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Maplewood Canadian International School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 30,500 - 47,500
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 475
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Typical class size 12
Introduction

Maplewood Canadian International School in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, follows the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum from Nursery/KG1 to Grade 12 and serves students aged 4 to 18. The school delivers Alberta programmes across Kindergarten (KG1–KG2), Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle School (7–9) and High School (10–12), taught by Canadian‑certified teachers, with the Alberta High School Diploma awarded on completion. English is the language of instruction; Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are taught as required by ADEK, and French is offered as an additional language. Published campus facilities include science laboratories, a gymnasium and swimming pool, interactive screens in every instructional space and Chromebooks from Grade 2. The school also publishes distinctive elements of its provision such as a school‑based equestrian club, a Google for Education digital campus and on‑site AI and robotics activities. Transport, an on‑site clinic and an after‑school care programme are provided.

Musaffah, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, ME9, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Maplewood Canadian International School has 475 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Maplewood Canadian International School is located in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is listed as Musaffah - MBZC, Abu Dhabi, placing it in a corridor with residential and industrial areas and accessible from central Abu Dhabi via major roads. The school operates a transportation program with one-way and two-way options and a dedicated team to ensure safe, on-time service.

Stages
Maplewood Canadian International School offers education from KG1 to Grade 12 under the Alberta Curriculum (Canadian). Canadian-certified teachers deliver the Alberta program, and students are registered with Alberta Education as Alberta students.

Type
The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly published.

Additional learning support
MCIS has a Special Educational Needs policy and an inclusive learning environment. The SEN framework includes Individual Educational Programs (IEP), Behavioral Learning Plans (BLP), and Advanced Learning Plans (ALP) managed by a Learning Support Team and a SEN Coordinator, with services such as speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and a Shadow Teacher to support inclusion.

Country affiliation
The school follows the Alberta Curriculum (Canadian) and is Alberta Accredited International School (Canada), with registration with Alberta Education.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation; the curriculum includes Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK.

School day structure
The typical school day runs from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Bus service
Maplewood offers school transportation, with options for one-way or two-way travel. A dedicated transportation team oversees the service and safety, which follows relevant transport regulations to ensure reliability and on-time operation.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms must be worn during all regular classes; PE uniforms are worn for physical education; uniforms are purchased from Trutex (online at trutex.ae) using school code MWIS-0011. Primary KG1-6 wear red polo shirts with red shorts for boys or skirts/pants for girls, leggings allowed under skirts; Middle and High Grades 7-12 wear red polo shirts or light-blue long-sleeve shirts with navy trousers; swim caps are required for all students, and girls' swimsuits must be one-piece.

Food Options
A canteen operates on campus. No further details about the menu or dietary options are published.
Fees

Annual tuition at Maplewood Canadian International School ranges from AED 30,500 to AED 47,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- Registration (application) fee: AED 1,000 per student. This registration fee is non‑refundable and is included as part of the total tuition fee.

Tuition fees — detailed breakdown by year group (per term and total)

- Nursery: see Nursery registration; fees for the nursery are handled separately.

- KG1:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 11,000.
- Second term: AED 9,000.
- Third term: AED 9,000.
- Total annual tuition: AED 30,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 500.
- Chromebook: N/A.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- KG2:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 11,400.
- Second term: AED 9,300.
- Third term: AED 9,300.
- Total annual tuition: AED 31,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 500.
- Chromebook: N/A.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 1:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 11,800.
- Second term: AED 9,600.
- Third term: AED 9,600.
- Total annual tuition: AED 32,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 1,000.
- Chromebook: N/A.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 2:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 12,200.
- Second term: AED 9,900.
- Third term: AED 9,900.
- Total annual tuition: AED 33,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 1,000.
- Chromebook (school provided / charge listed): AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 3:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 12,600.
- Second term: AED 10,200.
- Third term: AED 10,200.
- Total annual tuition: AED 34,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 850.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 4:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 13,000.
- Second term: AED 10,500.
- Third term: AED 10,500.
- Total annual tuition: AED 35,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 850.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 5:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 13,400.
- Second term: AED 10,800.
- Third term: AED 10,800.
- Total annual tuition: AED 36,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 850.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 6:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 13,800.
- Second term: AED 11,100.
- Third term: AED 11,100.
- Total annual tuition: AED 37,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 850.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 7:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 14,200.
- Second term: AED 11,400.
- Third term: AED 11,400.
- Total annual tuition: AED 38,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 900.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 8:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 14,600.
- Second term: AED 11,700.
- Third term: AED 11,700.
- Total annual tuition: AED 39,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 900.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 9:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 15,400.
- Second term: AED 12,300.
- Third term: AED 12,300.
- Total annual tuition: AED 41,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 900.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 10:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 15,800.
- Second term: AED 12,600.
- Third term: AED 12,600.
- Total annual tuition: AED 42,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 1,500.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 11:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 16,200.
- Second term: AED 12,900.
- Third term: AED 12,900.
- Total annual tuition: AED 43,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 1,500.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

