Future Leaders International Private School – Rabdan vs Summit International School

	F Future Leaders International Private School – Rabdan Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	S Summit International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 23,000 - 28,000	Fees / year AED 23,000 - 38,126
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,500	Pupils 1,740
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al Maqta Street, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi, UAE (P.O. Box 56955).	Location Sector-4, Street 19 in the Madinat Al Zayed Gold Souk & Post Office area, Abu Dhabi. The school sits in a central area of Abu Dhabi City. It comprises four buildings and includes a swimming pool, segregated play areas, a multi-use gymnasium and theater.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (KG 1–KG 2) and Elementary (Grade 1–4).	Stages KG1 to Grade 12. KG1 and KG2 follow an Early Childhood 'learn through play' approach. From KG1-12 the curriculum is aligned with the California Common Core; Grades K-4 are co-educational and Grades 5-12 are gender-separated.
School type	School type —	School type American-curriculum international school. It is co-educational in K-4 and gender-separated in grades 5-12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The student body includes 1,740 students representing 51 countries. The school describes a diverse mix of Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Rim, and Slavic expatriates.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Learning Support Department uses a whole-school approach to identify, plan for, implement, and monitor plans to meet the independent needs for specific learning difficulties or disabilities. It provides learning strategies to access the curriculum and collaborates with families to provide home strategies.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (Virginia State Standards of Learning).	Country affiliation United States – the school uses an American curriculum aligned with California Common Core.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure	School day structure KG 1–KG 2: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–1:00 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–11:40 AM. Grade 1–4: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–2:45 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–11:50 AM. Morning drop-off from 7:20 AM; KG and elementary use different gates; late arrival slips issued after 7:50 AM.	School day structure The school day typically starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends around 2:30 p.m. on most weekdays; Friday hours vary and may be shorter (some listings show a half-day or different times). The campus has a canteen where students can buy lunch.
Bus service details	Bus service details INDIGO TRANSPORT; Bus information via br1-bustransportation@futureleaders.sch.ae; bus transportation fees published in the admissions packet.	Bus service details The school provides a bus service via a contract with Seven Stars Transportation Company, delivering air-conditioned transport to various parts of Abu Dhabi. Registration is through sevenstarsschoolbus.com. The Bus Coordinator is Ms. Ariane Joy (sis@sevenstars.ae) and the main contact number is +971 2 671 3131 ext. 201-207-206.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fee overview for Academic Year 2026–2027 Application and enrollment fees - Assessment / new-student application charge: AED 1,000 payable after the admission assessment; this amount is deducted from the first year's tuition. - Re-enrollment / re-registration fee for returning students (KG2 to Grade 7) to confirm a place for the next academic year: AED 1,000; this amount is deducted from the annual tuition. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — full details Note: Tuition is billed annually but payable in three equal installments; per-term figures below are the annual tuition divided by three. - Pre-School (3–4 years): - Annual tuition: AED 23,000. - Per term (3 installments): AED 7,667 (AED 23,000 ÷ 3). - Books fee: AED 415. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 350. - KG1: - Annual tuition: AED 23,000. - Per term: AED 7,667. - Books fee: AED 415. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 350. - KG2: - Annual tuition: AED 23,000. - Per term: AED 7,667. - Books fee: AED 1,530. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 350. - Grade 1: - Annual tuition: AED 25,000. - Per term: AED 8,333. - Books fee: AED 2,255. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 2: - Annual tuition: AED 25,000. - Per term: AED 8,333. - Books fee: AED 1,860. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 3: - Annual tuition: AED 25,000. - Per term: AED 8,333. - Books fee: AED 1,870. