Pearl British Academy
About Pearl British Academy
Pearl British Academy is a private, co-educational British primary school on Muroor Road in Al Danah, central Abu Dhabi, Aldar Education's founding school, opened in 2007 (and formerly known as The Pearl Academy). It teaches the National Curriculum for England, enriched by the International Primary Curriculum and the High Performance Learning (HPL) framework, from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6 (ages 3-11). A boutique, family-feel school of around 750 children from 50+ nationalities, it was the first school in Abu Dhabi city to achieve HPL accreditation, and is rated Very Good by ADEK (having been Outstanding in 2019/20) and Outstanding under the UK's British Schools Overseas framework. The campus offers a swimming pool, a multi-purpose sports hall, an Astroturf playing field and a ~10,000-book bilingual library, with a strong inclusion ethos under a dedicated Head of Inclusion.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; ADEK rating from its 2024-25 inspection report. Last checked 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
2026/27 fees published at 2025/26 levels. The school notes fees may increase prior to or during 2026/27 subject to ADEK approval.
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ADEK Rating
ADEK 2024–2025 inspection
Stages & pathways
Early Years (EYFS)
FS1-FS2The Early Years Foundation Stage, building communication, early literacy and numeracy through enquiry-based, play-led learning.
Key Stage 1
Years 1-2National Curriculum for England with UAE cultural enrichment, within the High Performance Learning framework.
Key Stage 2
Years 3-6Upper primary using the International Primary Curriculum and HPL, with enquiry-based learning across subjects.
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Facilities
Bilingual Library
A library of around 10,000 English and Arabic books.
3D Technology & Green Screens
3D technology and green-screen facilities, with Maker Spaces in development.
Technology-Enabled Classrooms
Classrooms with interactive whiteboards and embedded technology.
Swimming Pool
An on-campus swimming pool with a swimming programme.
Multi-Purpose Sports Hall
A multi-purpose sports hall that also serves as an auditorium.
Astroturf Playing Field & Netball Court
An Astroturf playing field and a netball court.
School Clinic
A full-time school nurse and medical room.
School Transport
Optional two-way bus service across Abu Dhabi.
School leadership
Amy Coleman
Principal
Principal of Pearl British Academy, a Newcastle University graduate with around 20 years in education, leading Aldar's founding school.
Samantha Hughes-Lewis
Vice Principal
Darren McAleese
Assistant Principal
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Where we are
Muroor Road, Al Danah (Zone 1), PO Box 129641, Abu Dhabi, UAE
