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Liwa International School Al Mushrif

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 27,900 - 34,795
Ages 4 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is an American, co‑educational international school located in the Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi. The school follows the American Common Core and NGSS standards and offers education from kindergarten through secondary (the school publishes admissions criteria beginning at age 4 and shows provision through Grade 12). English is the medium of instruction and the admissions page notes that applicants must be able to access the curriculum in English; the school also notes a staff of native English speakers. The programme includes ministry subjects and weekly Qur'an recitation for Muslim students, and the school runs Arabic and Spanish language activities. LISM publishes use of standardised assessments (MAP Growth, CAT4), offers Advanced Placement courses and careers/university preparation (IELTS, EMSAT) and issues a LISM diploma. Published campus facilities include science and computer labs, robotics and food‑technology labs, art and music rooms, library, auditorium, sports gym and courts, playgrounds, prayer room, cafeteria, medical clinics and classrooms fitted with interactive whiteboards and individual student devices.

Um Salamah St, Al Mushrif, W24 01, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Liwa International School Al Mushrif has instruction in English.

Location
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is located in downtown Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Mushrif Mall area in central Abu Dhabi. The address is Next to Mall Management Office, Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE and the site situates within the Mushrif district well known to central Abu Dhabi residents.

Stages
KG1 – Grade 12

Type
Co-educational; Liwa International School – Al Mushrif operates as a day international school (no boarding facilities are indicated).

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school hosts a diverse international student body with many cultures and nationalities; this diversity is highlighted by parent and student testimonials about a multicultural community.

Additional learning support
The school maintains an Inclusion framework with a Head of Inclusion and an Inclusion team; policies cover safeguarding and special educational needs in line with ADEK requirements.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates; the school follows an American curriculum and emphasises Emirati values and national identity.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation; Quran recitation is offered as part of a Quran program for Muslim students.

School day structure
Kindergarten activities run 1:20pm–2:00pm. Whole-school activities run 2:45pm–3:30pm.

Bus service
LISM provides supervised transportation in air-conditioned buses within Abu Dhabi Island; one-way and two-way options are available; transport fees are AED 3,760.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is included in LISM as standard and can be ordered from Zaks Uniforms. Location: Next to Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi; Tel: +971 2 222 1141.

Governance and Ownership
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is part of Liwa Education, a group that runs Liwa International Schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. The Chairman of Liwa Education is Dr. Ali Bin Harmal. The school's policies are reviewed and ratified by its Board.
Fees

Annual tuition at Liwa International School Al Mushrif ranges from AED 27,900 to AED 34,795 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is charged to secure a place. Shown registration fee amounts by year group: KG1 AED 1,350; KG2 AED 1,350; Grade 1 AED 1,405; Grade 2 AED 1,405; Grade 3 AED 1,465; Grade 4 AED 1,465; Grade 5 AED 1,465; Grade 6 AED 1,520; Grade 7 AED 1,520; Grade 8 AED 1,575; Grade 9 AED 1,575; Grade 10 AED 1,620; Grade 11 AED 1,620; Grade 12 AED 1,620.

Tuition, books, uniform and per-term amounts (full detail by year group)
- KG1
- Tuition (annual): AED 27,030.
- Books: AED 1,560. Total fees (tuition + books): AED 28,590. Uniform: AED 595. Registration fee (5% of tuition): AED 1,350. Term/instalment schedule (amounts): 1st (August) AED 10,480; 2nd (December) AED 8,920; 3rd (February) AED 7,840.
- KG2
- Tuition (annual): AED 27,030. Books: AED 1,560. Total: AED 28,590. Uniform: AED 595. Registration fee: AED 1,350. Instalments: Aug AED 10,480; Dec AED 8,920; Feb AED 7,840.
- Grade 1
- Tuition: AED 28,120. Books: AED 2,355. Total: AED 30,475. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,405. Instalments: Aug AED 11,635; Dec AED 9,280; Feb AED 8,155.
- Grade 2
- Tuition: AED 28,120. Books: AED 2,460. Total: AED 30,580. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,405. Instalments: Aug AED 11,740; Dec AED 9,280; Feb AED 8,155.
- Grade 3
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,565. Total: AED 31,855. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,230; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 4
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,630. Total: AED 31,920. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,295; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 5
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,700. Total: AED 31,990. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,365; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 6
- Tuition: AED 30,370. Books: AED 2,770. Total: AED 33,140. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,520. Instalments: Aug AED 12,790; Dec AED 10,020; Feb AED 8,810.
- Grade 7
- Tuition: AED 30,370. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 33,210. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,520. Instalments: Aug AED 12,860; Dec AED 10,020; Feb AED 8,810.
- Grade 8
- Tuition: AED 31,460. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 34,300. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,575. Instalments: Aug AED 13,220; Dec AED 10,380; Feb AED 9,125.
- Grade 9
- Tuition: AED 31,460. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 34,300. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,575. Instalments: Aug AED 13,220; Dec AED 10,380; Feb AED 9,125.
- Grade 10
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.
- Grade 11
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.
- Grade 12
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is presented with a three-instalment billing schedule: 1st instalment due in August, 2nd instalment due in December, 3rd instalment due in February. Instalment amounts are shown above for each year group. The registration fee (5% of tuition) is payable to secure a place.

