application process:

• Parents can visit the school on the scheduled tour dates to ensure the school is a good fit for their children. 
• They must complete and submit the online application form. The school will then assess the child’s educational needs. 
• Once the assessment is complete, the school initiates contact with parents to inform them about further procedures.
• Parents can refer to the school’s admissions guide for more information regarding the admission process.

Parents must ensure their child fulfils the age requirements before enrolment:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September).

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

For more information, contact the admissions department at admissions@alyasminaacademy.sch.ae.

Al Yasmina Academy fees are paid in three instalments over the academic year. Fee structure for different year groups are as follows:

Please note that the Al Yasmina Academy fee is regulated by ADEK and is subject to change.

All schools operating under Aldar Academies provide healthy and nutritious meals to students. Al Yasmina Academy’s menu ensures that the food is healthy and caters to the growing needs of children.

The school provides hot and cold lunches that include assorted fruit, wholemeal grain and cooked and raw vegetables. The school shuns away from ready-to-eat packaged food and opts for fresh ingredients instead. A meal costs an average of AED 15-20.

Al Yasmina School Aldar Academies has outsourced transportation to Hafilat School Transport. They have a fleet of air-conditioned buses and all drivers undergo comprehensive training to ensure the highest quality of service. Supervisors are available on each bus, and they are responsible for the safety and security of students. Parents can view the bus routes and timings provided by the school to pick the best option for their child.

Bus service costs AED 5,841 for an academic year. For more information, contact nasra.awad@hafilat.ae.

Physical education is an essential part of the curriculum and academic programme at Al Yasmina. Students have the opportunity to learn and play sports and compete at the national and international levels. The school underwent renovations in 2018 to expand the sports facilities. Students benefit from:

• Multi-purpose sports hall
• Girls-only sports hall
• Running tracks
• 25m swimming pool
• Basketball court
• Netball court
• Two AstroTurf playing field
• Soft play areas

Yasmina Academy recognises the importance of learning beyond textbooks and offers an extensive extracurricular activities programme with over 40 after-school activities. These activities cover students’ creative, musical, physical and academic passion and interests.

The school provides 16 academic activities, including Maths club and debate club. Students can also pursue their creative interests through music, art, dance, creative writing and drama. Yasmina Academy has partnered with the International Music Institute to provide students with a wide range of music classes, including:

Athletically inclined students can participate in sports clubs and training from a young age, including cricket, tennis, rugby, football, trampolining and swimming.

The school also promotes community service where they can participate in many social service activities. It helps in teaching students the importance of giving back to the community.

Beyond the classroom, learning is a fundamental part of the curriculum at Yasmina Academy. Students go on field trips and educational excursions to sites of historical and cultural significance.

Al Yasmina students visited Heritage Village Abu Dhabi on one such occasion.

Al Yasmina School has a dedicated community service programme. Students can visit countries that are struggling with global issues. Al Yasmina students have visited Uganda and Borneo, where they assisted local communities by volunteering for housing projects.

Some activities take place after school hours and have over 40 options for students to choose from.

The academy has a fully equipped clinic with a full-time school nurse. The nurse is available throughout the day to administer first aid and provide prescription medicine.

The nurse is registered and licensed with the Health Authority Abu Dhabi and works with doctors to assist students with asthma and diabetes. Together the staff conducts regular weight, height and vision screenings and administers the vaccination.

Al Yasmina Academy employs different ways to inform parents of their child’s progress, including Al Yasmina Academy Abu Dhabi portal. Parents can also use the school’s newsletter, website and social media links to keep pace with the events and updates.

• Telephone: +971-2-501-4712
• Email Address:
  • Admissions: admissions@alyasminaacademy.sch.ae
  • Parents Relation Executive: pre@alyasminaacademy.sch.ae
• Al Yasmina Academy Website
• Al Yasmina Academy Facebook

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