The American International School

Curriculum

American

ADEK

Good

Location

Abu Dhabi, Al Aryam Island

Fees

AED 33K - 60K

The American International School

The Executive Summary

The American International School Abu Dhabi occupies a singular position in the capital's private school landscape: it was the first school in the UAE to offer the IB Diploma Programme and subsequently the first in Abu Dhabi to add the IB Primary Years Programme, layering internationally recognised frameworks onto a rigorous American curriculum Abu Dhabi foundation anchored in Common Core Standards. Established in 1995 and serving 1,277 students from KG1 through Grade 12, AISA draws families from over 60 nationalities - including a substantial Emirati cohort of 375 students - making it one of the most genuinely diverse campuses among Al Aryam Island schools and the broader Al Sa'adah educational zone. The school holds dual accreditation from MSA and CIS, and its ADEK rating Good (2024 Irtiqa cycle) reflects a school in recovery after a governance-driven disruption that triggered a 47% staff turnover - a fact parents must weigh seriously. School fees Abu Dhabi at AISA range from AED 32,950 at KG1 to AED 59,900 at Grade 12, positioning it as mid-to-premium for an American curriculum provider, though below the top-tier IB-only schools in the city.

First IB Diploma school in UAEDual MSA & CIS Accredited60+ nationalities on campusAmerican + IB dual pathway

“AISA gave my children something rare - an American diploma pathway and the IB Diploma under one roof, with teachers who genuinely knew them by name. The community feel, especially in the elementary years, is unlike anything I experienced at larger schools.”

— Grade 8 Parent(representative)

Academic Framework & Learning Style

AISA operates a three-track academic architecture that is genuinely distinctive among Abu Dhabi private schools. In the Elementary School (KG1-Grade 5), students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework with content benchmarked against US Common Core Standards in English and Mathematics. This dual-anchoring means young learners develop the conceptual curiosity of an IB education while building the procedural fluency demanded by American standardised benchmarks - a combination that serves mobile families well. In Middle School (Grades 6-8), the school transitions to a pure American curriculum aligned to Common Core in English and Mathematics and AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards across other subjects. At Grade 10, students face a meaningful fork in the road: they may enter an IB Diploma Prep year leading to the full IBDP in Grades 11-12, or continue toward a US High School Diploma accredited by the Middle States Association. This choice architecture is a genuine strength - it allows academically ambitious students to pursue one of the world's most demanding qualifications while ensuring a credible American pathway for those who prefer breadth over the IB's intensity. The IB Diploma results at AISA have historically been impressive. A reported cohort achieved an average point score of 35.6 - well above both the global IB average of approximately 29.9 and the UAE national average - with a 96.5% pass rate. Some 28.5% of that cohort scored over 40 points, placing them among the top students globally, and one student achieved the maximum 45 points. These figures, while from a prior cycle and not the most recent year, establish AISA's IB programme as a genuine academic engine when staffing is stable. On international benchmarks, the 2022 PISA results for AISA's 15-year-olds showed scores above the international average in all three domains: reading literacy at 484.2 (international average: 476), mathematical literacy at 476.4 (international average: 472), and science literacy at 508.1 - which actually exceeded the school's own science target of 505. The 2023 TIMSS results were similarly competitive: Grade 4 science scored 536.32, exceeding both the international average of 494 and the school's own target of 530. Grade 8 mathematics reached 551.3 against an international average of 478. The PIRLS 2021 Grade 4 reading score of 566 is notably strong. However, the 2024 ADEK Irtiqa report introduces important caveats. The MAP Spring 2023/24 results reveal a more mixed picture: attainment in English reading was Weak in Phases 2 and 3, mathematics attainment was Weak in Phases 2 and 3, and science attainment was Weak in Phases 2 and 3. Phase 4 (senior secondary) is a clear bright spot, with Outstanding attainment in mathematics, English language use, and science. This Phase 3 (Grades 6-8) weakness is the school's most pressing academic challenge and is directly linked to the governance disruption and staff turnover. For Arabic-medium subjects, the picture is sobering. Both Arabic as a First Language and Arabic as a Second Language are rated Acceptable across all phases. Islamic Education has dropped to Acceptable in Phase 3. UAE Social Studies is Acceptable in Phases 2 and 3. These are not cosmetic concerns - for families with Emirati children or those who value strong Arabic language development, this is a material weakness that the school's leadership must address. Academic support structures include Learning Support Specialists in Elementary, a Secondary Learning Support department for students with mild to moderate learning difficulties, and an English Language Learning (ELL) Programme for students new to English. Secondary Counselors provide academic and college guidance from Grade 6 onward, with dedicated college counseling in Grades 11 and 12. University destinations have included NYU-AD (where AISA claims more acceptances than any other school globally), NYU New York, Boston University, Penn State, McGill, University of Toronto, and King's College London. The school participates in MAP assessments from KG2, providing continuous, adaptive data on individual student progress.

