American Community School of Abu Dhabi

About the school

The American Community School of Abu Dhabi was established in 1972 to serve students from elementary through twelfth grade, and it is a non-profit school that dedicates all tuition fees it collects to educating students and providing an ideal environment for them. It is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the United States of America, and follows an American curriculum based on the highest standards to achieve excellence in academic, artistic, athletic, and service learning areas. The school is committed to developing students in various fields, and is concerned with building their character, helping them chart their future, and enhancing in them a sense of the value of learning.

We are a compassionate, student-centered community of learners that engages, prepares and inspires.

Our community empowers all students to define and shape their futures for learning, service and global citizenship.

Developing the whole student at every grade level, and promoting joy and excellence in academic fields, arts, sports, and learning through service.

Developing students' core skills such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Training students in effective communication and creative thinking for problem-solving.

Helping students in advanced stages to define their goals and next steps.

Developing students' social and artistic skills, and enhancing their physical fitness.

Promoting intercultural understanding.

Caring for students' mental, physical, emotional, and social health.

Teaching students self-confidence, promoting a sense of responsibility, and encouraging them toward community participation and positive adventure that develops their character.

Creating an interactive academic environment that encourages students to attend school, participate actively, and experience continuous cycles of wonder, discovery, and reflection.

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UAE Ministry of Education

Fees & Facilities

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Library

Science Laboratory

football playground

computer laboratory

activities classes

games playground

basketball playground

clinic

music room

canteen

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Frequently asked questions

It follows an innovative and accredited curriculum that promotes creativity and self-expression.

A spacious campus that provides the required space for academic, artistic, athletic, and service learning programs.

A distinguished staff of experienced and specialized teachers and administrators.

It develops students to become global and committed citizens.

It offers International Baccalaureate diploma programs and Advanced Placement courses.

It supports a culture of integrating play with learning in a balanced educational environment.

It encourages students to effectively engage with the surrounding environment through diverse activities and community participation.

It offers diverse extracurricular activities that develop students' skills outside the classroom.

A non-profit institution that provides distinguished education, provides an integrated educational environment, and directs all its efforts to serve and develop students.

Developing students' artistic sense and encouraging them to discover their talents.

If your son or daughter is within the legal age determined by the school for admission, you must fill out the preliminary application form with basic information, then create a personal profile on the school's system, and complete the application process from the platform by filling out the application form and paying the fees. You should include some documents while completing your application, which are as follows:

Birth certificate of the applicant student.

Immunization record for the applicant.

Passport information page of the applicant.

Passport-sized photo of the applicant.

UAE residence visa for the applicant and sponsoring parent (to be received upon registration if the student is not a UAE resident).

UAE Emirates ID for the applicant (must be received upon registration if not a UAE resident).

Passport information page of the sponsoring parent.

Employment letter of the sponsoring parent or offer letter from an employer in the UAE if not yet a UAE resident.

Passport information page of the other parent.

Report cards (for the previous two academic years, in addition to progress reports for the current academic year).

Standardized test results (any available results).

Confidential evaluation forms (must be completed and submitted by the applicant's current school, and shared via email with the applicant's teachers, counselors, and principals).

High school transcript (applicants for grades 10 to 12 only, when available).

Additional documents as appropriate, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), academic program accommodations (504 plans), behavior modification plans, or psychological/educational assessments.

The school provides flexible payment methods suitable for everyone, and you can choose the method that suits you during application. Among these methods are payment by credit cards or direct debit.

The school provides a complete academic journey for students starting from elementary through twelfth grade, and offers distinguished programs keeping pace with current changes aimed at preparing an aware, independent individual who loves learning, is capable of facing challenges, and effectively participating in serving their community. These programs include the following:

The elementary school program inspires students' courage, creativity, and self-directed learning, develops their basic skills, nurtures their passion for learning, relies on academic growth standards to guide students toward achieving their goals, provides them with the opportunity to discover and practice their talents, and develops their skills.

The middle school program is designed to enable students to work in teams, solve problems, and apply what they learn. It includes the Oasis program that enhances students' sense of belonging to the community, helps them understand themselves better, and improves their communication abilities.

In addition to exploratory courses to explore and enhance students' skills, and the service learning program that broadens students' horizons and provides them with an ideal opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to meeting its needs, and community associations that are an opportunity to showcase students' talents, highlight their leadership skills, and allow them to effectively engage with the school community.

High school students in all grades complete a rigorous, balanced program in English, social studies, languages, science, arts, mathematics, and physical education.

The school also offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program and Advanced Placement courses for both eleventh and twelfth grades.

The Viper Venture pilot program, which is a distinctive program offered by the school to open learning horizons beyond the academic framework, providing opportunities for students within the Emirates and outside the Middle East region.

Mini Vipers is an after-school extracurricular activities program for elementary school, offering students a wide range of options including sports, arts, and others.

The fun after school program that includes sports activities for middle school.

Yes, there is coeducation between girls' and boys' classes at the school.

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

Please contact the school administration to learn more details about the awards it has received.

Teacher's Day.

World Mental Health Day.

Activities, trips, and outdoor events.

Musical concerts.

Theatrical performances.

Competitions.

Earth Day.

UAE National Day.

Celebrations of religious occasions.

Union Day.

UAE Flag Day.

American curriculum.

Opposite Pitoti Gourmet Bakery, Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Promenade, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, the school provides transportation services in cooperation with the reliable Imperial Transport Company, which has over 20 years of experience in Abu Dhabi.

Classrooms.

Library.

Science laboratory.

Computer lab.

School theater.

Music room.

Swimming pool.

Basketball, football, and other sports courts.

Activity rooms.

Play areas.

Medical clinic.

Canteen.

Café.

Restaurant.

Providing comprehensive health support, an equipped health care room, and two nurses licensed by the Ministry of Health with experience in school and public health.

Caring for students who suffer from chronic health problems according to an annual care plan agreed upon with their parents.

Creating an appropriate environment for students who suffer from severe allergies, and teaching them how to take appropriate measures to maintain their safety.

Preventing students from bringing nuts on campus due to the presence of a large number of students who suffer from allergies to this type of food.

Conducting medical examinations for students to check on them, and providing them with essential and necessary school vaccinations for each age group.

Providing healthy meals in the school restaurant.

Promoting students' physical fitness and caring for their general health.

Equipping school buses with GPS, electronic attendance systems, seat belts, and relying on professional and trained drivers.

Providing pedestrian paths within the campus, and a parking area for students' bicycles and scooters.

Implementing precautionary measures in school buildings and campus.

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