- Grade 12:
- Registration: AED 1,000.
- First term: AED 17,400.
- Second term: AED 13,800.
- Third term: AED 13,800.
- Total annual tuition: AED 46,000.
- Books & Digital Resources: AED 1,500.
- Chromebook: AED 1,950.
- School bus (one‑way): AED 4,000; (two‑way): AED 6,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payment dates: payments are structured by three term instalments with due dates shown as 1 September (first term), 1 December (second term) and 1 March (third term). Term fees are to be paid in advance.

Boarding fees

- Maplewood Canadian International School operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Transport services are offered as a paid optional service (one‑way and two‑way rates shown above).

Other costs and fees

- Books & Digital Resources: amounts vary by grade as listed above and are charged in addition to tuition where indicated.
- Chromebook: a charge of AED 1,950 is shown for students in Grades 2–12 (Chromebooks are used/provided by the school; students must have a working device for Grades 2–12).
- Transportation: one‑way AED 4,000; two‑way AED 6,000 (flat rates shown in fee schedule).
- Uniforms: a school uniform shop is operated by the school; uniform costs are additional and specific prices are not listed in the published fee schedule.
- Corporate discounts: selected corporate partners may receive a corporate discount as noted in the fee information.

Refund information

- The registration fee (AED 1,000) is non‑refundable and is included in the total tuition amount. In case of cancellation or insufficient/incomplete documentation the school's admission policy states the school may cancel the admission and fees paid may not be refunded in line with the stated registration rules. Term fees are required to be paid in advance as set out in the fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The published materials list term dates, amounts and an Accounts enquiry contact for billing matters; specific accepted payment methods (for example, which card types or bank transfer details) are not listed in the publicly available fee documents. Payment arrangements and accepted methods are managed by the school's Accounts office. For billing or payment method confirmation use the school's accounts/contact channels.
Academics

Maplewood Canadian International School teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
MCIS follows the Alberta Curriculum (Canadian) Education for KG1 to Grade 12, with Alberta-certified teachers and Alberta Education registration alongside ADEK. The curriculum combines core Alberta subjects—Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Career and Technology Studies, and Fine and Performing Arts—with ADEK-mandated Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies. MAP assessments for Grades 1 to 9 occur twice yearly, SLAs begin in Grade 3 to assess literacy and numeracy, and PATs are administered annually in Grades 6 and 9. Diploma Exams (DIPs) are typically compulsory for graduation, with Social Studies 30-1/30-2 and English 30-1/30-2, and elective Diploma courses including Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1/30-2, Physics 30 and Science 30. Beyond academics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, UAE Social Studies and Identity Programs are integrated to support students' sense of belonging and alignment with ADEK requirements.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Treva Mahmoud serves as the High School Academic Advisor & Student Services Coordinator and acts as Maplewood's Academic Counselor, coordinating student services to support students' social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Maplewood has a Special Educational Needs Policy that supports inclusive education and uses Individual Educational Programs (IEP), Behavioral Learning Plans (BLP), and Advanced Learning Plans (ALP) to support students with SEN, with education delivered in the least restrictive environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose an EAL policy or EAL-specific provisions in its publicly available School Policies.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the on-site Academic Counselor and Student Services Coordinator (Treva Mahmoud) and through the health nurse and social worker described in the Child Protection Policy.

Safeguarding
MCIS has a Child Protection Policy that designates a social worker/child protection officer and a health nurse to safeguard students; staff receive child protection awareness training at the start of the school year, and suspected cases are reported to the principal and authorities as required.
Parent Experience

History
Maplewood Canadian International School was established in 2014 as Maplewood Canadian International School LLC in Abu Dhabi. It operates as a private company based in Mussafah, Mohamed Bin Zayed City. The school delivers the Alberta Education Curriculum and holds Alberta accreditation, enabling an Alberta High School Diploma. Canadian-certified teachers support the program, and the school emphasizes ongoing engagement with families to support student learning.

