(Menarfin– Middle East.Info) Mr Jonathan Cuff will chair the new school which will open in August 2023
With an educational background of over 23 years, Mr. Cuff brings a wealth of educational experience and expertise to the region
Personalized learning, global experiences and student empowerment form the three pillars of the school
Dubai, UAE: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of founding principal Jonathan Cuff, who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the new school, scheduled to open in August 2023.
Mr Cuff has served as Managing Director of three prestigious Nord Anglia schools in the UK and there is no one better suited to drive the growth and excellence of NAS Abu Dhabi than Mr Cuff. In addition to his role as Managing Director of Oxford International College, d’Overbroeck’s Oxford and Oxford Sixth Form College, Jonathan Cuff has also served as Headteacher of d’Overbroeck and has been Inspector of Independent Schools since 2015. His experience also includes serving as Deputy Headteacher and Housemaster at two HMC schools in the UK.
Jonathan Cuff said: “I am delighted to be appointed as the founding Principal of Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, which marks an incredibly exciting new chapter for the education sector in the UAE capital. My passion lies in To provide students and parents with an exceptional and unparalleled educational experience through excellent teachers and facilities, and I look forward to achieving this at NAS Abu Dhabi.”
The capital’s new school is located on Al Reem Island, the city’s main residential and commercial district. Its opening marks Nord Anglia’s third school in the United Arab Emirates, joining the British International School Abu Dhabi and Nord Anglia International School Dubai.
NAS Abu Dhabi has capacity for 2,600 students and will follow the British curriculum, teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 13. It will also offer up to 25 A-level options for Years 12 and 13. The campus includes an early learning building, specialist classrooms, gymnasium, competition swimming pool and auditorium. It will include more than 100 classrooms, 12 science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a large design technology and maker space.
Mr Cuff added: “At Nord Anglia, our mission is to inspire young people to achieve more of what they think is possible through personalized learning and that is exactly what we will be bringing to the new school. Personalized learning is truly liberating key to a child’s potential while prioritizing the wellbeing of students, nurturing positive relationships between staff, students and parents, and providing students with enough choices to ensure they can explore their passions and, most importantly, have Everything they need when they graduate.”
The international reach of a Nord Anglia education means students can also look forward to an exceptional global learning experience. As well as enjoying exclusive partnerships with The Juilliard School (the world’s most prestigious arts institution), UNICEF and MIT, Nord Anglia students can look forward to trips to places such as Tanzania, Switzerland and the United States. Extraordinary adventure.
