American International School in Abu Dhabi

For KG1: The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 1:10 p.m. For KG2-G12: The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m.

Our Elementary activities are created with a Science Technology Engineering Arts Music (STEAM) approach. They are scheduled to accommodate students in KG2 to Grade 5. Students at each grade level have a variety of activities to choose from. Examples include; coding club, basketball, soccer, minecraft club, drama club , singing club, and Arabic playgroups, are some of our most popular activities. Sign-up is completed by the parent two weeks before the term begins.

AISA’s canteen is open during the school day. Students from Grades 1-12 are welcome to purchase food from the cafeteria or to bring their own lunch. Kindergarten students must bring their own lunch.

Yes. School uniforms are also sold on campus Sundays to Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents should purchase uniforms before the first day of school.

Teachers at AISA are effectively integrating technology into the curriculum and instruction in order to enhance student learning process and outcomes. Students in grades 2-6 are using iPads and older students use a Macbook. Technology provides students with the opportunity to develop skills that are essential for lifelong learners, such as research, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. Technology integration also assists students in acquiring information, media, and technology literacy, which is crucial for our rapidly changing media and technology driven world. To learn more about AISA's Educational Technology, please visit www.aisa.sch.ae.

Students are learning remotely in our virtual and collaborative learning environments.

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AISA offers a full range of activities, with most of them taking place after school. You can find more detail on the following pages but be assured that there will be something which will attract your child – sports, drama, music, arts, crafts, Model United Nations, service activities!

The AISA Lions Athletic Program has represented the school for the last 25 years. The program has gone from strength to strength. We have age group teams starting in Elementary school, as well as Under 14, Junior Varsity (Under 16) and Varsity teams. The school competes in a variety of sports, including Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Badminton and Swimming.

AISA is a member of three organized leagues: Junior Emirates Athletic Conference (JEAC) – A collection of six American schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi providing activities for Grade 4 to 6 students in the UAE. Emirates Athletic Conference (EAC) - A collection of six American schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi providing competition for U14, Junior Varsity & Varsity teams. Near East School Athletics Activities Conference (NESAC) – An international league with schools from all over the MENA region, including Lebanon, Kuwait and Qatar.

2 Swimming pools, 2 gymnasium, 2 outdoor basketball courts, 2 indoor courts, and a regulation gross soccer field.

Most of the teachers are from North America. The school has a few from the UK. Arabic-language teachers are from the Middle East.

English Language Learning (ELL) is a program that supports students within the early stages of English acquisition. The ELL Specialists work with small groups and occasionally one-on-one as needed. They also collaborate closely with homeroom teachers. Although the time-frame varies, typical ELLs develop their language skills and, by the time they reach a certain level of proficiency that allows them to have more independent social and academic success, they exit the program. The ELL Specialists are a great resource for teachers when it comes to supporting the language development of all students. Students entering Grades 6-12 must be able to demonstrate at least intermediate proficiency in English.

Arabic for native and non-native Arabic speakers is mandatory . French is offered in Middle and High School and Spanish is offered in the IB Diploma Program.

The learning support specialists at AISA assist students in grades K1-5 in reaching their academic goals through individual or small group support in and out of the classroom. The specialists closely collaborate with class teachers to help provide differentiated instruction for students who may be exhibiting difficulties in meeting classroom expectations. The learning support specialists also partner with parents to develop strategies and to provide support.