American Community School of Abu Dhabi moves to new campus - in pictures

  • The American Community School of Abu Dhabi has opened the doors at its new campus on Saadiyat Island. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The American Community School of Abu Dhabi has opened the doors at its new campus on Saadiyat Island. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Pupils get a front-row view of the school's 650-seat theatre
    Pupils get a front-row view of the school's 650-seat theatre
  • The elementary school cafeteria. The American Community School welcomed 1,200 pupils for lessons
    The elementary school cafeteria. The American Community School welcomed 1,200 pupils for lessons
  • The elementary school library. The move to Saadiyat follows more than 50 years at the previous premises in Al Bateen
    The elementary school library. The move to Saadiyat follows more than 50 years at the previous premises in Al Bateen
  • A pupil explores the elementary school music room at the emirate's only American non-profit community school
    A pupil explores the elementary school music room at the emirate's only American non-profit community school
  • The school says the new premises will help teachers and students explore their passions and realise their fullest potential
    The school says the new premises will help teachers and students explore their passions and realise their fullest potential
  • Sports facilities at American Community School of Abu Dhabi. The original school was built on land donated by UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
    Sports facilities at American Community School of Abu Dhabi. The original school was built on land donated by UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
  • The school has capacity to serve up to 1,550 pupils, from kindergarten to grade 12
    The school has capacity to serve up to 1,550 pupils, from kindergarten to grade 12
  • A pupil tries out the library at the new American Community School of Abu Dhabi campus on Saadiyat Island
    A pupil tries out the library at the new American Community School of Abu Dhabi campus on Saadiyat Island