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| Number of students |
2554 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
8% local : 92% international |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Jiu Jitsu, ballet, art and crafts, football, taekwondo, basketball |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
3 playground areas, 2 Astroturf football fields, 2 basketball courts |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Al Najah Private School was founded in 1995 as a private international school from K-12 with the aim of providing the most comprehensive British Curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities. A unique bilingual program in English, and Arabic, along with strong Math and Science programs, enable graduates to pursue higher education worldwide. The school is located in Mussafah, a suburb of Abu Dhabi. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Al Najah School works to promote learning in a caring, family atmosphere where each individual pupil has a feeling of belonging. Although Al Najah School prides itself on excellent academic results, it also strives to produce a well rounded individual, who on leaving the school, is ready to contribute to the community, and, if of a good academic standard, to pursue his/her studies further at university or college. |