To educate young men and women to be capable of initiative and critical thinking, who will serve as role models in a global society.
To inspire learners of today to be global citizen leaders of tomorrow.
Al Najah Private School was founded in 1987 as a private international school, Foundation Stage to Year 13, with the aim of providing a comprehensive British curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities. The school is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. ANPS presents itself as a diverse school community with a multinational teaching team and a strong commitment to preparing students for higher education worldwide.
High School at ANPS serves Years 10 to 13. All students take the IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and they have the choice between the IB Diploma and International Advanced Levels in Year 12. At the completion of Year 13, students graduate and pursue university studies in the UAE and internationally. The High School experience is designed to support academic growth, leadership development, and readiness for higher education.
ANPS has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2011. The programme is a central part of the school's academic identity and reflects its commitment to rigor, critical thinking, inquiry, and international-mindedness. Through the IB Diploma Programme, students are challenged to develop as independent learners, effective communicators, and globally aware young adults prepared for university and beyond.
The learner profile is an essential part of student development at ANPS. It shapes the school culture by encouraging students to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled individuals, open-minded learners, caring community members, risk-takers, balanced individuals, reflective learners, and knowledgeable young people. At ANPS, these qualities are developed through classroom learning, leadership opportunities, service, and everyday school life.

ANPS 2025 IB Diploma subject averages compared with world averages, on the IB 1–7 scale.


Remaining figures to be confirmed by the school.
ANPS graduates continue their studies at universities across the UAE and around the world. Destinations reflect the school's strong academic preparation, international outlook, and commitment to supporting students in pursuing ambitious and diverse pathways.

Community engagement is an important part of student life at ANPS. Students are encouraged to develop leadership, collaboration, initiative, and social responsibility through school activities, service experiences, awareness campaigns, and community-based projects. These opportunities support the school's mission of preparing students not only for academic success, but also for meaningful participation in society.

Service experiences that connect students with their wider community.

Student-led initiatives that build initiative and responsibility.

Awareness campaigns and community-based projects.
Collaborative projects that turn ideas into meaningful action.
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