The curriculum followed is the National Curriculum for England, with additional lessons in Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies to meet the requirements of the UAE Ministry of Education.

The National Curriculum for England defines two 'key stages'; Key Stage 1 through 2. In addition to offering education from Key Stage 1 to 2, Al Muna Primary School offers Foundation classes for 3 to 5 year olds.

The National Curriculum Core subjects are: English, Mathematics and Science. Foundation subjects are Design and Technology; Information and Communication Technology;nHistory; Geography; Modern Foreign Languages (Year 3 upwards); Music; Art and Design; Physical Education and PSHCE. Due to Ministry of Education regulations in the United Arab Emirates, Religious Education is not taught. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught as per UAE Ministry of Education guidelines.

Staff plan on a weekly basis within the framework of the school's long and medium term planning. Lessons are carefully differentiated to cater for mixed abilities.

 A Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme called SEAL runs throughout the school. From Year 5, it also includes Citizenship.

The curriculum gives a complete learning experience to the child. It is not only the lessons and activities that are planned, organised and provided when at school, it is also the tone, standards, quality and discipline of the school and the attitudes and values it portrays. This is often referred to as “the hidden curriculum”.

The curriculum should be seen as much in terms of experience, as of the knowledge and skills we believe the children should acquire. It should also be thought of as being equally concerned with personal qualities, behaviour and conduct.

In planning the curriculum and putting it into practice, we ensure that excellence is pursued and valued, that lessons are challenging and have pace and direction. Whether the children are taught individually, in groups or as part of a whole class, the teaching meets their individual needs. Certain experiences, knowledge and skills that we promote, are essential to the well rounded development of every pupil and form the basis to future learning. On-going assessments take place in each Year Group, and at certain times of the year there will be more formal assessments.

A Whole School Curriculum Plan, based on the National Curriculum for England, serves as a framework for our teaching and learning and helps ensure consistency and continuity between classes and across Year Groups. Children are assessed after entry to the school and on an on-going basis throughout the academic year. Assessments enable every child’s progress to be carefully tracked. At the start of each term, every parent receives an overview of the topics that will be studied.