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Address: Mohamed Bin Zayed City Campus: Sector Z17-01, 63rd Street, Near Al Ain University, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi City Campus: Al Karamah St, Al Rowda Area,110 Bab Al Nabil St, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi
Website: www.aisschools.com
Email: admissions@aisuae.com
Telephone: +971 56 580 1544
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: American (including Advanced Placement), British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels), and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18

Background

Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) has an excellent track record among the expat community of Abu Dhabi. The school has a student body of approximately 3,500 students spread over two campuses. Five percent of the school's student body is reserved for special-needs students.

Students can choose from three academic pathways: the American programme (including AP subjects), the British programme (IGCSE and A-Levels) or the International Baccalaureate Programme.

AIS places emphasis on a well-rounded approach to education, as well as on active citizenship and global awareness. A range of extracurricular activities is available to complement the school's academic offerings.

Further reading

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