About Emirates National School Abu Dhabi
Emirates National Schools (ENS) first opened its doors in 2002 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, established by Presidential Decree and owned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Since then, ENS has grown into a network of six campuses across the UAE, with three serving Abu Dhabi emirate in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Ain City, and Abu Dhabi City, alongside campuses in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Dubai.
ENS delivers its curriculum through the International Baccalaureate framework for the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, combined with American Common Core Standards in English, Math, and Science, plus the UAE Ministry of Education programme for Arabic, Islamic, and UAE Social Studies. Grades 11 and 12 students can also access College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with students requiring a minimum of 53 credits in grades 9-12 to earn the ENS American Diploma.
As a pioneering national model in education, ENS is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization and AdvancED, and its schools have grown to serve thousands of students across the network. The schools maintain separate Boys' and Girls' sections at secondary level, and ENS operates Centres of Excellence for technical and vocational training to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emirates National School founded?
ENS first opened in 2002 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
How many ENS campuses are there?
ENS operates six campuses across the UAE, including three in the Abu Dhabi emirate.
What curriculum does ENS follow?
ENS combines the IB framework (PYP, MYP, DP) with American Common Core Standards and UAE Ministry of Education subjects.
Does ENS offer AP courses?
Yes, Grades 11 and 12 students can access College Board Advanced Placement courses.
Who owns Emirates National Schools?
ENS was established by Presidential Decree and is owned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
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