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 4: - Annual tuition: AED 25,000. - Per term: AED 8,333. - Books fee: AED 1,740. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 5: - Annual tuition: AED 25,000. - Per term: AED 8,333. - Books fee: AED 2,250. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 6: - Annual tuition: AED 28,000. - Per term: AED 9,333. - Books fee: AED 2,770. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000. - Uniform: AED 360. - Grade 7: - Annual tuition: AED 28,000. - Per term: AED 9,333. - Books / uniform: not listed for this grade in the published fee schedule. - Bus fee (two-way): AED 5,000 where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition payment schedule (three installments): - 1st installment due: August 1, 2026. - 2nd installment due: December 1, 2026. - 3rd installment due: March 1, 2027. - All installment payments may be made by cheque, cash, card or bank transfer. - Books and uniform fees must be paid with the Term 1 fees (they cannot be deferred into later installments). Uniform fees are charged inclusive of VAT (5%). Bus fees are subject to seat availability and route feasibility; the school operates only a two-way bus service. Boarding fees - Boarding is not provided; transport is offered as a separate two-way bus service (bus fee AED 5,000). Other costs and routine extras - One-time or per-year items shown in the fee schedule: books fees (vary by grade), uniform charges (vary by grade), and the bus fee (AED 5,000 for two-way service). These specific amounts are listed above under each grade. - Bus service enrolment requires pickup/drop-off details and is provided subject to route feasibility and seat availability. Refund information and withdrawal charges - Transportation fees are refundable if the bus service was not used. Other fees may be refundable if the associated items or services remain unused. Refunds and any retention on withdrawal are handled in accordance with ADEK regulations. The school's published fees policy identifies specific retention amounts for short-notice withdrawals (for example, a stated retention of two months' tuition in some short-notice cases) and confirms refunds follow ADEK guidance. Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Card and Bank Transfer. The finance office is available to accept payments during stated office hours. - Bank transfer details (for direct payments): - Account name: FUTURE LEADERS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL BR1. - Bank: First Abu Dhabi Bank. - Account No: 4031005815093001. - IBAN: AE760354031005815093001. - Swift: NBADAEAAXXX. Practical notes for payment handling - The AED 1,000 assessment/new-student and re-enrollment fees are deducted from the annual tuition (not additional to the published tuition once applied). Books and uniform fees must accompany the first installment. Refunds and any deductions on withdrawal will follow the school's fees policy and ADEK guidance.	Fee details Application / registration fee - Registration fee (per student): AED 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals, Academic Year 2025–26 — amounts in AED) Note: the published fee schedule presents per-term instalments and the corresponding annual totals. Two columns of per-term figures are shown in the school's term schedule (the second set shows the reduced instalment amounts that appear alongside the standard instalments in the published table). The figures below list the primary per-term instalments (left-hand set in the term schedule) and the computed annual tuition (sum of the three term instalments). Registration fee (AED 1,000) is stated separately above. - KG1: Term 1 AED 7,400; Term 2 AED 7,300; Term 3 AED 7,300. Annual tuition (sum of terms) AED 22,000; total including registration AED 23,000. Books AED 0; uniform AED 680; school bus (annual) AED 5,000. - KG2: Term 1 AED 7,800; Term 2 AED 7,600; Term 3 AED 7,600. Annual tuition AED 23,000; total including registration AED 24,000. Books AED 0; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 1: Term 1 AED 8,895; Term 2 AED 8,965; Term 3 AED 8,965. Annual tuition AED 26,825; total including registration AED 27,825. Books AED 1,200; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 2: Term 1 AED 8,895; Term 2 AED 8,965; Term 3 AED 8,965. Annual tuition AED 26,825; total including registration AED 27,825. Books AED 1,200; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 3: Term 1 AED 9,634; Term 2 AED 9,707; Term 3 AED 9,707. Annual tuition AED 29,048; total including registration AED 30,048. Books AED 1,400; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 4: Term 1 AED 9,634; Term 2 AED 9,707; Term 3 AED 9,707. Annual tuition AED 29,048; total including registration AED 30,048. Books AED 1,400; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 5: Term 1 AED 10,549; Term 2 AED 10,617; Term 