35.6

IB Diploma Average Points Score

Above global IB average (~29.9); 96.5% pass rate reported

566

PIRLS 2021 Grade 4 Reading Score

Strong international literacy benchmark performance

508.1

PISA 2022 Science Score

Above international average of 485 and school's own target of 505

551.3

TIMSS 2023 Grade 8 Maths Score

Exceeds international average of 478 by a significant margin

Extracurricular Activities (ECAs)

AISA's extracurricular programme is one of the school's most consistently praised dimensions, and the breadth on offer is genuine rather than performative. The school offers activities across sports, performing arts, visual arts, academic enrichment, and community service - with programmes structured at Elementary, Middle, and High School levels to ensure age-appropriate challenge and progression. On the competitive sports front, AISA competes in two organised leagues: the Junior EAC (for Grades 4-6 students across UAE schools) and the OASIS Activities Conference, an international league drawing schools from across the MENA region. Sports on offer include Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Badminton, and Swimming. The school's Varsity Football team has competed at NESAC level, and AISA hosted the NESAC JV Basketball Tournament 2026 - demonstrating both competitive standing and the logistical capacity to organise regional events. The school's own characterisation of having 'one of the strongest high school competitive sports programs in the region' is supported by its NESAC participation record. In Performing Arts, AISA's Visual and Performing Arts department offers a diverse curriculum including Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Art I, IB Art, Computer Assisted Art, Guitar I, Piano I, IB Music, Drama 1 and 2, and IB Drama. After-school productions include High School and Middle School theatre, Rock Band, Choir, and art classes. Drama productions operate at all three school levels - Elementary, Middle, and High School - providing a genuine pipeline from early creative exploration to formal performance. Academic enrichment is anchored by Model United Nations (MUN), which develops research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills valued by selective universities. Community service and social responsibility are formally embedded in the school's culture: the ADEK Irtiqa report rates students' social responsibility and innovation skills as Very Good across all phases - one of the school's highest-rated performance indicators. Experiential learning trips, such as Grade 1 visits to the Mina Fish Market as part of UAE Social Studies, illustrate how off-campus learning is integrated into the curriculum rather than treated as an optional add-on. The school's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework, branded as the 'AISA Lion Way', underpins the ECA culture - emphasising Responsibility, Respect, Safety, and Kindness. Student Council (STUCO) operates at Elementary level and provides meaningful leadership opportunities for younger students, with events live-streamed to the broader community.

Very Good

Social Responsibility & Innovation Skills (ADEK 2024)

Rated Very Good across all phases - one of the school's top-performing indicators

NESAC Competitive SportsIB Drama & IB MusicModel United NationsOASIS Conference MemberPBIS Lion Way Framework

Pastoral Care & Well-being

Pastoral care at AISA is one of the school's most robustly performing areas, and the ADEK Irtiqa 2024 report reflects this clearly: Health and Safety (including child protection and safeguarding) is rated Very Good across all phases, and Care and Support of Students is rated Very Good across all phases. These are the school's two highest-rated performance standards in the inspection - a meaningful signal that even during the turbulent governance period, student welfare infrastructure was maintained. The school operates a multi-layered support system. In Elementary School, dedicated counselors address behavioural and emotional concerns through one-on-one sessions, small group work, parent groups, and workshops. The counselor role is explicitly pastoral - not just academic - and the school's commitment to staff wellbeing (evidenced by the 'Sunshine Committee' organising staff events) suggests a culture that models the wellbeing values it preaches to students. In Secondary School, counselors provide both emotional guidance and academic counseling to all Middle and High School students. The dual mandate - supporting mental health while guiding course selection and university applications - is appropriate for the age group. College and career counseling becomes the primary focus in Grades 11 and 12, with structured support for university applications. The PBIS 'AISA Lion Way' framework (Responsible, Respectful, Safe, Kind) provides a consistent behavioural language across the school, from KG1 through Grade 12. The framework is incentive-based rather than purely punitive, with Pride Cards and community celebrations reinforcing positive choices. Anti-bullying provision sits within this broader framework, though the ADEK report does not cite it as a specific area of concern. The Emirati student community - comprising 375 of 1,277 students (approximately 29%) - receives specific attention, including ADEK-facilitated sessions on scholarship opportunities and university pathways. The school's understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture is rated Good across all phases, reflecting genuine integration of UAE national identity into school life rather than a tokenistic approach. One area requiring honest acknowledgement: students of determination (42 enrolled) show Weak progress in Arabic-medium subjects across the school. The inclusion infrastructure for English-medium learning appears stronger than for Arabic-medium support, and this gap warrants attention from prospective families of determination students.