Community
Maplewood's school community includes a Student Council and active family participation in school life. Key events involving students and families include Grade 12 Graduation, Jiu-Jitsu medal wins, and participation in the Abu Dhabi University Art Award. Parents connect with the school through the Parents Hub, and leadership messages encourage ongoing parent partnerships. Public communications and the school's events calendar highlight opportunities for family involvement throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Formal PTA structures are not publicly listed on MCIS's public pages; parental involvement is organized through the Parents Hub and school communications. The Principal's messages emphasize that parents play an important role and are invited to partner with the school in their child's learning. Family involvement is evident in events such as Grade 12 Graduation, Jiu-Jitsu medal wins, and the Abu Dhabi University Art Award, which involve families. The Student Council provides student leadership opportunities and opportunities for parent participation in activities. The school calendar and News & Events pages show recurring events that invite family engagement throughout the year. Public pages frame parent engagement as a collaborative partnership rather than a separate PTA entity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Maplewood Canadian International School (MCIS) in Abu Dhabi offers a modern campus aligned with the Alberta Canadian curriculum. The school features bright digital classrooms, a large swimming pool, a state‑of‑the‑art gym, and an outdoor field with play structures for physical education and outdoor learning. The campus includes libraries, science laboratories, a canteen, and a clinic to support student well‑being and study. Prayer rooms are available for students and families, and a range of extra‑curricular facilities supports clubs, performances, and athletics.

Sports Facilities
MCIS provides dedicated spaces for sport and physical activity, including a large swimming pool and a state‑of‑the‑art gym, with outdoor fields for team sports and PE. The athletics program currently includes U19 and U15 football, U19 and U15 basketball, and badminton, with plans to add volleyball, rugby, and swimming next year. These facilities and programs support both competitive teams and broad student participation.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include digital classrooms that integrate technology into daily learning. The school emphasizes science and other laboratory experiences, supported by on‑site science laboratories. Libraries provide quiet study and research spaces to support independent learning. The combination of digital classrooms and hands‑on lab spaces aligns with MCIS's Alberta Curriculum focus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Our facilities support a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including prayer rooms, libraries, a swimming pool, a sports field, science laboratories, a state‑of‑the‑art gym, a canteen, and a clinic. The extra‑curricular program features sports, clubs, and community service, with activities such as music, drama, chess, Arabic reading and writing, plus math and science clubs. Community service options include the Red Crescent Club and the Anti‑Bullying Club, and there is an Environmental Club promoting sustainability.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MCIS offers clubs that support academic interests, including math and science clubs. Students can join clubs in music, drama, chess, Arabic reading and writing, math and science. These clubs provide opportunities to explore passions and develop new skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Arts & Creative
Clubs include music and drama, supporting arts and creative pursuits beyond the classroom. Participation in these clubs fosters collaboration and creative expression. The program encourages students to engage in artistic activities as part of their extracurricular offering.

Cultural & Language
Arabic reading and writing is offered as a club. These activities support language development and cultural engagement within the school community. The clubs provide opportunities to practice language skills in collaborative settings.

Social & Hobbies
Sports and a variety of clubs cater to different interests. The Athletics Program includes football, basketball, badminton, and other activities that promote teamwork and physical fitness. Next year, volleyball, rugby, and swimming will be added to the program.

Community & Service
Community service programs include the Red Crescent Club and the Anti-Bullying Club. An Environmental Club engages students in sustainability initiatives such as tree planting and waste reduction campaigns. These activities aim to foster social responsibility and community impact.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Athletics Program currently includes U19 and U15 football and basketball, and badminton. Next year, volleyball, rugby, and swimming will be added to the program. The program emphasizes physical fitness, teamwork, and well-being in a safe, inclusive environment.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English Language Arts and Arabic Language. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies are included as ADEK-mandated components. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12.
Reputation

Awards
Good ADEK rating

Accreditations
Alberta International School Accreditation; Alberta (Canada) International School Accreditation; Alberta High School Diploma
Admissions

Admissions
1. Access the online admission portal to begin Maplewood Canadian International School admissions. Applicants are encouraged to read the information carefully before applying, click the registration link to start the process, and the admissions team will contact you to guide you through the next steps. The registration form is available via the MCIS admissions page. 2. Complete the online Application for Admission and submit it. The admissions team will contact you to guide you through the next steps, and you may meet staff for a friendly tour of the school as part of the process. The application for admission is accessible from the admissions page. 3. If transportation is needed, submit the Transportation Form to arrange bus services. Transportation is available with options for one-way or two-way service, and the admissions site provides the transportation form for this purpose. 4. Review the published tuition and fees. The structure includes a separate on-entry registration fee of AED 1,000, and total tuition varies by grade; Chromebooks are provided for Grades 2-12, and there is a corporate discount option. 5. Book a school visit or contact the admissions team to proceed with enrollment. You can book a visit via the Book a Visit link, or continue with online registration to move toward enrollment.
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