International Community School Abu Dhabi
- British
- American
- AP
- IB Diploma
About
Private international group of schools in Abu Dhabi offering British, American, AP and IB pathways from Pre-KG/FS1 to Grade 12/Year 13 across six campuses.
Key facts
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Curriculum
British · American · AP
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
6,000
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 11
- Founded
- 1990
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · British curriculum · American curriculum · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A Board of Trustees oversees strategy and accountability; the CEO and Managing Director sits on the board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Offers American, British, AP and IB programmes; the IB programme is offered at the Mushrif campus.
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Parent experience
History
Founded in 1990 as Al Ibrahimiyah School and expanded to several campuses; Mushrif became an IB World School in 2022.
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Community
Engages in community service, distributing 6,000 Iftar meals during Ramadan 2026 and partnering with Make-A-Wish UAE.
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Runs STEM and aerospace activities, including the Discover Flight programme for young women in aviation.
- Discover Flight programme
- STEAM classes
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Community and service
Runs social responsibility activities such as the Ramadan Iftar meal programme, aiming to teach students empathy and service.
- Iftar meal distribution
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Languages
Language provision
Arabic is taught to all students as a core subject, with Arabic for non-Arabs also provided.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
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Reputation
Awards
Students have won science, water rocket and space-related competitions and scholarships.
- Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship
- Water Rocket Competition
- Think Science Competition
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Location
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