About
The Japanese School Abu Dhabi (JSAD) describes itself as the only Japanese school in Abu Dhabi, following the MEXT national curriculum of Japan, with English and Arabic classes and daily exchange with Emirati students.
Key facts
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- Part of Japanese Schools Abroad (MEXT), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 97 schools of Japanese Schools Abroad (MEXT)
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Curriculum
Japanese
Language
Japanese
Type
Foreign national school
- Founded
- 1978
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
Curriculum and academics
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Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Small classes and personalised guidance are offered, with planner-based learning and twice-yearly achievement tests in junior high.
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Country affiliation
The school follows Japan's national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education (MEXT).
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Academics
Curriculum
The school runs the MEXT-accredited Japanese curriculum, designed so students can transition back into Japan's school system.
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Parent experience
Community
Emirati students learn Japanese and share daily school life with the students.
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Languages
Language provision
Japanese is taught as a mother tongue, alongside English and Arabic classes.
- Japanese
- English
- Arabic
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Admissions
Admissions
Information on admissions, transfers, trial enrollment and tuition is provided, with educational consultations for prospective families.
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Location
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