Academic Calendar
Please note that dates of Islamic Holidays (marked with an *) can only be confirmed by the moon sighted that month and are subject to change.
Important Dates 2024-2025
| August 26 | Start of School |
| October 14-18 | Half Term / No School |
| December 2-3 | Commemoration Day & UAE National Day / No School* |
| December 16 - January 3 | Winter Break |
| January 6 | School Resumes |
| February 10-12 | Half Term / No School |
| March 24 - April 4 | Spring Break |
| March 29 - April 1 | Eid Al Fitr* |
| June 5-8 | Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha* |
| June 26 | Islamic New Year* |
| June 27 | Last Day of School |
Click below to download GAA Academic Calendar 2024-2025 in pdf format:
School Timings:
Monday to Thursday |
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| Kindergarten | 7:45am - 2:45pm |
| Grades 1 - 5 | 7:45am - 2:55pm |
| Grades 6 - 12 | 7:45am - 3:00pm |
Fridays |
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| All Grades | 7:45am - 12:00pm |
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About Our School
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