Abu Dhabi International School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 26,275 - 50,350

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 3500

Type Co-educational

Opened 1992

Bus Service No

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Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish, English

Typical class size 22

Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) operates across two campuses, the Abu Dhabi Campus at 121 Hadfah St, Al Manhal, and the MBZ Campus in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Catering to students aged 3 to 18, AIS delivers three curricula under one private, coeducational K-12 umbrella: the British Program (IGCSE and A Levels) at the Abu Dhabi Campus; the American Program with Advanced Placement (AP) at the MBZ Campus; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) also at MBZ for grades 11–12. The American track aligns English and Math with the Common Core, Science with NGSS, and Arabic with UAE Ministry standards. The High School offers Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Economics & Business, and Liberal Arts tracks. Facilities span two campuses with libraries, theatres, laboratories, and sports grounds, plus spaces for co-curricular activities. AIS fosters nationalities (about 60) and a spectrum of clubs in science, arts, sports, service, and sustainability.

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110 Bab Al Nabil St, Al Karamah St, Al Rowdah Area, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Location

AIS operates across two campuses in Abu Dhabi: the AD Campus is located on Al Karama Street in the Abu Dhabi City area, and the MBZ Campus is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The AD Campus address places it in a central Abu Dhabi neighbourhood, while the MBZ Campus serves families in the northern part of the emirate. The school arranges a two-way bus service with routes that reach multiple areas, including Abu Dhabi City limits, Shamkha, Reem Island, Yas Island, Khalifa City, and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Stages

AIS offers Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) available for Grades 11–12. The school operates across two campuses with programs aligned to K-12 education and IB pathways.

Type

AIS is a private, international, day school that is co-educational. The two campuses are located in Abu Dhabi City and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Pupil Nationality Mix

AIS represents around 60 nationalities across approximately 3,500 students across its two campuses. The school notes a diverse international community, with a proportion of students and staff from many national backgrounds; local-to-international ratios are not published.

Additional learning support

AIS provides a comprehensive Student Support Services program, including Counseling, Special Education services, Enrichment for gifted and talented students, Academic support, English Language Learner services, and Social and Emotional Learning programs.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is stated; AIS is licensed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education (ADEK framework) and operates as a UAE-based international school.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is stated. AIS emphasizes diversity and inclusion across a multicultural student body.

School day structure

Exact start and end times vary by campus and grade level. The Academic Calendar for 2025–2026 is published by AIS, and admissions hours are typically 8:00–15:00 on weekdays, with shorter hours on Fridays.

Bus service

AIS offers a two-way bus service with separate PS, KG and Prep afternoon routes, and separate morning/afternoon routes for Grades 1–12 as needed. Pick-up locations include Abu Dhabi City Limits, Shamkha, Reem Island, Mohammad Bin Zayed City, Shabiya, Khalifa City, Yas Island, and other areas. The annual bus fee is AED 4,950, including a non-refundable AED 500 registration, and registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Fees

Application / Registration fees
- The tuition schedule lists a non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,500 per student.
- The school's Tuition Fee Policy states that the registration fee (and the re‑registration fee) is normally calculated as 5% of the yearly tuition and is deductible from the student's final tuition fees for the academic year; specific refund conditions for registration and re‑registration are set out in the policy.

Tuition fees by year group (MBZ Campus — full year, books, total and three term instalments)
- S‑NY: Tuition AED 25,000; Books AED 1,275; Total fees AED 26,275; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 11,275, 2nd AED 7,500, 3rd AED 6,000.
- KG: Tuition AED 31,800; Books AED 1,835; Total fees AED 33,635; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 14,555, 2nd AED 9,540, 3rd AED 8,040.
- Prep: Tuition AED 31,800; Books AED 1,965; Total fees AED 33,765; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 14,685, 2nd AED 9,540, 3rd AED 8,040.
- Grade 1: Tuition AED 37,200; Books AED 2,300; Total fees AED 39,500; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 17,180, 2nd AED 11,160, 3rd AED 9,660.
- Grade 2: Tuition AED 37,200; Books AED 1,900; Total fees AED 39,100; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 16,780, 2nd AED 11,160, 3rd AED 9,660.
- Grade 3: Tuition AED 38,850; Books AED 2,000; Total fees AED 40,850; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 17,540, 2nd AED 11,655, 3rd AED 10,155.
- Grade 4: Tuition AED 38,850; Books AED 1,800; Total fees AED 40,650; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 17,340, 2nd AED 11,655, 3rd AED 10,155.
- Grade 5: Tuition AED 40,500; Books AED 1,800; Total fees AED 42,300; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 18,000, 2nd AED 12,150, 3rd AED 10,650.
- Grade 6: Tuition AED 40,500; Books AED 1,700; Total fees AED 42,200; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 17,900, 2nd AED 12,150, 3rd AED 10,650.
- Grade 7: Tuition AED 43,000; Books AED 2,200; Total fees AED 45,200; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 19,400, 2nd AED 12,900, 3rd AED 11,400.
- Grade 8: Tuition AED 43,000; Books AED 2,200; Total fees AED 45,200; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 19,400, 2nd AED 12,900, 3rd AED 11,400.
- Grade 9: Tuition AED 45,450; Books AED 2,700; Total fees AED 48,150; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 20,880, 2nd AED 13,635, 3rd AED 12,135.
- Grade 10: Tuition AED 45,450; Books AED 2,500; Total fees AED 47,950; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 20,680, 2nd AED 13,635, 3rd AED 12,135.
- Grade 11: Tuition AED 47,950; Books AED 2,400; Total fees AED 50,350; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 21,580, 2nd AED 14,385, 3rd AED 12,885.
- Grade 12: Tuition AED 47,950; Books AED 2,000; Total fees AED 49,950; Registration fee AED 1,500; Instalments — 1st AED 21,180, 2nd AED 14,385, 3rd AED 12,885.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school divides the total annual tuition into three termly instalments. Term 1 covers September–December (4 months), Term 2 covers January–March (3 months) and Term 3 covers April–June (3 months). The standard due dates for the three term invoices are 1 August (Term 1), 1 December (Term 2) and 1 March (Term 3). A full‑year invoice can be issued on request with a due date of 1 August.
- Tuition may be paid in three instalments; uniforms and books may only be collected after presentation/clearance of all three instalments. Students will not be enrolled if payments are not made. The school may suspend students, withhold reports or block re‑enrolment for unpaid fees following the stated late‑payment procedures.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Abu Dhabi International School is a K–12 day school.