“What I appreciate most is that the school actually knows my child as an individual. The counselor reached out proactively when she noticed a change in my daughter's mood - that kind of attentiveness is what keeps us here.”

— Grade 6 Parent(representative)

Campus & Facilities

AISA occupies a large campus in the Al Sa'adah educational zone, located on Rabdan (29th) Street in the Embassy Area of Abu Dhabi - approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. The campus is structured to accommodate two functionally distinct school populations: the KG and Elementary sections (serving up to approximately 700 students) and the Middle and High School sections (serving up to approximately 680 students). This physical separation supports the school's gender-segregated secondary model, where classes become single-gender from Middle School onward while the overall school remains co-educational. The facilities inventory is solid for a school of this vintage: six science laboratories, dedicated art rooms, a medium-sized swimming pool, gymnasiums, outdoor basketball courts, an adjoining soccer field, and computer labs. The school operates three libraries - one for Phase 1 (Elementary), one for Phase 2 (Middle School), and one for Phase 3 (High School) - with a combined holding of over 28,000 books plus 4,500 books in the Phase 1 library. The collection includes 383 eBooks and subscriptions to multiple online eBook platforms, with all materials catalogued through the Follett system and compliant with ADEK approved reading lists. Two book fairs are held annually, and author visits (such as Paulette Buizer, author of How I Came to Be in the UAE) bring the reading culture to life. Technology infrastructure follows a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model from Grade 1 through Grade 12 - students bring laptops or iPads to school daily. Elementary students have access to laptop carts. The school describes itself as operating a 'blended learning, technology-infused environment', with smartboards and digital tools integrated across subjects. Robotics, coding, and engineering applications are referenced in the ADEK report as part of the STEM and TIMSS/PISA preparation strategy. The campus location in the Al Sa'adah / Embassy Area zone is convenient for families residing in nearby communities including Al Mushrif, Al Karamah, and Al Reehan. The school operates a bus service covering Abu Dhabi city and surrounding areas, with transportation fees of AED 5,000 per annum. The ADEK inspection report notes that despite the campus's age, facilities are well-maintained and provide attractive learning environments - an important reassurance given that this is not a newly built school.

28,000+

Books across school libraries

Plus 383 eBooks and multiple online platform subscriptions

Science Laboratories

Serving Middle and High School science curriculum

Three Dedicated Libraries28,000+ Book CollectionBYOD Grade 1-12Six Science LabsSwimming Pool & Soccer FieldBlended Learning Environment

