Australian School of Abu Dhab

• Providing world-class educational programs that motivate and empower our students to be lifelong learners.
• Helping students achieve their full potential and succeed in pursuing their life goals.
• Developing students' self-confidence and self-esteem through social skills training.
• Promoting socially acceptable goals, values, and attitudes in students.

• Once the application and all required documents are received, they are evaluated along with other relevant factors, with a comprehensive assessment conducted, which may include a personal interview with the student.
• For applicants to KG1 and KG2 specifically, an informal classroom visit is conducted to observe the child and discuss the best ways to support their development.
• For all other applicants to PYP, MYP, and DP programs, there will be admission tests in core subjects.
• Students who need English language support as an additional language are assessed.

Waiting List

• If a year group is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
• The school follows a transparent selection process to prioritize applicants based on the criteria mentioned below.
• The waiting list will be updated each semester at minimum.
• Applicants are notified as soon as a place becomes available.
• Those on the waiting list are required to complete the necessary admission steps immediately to secure the offered place.

Registration Priority Criteria

Registration priority is given to the following groups:

• Siblings of current students to support family continuity and cohesion within the school.
• Students transferring from other International Baccalaureate (IB) schools to facilitate smooth transition for students already engaged in the IB continuum.
• Children of faculty members and staff, in recognition of their contribution to the school community.
• Returning students who previously attended the Australian School of Abu Dhabi (ASAD) to support continuity in their educational journey.

Required Documents

• Student and Guardian Identity Proof:** Copies of passport, visa, residence details, and UAE ID card (for student and guardian).
• Birth Certificate (copy).
• Recent photograph
• Immunisation Records
• Academic Records:** Reports from the last two academic years (if available).
• Transfer Certificate:** Certified according to Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) requirements.
• Additional Educational Reports** (if available):
• Diagnostic tests, educational assessments, or clinical assessments including psychological evaluations.
• Any Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or support documentation for students with additional needs.
• School Reference:** Email address of a contact at the child's current school to request a reference.
• ADEK Registration:** Parents must scan the UAE ID card electronically to complete official registration.

- You can contact the school administration by phone to inquire about the best fee payment methods approved by the school.

- You can contact the school administration by phone to inquire about the best fee payment methods approved by the school.

Are There Discounts on Tuition Fees?

• Yes, a 10% discount is available for early registrants at the school.
• When referring a new student who successfully registers and passes the admission stages, the referrer receives a 100% discount on school books.

• The curriculum at ASAD is designed to align with the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and the guidelines of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) curricula.
• The curriculum design enables students to receive high-quality education that promotes inquiry, critical thinking, and an international mindset.

Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum - From Kindergarten to Grade 5

• The Australian School of Abu Dhabi (ASAD) provides balanced, academically challenging education designed to develop independent learners and global citizens simultaneously.
• The curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged three to twelve years to engage them in a transdisciplinary curriculum.
• It is characterized by being relevant, challenging, and engaging.
• The transdisciplinary curriculum means it focuses on issues that transcend subject areas.
• The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the holistic development of the child, touching hearts and minds.

Grades 6-8 Programme

• The Middle Years Programme at ASAD provides education in eight areas from Grade 6 to 8:
• Language and Literature (Arabic and English)
• Language Acquisition (English and French)
• Mathematics
• Integrated Sciences
• Individuals and Societies (Geography and History)
• Physical Education
• Design
• Arts (Visual Arts, Music, and Drama)
• Interdisciplinary units of work
• These cover cross-curricular topics including real-world projects and problem-solving.
• Focus on teaching skills necessary for lifelong learning.
• The Middle Years Programme at ASAD includes Ministry subjects:
• Social Studies
• Islamic Education
• Arabic Language
• It addresses social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic care.

Grades 9-10 Programme

• The Middle Years Programme at ASAD provides education in seven areas from Grades 9 and 10:
• Language and Literature (Arabic and English)
• Language Acquisition (English and French)
• Mathematics
• Standard Sciences (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry)
• Individuals and Societies (Geography, Commerce, and History)
• Design
• Arts (Visual Arts)

Diploma Programme (DP) - Grades 11-12

• The IB Diploma Programme curriculum defines the requirements for studying this programme.
• The curriculum consists of "DP core components" and six groups of subjects.
• The three required core components aim to broaden students' educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.

Subjects

• Studies in Language and Literature
• Language Acquisition
• Individuals and Societies
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• The Arts
• The Australian School of Abu Dhabi (ASAD) also offers the Career-related Programme (CP), which integrates academic rigor with career-focused learning.

Career-related Programme Subjects

The Career-related Programme framework includes six subject categories that allow students to tailor their education to suit their future goals:

• Studies in Language and Literature
• Language Acquisition
• Individuals and Societies
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• The Arts

• Yes, a 10% discount is available for early registrants at the school.
• When referring a new student who successfully registers and passes the admission stages, the referrer receives a 100% discount on school books.

- Classes in the first cycle from early education to Grade 5 are co-educational.

Specialized Programmes

If the school offers specialized academic pathways (such as IB, Advanced Programmes AP, or other advanced programmes), the following must be done:

• Inform parents at the beginning of each academic year that courses may be temporarily converted to co-educational classes in cases of low enrollment or teacher shortage.
• Any such conversions must follow ADEK policy.
• The school must obtain written consent from at least 75% of parents of students enrolled in the class being considered for temporary conversion.

Classroom Arrangements

• The selected classroom must allow safe and separate entry and exit for students of both genders, with access to appropriate restroom facilities.
• The school must provide appropriate arrangements for students whose parents do not consent to the conversion.

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

- Parents can contact the school administration by phone or WhatsApp to learn about the school's most important achievements and awards received.

• The students' graduation ceremony.
• The UAE Flag Day celebration.
• Activities for welcoming students on the first day of the school year.
• The event “How We Can Make Our School a Better Place.”
• The breast cancer awareness campaign.
• The mental math activity for early education students.
• School activities that include crafts and hands-on games.
• Participation in the Book Fair events.
• Honoring students who demonstrate outstanding positive behavior at school.
• Teachers’ Day celebration activities.
• The event for welcoming parents at the school.

The International Baccalaureate (IB).

It is located in Khalifa City B (Shakhbout City) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, the school provides comfortable transportation services.

• Student graduation ceremony from the school.
• UAE Flag Day celebration.
• Student welcome events on the first day of the academic year.
• "How to Make Our School a Better Place" event.
• Breast cancer awareness campaign.
• Mental arithmetic activity for early education students.
• Hands-on activities an

The school ensures the safety and security of students through awareness programs and initiatives designed to guide them toward positive behavior at school, and by educating them about maintaining discipline both in school and with their peers.
It provides a safe and comfortable learning environment for students.
Students are monitored by supervisors and educators, and the school buildings are equipped with high-quality security systems