Zayed City Schools

WT Middle East were appointed by Plenary Besix as the Secured Creditors Independent Verifier on the Zayed City Schools PPP project in Abu Dhabi in 2022.

Zayed City Schools will have a combined capacity of 5,360 students, comprised of one Kindergarten and Cycle One School for boys and girls (2,000 students), one Cycle Two and Three Girls’ School (1,680 students), and one Cycle Two and Three Boys’ School (1,680 students). In addition, the Zayed City Schools will employ more than 220 teachers and 75 non-teaching staff.

Led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), on behalf of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Zayed City Schools represents a step change in the way schools are procured and operated in the United Arab Emirates, enabling teachers and principals a single focus on the provision of quality education in an unparalleled learning environment.

The school buildings will be designed and built with high sustainability objectives, complying with Abu Dhabi’s Estidama Pearl 2 rating system. Most building materials used on site will be locally produced, providing a boost to Abu Dhabi’s local economy.