Teaching & Learning Quality

Teaching quality at AISA is the dimension most visibly scarred by the governance disruption of recent years, and the 2024 ADEK Irtiqa report is candid about this. Overall teaching is rated Good in KG, Cycle 1 (Grades 1-5), and Cycle 3 (Grades 9-12), but has dropped to Acceptable in Cycle 2 (Grades 6-8) - the Middle School phase that bore the brunt of the staff turnover impact. Assessment is rated Good across all phases, which is a relative bright spot. The school employs 131 teachers and 15 teaching assistants for 1,277 students, producing an approximate teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 - among the lowest in Abu Dhabi and a genuine structural advantage for personalised attention. Average class sizes of 18-22 students are on the lower end for the sector. Teacher nationality is predominantly American, South African, and Canadian, with AISA specifically recruiting at US-based specialist fairs. Minimum entry requirements are a bachelor's degree with current teaching certification plus at least two years of certified teaching experience - a reasonable baseline, though not the master's-degree-weighted profile of some premium schools. The 47% staff turnover documented in the ADEK report is the defining context for understanding current teaching quality. The report is explicit: this was caused by governance uncertainty and occurred over a short period, preventing proper induction of new staff. The consequence was most acute in Arabic-medium subjects and in Phase 3 English-medium subjects. The report also notes that stability has now returned under the new director, and that the school is well-positioned to progress positively - this is an important qualifier for parents evaluating current trajectory versus historical performance. Pedagogically, AISA operates an inquiry-based, student-centred approach in the IB PYP phases, transitioning to a more structured American curriculum model in Middle and High School. The blended learning environment - with BYOD devices from Grade 1 - supports differentiated instruction, though the ADEK report specifically recommends that teachers more consistently differentiate activities to match students of differing abilities. The report also flags a need to promote more student talk and extended discussion in lessons, particularly in Phase 3. Professional development is ongoing: the ADEK report references teachers receiving training on explicit comprehension strategies, differentiation, and technology-based reading tools. The school has also introduced a revised Phase 2 schedule for AY 2025/26 featuring a 90-minute daily literacy block with an additional 30-minute intervention period - a concrete structural response to identified weaknesses. Middle leader training is identified as a priority area for improvement, with recommendations to enhance their capacity to support teachers and monitor lesson quality.

1:10

Teacher-to-Student Ratio

Among the lowest in Abu Dhabi; 131 teachers for 1,277 students

47%

Staff Turnover (recent cycle)

Governance-driven disruption; stability reported as restored under new director

18-22

Average Class Size

On the lower end for Abu Dhabi private schools; maximum 22 students

Leadership & Management

AISA is owned and operated by ESOL Education (Educational Services Overseas Limited), a family-run group headquartered in Cairo with schools in Cyprus, Lebanon, and the UAE. Within the UAE, AISA is the group's oldest institution, with sister schools Dunecrest American School and Fairgreen International School in Dubai. The for-profit operator model is an important context: governance instability at the ownership level directly caused the 47% staff turnover that has defined AISA's recent trajectory. The current School Director is Andrew Steven Torris, whose appointment is credited by the ADEK Irtiqa 2024 report with restoring stability and providing clear strategic direction. The report explicitly states that the school 'remains fully focused on development initiatives under the clear strategic direction of the new director and senior leaders' - a meaningful endorsement from inspectors who are otherwise critical of the governance decline. The Elementary Principal is Dr. Kevin Fosburgh, who is visible and community-facing based on school communications. AISA's stated mission is 'Providing an international curriculum in a safe, multicultural environment that inspires globally-minded, critical thinkers to take responsibility for their society', with a vision of 'Being global providers of future leaders ready to conquer life's challenges and grasp its opportunities.' The 2025/26 leadership goals have been publicly aligned with a revised mission, communicated to the community via a dedicated video message - a positive signal of transparent leadership communication. The ADEK Irtiqa report rates the effectiveness of leadership, school self-evaluation, governance, and management all as Good - a decline from the previous Very Good, but representing the post-disruption baseline rather than a structural ceiling. Partnership with parents is rated Very Good - the highest rating in the Leadership and Management performance standard - reflecting strong parent engagement infrastructure including a PTSA that organises workshops, parent wellbeing sessions, and community events. The school uses a combination of the school website, social media channels, and direct communication for parent updates, with the PTSA serving as an active governance partner.

ADEK Inspection Results (Irtiqa - Decoded)

The 2024/25 ADEK Irtiqa inspection - conducted 3-6 February 2025 - awarded AISA an overall rating of Good, a regression from the Very Good rating held across three consecutive inspection cycles (2015-16, 2017-18, and 2021-22). This is a significant step down, and the report is unusually candid about the cause: a governance dispute at ownership level triggered a 47% staff turnover in a compressed timeframe, leaving the school unable to properly induct new teachers and sustaining performance across all areas. The impact was uneven. English-medium subjects in KG and Cycle 1 largely held their Very Good ratings, and Phase 4 (senior secondary) actually improved in mathematics and science attainment to Outstanding. The damage was concentrated in Cycle 2 (Grades 6-8), where teaching dropped to Acceptable and achievement in core subjects declined. Arabic-medium subjects were the most severely affected across all phases, with Arabic First Language, Arabic Second Language, and Islamic Education all declining - a pattern consistent with the turnover disproportionately affecting Arabic-specialist staff. The ADEK inspectors identified four key recommendations: raising attainment to Outstanding in all core subjects and phases; improving teaching and assessment strategies (particularly differentiation and student dialogue); strengthening middle leadership; and improving TIMSS, PISA, and PIRLS results through more targeted preparation. The report's tone is cautiously optimistic - noting that stability has returned under new leadership and that the school is 'well-positioned to progress positively.' For parents, the critical question is timeline: how quickly can AISA translate structural stability into measurable academic recovery, particularly in Phase 3?

