Families, educators, industry leaders, and representatives from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) came together in a proud celebration of the first graduating cohort from Charter Schools. The event honoured the accomplishments of 369 Al Ghad Charter School’s pioneering Class of 2025.

As the first cohort of Charter Schools graduates, these students are equipped with the experiences to contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s future. This moment goes beyond academic success, and marks the start of new opportunities and personal growth.

The graduating Class of 2025 were empowered with future-ready support: from life skills workshops and IELTS preparation to career planning and personalised university counselling. Students were guided every step of the way, building a foundation of confidence, adaptability, and lifelong learning. 

Students gained real-world exposure through enrichment partnerships with Tawazun, Al Jazira Club, Emirates NBD, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, National Centre of Meteorology & Seismology, PureHealth, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Department of Culture and Tourism, Hamda Al Fahim, PASS Abu Dhabi, Red Crescent, Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Khalifa University, ERTH, and PwC. These collaborations offered workshops, training, and immersive experiences, resulting in over 1,000 university admission offers, with students accepted into top institutions across the UAE and the world.

Locally, students secured admissions to many of the UAE’s top universities, including United Arab Emirates University, Khalifa University, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi University, Zayed University, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy and many others.

Internationally, students earned placements at leading global institutions, many ranked among the world’s top 20, including University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and top 100 including Monash University, University of Amsterdam, University of Auckland, Boston University, University of Western Australia, University of Adelaide, University of Alberta, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Instituto Marangoni.

This success was further supported by key sponsors including ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), ADQ, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), NAFIS, the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA), and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy- Les Roches, all of whom provided partial and full sponsorships for academic enrollment.

ADEK recognises the critical role that families play in every student’s journey. This milestone is a shared achievement, a reflection of the commitment of parents, educators, and the wider community to providing young people with meaningful opportunities. As the Class of 2025 embarks on its next steps, these graduates carry not only knowledge and skills, but also a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of the UAE.