Dear Parent,

Welcome to World Academy Abu Dhabi – a proud member of the strong GEMS family and a beacon of excellence in an international education.

At WAA, we are more than just a school – we are a vibrant, values-driven community committed to nurturing the genius in every child. Our mission is clear: to deliver a world-class education that puts a quality first education in front of every child where every student feels safe, happy, and inspired to thrive and innovate.

Our stunning, purpose-built campus reflects our ambitious curriculum that uses the IB framework to nurture curiosity, inquiry and the interconnectedness between subjects through  a high powered, a high-quality, rigorous knowledge-rich curriculum. We believe in putting quality first in everything we do, ensuring that every lesson, every interaction, and every opportunity is designed to secure excellence in the classroom and beyond.

We are proud to be a school where our values Care, Excellence, One Team and Always Learning are not just words, but values we live by every day. These values shape our ethos and guide our commitment to nurturing the genius within each and every child – not just through academic excellence but also through purposely designed World Class opportunities.

At World Academy Abu Dhabi, we believe that every child has unique potential. Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to unlock that potential, fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every learner. We are one team, united in our goal to look after one another – within the WAA family and throughout the world as global citizens.

Thank you for considering World Academy Abu Dhabi. We invite you to explore our community, discover our vision, and join us on this exciting journey of excellence and discovery and innovation.

Warm regards,

Shahina Ahmad OBE
Executive Principal/ CEO Gems World Academy Abu Dhabi