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An education is one of the most valuable things we can possess. It influences how we see the world and contribute to it, which is why it’s so important to choose the best school for your children.

As Abu Dhabi’s largest and leading education provider, Aldar Education aims to be your first choice. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, we’ve grown into a highly sought after education provider, supporting over 33,000 students across 31 schools in the UAE. With schools independently ranked by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Aldar Education is the trusted name in educational excellence in UAE.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’ efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Our History

A range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula, in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi and have a range of schools across the UAE . Some schools we own, others we manage, and all are of the highest quality of learning styles, facilities, and care for our students, teachers and staff. From the opening of our very first school, Pearl British Academy in 2007, we have grown into a network of 31 schools, 33,000 students, and a growing network of 3,900 educators from over 100 nationalities.

2007

Opening of the First School

“Delivering the highest standards of education and inspiring a love of learning”

Invested more than Dh450 million in Abu Dhabi’s education sector.

Promise

Values driven leadership, ensuring sustainable, inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities

Vision

The leading education group in Abu Dhabi and beyond

Our values

Passion

We are driven, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude which is demonstrated through our loyalty and commitment to Aldar Education.

Diversity

We respect different opinions, people and culture. We are inclusive and collaborative in how we work together, promoting equality and showing empathy and compassion towards others.

Excellence

We hold ourselves accountable to achieve the best standards and the highest quality of education, thus building the trust of those we provide a service to.

Our Visionaries

HIS EXCELLENCY

MOHAMED KHALIFA AL MUBARAK

Chairman

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Chairman of Aldar Education, has been with the company since its inception. A native of Abu Dhabi, he is a graduate of Northeastern University (USA), with a double Major in Economics and Political Science. Prior to joining Aldar, Mohamed worked in London for Barclays Capital.

He's genuinely passionate about how education can transform society and is wholeheartedly committed to the crucial role Aldar Education plays in shaping future generations.

SAHAR COOPER

Chief Executive Officer

Sahar brings 25 years of extensive experience in global education management, with the last 19 years spent in the UAE in senior leadership roles. She has served as the Chief Schools Operations Officer at GEMS Education and the Associate Director of Operations at the American University of Sharjah, where she has gained extensive management experience.

Throughout her career, Sahar has excelled in handling large, complex, and multi-site educational projects, and is known for her ability to improve business performance in education through various means. These include operational delivery, supply chain management, risk and governance, health and safety, strategy development and execution, project management, M&A integration, facilities and asset management, talent development, succession planning, and change leadership.

RAVI RAMANI

Chief Financial Officer

Ravi joined Aldar Education recently as Executive Director of Finance, taking over the leadership of the Finance and IT functions for the group. Prior to joining Aldar Education, Ravi was a key member of the leadership team that built GEMS Education into a multibillion-dollar business. Within his 16 years, GEMS grew from 17 schools to 68 in the Middle East, increased revenues by more than 12x to 1.2B$ and raised three rounds of private equity capital.

Ravi’s career path accelerated along with this expansion, from Senior Financial Analyst in 2005 to Chief Product & Planning Officer in 2017. Ravi brings with him finance and strategy skills relevant for the Education sector particularly in building schools and operating business models, developing strategic master plans of ‘what to build’ & ‘where to build’, public private partnership models, benchmarking studies, greenfield pre-operations, acquisition and integration.

Shorouk Al Redha

Chief People Officer

Shorouk Al Redha joined Aldar Education in April 2024 as the Chief People Officer. In her role, she focuses on leading the People Agenda and Strategy for the company and providing a sounding board for colleague concerns, mediating solutions and initiating changes as needed.

With a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and a successful career spanning over 30 years, Shorouk has worked in various geographic locations and cultural settings, including Banking, global FMCG and consultancy sectors. She has held strategic Head of Human Resources roles, implementing innovative people solutions to drive organizational change and promote best-in-class people practices.

Our journey

Since our humble beginnings in 2007 with just one school and 250 students, we've blossomed into Abu Dhabi's leading education group. Today, we proudly support over 38,000 students across 31 schools, guided by a passionate team of 4,500 educators from more than 100 nationalities. Our diverse educational programs, including Teacher Training Academy, are designed to meet a wide range of needs and dreams, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Aldar exists to enrich lives. We believe in providing not just homes and experiences, but also education and opportunities. As our communities grow and develop, we enable further development with a fresh approach to training that's accessible to everyone. Through the Aldar Training Academy (ATA), we intentionally break away from traditional textbook teaching to liberate learning.

With this, we endeavour to empower people with the tools they need to succeed: hands-on experience, real-life skills, and the confidence to enhance their existing strengths or develop newones. By offering superior training, we are fostering a more skilled community and building a brighter future for Abu Dhabi.

What drives us

We are determined to inspire the next generation of leaders who will work together to support and shape the educational ambitions of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Aldar Education is aligned with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, which seeks to create a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through high-quality education.

We directly contribute to this vision by collaborating across our network to build a brighter future for everyone.

Celebrating our sustainability achievement

We take great pride in being the only educational institution in the UAE and the Middle East recognized in the 2023 "World’s Best School Prizes" for our efforts in environmental action.

Standing tall as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging all of us to work towards a more sustainable world, Aldar’s Mamoura British Academy has recently earned global recognition for its dedication to sustainability.

Our Schools

From the opening of the first school, Pearl British Academy in 2007, Aldar Academies has fast grown into a leading provider of private education across a network of seven Academies.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

As we focus on the future and our ambitious expansion plans, we will continue to strive for excellence in each and every school providing an individual, high-quality education across all our offers as we consistently endeavour to be the most sustainable and inclusive schools in the UAE.

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Aldar Academies

From the opening of the first school, The Pearl Academy in 2007, Aldar Academies has fast grown into a leading provider of private education with over 6,500 students across a network of seven Academies.

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Aldar Schools

With the acquisition of Al Shohub Private School in 2021, we have expanded our footprint in the Abu Dhabi market all aimed at strengthening the choice and educational experience available to students in Abu Dhabi.

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ADNOC Schools

In 2008, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) formed the ADNOC Schools. The goal of its founders was to provide a challenging and rigorous secondary academic curriculum for Emirati and other highly qualified pupils in grades seven through eleven.

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Charter Schools

Charter Schools is the outcome of a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors that provides a third education model in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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Emirates Schools

Aldar Education has been awarded to operate and manage four schools called Ajyal Schools located in Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, a new government school model representing a pioneering step in supporting the education eco-system, launched last September 2022.

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Kent College

Backed by 135 Years of Heritage, Legacy and Tradition, this school is steeped in history. Kent College Dubai is a top British International School in Dubai offering a through-school education for pupils aged 45 days all the way through to A Levels graduation in Senior School.

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Accreditation

Our students consistently perform at the highest level, achieving exam grades that surpass global averages and landing spots at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Aldar Education has garnered accreditation from numerous respected international educational bodies, solidifying its position as a leader in the field. Here are some of our accreditations:

British Schools Overseas (BSO)

International Baccalaureate World School (IBWS)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Middle States Association (MSA)

We're proud that our eleven owned schools, covering both primary and secondary education, have been evaluated by ADEK (Department of Education and Knowledge) and have earned ratings ranging from 'Good' to 'Outstanding'. These ratings reflect our unwavering dedication to employing cutting-edge teaching methods that truly engage and empower our students.

Available Opportunities

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