Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi has created a variety of modern learning environments for its pupils. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
The school is part of the Aldar Academies group
The biodome has been installed to give pupils hands-on experience in agricultural science
The imaginative setting of the Fairytale Kingdom encourages schoolchildren to explore and develop their communication skills
The Heritage Village promotes national identity and allows pupils to explore the cultural heritage and traditions of their nation
Food for Thought is a dynamic learning environment that is the hub of the Farm to Fork programme
The library in school's Fairytale Kingdom
The Fairytale Kingdom is also a castle-themed space
'Our approach focuses on getting the children out of the classrooms and into these different spaces,' says Sarah Weaver, principal at Mamoura
Mamoura British Academy is only one example of a UAE school moving away from traditional classroom teaching and attempting to reform learning and properly prepare pupils for future life
Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