3 AED 10,617. Annual tuition AED 31,783; total including registration AED 32,783. Books AED 1,600; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 6: Term 1 AED 10,549; Term 2 AED 10,617; Term 3 AED 10,617. Annual tuition AED 31,783; total including registration AED 32,783. Books AED 1,600; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 7: Term 1 AED 10,549; Term 2 AED 10,617; Term 3 AED 10,617. Annual tuition AED 31,783; total including registration AED 32,783. Books AED 1,800; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 8: Term 1 AED 10,549; Term 2 AED 10,617; Term 3 AED 10,617. Annual tuition AED 31,783; total including registration AED 32,783. Books AED 1,800; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 9: Term 1 AED 11,090; Term 2 AED 11,160; Term 3 AED 11,160. Annual tuition AED 33,410; total including registration AED 34,410. Books AED 2,000; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 10: Term 1 AED 11,592; Term 2 AED 11,667; Term 3 AED 11,667. Annual tuition AED 34,926; total including registration AED 35,926. Books AED 2,000; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 11: Term 1 AED 11,592; Term 2 AED 11,667; Term 3 AED 11,667. Annual tuition AED 34,926; total including registration AED 35,926. Books AED 2,200; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. - Grade 12: Term 1 AED 11,592; Term 2 AED 11,667; Term 3 AED 11,667. Annual tuition AED 34,926; total including registration AED 35,926. Books AED 2,200; uniform AED 680; bus AED 5,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is scheduled to be payable in three instalments (payments at the beginning of each term). Bus fees are required at the beginning of the school year. The published fee notes state the three-term billing arrangement and that bus fees should be paid at the start of the year. - Discount policy: Grade 1 and above: a one‑student discount is applied (published schedule shows a 7% discount category) and a siblings' discount is published (11%); an additional 2% discount is noted for a single full-year one‑time payment. Kindergarten students are subject to a special kindergarten discount as indicated in the published notes. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at the school; boarding fees are not applicable. Summit International School operates KG–Grade 12 as a day school (no dormitory/boarding provision is published). Other costs and routine extras - Books / resources: grade-dependent book/resource fees are published alongside the fee schedule (examples: Books range from AED 0 for KG to AED 2,200 for Grades 11–12). Uniform: AED 680 (published as the uniform amount in the schedule). School bus: AED 5,000 (annual, published). External exam and standardized test fees are listed separately (IELTS, SAT, ACT, AP etc. — individual exam charges apply as published). Refund information - The published fee schedule and parent handbook set out billing instalments and registration requirements but do not present a separate universal tuition‑refund table in the fee schedule itself; fee refunds and related arrangements are subject to the school's policies and ADEK (Abu Dhabi education authority) regulations as applicable. The school's policy documents reference registration and enrolment procedures and ADEK approval of the fee schedule. Parents should note that discounts and timing (e.g., the additional 2% for one‑time payment) are explicitly set out in the published fee documentation. Fee payment options (typical channels and context) - The school's published fee documents show the amounts, billing schedule and ADEK approval. Common payment channels used by schools in Abu Dhabi include bank transfer (IBAN), debit/credit card, cash and cheques; these payment channels are widely used across UAE schools and are the typical mechanisms applied by school finance offices. The school's fee documents do not list a detailed, itemised list of payment methods in the public fee schedule; payments are administered by the school accounts/finance office. External examinations and standardized test fees - External exam fees (published separately) include standard charges for IELTS, SAT, ACT, AP and related optional/add‑on fees; the school's external‑exam fee overview lists those exam core fees and common add‑ons. Example entries from the school's published external exam list: IELTS (approx AED 1,470), SAT and ACT international fees and AP exam fees — see the external exam schedule for the full list of tests and charges.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school requires all students to wear the school uniform. The policy specifies black leather shoes and dark blue socks; students wearing trousers must wear a black belt. A PE kit is required, and white sports shoes must have white or transparent soles; colored or black soles are not allowed.
