AIS - Abu Dhabi International School

• Providing an inclusive and specialized environment to support all students, including those with special needs.
• Adopting the American Curriculum with adaptation to suit student needs and integration of Arabic, Islamic, and Social Studies subjects.
• Professional and specialized staff to ensure high-quality education delivery, in collaboration with therapists and counselors.
• Focus on developing students' independence and life skills in preparation for future life.
• Providing individualized education for each student, considering individual differences and each student's abilities.
• Convenient location with easy access.

**Application Opening:** For grades from Kindergarten to Grade 11; Grade 12 does not accept new applications.

Agge Requirements:

• Pre-school: 3 years
• Kindergarten: 4 years
• Grade 1: 6 years
• Admission is independent of nationality, race, color, or creed.
• Special Education Services: Students with mild learning difficulties are accepted if appropriate support is available; students with severe special needs may not be accepted if support cannot be provided.

Admission Priorities:

1. Children of faculty members

2. Siblings (current students)

3. Former students of the school

4. Children of former students

5. Other students meeting requirements

Application Steps:

1. Complete student application form.

2. Prepare required documents (passport copies, birth certificate, vaccination record, parent ID card, previous school report, etc.).

3. Interview with school registrar or appointment scheduling for applicants from outside UAE.

4. Placement test / student interview (in-person for domestic, online for international).

5. For students needing special education services: interview with specialists to assess needs.

6. After acceptance, receive acceptance letter and complete registration within one week.

Final Registration:

• Pay non-refundable registration fee: AED 1,500 in cash, deducted from tuition fees.
• Submit all required documents upon registration.

• Payment by cash, check, or bank transfer.
• It is preferable to contact the school's finance office for accurate details.

American Program

• From Kindergarten to Grade 12
• Awards US High School Diploma
• Advanced Placement (AP) track for Grades 11 and 12

British Program

• Grades 9 to 12
• Grades 9 and 10: IGCSE
• Grades 11 and 12: AS / A-Levels

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma Programme – IBDP)**

• For Grades 11 and 12
• Available to students after completing Grade 10 in American or British tracks

Vocational and Specialized Tracks in High School

• Sciences, engineering, business, arts, social sciences, and multiple elective programs (Electives)
• Electives: Visual arts, information technology, music, and various enrichment activities.

Yes, Abu Dhabi International School - Al Karama is co-educational, welcoming boys and girls in unified classes.

You can view complete tuition fee details through the school's page on the Mdares platform mdares.ai.

You can contact Abu Dhabi International School - Al Karama directly to learn about the awards it has received.

• Sports teams such as football, basketball, volleyball, track and field.
• Theatrical Productions including acting, stage design, and theater management.
• Visual Arts including drawing, ceramics, sculpture.
• Sustainability Program — school activities such as recycling, waste reduction, energy conservation.
• Life Skills — programs such as cooking, financial awareness workshops, first aid training.
• Middle School activities including research projects, classroom discussions, teamwork to enhance critical thinking and social relationships.
• High School activities such as Model United Nations (MUN), school-level sports teams, Talent Clubs.
• Counseling Services to support mental health, building confidence, social skills, and adaptability.

Abu Dhabi International School - Al Karama adopts the American Curriculum.

Abu Dhabi International School - Al Karama is located on Al Karama Street, Al Rowdah neighborhood - 110 Bab Al Nabil Street, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Abu Dhabi International School - Al Karama provides safe and organized school transportation service.

• Includes buses to and from school for all grade levels.
• Buses are modern, air-conditioned, and meet safety standards.
• Registration is done through a dedicated form in the transportation department.
• Acceptance into the service is based on registration priority.

• Equipped and updated library.
• Spacious theater for performances and activities.
• Advanced science laboratories.
• Complete sports fields.
• Safe outdoor play areas.
• Classrooms with interactive teaching technologies.
• Computer and robotics laboratories.
• Art and music halls.
• Cafeteria / school canteen.
• Facilities for extracurricular activities and student meetings.

• Surveillance cameras and secure entry systems on school campus.
• Continuous supervision by specialized staff inside classrooms and activities.
• Safe school buses with continuous monitoring.
• Organized emergency and evacuation plans.
• Health and psychological counseling to support student well-being.
• Implementation of strict policies for behavior and discipline.