Emirates National School Al Ain

[shawarma]

Emirates National School Al Ain - information from DubaiFAQs.com

Relatively new school? A number of students and teachers moved here from Al Ain English Speaking School (which was having a few difficulties by all accounts).

Some positive feedback heard about this school. Unlike its sister school, Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi.

Any comments?

[ZCF]

Ms. Carter is no longer principal of the Primary School; she was replaced in 2007 by a principal from Jordan (Mustafa), an excellent principal. Unfortunately, he left and the actual (09/2008) principal is absolutely terrible, and I'm put it nicely. ENS has excellent facilities and teachers, but the staff in Al Ain is way below standards. If the actual principal stays, all western parents will search for another school, that's for sure. It's such a waste, it was a promising project, really a shame...And now parents are again running out of alternatives in Al Ain.

[sandy gallop]

American Director for all 4 campuses started this past year with IB experience. ENS Board chair is on the international IB board and he has visited and spoken to Al Ain parents about the accreditation processes in place. Australian male principal at boys school also IB experienced. American/Lebanese? woman principal at primary school. All doing a fine job. Ex-pat parents are few yet I have no issues with the school after 3 years. Teachers are well qualified and have many years experience which for me is the most critical point of the school relationship for my children. No, Al Ain has less choice for western parents but the default school (AAESS) doesn't even rate on the recent government quality rankings. It's more of a babysitting destination as opposed to an educational establishment. My kids are very happy at ENS and have numerous friends from all nationalities. Their academic progress is steady and I am not worried for their future options at this stage.