Abu Dhabi, UAE: Aldar Education is expanding its footprint within Abu Dhabi and diversifying its offering to provide access to a wider choice of quality education for students, through the acquisition of Al Shohub Private School.

Aldar Education will continue to uphold the school’s strong reputation within the market, while adding its expertise to enhance the educational experience for current and future students.

The British school, based in Khalifa City, provides a rich, well-rounded curriculum to all students from Nursery to Year 13 and is committed in bringing out the strengths in each of their students, ultimately supporting them in achieving their full potential and equipping them to meet future challenges. Al Shohub Private School runs as a co-education space from Foundation Stage 1 until Year 6 (4-8 years on entry) and continues from Year 7 to Year 13 with girls only.

Aldar Education, the leading operator and provider of private education in Abu Dhabi believes that this investment will enable the talent of the future to grow and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a world-class place to live, raise families and thrive.

As part of the Aldar Education group, students from Al Shohub Private School will benefit from an improved education experience that will involve a series of enhancements to the school’s campus, facilities, play spaces, IT infrastructure and the overall learning journey.

Sahar Cooper, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Education confirmed that the school group “is excited about the prospect of this growth plan and the opportunities it will bring to Aldar Education. The education sector is going through constant change and development, and we are keen to remain at the forefront of those developments to provide our students with the best tools available to help them unlock their full potential. This includes the provision of more flexible and diverse education models that appeal to a wider range of families in Abu Dhabi.”

A leading, innovative private education provider in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Aldar Education group is one of the most sought-after institutions providing a world-class and future-focused education to over 27,000 students across eight academies, seven Charter Schools, four ADNOC schools and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.

Overseen by CEO Sahar Cooper and a Board of Directors that includes the Chairman of Aldar Properties, H.E. Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Aldar Education delivers inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities.

The group’s holistic and inclusive approach to learning aims to inspire curiosity and a love of learning that will last a lifetime, with a focus on creativity. With excellence at the heart of the group’s operation, Aldar Education not only delivers the highest standards of a globally relevant education but is committed to empowering the next generation to shape their future and fulfil their potential.