Other costs and fees
- Bus transport and uniform costs are not included in the tuition figures shown and are charged separately. Extra fees apply for special education services where required.
- A separate IB Diploma Programme (DP) official examination fee of AED 3,500 is charged in Grade 12 for IBDP students; this fee is subject to adjustment.

Refunds and withdrawal terms
- Registration fee refund: the policy permits the registration fee to be refundable for new students if written notification is provided at least two weeks prior to the start of the new academic year (deadline stated as 15 August). Re‑registration refunds must be requested on or before 30 June.
- Tuition retention on withdrawal: if a student attends up to part of the first week of term and then discontinues without sufficient written notification, the school may retain up to 5% of the annual tuition. If a student attends one to three weeks in a term, the school will retain one full month's tuition; attendance over three to six weeks leads to retention of two months' tuition; attendance beyond six weeks leads to retention of the full term fee. Refunds are otherwise handled according to ADEK rules and the school's published policy.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include online payment link, bank transfer, cheque, cash, credit card and the PayNest mobile application. Returned cheque bank charges will be charged to the parent.

Notes
- The annual figures above are shown for the MBZ Campus fee schedule for the 2025–26 academic year and include the listed book charge; bus, uniform and other ancillary charges are additional. Instalment amounts and totals are those published in the school's published fee schedule.

Academics

Curriculum

AIS offers a tri-path curriculum: the American Program with AP, the British Program with IGCSE and AS/A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the DP available at the MBZ campus for Grades 11–12 and the British/American tracks running through Grades 9–12 (IGCSE in Grade 10; AS/A Levels in Grades 11–12; AP in Grades 11–12). Kindergarten (ages 3–5) uses a play-based, inquiry-driven approach with the sMiles phonics program to support early English and Arabic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) emphasizes CCSS and NGSS-aligned learning, with core English, Math, Science plus Arabic/French language development, ICT, and STEM. Middle School (Grades 6–8) expands to English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Moral Education, Performing and Visual Arts, PE, Arabic/French, ICT, and Islamic Studies, with counseling services. High School (Grades 9–12) provides American, British, or IB pathways: AP courses in the American track, IGCSE in Grade 10 followed by AS/A Levels in Grades 11–12 for the British track, and the IB Diploma Programme for eligible students.

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Admissions

1. Step 1: Admission for the 2025-2026 academic year is currently open for MBZ Campus only. The MBZ Campus offers the American curriculum from pre-school to Grade 12, with Grades 11 and 12 offering the High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). 2. Step 2: Applications are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis, with priority admissions given to children of AIS faculty members, siblings of current AIS students, former AIS students, and other eligible applicants. If there are no vacancies in the grade level, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list, and the school will contact the parents or guardians if a seat becomes available. 3. Step 3: New applicants to AIS: admission is open for pre-school to Grade 11; Grade 12 admissions are not accepted. Applicants must meet the age requirements for the grade to be applied to (e.g., Pre-school 3 years, Kindergarten 4 years, Prep 5 years, Grade 1 6 years) by September 1 of the admission year. Exceptions are not made for age when stated and admissions criteria will be considered. 4. Step 4: Attend a meeting with the School Registrar. For UAE-based applicants, meetings are held Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, and Fridays, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM. Applicants outside the UAE should email admissions to schedule an online meeting. 5. Step 5: After the meeting, applicants attend a placement test or interview, scheduled by the Admissions Office. UAE-based applicants will receive an email with the date and time and should arrive on time; applicants outside the UAE will receive a link for the online test/interview. Enrollment follows acceptance: a Letter of Acceptance is issued, and enrollment must be completed within one week. A non-refundable AED 1,500 registration fee is payable at enrollment; bus service enrollment can be arranged at enrollment, and additional enrollment documents (e.g., Emirates IDs, transfer documents) may be required.

