AIS - Abu Dhabi International School

About the school

Abu Dhabi International School Private - Mohammed Bin Zayed City International Baccalaureate (AIS - Abu Dhabi International School (MBZ Campus) is one of the most prominent educational institutions in the heart of the capital Abu Dhabi, founded in 1992 by Jihan Nasr, and provides a comprehensive educational environment aimed at enabling students to achieve their full academic and personal potential. The school is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, and accepts students from kindergarten through grade 12, and is a co-educational school, comprising students from more than 60 nationalities.

The school adopts the International Baccalaureate, with advanced programs such as Advanced Placement (AP) for high school, in addition to the American curriculum, to give students opportunities for world-class learning and preparation for prestigious universities. It also offers enrichment programs and diverse activities including languages, arts, sciences, technology, and sports, to develop students' life and social skills.

The school focuses on inclusivity and educational individualization, through supporting students with special educational needs and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students. It combines quality education, academic excellence, and human values, to give each student a comprehensive educational experience that enhances creativity, critical thinking, and community responsibility. Therefore, it is not just a school, but a global educational community that encourages continuous learning, personal development, and building a promising future for every student.

Preparing global citizens capable of leading positive change.

Supporting all students to achieve their full potential in personal development and citizenship, by providing a foundation for lifelong learning through high-quality education.

  • Providing a safe and comfortable environment for students to enhance their happiness and well-being.
  • Supporting each student to achieve their best academic and personal potential.
  • Developing independence and life skills in preparation for future stages.
  • Promoting Emirati culture and national identity within the curriculum and activities.
  • Providing customized educational programs to meet diverse student needs, including those with special needs.

Accredited by

UAE Ministry of Education
Cambridge Assessment International Education
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College Board
NEASC

Fees & Facilities

Library

football playground

Swimming Pool

art room

music room

computer laboratory

Science Laboratory

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Frequently asked questions

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 work team to ensure delivery of high-quality education, in cooperation with therapists and counselors.

Focus on developing independence and life skills for students in preparation for future life.

Providing individualized customized education for each student, taking into account individual differences and each student's abilities.

Convenient location easy to access.

Application opening: for grades from kindergarten to grade 11, grade 12 does not accept new applications.

Age requirement:

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:

Children of faculty members

Siblings (current students)

Former students of the school

Children of former students

Other students meeting requirements

Application steps:

Complete student application form.

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

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

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

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

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

Final registration:

Pay non-refundable registration fee: 1,500 UAE dirhams in cash, deducted from tuition fees.

Submit all required documents upon registration.

Payment via cash, check, or bank transfer.

It is preferred to contact the school's finance office for precise details.

American Curriculum (American Program)

From kindergarten through grade 12

Grants US High School Diploma

Advanced Placement (AP) track for grades 11 and 12

British Curriculum (British Program)

Grades 9 to 12

Grades 9 and 10: IGCSE

Grades 11 and 12: AS / A-Levels

International Baccalaureate Program (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)

Elective activities (Electives): visual arts, information technology, music, and diverse enrichment activities.

Yes, Abu Dhabi International School Private - Mohammed Bin Zayed City is co-educational, accepting boys and girls in unified classes.

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

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Sports teams such as football, basketball, volleyball, track and field.

Theatrical Productions including acting, stage design, and theater management.

Visual Arts including painting, 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, group work to enhance critical thinking and social relationships.

In 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 Private - Mohammed Bin Zayed City adopts the International Baccalaureate.

Abu Dhabi International School Private - Mohammed Bin Zayed City is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Street 63, near Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Abu Dhabi International School Private - Mohammed Bin Zayed City provides safe and organized school transportation service.

Includes buses to and from for all grade levels.

Buses are modern and air-conditioned and comply with safety standards.

Registration is done through a dedicated form in the transportation department.

Acceptance in the service is according to registration priority.

Equipped and modern 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 from 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.

Application of strict policies for behavior and discipline.

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