Outstanding Health, Safety & Safeguarding

Health and safety provisions, including child protection and safeguarding arrangements, are rated Very Good across all four phases - the school's most consistently high-performing area and maintained throughout the governance disruption.

Very Good Parent Partnership

Partnership with parents and the community is rated Very Good - the highest score in the Leadership and Management standard. The active PTSA, transparent communication, and parent workshops reflect a genuinely collaborative school-home relationship.

Strong Senior Secondary Academic Performance

Phase 4 (Grades 9-12) attainment in mathematics and science improved to Outstanding in the 2024 inspection, with progress remaining Very Good. IB Diploma results have historically been well above global averages, demonstrating the school's ceiling when staffing is stable.

Arabic-Medium Subject Performance Across All Phases

Arabic First Language, Arabic Second Language, Islamic Education (Phase 3), and UAE Social Studies are all rated Acceptable - the school's most significant academic weakness. The ADEK report recommends strengthening reading, writing, and spoken Arabic skills, improving Qur'anic recitation, and establishing a benchmark assessment for Arabic-medium subjects.

Middle School Teaching Quality and Middle Leadership

Teaching in Cycle 2 (Grades 6-8) dropped to Acceptable, reflecting the concentrated impact of staff turnover on this phase. ADEK recommends targeted training for middle leaders to improve their ability to support teachers, monitor lessons, and accurately assess student attainment - a structural fix that will take time to deliver measurable results.

Inspection History

2015-16

Very Good

2017-18

Very Good

2021-22

Very Good

2024-25

Good

Fees & Value for Money

AISA's school fees 2026 range from AED 32,950 at KG1 to AED 59,900 at Grade 12, positioning the school in the mid-to-premium band for American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi. For context, this is below the fee levels of the city's top-tier IB-only schools but above the entry-level American curriculum providers. The fee structure is tiered in four bands: KG (AED 32,950-34,450), Grades 1-4 (AED 46,430), Grades 5-8 (AED 50,910), and Grades 9-12 (AED 59,900). Additional costs are material and should be budgeted carefully. Bus fees are AED 5,000 per annum (with a non-refundable AED 500 registration fee payable before the academic year). Uniform costs range from AED 210 (KG-Grade 5) to AED 220 (Grades 6-12), with home delivery available for AED 15. Registration fees for new students are AED 2,000 (KG1-Grade 4), AED 2,400 (Grades 5-8), and AED 2,800 (Grades 9-12) - these are non-refundable but are credited against the first term's tuition. IB examination fees are additional and published separately by the school; families in Grades 11-12 on the IB Diploma pathway should budget for these costs. Payment follows ADEK's mandated minimum of three equal installments per academic year, with the first installment collectible up to one month before the academic year starts. Families wishing to pay in more installments (up to 10) may do so by formal written agreement with the school. Accepted payment methods include cash (UAE Dirhams), cheque, bank wire transfer (via Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, SWIFT: ADCBAEAA), and mobile payment via the Skiply app (RAK Bank). Non-payment consequences are clearly articulated and follow ADEK policy. On value-for-money: at current ADEK Good rating, AISA is not delivering the premium-school outcomes that would justify fees at the upper end of its range for all year groups. The Phase 4 Outstanding attainment in mathematics and science, the historical IB Diploma average of 35.6, and the low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 represent genuine value drivers. However, the Acceptable performance in Arabic-medium subjects and the Phase 3 teaching quality concerns mean that families paying AED 50,910-59,900 per annum for Middle and High School students should scrutinise current trajectory carefully. The school's fees are reasonable for what it offers when performing at its best - the current period represents a discount relative to historical quality, with the upside that recovery appears underway.

