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Abu Dhabi International School
| School name | Abu Dhabi International School |
| Type of institute | private profit-making K-12 school |
| Curriculum or Student Nationality | Arabic/UK/US |
| Qualifications or Courses | IB, A-level, IGCSE, SAT, AP |
| Head of school | Mrs Jihan Nasr (Superintendent and General Manager) |
| Executive body or owner | Board of Governors |
| Date founded | 1981 |
| Number of students (approx) | 1500 |
| Number of staff (approx) | |
| School location/area/map | Al Karamah - location map |
| Postal address | PO Box 25898, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-2-4434433 |
| Fax | +971-2-4436052 |
| admin@aisuae.com | |
| Website | www.aisuae.com |
| School fees structure | 12,500-25,600 dhs per year (2009-2010) |
| Teacher salary range | 3,800 - 5,800 dhs per month (estimate only, not confirmed) |
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Comments about Abu Dhabi International School
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04 October 2009
- Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) tuition fees 12,500-25,600, assumed to be for 2009-2010 academic year (not stated on AIS website). Previous information was AED 11,500-25,600, assumed to be for 2008-2009.
- Additional fees and costs: deposit 1000 dhs, photograph 60 dhs, yearbook 75 dhs, website program 200 dhs, activity fees 150 dhs, ITBS fees 150 dhs, school uniform and text books.
- Transport fees 1500 dhs one way or 3000 dhs return (within Abu Dhabi city).
- Exam fees for A level, AS level, IB, IGCSE, SAT, TOEFL.
- High School Principal - Mrs Sheugnet Carter
- Middle School Principal & IGCSE Coordinator - Mr Michael Baker
- Elementary School Principal - Mrs Paula Musson
05 September 2008
- Fees information updated from Abu Dhabi International School (AIS, not ADIS?) website (Dh 9,500-23,500), assumed to be for 2008-2009 but not confirmed.
- School offers International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma since 2005 for grades 11/12 according to website. Coordinator is Judith Hughes (email judith@aisuae.com).
- AIS is not the same as ICS Abu Dhabi, although both AIS and ICS would be more popular with students speaking Arabic as a first language than the American International School AUH or the American Community School AUH (which are more popular with North American students).
- AIS websites at www.ais.sch.ae and www.aisuae.com. It looks like www.aisuae.com is the more up-to-date site.
12 April 2008
- Head's name is also spelt Jeehan Nasr (ADEZ information).
26 November 2006
- According to the IB Organisation (IBO), AIS offers IB since January 2005 but it's not clarified on their own website (except for an IB logo on one page).
- Another website at www.ais.sch.ae (old one)?
- Date of fees information is 2001 (AIS website).
- Qualifications also include ACT/AP?
- Accredited by CITA.
- Majority of students are Arabic.
- Also/previously called "Abu Dhabi International Private School", "Abu Dhabi International Pvt School" or "Abu Dhabi International Private School WLL".
- AIS was founded in 1981 by the head, Mrs Jihan Nasr.
Schools in or near Al Karamah close to Abu Dhabi International School
| School Name | Founded | Tel | Level | Curriculum | Qualifications | School Fees | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Eman School Abu Dhabi | +971-2-4434071 | Arabic/UAE | UAE GSEC |
Last update 05 October 2009
General Comments - might not apply to Abu Dhabi International School
- Many popular schools are full for 2009-2010. New schools in Abu Dhabi may have places.
- Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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