Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination — Al Barsha
- Ages4+years and up
- PriceAED 48,000a year, lowest price
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- WhereAl BarshaOpen in Maps
About Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination
Al Noor Training Centre in Al Barsha 1 has supported children and young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities since 1981, when it started with 8 children. It is now run by the Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination, approved as a public welfare association by the UAE Ministry of Community Development in 2020. The centre takes students aged 4 to 35 with multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities or autism: Primary (4-8), Junior (9-14) and Senior (14-18) units, then Skills Training and Work Placement for 18-35. Each student's programme is built from trans-disciplinary assessment, and the association offers physical, occupational and speech therapy. Children aged 4 to 14 with a primary autism diagnosis start with PACT, a 10-month parent-and-child programme. The purpose-built campus has classrooms with specialist equipment, a gym, a multi-purpose auditorium, a swimming pool and a shaded outdoor playground. Students are welcome regardless of the severity of their disability, nationality or background; a People of Determination Card is needed to apply.
The activity
Occupational Therapy, explained
Al Noor is a specialist day centre for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities and autism, rather than a drop-in class. Students follow individualised programmes shaped by trans-disciplinary assessment, with physical, occupational and speech therapy alongside classroom learning, co-curricular activities and, for older students, vocational training and work placement. On site there's a swimming pool, gym, auditorium and shaded playground. For younger children with autism, the way in is PACT, a 10-month programme where a parent or caregiver attends the daily sessions with the child. It suits families looking for structured, long-term support: entry is by assessment and a People of Determination Card, not by booking a class.
Who it's for
Ages 4-35 with multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities or autism, holding a People of Determination (disability) card from the Ministry of Community Development. Units: Primary 4-8, Junior 9-14, Senior 14-18, then Skills Training/Work Placement 18-35. The centre welcomes students regardless of the severity of their disability, nationality or socio-economic background. Children aged 4-14 with a primary diagnosis of autism must first complete the PACT (Parent and Child Training) programme.
What to expect
Start by asking for a parent tour and meeting - the centre runs these for families who want to know more. To apply you'll need a People of Determination Card, plus neurological, paediatric, ophthalmological, audiological and psychological assessments, a Sensory Profile, visual perceptual tests, a communication skills assessment and a medical report stating the diagnosis. Documents include residence visas, passports, Emirates ID, birth certificate and immunisation card. For a child under 14 with autism, the first step is PACT: 10 months of daily sessions, about 300 hours, with a parent or caregiver attending throughout. There is no trial class; ask the provider about places and start dates.
Highlights
- Running since 1981; now the Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination (alnoorpod.ae)
- Primary 4-8, Junior 9-14, Senior 14-18, Skills Training/Work Placement 18-35 (alnoorpod.ae)
- PACT: a 10-month parent-and-child autism programme, about 300 hours (alnoorpod.ae)
- Swimming pool, gym, auditorium and shaded playground on site (alnoorpod.ae)
- 4.7 on Google from 180 reviews (Google listing)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Al Noor is rated 4.7 on Google from 180 reviews: 149 five-star and 22 four-star, with 3 three-star and 6 one-star. That's 171 of 180 parents and visitors giving four or five stars on Google.
The facts
- Ages
- 4-35
- Primary: 4-8
- Junior: 9-14
- Senior: 14-18
- Skills Training/Work Placement: 18-35
- Prices
- Registration: AED 1,250
- Annual programme: AED 48,000
- Re-registration: AED 4,800
- Annual transport: AED 6,500 (Dubai)AED 7,500 (Sharjah)AED 9,000 (Ajman)
- Schedule
- School-day timings not published - ask the provider
- Trial
- No trial class - admission is by assessment; parent tours on request
- Where
- Building No. 01, Street No. 21, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
- How to book
- alnoorpod.ae/admissions · +971 4 340 4844 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu7:30am–4:30pm
- Fri7:30am–2pm
- Sat–SunClosed
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Office hours Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:30PM, Friday 7:30AM-2PM; school-day timings not published (alnoorpod.ae)
- Fees: registration AED 1,250; annual programme AED 48,000; re-registration AED 4,800 (alnoorpod.ae)
- Annual transport: Dubai AED 6,500, Sharjah AED 7,500, Ajman AED 9,000 (alnoorpod.ae)
- Fees can be paid for the year or in three instalments: September, January and April (alnoorpod.ae)
- Admissions WhatsApp: +971 50 945 5971 (alnoorpod.ae)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip mapAl Barsha Rd - Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
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