American International School in Abu Dhabi
- American
- IB PYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 8.97K–16.3K
AED 33K–59.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
American International School in Abu Dhabi, established in 1995 and managed by Esol Education. Offers an American curriculum and IB programmes from KG1 to Grade 12. The secondary school is gender segregated in line with local regulations.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · IB PYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Founded
- 1995
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 32,950≈ USD 8.97K |
| KG 2 | AED 34,450≈ USD 9.38K |
| Grade 1 | AED 46,430≈ USD 12.6K |
| Grade 2 | AED 46,430≈ USD 12.6K |
| Grade 3 | AED 46,430≈ USD 12.6K |
| Grade 4 | AED 46,430≈ USD 12.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) |
| KG 2 | AED 34,450 (about USD 9.38K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 46,430 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 46,430 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 46,430 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 46,430 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 50,910 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 50,910 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 50,910 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 50,910 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
Source: school website (aisa.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School in Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (aisa.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 2,000
- Bus
- AED 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Service
- Teachers
- 150
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Drama
- Music
- Arts
- Crafts
- Model United Nations
- Service activities
- Sports
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- MSA, CIS, IB
- Memberships
- ECIS
- Inspection
- ADEK · Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Uses a tiered support system with learning support specialists working in small groups or one-to-one. Students with external reports get a Student Success Plan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
One of ten Middle East schools managed by Esol Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the American curriculum aligned to Common Core in English and Math, and offers the IB PYP and IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counselors support students in social-emotional, academic and university/career areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
ELL program for students in early English acquisition, with specialists working in small groups and with homeroom teachers. Students exit once proficient.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1995 and managed by Esol Education. Received MSA accreditation in 1997 and CIS accreditation in 2010.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Annual and seasonal events such as book fairs, AISA Fest, National Day celebrations and Wellness Fairs involve students, parents and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Athletic facilities include a soccer field, swimming pools, gymnasiums and basketball courts.
- Soccer field
- Swimming pools
- Gymnasiums
- Basketball courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Library serving all students with over 20,000 books and ebooks. Science labs and a BYOD learning environment are available.
- Main library
- KG library
- Science labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Drama, music, arts and crafts activities, with the IB Art programme culminating in an annual exhibition.
- Drama
- Music
- Arts
- Crafts
- IB art exhibition
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students contribute to the community through volunteering and service learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Students collectively speak over 30 languages. An Arabic and Islamic course is offered, and the library encourages borrowing books in Arabic and other languages.
- Arabic & Islamic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by MSA in the US and CIS internationally. Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and rated Good by ADEK. IB World School authorised for PYP and DP.
- MSA
- CIS
- ADEK
- IB PYP
- IB DP
- ECIS
- NESA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
PO Box 5992, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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