American International School Abu Dhabi
| School name |
American International School Abu Dhabi |
| Type of institute |
private profit-making K-12 school |
| Curriculum or Student Nationality |
US |
| Qualifications or Courses |
IB DP, PYP, US HS diploma |
| Head of school |
Dr Gareth Jones (Director / Principal) |
| Executive body or owner |
ESOL - Educational Services Overseas Limited |
| Date founded |
1995 |
| Number of students (approx) |
1100 |
| Number of staff (approx) |
100 |
| School location/area/map |
29th st, opposite PepsiCo, Al Reehan - location map |
| Postal address |
PO Box 5992, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Telephone |
+971-2-4444333 |
| Fax |
+971-2-4444005 |
| Email |
aisa@emirates.net.ae |
| Website |
www.aisa.sch.ae (new window) |
| School fees structure |
24,200-44,000 dhs per year (2008-2009) |
| Teacher salary range |
7,300 - 9,900 dhs per month (estimate only, not confirmed) |
| Student satisfaction rating |
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Comments about American International School Abu Dhabi
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03 January 2009
- Fees information updated (was 22,000-40,000 for 2007-2008). Fees include books and annual registration renewal. Initial fees are 500 dhs application and 2000 dhs registration; bus transport is 5000 dhs per year.
- Director's name updated - Gareth Jones (previously Headmaster of International School of Paris) replaced previous AISD director Dr Walter Hetzer / Hertzer in summer 2008.
- Secondary School Principal is Mr Felim Bolster, Elementary School Principal is Dr Robert Evans.
- AISA apparently accepts special needs students with mild disabilities.
- There is also an American International School in Dubai, which is also, or was previously, known as Al Andalus School (unknown if related to AISA).
27 June 2007
- Fees information from AISA website for 2007-2008 should include the 11% fees increase which was approved by Abu Dhabi Educational Zone 13 June 2007. Some parents have said they're not happy about the increase since there was a 25% fee increase within the previous 12 months (see forum topic). Add 500 dhs application fee and 2000 dhs new registration fee (non-refundable) for new students. Fees include books and annual re-registration fee.
- AISA is expecting to offer IBPYP and seeking CIS (Council for International Schools) accreditation.
- Expansion plans for a new wing to increase teaching, laboratory, library and gym facilities for the 2008-2009 academic year.
12 January 2007
- Also called "American International School - LLC".
- Listed on IBO site as offering IB.
- Walid Abushakra is Vice Chairman of the Board and Superintendent of AISA.
- Other ESOL schools include Deira International School and Universal American School in Dubai, and several other schools in the Middle East region.
- Most teachers are American or Canadian.
- AISA student body is international.
Information for teachers (12 January 2007)
- Teaching couples are provided with own partly furnished apartment (hard furniture, kitchen white goods and crockery but not small electrical appliances, linen)
- Single teachers share an apartment.
- Bus transport provided to school.
- Utility bills are 50% subsidised by AISA (but not telephone, internet, or gas).
Schools in the same area as American International School Abu Dhabi
| School Name |
Founded | Tel |
Level |
Curriculum |
Qualifications |
School Fees |
Comments |
| ABC Private School |
September 1979 | +971-2-4445800 |
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| Al Dhafra Private School |
September 1983 | +971-2-4443395 |
K-12 |
Arabic/UK/US |
A-level, IGCSE, SAT |
7,500-13,800 |
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| Al Manara Private School |
1984 | +971-2-4447340 |
K-12 |
Arabic/UAE |
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| Al Worood Academy |
1982 | +971-2-4447655 |
K-12 |
Arabic / UK / US |
A-level, IGCSE, HS Diploma, SAT |
11,220-24,860 |
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| Bangladesh Islamia School Abu Dhabi |
August 1980 | +971-2-4446904 |
K-12 |
Bangladeshi |
SSC, HSC |
2,100-4,000 |
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| Emirates Private School Abu Dhabi |
1982 | +971-2-4448863 |
K-12 |
UAE/UK/US |
A-level, ACT |
9,000-24,000 |
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| French School Abu Dhabi |
1972 | +971-2-4448075 |
K-12 |
French |
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13,000-23,950 |
FSAD comments |
| Japanese School Abu Dhabi |
| +971-2-4446104 |
primary |
Japanese |
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JSAD comments |
Last update 03 January 2009
General Comments - might not apply to American International School Abu Dhabi
- Many popular schools are full for 2010-2011. New schools in Abu Dhabi might have places.
- Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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