Waitlist

If a grade has no vacancies, applicants are placed on a waiting list. The Admissions Office contacts guardians if a seat becomes available.

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FAQs

Where are Abu Dhabi International School's campuses located, and how are the campuses different?

AIS operates two campuses: the Abu Dhabi Campus (AD) and the MBZ Campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The AD Campus offers the British Program (IGCSE and A Levels), while the MBZ Campus offers the American Program with AP and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12.

What age range does AIS serve and what is the school type?

AIS is a private, co-educational K–12 day school catering to students aged 3 to 18.

Is AIS a boarding school or a day school, and how are the programs allocated between campuses?

AIS is a day school. The British Program is taught at the Abu Dhabi Campus, while the American Program (including AP) and the IB Diploma Programme are taught at the MBZ Campus.

What curricula are offered at AIS and where can I access them?

AIS offers three curricula: The British Program (IGCSE and A Levels) at the Abu Dhabi Campus; The American Program and AP at the MBZ Campus; and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at the MBZ Campus.

What are the key admissions steps and deadlines I should know when applying to AIS MBZ Campus for 2026–2027?

MBZ Campus admissions are open for 2026–2027. Applicants complete the Student Application Form (MBZ Campus) and provide required documents in English or Arabic. After submission, applicants may have an online or in-person placement test/interview, and a non-refundable AED 1,500 registration fee is due at enrollment if accepted.

Are there any waitlists or priority admission policies I should be aware of?

Yes. If a grade has no vacancies, applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted if a seat opens. Priority admissions are given to children of AIS faculty, siblings of current AIS students, former AIS students, and others who meet admission requirements.

What families should expect regarding tuition and additional fees at AIS MBZ Campus for 2026/27?

Total annual tuition varies by year group and includes books; registration is AED 1,500. There is a separate two-way bus fee of AED 4,950 per year and uniforms are charged separately. An IBDP examination fee for Grade 12 is AED 3,500 and may change annually.

Are there scholarships or discounts available, and how do early payment or sibling discounts work?

AIS does not list scholarships in the provided information. There are discounts for early payment, early registration, and siblings; specifics (percentages and deadlines) are set in the annual tuition discount policy and can vary by campus.

What can families expect in terms of class sizes and student support at AIS?

AIS maintains a student–teacher ratio of about 1:14 (858 students to 61 teachers). The school offers a range of learning supports, including English Language Learner (ELL) services, Special Education (SEN) support, counseling, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs.

What exam results and university placements can AIS parents expect to see for recent cohorts?

AIS reports strong results: IBDP Diploma pass rate 100% with an average Diploma score of 35 and 81% of candidates scoring 5+; AP 2025 results include 43% of scores 4–5; A‑Levels 2025 with 100% pass rate and 36% A*–A; IGCSE 2025 with 54% A*–A and 97% A*–C, plus several top results in subjects.

What higher education outcomes do AIS graduates achieve?

AIS has over 4,000 graduates with a 100% university placement rate. Graduates attend universities across the USA, Canada, UK/Europe, and the MENA region, including institutions like New York University, Georgetown, Stanford, Imperial College London, and the University of St Andrews.

What facilities supports AIS students academically and athletically?

AIS operates two modern campuses with a well-stocked library, a theatre, science laboratories, and fully equipped sports grounds. Dedicated spaces support co-curricular activities and student learning across both the AD and MBZ campuses.

Are there strong sports programs and varsity opportunities at AIS?

Yes. AIS provides a range of sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field, with varsity teams. Facilities are spread across both campuses to support these activities, and students compete in regional events.

What kinds of arts, science, and robotics facilities or programs exist at AIS?

AIS offers Theatrical Productions and Visual Arts programs, plus science and engineering clubs and robotics programs. There are exhibitions and productions to showcase student work, with dedicated spaces to support these activities.

Beyond academics, what activities and clubs are available at AIS?

AIS runs a broad spectrum of extracurriculars, including science and engineering clubs, robotics, theatre productions, visual arts, sustainability projects, community service, and life-skills programs like cooking and financial literacy.

What wellbeing and safeguarding measures are in place for AIS students?

AIS provides counseling and a Student Support Services Department with academic and social–emotional support. The school follows safeguarding policies (including Dama Al Aman and AIS policies) in both English and Arabic to ensure a safe environment.

What SEN and EAL provisions does AIS offer?

AIS reserves 5% of its student body for students with special educational needs. It provides SEN services, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and English Language Learner (ELL) support to help students succeed.

How does AIS promote student mental health and safety?

AIS emphasizes mental wellbeing through counseling and SEL programs, aiming for a safe, inclusive community. Safeguarding policies are in place and available in English and Arabic to cover all ages.

What is AIS's uniform policy and how is the uniform managed?

All students are required to wear the full AIS uniform daily. Uniforms can be ordered online via the parent portal and collected from the school uniform store; special event color packets are provided for polo shirts.

What are AIS's food and canteen policies?

AIS promotes healthy, balanced eating; the canteen provides nutritious options, nuts are prohibited on campus, and external food deliveries are not permitted.

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