UAE – American International School in Abu Dhabi

aisa_logo_teachEducating students for over 20 years in the heart of UAE’s capital, AISA is regarded as one of the leading schools in the Emirate. AISA is committed to producing responsible, independent, and respectful global citizens. Known for excellence in teaching and a rich extracurricular program spanning athletics, performing arts, and community service, AISA serves students from over 80 countries and was the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) and the first to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP).

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School Profile – AISA

1enrollment
Enrollment*
KG – Grade 5: 712
Grade 6 – Grade 8: 301
Grade 9 – Grade 12: 375

2totalteachingstaff
Total Teaching Staff*
135

3studentfacultyratio
Student-Faculty Ratio*
10.3:1

4curriculum
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB) – IB DP and IB PYP
American High School Diploma

5languagesoffered
Languages Offered
English, Arabic, French, Spanish

7extracurricular
Extra-curricular Activities
Yoga, Sailing, Art, Dance, Robotics, Drama, Falconry, Choir, MUN, Drama, Chess, Manga, Mad Science

6athletics
Athletics
Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Badminton and Swimming

8campusfacilities
Campus Facilities
Science and technology labs, gymnasium, soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pool, cafeteria

9accreditations
Accreditations
Middle States Association of Colleges (MSA)
Council of International Schools
UAE Ministry of Education

10memberships
Memberships
Near East South Asian Association of Overseas Schools (NESA)
European Council of International Schools (ECIS)

*Data based on academic year 2016-2017

For more information, visit the school website: www.aisa.sch.ae

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"A close knit community of schools dedicated to the purpose of changing the future of our world for the better." Founded in 1976, Esol Education specializes in the establishment and management of high quality international schools around the Middle East and Mediterranean. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with branch offices in Hong Kong, Cairo and Nicosia, Esol Education currently serves over 10,000 students, operating a total of nine international schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Nicosia, and Aley. Each of the Esol Education schools follows an American or British curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Seven Esol schools currently offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with some offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP). Esol Education schools enjoy the benefits of experienced leadership and management, excellent facilities, and caring and dedicated teachers. Since its inception, Esol’s focus has always been the attainment of the highest standards of educational excellence.