Newly created position will spearhead Aldar Academies' growth strategy in Abu Dhabi's Educational Sector

UAE: 23 April, 2015: Aldar Academies, one of the UAE's largest providers of world-class, private education, has appointed Peter Carpenter as the new Director of Education. In this newly created role, Mr. Carpenter will oversee educational functions for all six Aldar Academies' schools across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, reporting to Nilay Ozral, CEO of Aldar Academies. 

Mr. Carpenter joins Aldar Academies with extensive experience spanning both global and local education systems, having been a former Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools (HMI), the Principal of two schools in England, and a former Director of Inspection with the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau for five years.

Expressing her delight, CEO Nilay Ozral said, "We are very happy to have Peter Carpenter join the Aldar Academies family! Partnering with parents has always been at the forefront of bridging the gap between the education provided at schools and the continuum at home; we are certain that Peter's expertise will help define cutting-edge 21st century practices that will help enhance the quality of education and support we provide to our students."

Speaking of his appointment as Director of Education, Peter commented, "Abu Dhabi has been experiencing tremendous advancement in the educational sector and is rapidly adopting world-class standards. It is a privilege to be a part of an organization like Aldar Academies, which continues to play a pivotal role in contributing to the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. I am delighted to be working with such an experienced and passionate team, and relish the prospect of taking the all-round development of Aldar Academies' students to a new level of excellence."

As Director of Education, Mr. Carpenter will oversee the work across the Academies' schools, and support their Principals and staff to ensure uniformity and augment stringent quality assurance measures. One of his primary responsibilities will also be to improve parent partnership and active engagement, by establishing and leading an Academies-wide parent focus group forum comprising parent representatives from each of the Aldar schools. Mr. Carpenter will be working with the Executive Management Team to develop strategic plans based on the outcome of these focus groups and parent feedback surveys.

The appointment of Mr. Carpenter forms an important part of Aldar Academies' continuous efforts to fortify their high standard of education and student support.

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About Aldar Academies
Aldar Academies, a division of Aldar Properties PJSC, is a leading provider of private education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We provide inspiring learning environments, combining the very best academic, arts and sporting facilities with the highest standards of teaching. From a single school with 250 students in 2007, Aldar Academies now operates six schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with 4700 students. All our schools were rated 'Band A' by the Abu Dhabi Education Council in its most recent assessments.

All Aldar Academies schools offer a British curriculum, which has been adapted to the needs of students in the UAE, ensuring that all our students have access to an international education in a stimulating, multi-cultural setting where academic achievement is nurtured alongside personal development. Operating as integral parts of the communities to which they belong, each of our six primary and secondary schools allows students to find and pursue their passions and prepare them for a future of success.

Aldar Academies' schools are, at pre-school and primary level, The Pearl, Al Mushrif and Al Muna; serving both pre-school, primary and secondary age students are Al Ain International School and Al Yasmina, which operates from FS1 to Year 13. Al Bateen Secondary School serves the needs of secondary school students in the heart of Abu Dhabi and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.

From its well-established base and in response to market demand, Aldar Academies has a planned programme of school openings in Abu Dhabi, with a new primary and girls' secondary school scheduled to open in 2016.

© Press Release 2015