At a glance
| Curriculum | English National Curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early years upwards, expanding through the secondary years by phased rollout |
| Founded | Established as Al Muna Academy; rebranded Muna British Academy |
| Group | Aldar Education, the largest provider of private schooling in Abu Dhabi |
| Accreditation | Rated by the Abu Dhabi regulator; confirm the current inspection outcome |
| Fee band 2026/27 | Upper band for the Abu Dhabi market; confirm the current schedule |
| Campus area | Saadiyat Island, following relocation for 2025/26 |
Where a detail is not officially published we mark it clearly rather than guess. Always confirm current figures with the school.
Curriculum and academics
Muna British Academy delivers the British National Curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing through the primary years, with a phased expansion into the secondary stage following its move to Saadiyat Island. English is the language of instruction, alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies to meet the requirements of the emirate's Ministry of Education.
The school was long known as Al Muna Academy and now trades as Muna British Academy. It sits within Aldar Education, the largest provider of private schooling in Abu Dhabi, which runs a family of academies across the emirate and gives the school shared teaching standards and group backing. Our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how it fits among the city's British schools.
Because the school is moving from a primary focus to a full through school, families planning for the senior years should confirm which year groups run in a given year and the timetable for the secondary rollout. Parents comparing this school often also look at the sister Aldar academies, such as Al Yasmina Academy and Bateen World Academy.
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Tuition at Muna British Academy sits in the upper band of the Abu Dhabi market and rises with the year group, so early years places sit lower in the band and senior places higher. Schools in the emirate publish an approved schedule through the education regulator, so families should take the definitive 2026/27 figures from the school, particularly given the recent move to a new campus.
As with most Abu Dhabi schools, tuition is billed on top of registration and other charges, so the headline figure is only part of the annual cost. Our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi explains the bands, and the Abu Dhabi primary fees page lines up figures across the market for context.
- Tuition 2026/27: upper band for the Abu Dhabi market, rising with the year group; confirm the approved schedule.
- Registration and deposit: charged separately; confirm the amounts and refund terms with the school.
- Extras: uniform, transport, meals, trips and some activities are usually billed in addition.
- Context: compare against the Abu Dhabi primary fees and secondary bands before you commit.
Admissions
The main intake follows the start of the school year in late summer, and applicants sit age appropriate assessments. Following the move to Saadiyat Island and the opening of new year groups, demand is likely to be high, so families should apply well ahead of their preferred start date and confirm the current requirements with admissions.
Relocating families should ask directly about entry points at each stage, the assessment process, and the timetable for the secondary expansion. Confirming these details early helps parents judge whether the school fits their child's stage and their longer term plans.
Location and who goes there
Muna British Academy relocated to a new campus on Saadiyat Island for the 2025/26 year, a cultural district on the north eastern side of Abu Dhabi that is home to major museums and a growing residential community. The setting suits families living on and around Saadiyat, and school transport extends the reach further, so parents should map the daily commute and check the bus routes before they apply.
The community is a broad international mix drawn to the Aldar network and the new campus. Many families comparing this school also look at the other Aldar academies and British schools in the emirate, so our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how the options line up on curriculum, stage and fee band.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Muna British Academy fees?
Tuition sits in the upper band of the Abu Dhabi market and rises with the year group, billed alongside registration and other charges. Schools publish an approved schedule through the regulator, so confirm the current 2026/27 figures with admissions.
What curriculum does Muna British Academy teach?
It teaches the English National Curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies, with English as the language of instruction.
Is Muna British Academy the same as Al Muna Academy?
Yes. The school was long known as Al Muna Academy and now trades as Muna British Academy. It remains part of Aldar Education.
Where is Muna British Academy?
The school relocated to a new campus on Saadiyat Island for the 2025/26 year. Map the commute and check the bus routes before applying.
Is Muna British Academy a good school?
It is an established Aldar British school, historically well regarded at primary level and now expanding into the senior years. We do not rank schools; we suggest visiting and comparing it against your shortlist.