Transportation (additional cost)
- Transportation within Abu Dhabi is charged separately at AED 4,324. This amount is shown as an additional fee for bus service.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Liwa International School – Al Mushrif operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs or fees
- Uniform: amounts are listed above per year group (for most groups Uniform: AED 595–655 as shown).
- Books: annual book charges are listed per year group above and are included in the Total Fees column.
- Any additional co-curricular, exam, or external-candidate fees (if charged) are not detailed in the published fee table and may be billed separately. The school maintains a Fee Collection Policy that governs other chargeable items.

Refund information
- The school publishes a formal Fee Collection Policy that governs fee collection, refunds, and related terms; that policy sets the rules for refunds and fee adjustments. Specific refund conditions and any pro‑rata calculations or non-refundable items are covered by that policy.

Fee payment options
- The publicly listed fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque). For payment arrangements and accepted payment channels, contact the school accounts or admissions office at the school phone numbers or email below.

School contact for fees and accounts
- Phone: (+971) 568138824 or (+971) 2 444 1301. Email: info@lism.ae. Use these contacts for payment queries, accounts, refund clarification, and to confirm current instalment deadlines or available payment methods.

Note: All monetary amounts are shown in AED and reflect the published fee schedule for the school's current public fee listing. The school's Fee Collection Policy is published by the school and governs detailed refund and fee-collection procedures.
Academics

Liwa International School Al Mushrif teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Liwa International School – Al Mushrif follows the American Common Core curriculum, closely aligned with NGSS, and its progression is guided by California State Standards alongside UAE National Agenda requirements. The instruction is conducted in English, with Quran recitation and Tajweed support offered weekly for Muslim students as part of spiritual and moral development. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12; KG1 admission requires four-year-olds by August 31, and entry involves interviews and entrance exams in Math and English for Grades 2–5 and 6–12, with an additional Science entrance exam for High School. In High School, AP courses are available (AP English Language, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C Mechanics, and AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism), and graduates receive the Liwa International School Diploma recognized by universities worldwide. ADEK inspection for 2025–2026 rated the school as Band A with a 'good' overall rating, and the Core Competency Award recognizes student growth from KG to Grade 12 across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif implements a Wellbeing Policy aligned with ADEK's wellbeing framework, covering multiple domains including psychological, social, mental, physical, intellectual, digital, and environmental wellbeing. The policy sets a Wellbeing Strategy with goals to foster a welcoming, inclusive culture and a safe school environment that supports relationships and emotional intelligence. Social wellbeing is addressed through fair application of the Code of Conduct/Behavior Policies and by helping students recognise and regulate their emotions. Psychological and mental wellbeing are supported by in‑school mental health provision, prevention, promotion and early intervention, with families engaged to arrange appropriate external support when needed. Wellbeing teams operate in each school to implement the strategy, with staff training, an annual wellbeing survey, and action plans following review. The school also handles SEL via pastoral leadership and inclusion structures, including a Pastoral Assistant Principal and a Head of Inclusion who oversee wellbeing-related work.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion is central to Liwa IS – Al Mushrif's approach. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head of Inclusion who leads inclusion work, and there are Inclusion Plans and targeted interventions for students with additional learning needs. The school states that policies, including an Inclusion Policy, are in place to support such students and that inclusion activities are coordinated by the Inclusion Manager in partnership with staff and parents. The Wellbeing Policy explicitly links to an In‑School Specialist Services Policy and the Inclusion Policy, showing formal coordination of support for students with special educational needs. Public materials describe support for “additional learning needs” but do not enumerate specific SEN categories; admissions materials also indicate inclusive admission with consideration of English access. The school is a mainstream international school with inclusion provisions rather than a dedicated specialist‑SEN institution. Staff explicitly involved in inclusion include the Head of Inclusion and the Assistant Principal (Pastoral) who oversee welfare and safeguarding alongside SEL efforts.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at Liwa IS – Al Mushrif as part of delivering an American curriculum; however, explicit EAL (English as an Additional Language) programs are not publicly described in the materials. The Arabic admissions page notes inclusive admissions bounded by the student's ability to access the curriculum in English and the school's ability to support learners with learning difficulties or special educational needs, which implies language access considerations are part of admissions. There is a Head of Inclusion on the Senior Leadership Team who coordinates inclusion work, with inclusion plans for students with additional learning needs, but no separately listed EAL program is described in the public materials. The school's emphasis on inclusion and English‑language access is consistent with its mainstream, English‑medium curriculum profile.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a formal part of the Liwa Wellbeing Policy, including psychological and mental wellbeing measures, mental health support, prevention, promotion, and early intervention. The policy calls for in‑school support for students experiencing emotional difficulties and promotes mindfulness, kindness, and gratitude as part of fostering resilience and positive thinking. It also specifies collaboration with families to ensure appropriate external support when needed and encourages a growth mindset to help students cope with challenges. Wellbeing teams in each school lead these initiatives, with staff training, annual wellbeing surveys, and formal action plans to improve student and staff wellbeing. The school also emphasizes the link between wellbeing and academic growth within its broader inclusion and safeguarding framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integral to Liwa IS – Al Mushrif's policies. The Wellbeing Policy documents safeguarding as a related policy area and references a Safeguarding Policy within the policy framework. ADEK policy requirements are noted as mandating active safeguarding procedures, health and safety policies, and related protections, with the policies reviewed and approved by the Board. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Pastoral leader (Assistant Principal, Pastoral) responsible for student safety and emotional development, reinforcing safeguarding across welfare, wellbeing, and behavior policies. Staff and parents are kept informed through formal forums and communication platforms, and procedures include a robust annual wellbeing survey to monitor safeguarding concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is part of Liwa Education, a UAE-based group delivering an international American curriculum. The Liwa network began with Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza in Al Ain, founded in 1992, and later expanded to Liwa International School for Girls in Al Ain (2015) and Liwa International School – Al Mushrif (2019) and Liwa International School – Al Qattara (2021). Liwa International School – Al Mushrif opened in September 2019 as the Abu Dhabi campus of the Liwa Education family. The Liwa Education group describes its schools as bilingual and American-curriculum institutions that integrate Emirati values with global education.

