Admissions Open for 2011-2012 Academic Year

Abu Dhabi-UAE: 5 March, 2011 - Bloom Properties, the real estate arm of National Holding, announced the completion of structural works for Brighton College Abu Dhabi.

To date, 15,000 cubic metres of concrete have been poured into the school structure and over 2,500 tonnes of steel reinforcements utilised for the 34,000 square metre project. A total of 1,000 labourers worked around the clock to complete the structural work in record time.

Hani Raydan, General Manager of Bloom Education, said: "Bloom Properties is committed to delivering on its promise of completing the project on schedule. Our joint efforts with the contractors, mandated to comply with our stringent quality standards, are beginning to bear fruit.  The dedication of all involved in the project is truly commendable and has resulted in the completion of structural works earlier than forecast."

Admissions for the 2011-2012 academic year have already commenced at Brighton College Abu Dhabi. The Admissions Office is receiving parents wishing to enrol children for classes from Pre-Reception (age 3) to Grade 9 (age 13).

Raydan added: "Brighton College is a fully integrated project that offers academic excellence. We are looking forward to receiving students for the next school year. We are also confident that our institution will set new benchmarks for quality education."

The Brighton College campus at Bloom Gardens will offer world-class education in the British curriculum. Its differentiating factor will include a creative blend of Arabic and Islamic Studies in compliance with Abu Dhabi Education Council. The campus is also designed to provide dedicated centres of excellence in academic, visual and performing arts, and sporting activities.  The three areas will be linked by spaces for outdoor learning and social interaction.

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About Bloom
Bloom is the property and lifestyle development arm of National Holding, with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Bloom brand was launched in 2008 offering a young, fresh and innovative approach to property development. The company has been in operation since 1999 with an established portfolio of completed projects.

Bloom is committed to providing an integrated approach to building communities through value added offerings in education, hospitality, leisure, and retail by working with best-in-class partners in all projects. Bloom's primary focus is on identifying and developing strategically located large scale communities in MENA region and emerging markets.

The first development launched for Sale by Bloom is its exclusive residential development, Bloom Gardens, which is located on the Eastern Corniche in Abu Dhabi.

Bloom Education has partnered with Brighton College, the school with the best A-Level scores of any co-ed schools in England in 2008, 2009 and 2010, to bring the prestigious school to the region, with the first school opening in Sept 2011 in Bloom Gardens, Abu Dhabi.

For more information contact:
Raed Al Haddad
Marketing Projects Manager
Bloom Properties
Tel: +971 2 6431122
Fax: +971 2 6431144
Email: rhadad@bloom.co.ae

Mathilda Saad
JiWin Public Relations
An APCO Worldwide Company
Tel: +9714 361 3879 (direct)
+9714 361 3333 (switchboard)
+97150 699 9890
Fax: +9714 388 8001
Email: mathilda.saad@jiwin.ae

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