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Welcome Message

Welcome to Emirates National Schools


It is with pleasure that we extend to you a warm welcome to Emirates National Schools (ENS). At ENS, we pride ourselves on having schools where staff and students feel safe, have a sense of belonging, are treated with respect and have the right to learn and flourish. They are in a school where we build people that care, where we are united in purpose, where everyone matters, where everyone succeeds, and no one is left behind. We are a learning organization where everybody sees the common purpose, creating a vision of a better school that is infinite in its thinking.

Emirates National Schools were formed by Presidential Decree and is owned by the Presidential Court. ENS first opened its doors in 2002 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Since 2002, ENS has grown to six campuses. Three campuses serve the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with locations in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Ain City, and Abu Dhabi City. ENS also includes campuses serving the Emirates of Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai. The curriculum is delivered through the International Baccalaureate Organization framework for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Years Programme (DP) along with the American Common Core Standards in English, Math, and Science. ENS also offers the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) courses for grades 11 and 12. In conjunction with this ENS delivers the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education program for Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies.

Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court – the journey of the Emirates National Schools has turned them into a pioneering national model in education, contributing to the development of students’ personalities with pride in their identity and core values, and equipping them to interact with the advancements of the knowledge era and the remarkable scientific progress in all fields. Emirates National Schools continues to embody this wonderful vision of His Highness by establishing Centre’s of Excellence for technical and vocational training with the aim of expanding opportunities for students to acquire skills and knowledge through hands-on activities in innovative, safe facilities equipped with the latest tools and equipment. In addition, Emirates National Schools has launched a scholarship program for outstanding and talented students, organized summer / winter camps for its distinguished students, both boys and girls, and has successfully provided an exceptional learning environment through its academic and administrative staff from various countries around the world, as well as its advanced educational facilities and infrastructure. The partnership with parents and community institutions further enriches the educational experience within the schools, making it valuable and worthy of study and emulation.

At Emirates National Schools we are a community of collaborative professionals who are committed to learning from each other to improve student outcomes. Where our collective professionalism creates deep dialogue or even heated debate about the best ways to support our students. We believe all students can succeed and we are prepared to make sure that they do, as if they are our own children. At our core is a focus on high performance in all areas. The approach to learning is remarkably simple. Put talented and diverse young people together with skilled and dedicated adults, with support from engaged and committed families and you create extraordinary results that speak for themselves. As a professional learning community, we are committed to working tirelessly to provide challenging educational opportunities for children every day.

We place our community efficiency (students, staff and parents) and voice at the front of what we do every day. We produce both student and teacher leaders for the future and we celebrate all diverse learners who flourish in their unique ways. We build a culture of collaboration between staff and students where everybody knows your name and we build a future and a common purpose for all.

It is from this platform that we envision how our students can realize lives of purpose, meaning, and happiness beyond our campuses. We want to inspire their passions and ideas, their interests and hopes, and, in doing so, help them imagine how they can have a positive impact on this world. Together we are unstoppable. Please join us on this remarkable journey.

Mr. Lachlan Ewen MacKinnon


Director General