International Academic School
- American
Per yearabout USD 8.24K–11.1K
AED 30.3K–40.7K · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International Academic School in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 following Virginia Common Core and American standards, with Arabic and Islamic Studies and an American High School Diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–17
Students
700
Language
English, Arabic
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1994
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, CIS, NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| LKG1 | AED 30,270≈ USD 8.24K |
| LKG2 | AED 30,270≈ USD 8.24K |
| 1 | AED 33,410≈ USD 9.1K |
| 2 | AED 33,410≈ USD 9.1K |
| 3 | AED 33,410≈ USD 9.1K |
| 4 | AED 33,410≈ USD 9.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| LKG1 | AED 30,270 (about USD 8.24K) |
| LKG2 | AED 30,270 (about USD 8.24K) |
| 1 | AED 33,410 (about USD 9.1K) |
| 2 | AED 33,410 (about USD 9.1K) |
| 3 | AED 33,410 (about USD 9.1K) |
| 4 | AED 33,410 (about USD 9.1K) |
| 5 | AED 33,410 (about USD 9.1K) |
| 6 | AED 36,540 (about USD 9.95K) |
| 7 | AED 36,540 (about USD 9.95K) |
| 8 | AED 36,540 (about USD 9.95K) |
| 9 | AED 36,540 (about USD 9.95K) |
| 10 | AED 40,720 (about USD 11.1K) |
| 11 | AED 40,720 (about USD 11.1K) |
| 12 | AED 40,720 (about USD 11.1K) |
Source: school website (ias.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International Academic School (this school) | AED 30,270 (about USD 8.24K) | AED 40,720 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
Source: school website (ias.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 5,000
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Entrance exam
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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
- Languages
- Teachers
- 60
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Art room
- Music room
- Science labs
- Ict lab
Sports
- Physical Education
- Indoor gym programmes
Arts
- Art and Design
- Music
After-school activities
- Academically focused ECA
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Follows Virginia and US Common Core standards, and also runs Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies required by the UAE Ministry of Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Families who want school transport complete a transportation form during the admission process.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
After payment, families receive book and uniform collection slips, with the schedule shared by email.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
The school canteen sells food and drinks as an optional alternative to home packed meals, with supplier checks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A board, a managing director and a principal lead the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Kindergarten uses Core Knowledge, with integrated Common Core-based lessons from elementary. High school works toward the US diploma.
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- General Science
- Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Arabic Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Social Studies
- World Languages
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- World History
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Staff support child protection, health and safety through planned activities and follow-up.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus has an art room, music room, gym, science lab and outdoor areas.
- Art room
- Music room
- Gym
- Science lab
- Outdoor areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
An indoor, air-conditioned gym hosts fitness programmes and a range of physical activities.
- Indoor gym
- Physical Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Classrooms have smart interactive whiteboards, with dedicated ICT, music and PE rooms.
- Smart interactive whiteboards
- ICT room
- Music room
- PE room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
High school offers academically focused after-school activities and electives such as computer programming.
- Computer programming
- ICT
- Electives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Art and design and music are offered, with activities that build creativity and self-expression.
- Art and Design
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
English-medium teaching alongside Arabic subjects; Arabic is taught to both native and non-native speakers.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- UAE Social Studies
- World Languages
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Reports top scores on all thirteen themes in an ADEK distance learning evaluation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by Cognia; the page also cites CIS and NEASC accreditation for its American curriculum schools.
- Cognia
- CIS
- NEASC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Steps: application, document submission, interview or computer-based entrance exam, acceptance letter, then ADEK registration via eSIS.
- Online or walk-in application
- Document submission
- Interview or entrance exam
- Acceptance letter
- ADEK registration via eSIS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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