AED 32,950-59,900

Annual Tuition Fee Range 2025/26

AED 5,000

Annual Bus Fee

PhaseAnnual Fee

Kindergarten

32,950

Kindergarten

34,450

Primary

46,430

Primary

46,430

Primary

46,430

Primary

46,430

Middle School

50,910

Middle School

50,910

Middle School

50,910

Middle School

50,910

High School

59,900

High School

59,900

High School

59,900

High School

59,900

Additional Costs

Bus / Transportation5,000(annual)

Bus Registration Fee500(annual)

Uniform (KG1-Grade 5)210(annual)

Uniform (Grade 6-Grade 12)220(annual)

Registration Fee (KG1-Grade 4)2,000(one-time)

Registration Fee (Grade 5-Grade 8)2,400(one-time)

Registration Fee (Grade 9-Grade 12)2,800(one-time)

IB Examination Fees (Grades 11-12 IB Diploma)Variable(annual)

Discounts & Concessions

Sibling Discount

Scholarships & Bursaries

No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly advertised on the AISA website for 2025/26. Emirati students may be eligible for ADEK scholarship pathways; the school facilitated an ADEK scholarship information session for Emirati seniors in the 2025/26 academic year. Families seeking financial assistance should contact the admissions office directly.

The Final Verdict: Who Is This School For?

AISA is a school with a genuinely distinguished history and a compelling dual-pathway offer that very few Abu Dhabi schools can match: an American curriculum from KG1 through Grade 12, layered with the IB PYP in Elementary and the IB Diploma as a senior option. Its claim to have been the first school in the UAE to offer the IB Diploma is not marketing - it reflects a 30-year commitment to international academic standards. The low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10, the dual MSA and CIS accreditation, the strong PISA and TIMSS benchmark performance, and the historically impressive IB Diploma results (average 35.6 points) are all genuine differentiators. But 2024 is not 2022. The ADEK Good rating and the documented 47% staff turnover are facts that cannot be glossed over. The school is in recovery, and the ADEK inspectors believe that recovery is underway - but 'well-positioned to progress' is not the same as 'already progressed'. Families considering AISA today are making a bet on trajectory: that the stability brought by new director Andrew Torris will translate into measurable academic improvement by the next inspection cycle. For families with children in KG or early primary - where AISA's performance has remained Very Good - that bet is relatively low-risk. For families placing a child in Grades 6-8, where teaching quality dropped to Acceptable, the risk is higher and warrants a candid conversation with the school about specific subject staffing and recovery timelines. For Arabic-medium learning, the current picture is the school's most significant weakness. Families who prioritise strong Arabic language development - whether Arabic First Language or Arabic as a Second Language - should approach AISA with clear eyes: Acceptable across all phases is a material gap that the school has committed to addressing but has not yet resolved.

THE “RIGHT FIT”

Families seeking an American curriculum pathway with an optional IB Diploma route, particularly those with children in KG through Grade 5 where performance remains strong, and internationally mobile families who value MSA/CIS dual accreditation and a genuinely diverse, 60+ nationality community.

THE “WRONG FIT”

Families who prioritise strong Arabic language development (currently rated Acceptable across all phases), or those seeking a school currently performing at the top of Abu Dhabi's academic rankings - AISA's Good rating reflects a school in recovery, not one at its ceiling.

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We chose AISA because of the IB Diploma option and the American pathway - my son could keep his options open for US or UK universities. The community is genuinely international and the teachers, when they stay, are excellent. My honest advice: visit the school, ask hard questions about Grade 7 and 8, and make your own assessment.

— Grade 11 Parent

Strengths

First school in UAE to offer IB Diploma - 30 years of IB experience
Dual American and IB Diploma pathway gives students genuine choice at Grade 10
Exceptional teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 among lowest in Abu Dhabi
Dual MSA and CIS accreditation recognised by universities globally
PISA and TIMSS scores above international averages across all tested domains
Very Good ADEK rating for health, safety, safeguarding, and parent partnership
Diverse community of 60+ nationalities with 375 Emirati students
Fees mid-range for American curriculum Abu Dhabi - accessible entry at KG1 (AED 32,950)

Areas for Improvement

ADEK rating regressed from Very Good to Good following 47% staff turnover
Arabic First Language, Arabic Second Language, and UAE Social Studies all rated Acceptable across all phases
Teaching quality in Grades 6-8 (Cycle 2) dropped to Acceptable - the school's most pressing current weakness
No published sibling discount or scholarship programme for non-Emirati families
MAP standardised test results show Weak attainment in Phases 2 and 3 for English, mathematics, and science