Yasmina British Academy

Yasmina British Academy is a private international English school located in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City A, offering the English National Curriculum with a STEAM focus. The school is rated "Outstanding" by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in all six performance standards and is also rated "Outstanding" by British Schools Overseas (BSO). Founded in 2007, the academy serves students from Nursery (FS 1) through Year 13 (Grade 12) and is known for exceptional academic performance, with students achieving significantly above UK and global averages in IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school features state-of-the-art facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, running tracks, basketball and netball courts, two Astroturf playing fields, and comprehensive healthcare services with a full-time school nurse. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, personal development, and the cultivation of confident, independent learners prepared for advanced study and work. The school places a strong emphasis on home-school partnerships and parental engagement, offering regular consultation evenings, open forums, and parental workshops. Aldar Academies, the parent organization, operates 7 academies across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with over 9,000 students.