Al Nahyaneia Model School (also Al Nahyaneya Model School) is one of the first government-run schools built in the United Arab Emirates and the first in the city of
Al Ain
Al Ain () is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is Oman–United Arab Emirates border, bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi. Al A ...
. It was established by
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (; 6 May 1918 – 2 November 2004) was an Emirati royal, politician, philanthropist and the founder of the United Arab Emirates. Zayed served as the governor of Eastern Region from 1946 until he became ...
in 1959.
History
Until the late 1950s, education generally took place at al-Katateeb. Under Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the decision was made to modernize the education system in the U.A.E., and in 1959, it was the first formal school founded in Al Ain.
Departments
Al Nahyaneia Model School has approximately 650 students and 70 teachers. The students are
Emirati boys.
Core subjects offered are: ''Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, English, Math'' and ''Science''. Non-core subjects include: ''Art, Music, Physical Education/Health Studies'' and ''Information Technology''. The school has a library, student cafeteria, gymnasium, computer labs, music rooms, science labs and art rooms. There is a special education room and the school clinic has a full-time nurse.
References
United Arab Emirates by David C. King
External links
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Al Nahyaneia Model School for Basic EducationU.A.E. Education Information
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Schools in the United Arab Emirates