Emirates National School Abu Dhabi
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
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About
Abu Dhabi City campus of Emirates National Schools. Offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside an enhanced Arabic programme, American Diploma and AP courses.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
Local school, international programme
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Accreditations
- IB, COGNIA
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Written test
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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 MYPOffered
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
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Curriculum
English curriculum combines IB with US college-prep pathways, with an Arabic national-standards program. Graduation requires 58 Carnegie credits, or 60 for both diplomas.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- Advanced Placement
- American Diploma
- Arabic national programme
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Wellbeing
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Students with special needs are admitted only if the campus can provide the required accommodation and staffing.
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Parent experience
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History
The school first offered IB Diploma exams in 2016, and students have since used IB and AP results for university admission.
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Languages
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Language provision
Runs an English curriculum alongside an enhanced Arabic programme based on UAE Ministry of Education standards.
- English
- Arabic
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Lists IB programme authorisation, Cognia accreditation, AP course offering and membership of the UNESCO ASPnet network.
- IB authorisation
- Cognia
- AP courses
- UNESCO ASPnet
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Admissions
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Admissions
Admission depends on seat availability and assessment in Arabic, English and maths, plus interviews. Continuing students and siblings receive preference.
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Location
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