Dubai American Academy expands facilities on one million square foot site

"We have been growing at a phenomenal pace," said Dr. James Fellabaum, who took up the Directorship of the school this past August. "The Early Years facility has been planned to further enhance the educational standards that Dubai American Academy offers to all its students. In addition to being privileged with one of the region's best facilities, we have an exceptional team of dedicated teachers who are committed to providing the best possible educational experiences for children," he commented further.

A contract to construct a 400-meter, six-lane running track has also been signed with work on the running track scheduled to begin next month. The artificial surface running track will complement the many sports facilities and resources already available at Dubai American Academy and will support the schools' extensive sports programme and interscholastic sports events.

The Early Years Block, set on Dubai American Academy's 1,000,000 square foot site will feature a number of facilities specifically designed to enhance the learning experience of young students. The new block will include specially designed Science and ICT [Information and Communication Technology] Laboratories, Language labs, Multi-media Centers and a number of indoor activity areas, in addition to a dedicated Library for the Primary students that will feature computers, books and resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Set on Dubai American Academy's 1,000,000 square foot site, the new block will be flanked by dedicated outdoor play areas and a special children's park for Kindergarten students, in addition to a separate heated swimming pool and wading pool adjacent to the new building.

"Rich and varied activities and experiences are crucial to the motivation and progress of Kindergarten and Elementary students. This new facility together with our well trained and highly professional staff will further enhance these experiences," commented John Collins, Director of Training and Quality Assurance for GEMS, the education management firm which manages Dubai American Academy and numerous other international schools in the region and the United Kingdom.

The Dubai American Academy opened in 1998 in Jumeirah and moved to its new, state of the art, multi-million-dirham facility in Al Barsha last year. The school teaches an enriched American curriculum to students from over 55 different countries.