Phase three of the Abu Dhabi Future School (ADFS) programme, comprising construction of new world-class schools at various locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region by the Abu Dhabi General Services ‘Musanada’ commenced on Sunday.

The ADFS programme is initiated by the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (Adec) as an integral component of the New School Model to provide students access to decent and adequate facilities deemed vital to promote a child-centred learning environment.

“The ADFS includes multiple phases in which Musanada will be responsible of its construction, completion and maintenance. Phase two package three in Al Ain will include three kindergartens, each with a capacity of 360 students,” said Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director-General of the Adec.

Construction started on March 22 this year and will be completed by November 21, according to the schedule.

“Each of the kindergartens will include 18 classrooms, three indoor break-out areas, multi-purpose hall, a library, kitchens, services block and administration offices. The external work covers shaded kids play areas, shaded parking areas, landscape areas provided with irrigation system, drainage and water supply networks, electrical and telephone systems,” he added.

Phase three of the ADFS programme involves the construction, completion and maintenance of four packages for 10 schools: five in Abu Dhabi and five in Al Ain, with the capacity of 1,250 students in each school. The completion date for this phase is set on June 29, 2013.

“We are pleased to announce our commencement of phase three and we look forward to accomplishing it as per design and construction plans, budget and time-frame set by 420 days,” said Mohammed Khalifa Al Fahed Al Mehairi, CEO of Musanada.

The Abu Dhabi Future School programme is an ambitious educational initiative launched by the Adec with ‘Musanada’, which is responsible for implementing the project infrastructure. The three pearl Estidama rating programme will see annual plans to develop high quality and well-structured learning environments, implementing new teaching methods and curricula according to the world’s best educational standards and to meet the needs of the growing population in the emirate.