Muna British Academy

Here’s a summary of Muna British Academy (MBA) in Abu Dhabi — what the school offers, and key things to know if you’re considering it.

Key Facts & Overview

Muna British Academy is a private, co-educational school in Abu Dhabi, part of the Aldar Academies network.
It follows the English National Curriculum (UK) for Early Years and Primary phases.
The school holds an “Outstanding” rating by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
Location: currently in central Abu Dhabi, with a transition plan to a new campus on Saadiyat Island (Saadiyat Lagoons) in the future.

Curriculum, Ethos & Focus

The school emphasises whole-child development, not just academics: its mission emphasises developing children who are confident, kind, intelligent — and proud of their culture and heritage.
It blends the UK curriculum with UAE national subjects (Arabic, Islamic Studies, etc.) to meet local regulatory requirements.
The core values identified by the school: Excellence, Creativity, Passion, Respect and Collaboration.

Facilities & Learning Environment

The school’s new campus (Saadiyat Lagoons) is designed with state-of-the-art facilities, including swimming pools, sports pitches, indoor sports hall, labs, auditorium, etc.
Learning in this school is described as enquiry-based/project-based, aligned with the UK curriculum’s emphasis on independent thinking and real-world tasks.

Admissions & Fees

Admissions for 2025-26 are open from Nursery to Year 7 at the Saadiyat campus.
Fee information: one site listed for FS1/FS2 around AED 46,623 and FS2–Year 6 around AED 48,510 (for earlier year levels) though these may have changed.
The school is co-educational.

Strengths & Considerations

Strengths:

Excellent inspection rating (“Outstanding”), indicating very high performance across key areas.
Modern, upscale facilities and a strong infrastructure.
Integrated values and focus beyond academics: creativity, collaboration, broad curriculum.
Part of a large network (Aldar Academies) which may provide stability and coherence across years.

Considerations:

The school is relatively new and transitioning to a new campus, so some phases may still be developing (e.g., higher years if they expand).
As a premium-type school, fees are likely above average; families should check full costs including curriculum transport, activities, etc.
If looking for older students (Years 10-13, A-Levels), verify the full pathway is in place (the school currently emphasises up to Year 7 for the new campus admission).

Summary

Muna British Academy is a strong choice for families seeking a British-curriculum, high-quality, modern primary school in Abu Dhabi — especially in or around the city or Saadiyat area. Its outstanding rating and facilities are particularly attractive. If your child is younger (Nursery to early years) it fits well. If you have older children (Years 10-13) you’ll want to check how established the upper years are.