Food options	Food options —	Food options On-site dining is provided via gender-specific cafeterias on campus, indicating there are on-site food facilities. The Cafeterias reference confirms the on-site dining option, though no detailed menu or dietary accommodations are listed on the page.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Summit International School is part of Summit International Schools, a UAE-based private education group established in 2013. The group operates multiple campuses and offers a K-12 American curriculum aligned with the California Common Core; in Abu Dhabi, the school is co-educational in grades KG-4 and gender-separated in grades 5-12.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details American curriculum based on Virginia State Standards of Learning and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Arabic, Islamic, Social Studies and Moral Education are taught as MOE-required subjects. The program embeds UAE heritage and values throughout. Arabic and Islamic are taught within Native and Non-Native groups. French is offered as an extracurricular activity.	Curriculum details Summit International School Abu Dhabi offers a North American curriculum aligned with the California Common Core from kindergarten through high school, delivered via a blended learning approach that uses online platforms and individualized learning paths supported by adaptive software and Chromebooks. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) follows California Common Core for English, Mathematics, English Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, and ICT; Science is guided by Next Generation Science Standards, while Moral Education, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Arabic Social Studies align with MOE guidelines under ADEK oversight, with alignment to UAE MOE Cycle 1 and adaptive software to meet grade-level progress. Middle School Curriculum follows California Common Core and is aligned with UAE MOE Cycle 2 requirements to prepare students for High School, with emphasis on English, Arabic, Islamic, Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Humanities; after three years of individualized learning, students complete Middle School. High School Curriculum follows California Common Core with four years of individualized learning; graduates meet California graduation requirements and UAE MOE graduation requirements, and are prepared for exams and postsecondary tests such as PISA, PSAT, AP, ACT, and SAT, with emphasis on Mathematics, Science, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Humanities. The school operates with co-educational classes in KG-4 and gender-separated classes in grades 5-12, and employs a blended learning ecosystem across all stages.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared to enroll in the best and most appropriate international higher education institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Social Worker at FLIS-Rabdan supports students and parents with social and emotional concerns. Elementary: br1-lana@futureleaders.sch.ae; KG Parents: br1-mervat@futureleaders.sch.ae. Communication with teachers occurs via Seesaw and email, and the Parent Portal provides attendance information and messages.	Social & emotional learning The school's counseling program focuses on three domains: social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. The social domain develops self- and other-understanding, interpersonal communication, and contribution to a caring community; the emotional domain builds mindfulness, decision making, problem solving, goal setting, and critical thinking; and the behavioral domain supports self-awareness, self-identity, and transitions to post-secondary learning. Program delivery includes individual and group counseling, peer mediation, class discussions, Lunch Bunch Sessions, and an anti-bullying program, with parent guidance and collaboration with teachers and tailored action plans. The Student Council Hub and various student-life elements integrate SEL into daily school life. A Mental Health Guide for Parents is available in Arabic and English to support families.,”
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school operates a dedicated SEN Department within Summit International School, with an inclusion-focused model that provides individualized, evidence-based support for students of determination and other students with additional learning needs. Identification can be initiated by any staff member; a Pre-Observation Record and formal observations lead to an SEN assessment conducted by the inclusion team, with involvement from the school psychologist and a Behavioral Specialist. Students may be placed on a Wave System (Tier 1–3) with corresponding interventions, including intensive Tier 3 support. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed by a team (SENCO, School Psychologist, Behavioral Specialist, Reading Coach, Student Teachers, and Parents) and include academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals, accommodations, and progress tracking. The SEN framework also includes an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) and differentiation guidelines, with ongoing collaboration among staff, students, and families; there is a Learning Support Department within the school to implement these plans. The documents describe an inclusion model rather than a standalone specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school does not publish documentation describing a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. Public information shows an international teaching staff including native Arabic, English, and French speakers, indicating language diversity among staff, but no explicit EAL program or staff dedicated solely to EAL services is listed. Therefore, explicit EAL provisions are not publicly disclosed in the school's materials.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Social Worker collaborates to support students' social and emotional wellbeing. The school has a Nurse and a Health & Safety Officer on site to address health-related wellbeing needs (Nurse: br1-clinic@futureleaders.sch.ae; Health & Safety Officer: br1-ohs@futureleaders.sch.ae).	