The First Dedicated Space And Rocketry Education Program In The UAE
Committed to the UAE's National Space Agenda
FOUNDED BY COMPASS INTERNATIONAL
Space & Rocketry Academy UAE – STEM Education Academy in Dubai
An Institution for Applied STEM and Space Education
SARA UAE (Space and Rocketry Academy UAE) is a specialized STEM education academy in Dubai, developed and delivered by Compass International, a curriculum-based educational organization that has been educating students in the United Arab Emirates since 2003. Compass International serves as the UAE regional partner of internationally recognized space and science institutions, including Space Foundation USA, Cosmodome in Montreal, Canada, and Euro Space Center in Belgium. These strategic partnerships ensure that SARAUAE delivers globally benchmarked educational experiences aligned with international best practices in STEM and space science education.
Curriculum Framework and Educational Alignment
NASA-Inspired Curriculum and National Vision
Where Innovation Meets Education Established over a decade ago, SARAUAE bridges the gap between classroom theory and the final frontier. Our academic framework is built on NASA-aligned curriculum models and is deeply integrated with the UAE’s national vision for space exploration.
Through experiential learning, we empower the next generation of STEM leaders to turn theoretical concepts into real-world breakthroughs, with the proud support of the UAE Space Agency
STEM Programs and Learning Methodologies
Structured STEM Programs for School Students
Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and foundational engineering. By focusing on simulation-based learning and collaborative problem-solving, we help school students across the UAE develop:
Analytical Thinking: Navigating complex scientific data.
Scientific Reasoning: Applying the scientific method to real-world challenges.
Technical Foundations: Gaining the engineering skills required for advanced STEM pathways.
Educational Impact and Outcomes
Developing Future Scientific and Technological Competencies
SARAUAE is proud to have trained over 1,000 students in the UAE, bridging the gap between today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s space missions. By fostering research excellence and innovation, we are helping shape the skilled workforce that will lead the UAE into the future of space exploration.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Forging key international partnerships since 2017 with Cosmodome (Canada), Euro Space Center (Belgium), and the Space Foundation (USA)
Our students’ achievements were personally recognized and praised by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Made history by launching over 200 student-built model rockets in a single event—a landmark achievement for STEM in the UAE
We have successfully trained and graduated over 1,000 students through our dedicated space and STEM programs since 2018
Mentorship from Space Industry Legends Our students learn from distinguished experts, including NASA Astronauts Ken Cameron and Donald Thomas, NASA Expert Dr. Jim Rice, and NASA Engineer Susan Bell
A proud partner and participant in key national initiatives, including THINKSCIENCE UAE, WETEX, Inter-School Space Week, and official collaborations with the UAE Space Agency
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