Promising the Highest Standards

We Foster Creativity, Compassion and Responsibility

At Al Nahdha Charter School, we offer an attractive and distinctive environment because of our teachers, facilities and commitment to the highest educational standards. We are inclusive and student-centered, guiding our learners on individualized paths to enable them to reach and expand their potential, preparing them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative, and compassionate members of society. We partner with parents to help our students and our community to be their best.

At Al Nahdha Charter School, our teaching program combines best practices with flexibility around how material is taught and assessed. It offers room for exploration and builds stronger teacher-student relationships, while prioritizing creativity.
Our approach provides students with a one-of-a-kind experience where they have the opportunity to choose certain subjects to study. We offer a strong foundation in terms of rigorous standards for completing each grade.
At the same time, teachers collaborate to create units of work that are centered around students, in ways that encourage them to think out of the box for solutions.
At Al Nahdha Charter School, our facilities are responsive to our changing programs of educational delivery.
We provide a physical environment that is comfortable, safe, secure, accessible, well illuminated, well ventilated and aesthetically pleasing.
With state-of-the-art laboratories, athletic fields, playgrounds and performance spaces, we offer all the necessary components to support student learning.
Mon-Thu: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Amal Binsumaidaa

School Principal - Al Nahda School

Is an Emirati educational leader with over 15 years of experience and currently serves as the Principal of Al Nahdha School within the New Century Education network in Abu Dhabi. She brings a strong background in school leadership, curriculum development, and quality assurance, and has previously served as a Vice Principal and Principal within government schools, as well as School Improvement Director within a charter school.

Amal holds a Master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership, with a research focus on leadership, change, and wellbeing in school contexts. She is committed to inclusive education and working closely with the local community, families, and school leaders to support positive student outcomes and continuous improvement.

Amy Beth Protano

Director of School improvement

Al Nahda School

NCE Director of School Improvement, Amy is a results-oriented and motivated educational leader with a strong background in teaching, curriculum development and use of data both in the USA and UAE.

She has rich experience in startup schools, school inspection and school improvement. Known for her proactive approach, Amy has made positive contributions to each of her schools, accelerating student progress and attainment through focused professional development and the use of data. She excels in analyzing challenges and implementing effective improvement plans while leading teams by example. Amy has a track record of improving learning and teaching and aligning initiatives with schools’ vision and mission.

The focus of her career has been enhancing the holistic experience of students to ensure their time at school prepares them for their futures.