Mental wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing are positioned as core aims of the school, with a policy framework to promote mental wellness, raise awareness, and provide accessible support services. The counseling service offers individual and group sessions, psychoeducation for staff, guidance lessons, and connections with the Head of Inclusion, and is led by the School Counselor; training for staff on mental health awareness and intervention is outlined. The policy emphasizes confidential, safe, and personalized counseling, crisis management planning, and partnerships with external mental health organizations to expand options. Referrals and assessments are described, with clear processes for parental consent and student consent where appropriate. Regular monitoring, training, and evaluation of mental health initiatives are planned, and there is a clear pathway for parental engagement and external referrals when needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Child Protection Policy and a Technology & Safety Policy to safeguard students, and states that every student has the right to protection from harm. It outlines safeguarding in information technology use and emphasizes parental involvement through the FLIS-Rabdan Educational Communication Protocol. Communications with parents are facilitated via Orison (Parent Portal) and Seesaw. A Health & Safety Officer and a Nurse are available on campus to support safeguarding and safety.	Safeguarding A designated safeguarding lead (Principal) and a safeguarding team (including the School Counselor and School Nurses) oversee safeguarding, aligned with Wadeema's Law and UAE safeguarding expectations. The policy outlines the safeguarding team members by name and role, and requires staff training, data confidentiality, and mandatory reporting of safeguarding concerns. Staff and school are required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and to the Child Protection Center within 24 hours; the policy provides a flow for reporting and escalation. Roles and responsibilities are detailed for the Principal, staff, and parents, with explicit guidance on maintaining confidentiality and taking immediate action when safeguarding concerns arise. There is also a formal flow chart for reporting safeguarding concerns and Appendices outlining signs of abuse and reporting steps.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy View document
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Rabdan campus features dedicated KG and Elementary playgrounds. The campus operates a school uniform store with set hours. Heritage Village Catering Services runs the canteen with rotating monthly menus. A school nurse is on site to manage illnesses, and a nut-free nutrition policy is in place for meals. Parent access and safety are supported by a Parent Security Pass system and gate procedures.	Facilities overview The campus comprises four buildings in Abu Dhabi, including a swimming pool, segregated play areas, a multi-use gymnasium and theater. It features a library and an on-site medical clinic. The campus includes science facilities with Chemistry, Biology and Physics labs, and a Visual Arts Studio, as well as an auditorium. Gender-specific middle and high schools and separate cafeterias and playgrounds are provided, with locker rooms and other supporting spaces.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sports facilities include multi-use courts and fields for indoor and outdoor activities, and a swimming pool for aquatic programs. The campus supports athletics through gender-specific spaces and a dedicated gymnasium, enabling team sports and physical education across grade levels.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Academic facilities include Chemistry labs, Biology labs, Physics labs, a library and e-library, and a Visual Arts Studio. The campus also houses an auditorium and dedicated spaces for collaborative learning and scientific work, plus a medical clinic for on-site health support.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities FLIS Rabdan offers Drama Club, Music Club, Cultural Club, Environmental Club and Football Club. These clubs provide opportunities in the arts, culture, environmental initiatives, and team sports. The programs complement the academic curriculum and contribute to student development outside regular class time.	Extra curricular facilities Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and clubs are extensive. The school supports student leadership through the HS Climbers Pathway and a Student Council Hub, and The Climb Times provides student publication opportunities. The facilities and activities framework underpins a broad program of clubs and activities aligned with UAE education priorities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Summit International School opened in August 2013 as a private international school in Abu Dhabi, operating under an American curriculum aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning. At its founding, SIS operated as an RFP private international school under the Virginia SOL and has since moved to the advanced track of both the UAE Ministry of Education and the California Common Core. The campus is state-of-the-art and comprises four buildings, including a swimming pool, segregated play areas, and a multi-use gymnasium and theater. Its Climbers population is about 1,400 students representing 51 countries, with a staff base spanning more than 20 nationalities.
Community	Community Future Leaders International Private School Rabdan is a new inclusive school community and a member of the Future Leaders group. A diverse community welcoming families from around the world learns through a Virginia State Standards of Learning curriculum with UAE heritage culture and values embedded, including MOE subjects taught in both native and non-native groups. Extracurricular activities include Drama Club, Music Club, Cultural Club, and Environmental Club, with opportunities to participate in other clubs that extend student interests. Parent communication occurs through the Parent Portal and Seesaw, and school events and personal celebrations are part of student life.	Community The school employs an international teaching staff, including native Arabic speakers as well as native English and French speakers. The pastoral care team, counseling services, and learning support create a robust wellbeing and academic support system. Community events documented on the site include the Happiness Project (March 22, 2022) and an Anti-bullying Campaign (November 29, 2021), featuring class discussions, video assignments, and courtyard assemblies. The Climb Times and a dedicated Student Council hub document and coordinate student life and activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association There is a Summit Parent Advisory Committee (SPAC) that links parents with school leadership. Through SPAC, regular meetings are held with management, parents and teaching staff. SPAC meetings provide a forum for parents to discuss relevant issues, contribute to solutions and organize activities throughout the academic year. Parents can access school newsletters and the news and events sections for information about activities. The Climb Times and other communications illustrate ongoing parent engagement and information sharing.