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School reviews

School reviews

We invite you to hear from our parents, students and staff. Their honest experiences reveal the heart of our Abu Dhabi community - a place where wellbeing meets ambition, where diversity is celebrated and where every step forward is noticed. 

 Arsh  Year 4

My teacher is so kind to me even when I make mistakes. She told me it is ok to keep trying and I will get it right in the end. This is why I feel like I am so smart.

Arsh Year 4

Student

 Ayesha FS2

I know so many big words now. I know the meaning of 'metamorphosis' and 'concocting' . My teacher says my brain grows every time I learn a new word!

Ayesha FS2

Student

Emily  Turnbill

I have been so impressed with my daughter's level of development in Phonics even though she is the youngest in her class in FS2. She has developed a rich vocabulary through Drawing Club and is already starting to read words.

Emily Turnbill

Mum of Yasmina

Irene Kililii

One of the things we love most about Aspen Heights is how the campus encourages movement and wellbeing.

Irene Kililii

Parent of Thandi

Jannie Van Der Linde

At Aspen Heights British School, our children’s happiness and well-being really do come first.

Jannie Van Der Linde

Mum of Uduyan

Luce Year 8

I love being a Language Ambassador because I get to help other students feel brave when they try a new language. It makes me proud to share my culture, teach new words and see my friends smile when they learn something new.

Luce Year 8

Language Ambassador

Madeleine  Davie

Both my children are incredibly happy at Aspen, with teachers and other members of staff who go above and beyond to not only progress their learning but who also care. It is a lovely, friendly and diverse community that I cannot recommend enough.

Madeleine Davie

Mum of India and Marley

Mark  Davies

I love coming to work at Aspen because of the wonderul relationships we have with the children, and with our fellow colleagues. My favourite part of the day is seeing the children light up when they understand something or have an amazing idea. I am so grateful and proud to be a part of their progress.

Mark Davies

Assistant Head Teacher Primary

Michelle Richards

We understand that choosing a school and transitioning into a new community can feel overwhelming for families.

Michelle Richards

Admissions Manager

 Miss Gillian Hammond

Our school motto, Grow with Aspen, is more than a phrase. It reflects the heart of our Aspen Family, where every child is known, supported and encouraged to grow into a confident, compassionate learner ready to make a meaningful impact.

Miss Gillian Hammond

Principal

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Mrs Redah Khan

I love Aspen's personalised learning and community feeling. The school has grown bigger but we are still very much a close-knit family. Everyone knows my children and are invested in their academic and personal growth.

Mrs Redah Khan

Parent of Inayah, Zayd and Rayan

Mrs. Amna Shahood

I have two kids at Aspen, the older one has been here for four years now, and we are really happy with the school. It’s a blessing that we found Aspen Heights for our kids, and I hope my kids stay here till they go off to university. It’s an absolute pleasure being an Aspen family.

Mrs. Amna Shahood

Parent

Nolene Pillay

My son has grown in leaps and bounds since joining the school, and I must attribute his growth to the staff of Aspen Heights British School along with the activities they offer in the school.

Nolene Pillay

Mum of Udayan (Year 13)

 Oria  Zehouane

Our Multilingualism programme at Aspen Heights British School encourages students to take pride in their home languages while developing genuine respect and curiosity for the languages of others.

Oria Zehouane

Head of Multilingualism

Ryder

Being a scholar at Aspen Heights British School has been an incredibly rewarding experience.

Ryder

Student

Salama  Year 3

I love everybody in my school. Its so much fun to learn here. We always do things creatively which makes all the subjects really really fun.

Salama Year 3

Student

 Salma Year 12

I care about the environment because it’s our world, not just for now but for when we grow up.

Salma Year 12

Student

Sam  Ribbens

Early years at Aspen is rooted in our youngest learners feeling safe, valued and curious.

Sam Ribbens

Assistant Head of Early Years

Shahzeen Abdalla

My daughter has been with Aspen since 2018 and she is now in Secondary.

Shahzeen Abdalla

Mum of Nuha

Sofia Year 12

What I really like about our school is that the atmosphere is really welcoming.

Sofia Year 12

Student

Sultan   Year 10

The school has given me lots of opportunities to be a leader.

Sultan Year 10

Student

Timur Year 6

I love acting because I get to be different characters and tell exciting stories. The teachers helped us practise step by step and gave us lots of encouragement, which made me feel brave and confident on stage.

Timur Year 6

Student

Yousuf FS2

I like school because we get to try new things every day, and I play with my friends and my teacher smiles at me when I come in to class every day.

Yousuf FS2

Student

Zoha  Year 10

Being a scholar at Aspen means being both challenged and truly supported.

Zoha Year 10

Student

 Arsh  Year 4

Student

 Ayesha FS2

Student

Emily  Turnbill

Mum of Yasmina

Irene Kililii

Parent of Thandi

Jannie Van Der Linde

Mum of Uduyan

Luce Year 8

Language Ambassador

Madeleine  Davie

Mum of India and Marley

Mark  Davies

Assistant Head Teacher Primary

Michelle Richards

Admissions Manager

 Miss Gillian Hammond

Principal

Mrs Redah Khan

Parent of Inayah, Zayd and Rayan

Mrs. Amna Shahood

Parent

Nolene Pillay

Mum of Udayan (Year 13)

 Oria  Zehouane

Head of Multilingualism

Ryder

Student

Salama  Year 3

Student

 Salma Year 12

Student

Sam  Ribbens

Assistant Head of Early Years

Shahzeen Abdalla

Mum of Nuha

Sofia Year 12

Student

Sultan   Year 10

Student

Timur Year 6

Student

Yousuf FS2

Student

Zoha  Year 10

Student

 Arsh  Year 4

Student

 Ayesha FS2

Student

Emily  Turnbill

Mum of Yasmina

Irene Kililii

Parent of Thandi

Jannie Van Der Linde

Mum of Uduyan

Luce Year 8

Language Ambassador

Madeleine  Davie

Mum of India and Marley

Mark  Davies

Assistant Head Teacher Primary

Michelle Richards

Admissions Manager

 Miss Gillian Hammond

Principal

Mrs Redah Khan

Parent of Inayah, Zayd and Rayan

Mrs. Amna Shahood

Parent

Nolene Pillay

Mum of Udayan (Year 13)

 Oria  Zehouane

Head of Multilingualism

Ryder

Student

Salama  Year 3

Student

 Salma Year 12

Student

Sam  Ribbens

Assistant Head of Early Years

Shahzeen Abdalla

Mum of Nuha

Sofia Year 12

Student

Sultan   Year 10

Student

Timur Year 6

Student

Yousuf FS2

Student

Zoha  Year 10

Student

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