Wales International School

• The school adopts the National Curriculum of England from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, preparing students for IGCSE examinations, ensuring an internationally recognized academic standard.
• The school provides diverse programs for students including science, mathematics, arts, music, computing, and business, developing academic, creative, and personal skills.
• The school offers a wide range of sports, artistic, and cultural activities, including football, basketball, swimming, theatre, chess, and student clubs, enhancing students' personality development and social skills.
• Comprehensive and safe facilities include a library, science and computer laboratories, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, swimming pool, and a medical clinic, ensuring a safe and advanced educational environment.
• The school adheres to strict safety procedures including security and surveillance, supervision during activities and transitions, and emergency training, providing comprehensive safety for students.
• The school has received the TES International School Award for 2025, reflecting the quality of education and international excellence in performance.
• The school seeks to enable students to achieve their full potential, focusing on ethical and critical learning and teamwork, making it a comprehensive educational environment for academic and social personality development.

Admission Procedures at Wales International School

Parents of current Wales International School students receive a re-enrollment letter in January, allowing them to re-enroll their children for the following year if desired, provided there are no behavioral issues justifying refusal of re-enrollment.

Wales International School follows the following admission priorities, applied in order:

1. Students who enrolled in the school in the previous year or period (except those with behavioral issues that severely affect other children's learning in the class).
2. Students who have siblings already enrolled in the school.
3. Children of school staff.
4. Students residing in Al Shamkha city.

Note: Priority is given to Emirati students when the school receives a good or higher rating during inspection.

• New parents at Wales International School are required to pay a registration fee of 1,000 AED when registering the child and submitting documents. This fee is part of completing the registration process.
• Once available seats are filled, a waiting list is created based on first-come, first-served principle.
• Wales International School organizes school visits for prospective parents and their children to meet staff and tour the school before registration.
• Wales International School accepts students with mild to moderate special educational needs, as well as students with chronic health conditions, providing appropriate support according to their needs assessed by the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) and/or school nurse.
• Wales International School accepts students from various races and ethnicities to achieve diversity in the student community.
• Students are registered in the eSIS system during the time period permitted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and students will not be registered outside this period except with approval from the department.

Interviews and Admission Tests

• Wales International School accepts kindergarten students (KG1 or KG2) without testing or interviews, requiring only students and their parents to attend an interactive orientation day before registration.
• Applicants are required to take level assessment tests in English, Arabic, and Mathematics to identify their performance level and provide appropriate educational support.
• The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) conducts interviews with students with mild to moderate special educational needs and their parents to determine their needs and required support level.

Student Numbers in Classes

• The maximum number of students in pre-kindergarten is 20 students per class, with no less than 2.16 m² per student.
• The maximum number of students in KG2 and Grade 1 is 25 students per class, with no less than 2.16 m² per student.
• The maximum number of students from Grade 1 through Grade 12 is 30 students per class, with no less than 1.67 m² per student.

Admission Information, Documents, and Records

Parents/guardians are required to complete the registration form including:

• Complete contact information for parents in both Arabic and English.
• Basic data (full name in both Arabic and English, date and place of birth, nationality, address, parent/guardian information, etc.).
• Official documents (UAE ID card, vaccination card, etc.).
• Wales International School medical examination form.
• School records for the previous year if the student attended a school in another emirate or outside the country. This requires submitting a school report (can be eSIS report) in addition to Wales International School report form to be completed by the previous school.
• Documents for students with special educational needs such as Individual Education Plans and relevant assessments, as well as documents for gifted and talented students such as advanced learning plans and necessary accommodations (when needed).

Please contact Wales International School directly or visit the school's accounts department to inquire about fee payment methods and available payment options.

Educational Programs Offered by Wales International School:

• The school adopts the National Curriculum of England from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.
• In Pre-KG and KG stages, it adopts the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework based on building skills through play and exploration.
• From Grade 1 onwards, subjects are taught according to the approved British curriculum in all core disciplines.
• In middle and secondary stages, the school prepares students for IGCSE examinations, then for the advanced track in Grades 11 and 12 according to the British system.
• The primary language of instruction is English, with Arabic language, Islamic education, and social studies taught according to UAE requirements.
• Subjects offered include: sciences in their branches (physics, chemistry, biology), mathematics, computing and information technology, arts and design, in addition to Business Studies in higher grades.
• The school receives students from age three to 18 years, from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.

Some Subjects and Academic Fields

Among the subjects/disciplines taught at Wales International School:

• Science (chemistry, physics, biology)
• Mathematics
• Information Technology/Computing (ICT/Computer labs)
• Art & Design
• Business Studies — in higher grades

Yes, Wales International School is co-educational, accepting both male and female students who study together in the same classes.

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

Wales International School received the Best Educational Institution Award for 2025 from the Times Educational Supplement.

Wales International School places great emphasis on activities, providing various activities aimed at students' growth in all aspects:

• Arts (Art/Art Club)
• Music
• Sports — including: Football/Soccer
• Sports — Basketball
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Swimming
• Dance/Performing Arts/Drama/Theatre
• Chess
• Various other sports/physical activities (General sports, athletics, indoor games)
• Group clubs and student activities (Clubs/Extracurricular clubs)

Wales International School is a leading BSO-accredited school in Abu Dhabi, offering the British curriculum from pre-kindergarten through A-Level.

Wales International School is located in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Wales International School provides safe transportation services for students.

• Library
• Computer Labs
• Science Labs (physics, chemistry, biology)
• Art rooms/Art classes
• Music room
• Outdoor Football Pitch/Turf
• Indoor courts/Gymnasium/general playgrounds
• Gymnasium
• Swimming Pool
• Canteen/Lunch hall
• School Clinic/Clinic
• Outdoor play area/playground for children

• Surveillance system and camera monitoring in school yards and entrances to ensure student security.
• Presence of staff specialized in security and safety inside the school, in addition to guards at entrances.
• Implementation of organized entry and exit procedures for students, with daily attendance and departure registration.
• Safety during sports and artistic activities: playgrounds and swimming pools are equipped according to safe standards, with supervision by teachers trained in safety.
• Evacuation and emergency training: The school conducts regular evacuation drills in emergency situations (fire or any potential danger).
• Clinic/Medical center inside the school: equipped with nurses or health staff to follow up on students' emergency cases.
• Continuous supervision during transitions: Staff and teachers accompany students when going to and from buses or parking areas.
• Teaching students safety rules: Within the curriculum or activities, students are educated about safe behaviors inside the classroom, playgrounds, and outside the school.