Community
The school serves a diverse community with many cultures and nationalities. The calendar features community and cultural events, including UAE Flag Day, International Day of Peace, World Teachers Day, and university fairs. Student leadership and wellbeing initiatives are part of campus life, such as the Student Council Wellbeing Champions. Parents are described as crucial to student success and are kept informed through regular communications.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A standalone Parent-Teacher Association is not described in public Liwa International School – Al Mushrif materials. Parent involvement is framed as essential to student success and is supported by regular communications with families. The school emphasizes partnerships with parents and the wider community as part of its mission. Student leadership structures, such as the Student Council Wellbeing Champions, provide channels for student input and collaboration with staff. Events like Coffee With Andy and the LISM University Fair connect families with campus life and reflect ongoing parent engagement. Liwa Education emphasizes parent partnerships across its schools as part of its overall mission.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif offers state-of-the-art learning facilities and technologies. Each classroom is fitted with interactive whiteboards and individual student devices, supporting independent and self-directed learning. The campus houses dedicated science labs, a computer lab, a robotics lab, and a food technology lab to support practical STEM and culinary learning. A library and an auditorium support study and performance activities, while a cafeteria, medical clinics, and a prayer room provide student welfare and convenience. Outdoor spaces include playgrounds and a sports gym and courts for physical activity.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a dedicated sports complex with a gym and multiple courts for indoor activities and inter-school competitions. Outdoor playgrounds support daily physical education and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, a computer lab, a robotics lab, and a food technology lab to support practical, hands-on learning across STEM and applied subjects. Each classroom has interactive whiteboards and access to individual student devices to enable blended and project-based learning. The school provides a library to support independent research and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Spaces support a broad range of after-school activities, including music and performing arts in the music room and auditorium, visual arts in the art room, and STEM/technology clubs in the robotics lab. The campus also features a cafeteria for meals and socializing, along with medical clinics to support student welfare.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the American Common Core curriculum and NGSS standards. It emphasizes critical thinking and uses a cross-curricular approach to learning. Progress is tracked and parents are kept informed about their child's progress throughout the year. Student leadership development is central, with opportunities to undertake leadership positions within the school community.

Arts & Creative
The school provides an advanced arts and technology learning-focused environment. Specialist facilities support learning through technology and the arts and help promote student leadership. Facilities include Art Room and Music Room to support arts education.

Cultural & Language
The school combines international standards with Emirati values and traditions. Quran recitation is encouraged for Muslim students, with weekly sessions focusing on Tajweed and pronunciation. The school emphasizes identity, values, and culture of the UAE.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a broad and balanced extra-curricular program, including community outreach work. Student leadership development is central, with opportunities to undertake leadership positions and a Student Council to share student views through regular feedback. Regular calendared feedback opportunities connect parents and students.

Community & Service
The school includes community outreach work as part of its broad extracurricular program. There are strong partnerships with parents and the local community. Students participate in wider community events and initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership development is central, with opportunities to undertake leadership positions within the school community. The Student Council provides a formal avenue for student voices through regular calendared feedback. Leadership development is integrated with the broader school program to prepare students for future roles.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers a broad range of extracurricular sports, community, and arts activities. Well-being is a priority, with a dedicated Well-Being Policy. The campus includes Sports (Gym & courts) facilities to support physical activity.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
ADEK Band A, rated good on inspection for academic year 2025-2026.
Admissions

Admissions
The Liwa International School – Al Mushrif offers KG through Grade 12. KG1 requires students to be four years old on or before August 31, and KG2 to be five by the same date. In 2023–24 the school admitted Kindergarten, Elementary (1–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–11); in 2024–25 High School extended to Grade 12. The curriculum is delivered in English. Enrolment requires an interview and entering examinations in Math and English for certain grades. Tuition is published by grade level, with total fees shown for each class. These admissions details confirm the school's Grade structure and language of instruction.

Scholarships
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