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers an American curriculum based on Virginia State Standards of Learning and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Arabic, Islamic, Social Studies and Moral Education are taught in alignment with MOE requirements. The program includes a broad range of subjects and opportunities for extracurricular involvement to extend learning.	Academic & intellectual The school follows a K-12 American curriculum aligned with the California Common Core. KG1 and KG2 follow an Early Childhood 'learn through play' approach. Learning resources are primarily online through various platforms. Performance-based assessments are used to measure understanding.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides arts and creative opportunities through music, drama and visual arts as part of the program. Vocal music and drawing are listed among activities in the curriculum. French is offered as a language, and the Music Club and Drama Club provide ongoing creative outlets.	Arts & creative The school has a Visual Arts Studio. An Auditorium is available for performances and events.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic studies, with Quran integrated into the program. French is taught as a language. The school maintains a Cultural Club as part of its extracurricular program.	Cultural & language The school has an international teaching staff, including native Arabic speakers and native English and French speakers.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers extracurricular activities including Drama Club, Music Club, Cultural Club, Environmental Club and Football Club. Sports and activity options include soccer, basketball and swimming.	Social & hobbies A Student Council Hub supports student leadership. The HS Program is part of Life at SIS. Weekly assemblies and Special Subjects Awards are part of school life. Counseling includes Anti-bullying Ambassadors.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Outreach Programs are part of the school's activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Student Council Hub supports leadership development. The HS Program provides leadership and pathway opportunities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers sports such as soccer, basketball and swimming. A catering/nutrition policy is provided. The school emphasizes core values of respect, honesty, tolerance, care and resilience and maintains a behavior policy aligned with these values.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being is supported through a Well-Being program and anti-bullying initiatives. The Happiness Project is a wellbeing initiative.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision An American curriculum is offered based on Virginia State Standards of Learning and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Arabic, Islamic, Social Studies and Moral Education are taught as mandatory Ministry of Education subjects. French is included as an extracurricular activity. Reading supports include Raz Kids (Reading A to Z) to enhance reading and Nahla wa Nahil to strengthen Arabic reading.	Language provision The school uses English for core subjects. The California Common Core is followed for English, Mathematics, English Social Studies, HPE, Visual Arts, Music and ICT, with NGSS for Science; the UAE MOE program guided by ADEK covers Moral Education, Arabic, Islamic and Arabic Social Studies. The school provides a dual MOE and American curricula across grade levels. The library supports both English and Arabic with 6,000 English books and 2,000 Arabic books, and the staff includes native Arabic, English and French speakers.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the Student Application Form and provide all required documents. An experienced and dedicated admissions team supports ensuring the application meets ADEK documentation requirements. The school reserves the right to refuse admission based on seat availability or missing documents. Applicants may be asked for additional information if needed. 2. The applicant, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be given the next available appointment to attend an interview and assessment led by a member of the academic team. The interview and assessments aim to learn about the applicant's character, skill set, and academic ability in English, Arabic and Math. In addition to grade-level information, the assessments gauge higher-order skills such as writing, critical thinking and problem solving. The results help establish the foundation of the personalized education portfolio for future students. 3. Upon completion of the previous two steps, the applicant will be scheduled to sit for aptitude tests in English, Arabic and Mathematics. These tests assess higher-order skills and help tailor the education portfolio to meet any special academic needs. The results inform decisions about appropriate grade placement and learning supports. The portfolio guides ongoing learning planning in collaboration with families. 4. Parents will be informed of the results within 2-3 business days of the test date via email. The principal and/or the respective section head will further interview the applicant and their parent(s) or guardian(s) to ensure understanding of the school's mission and vision, and readiness to engage in the learning process. The school aims to nurture 21st-century learner and leader skills to prepare students for lifelong learning. 5. As per ADEK directives, admission to the respective grade level requires meeting the age specified for the grade. The following age bands apply for admission: Pre-School 3-4 Years; KG1 4 Years; KG2 5 Years; Grade 1 6 Years; Grade 2 7 Years; Grade 3 8 Years; Grade 4 9 Years; Grade 5 10 Years; Grade 6 11 Years. These age requirements govern grade placement at FLIS-Rabdan.	Admissions 1. Prospective parents and students are encouraged to tour Summit International School, and an appointment must be made. 2. During the tour, a school representative will show facilities and discuss documents required, year/age requirements, fee structure, and school policies. 3. Priority is given to students who have a sibling at the school. 4. The school is located in Abu Dhabi at Sector-4, Street 19 in the Madinat Al Zayed Gold Souk & Post Office area.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist A waitlist exists, when a space becomes available from the waitlist, the admissions team will contact families to arrange an assessment/interview.
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