AISA offers an American curriculum, tied to the demanding Common Core State Standards in English and math and the AERO (American Education Reaching Out) standards in other subjects.
AISA is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and the IB Diploma Program (DP). These IB programs are student-centered and inquiry-based. All students in KG1 to grade 5 are enrolled in the PYP. In grades 6 to 9, AISA’s curriculum follows best international practice, while being linked to US standards. In grade 10, students can choose to start working towards the IB Diploma, with and IB Prep year in grade 10 followed by the IBDP itself in grades 11 and 12. Those who choose not to do the IBDP can work towards a regular US High School Diploma.
AISA offers a full range of activities, with most of them taking place after school: sports, drama, music, arts, crafts, Model United Nations, service activities! The school competes in a variety of sports, including Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Badminton and Swimming.
After School Activities
AISA’s After-school Academy is an activity program for elementary students running three times a year for eight-weeks during the fall, winter, and spring. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the year including sports, dance, gardening, Legos, and coding. AISA teachers or outside instructors lead the classes. Two weeks before the start of the program, the classes offered are sent home for consideration.
The AISA Middle School strives to provide fun and enlightening after school activities and clubs for its Middle School students. Clubs run from 3:00-4:00 and meet weekly. There are lots of different things to get involved in and we hope to see as many students out at our clubs as possible. Students are encouraged to visit the clubs and activities fair in the last week of September regarding more information about clubs and activities.
AISA offers a range of clubs and activities that supports the growth and development of our high school students outside of the classroom. Our extracurricular program is constantly expanding to meet the needs and interests of our student body. Below is a brief overview of the clubs and activities currently available to grade 9-12 students.
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Contacts
+971 2 444 4333
pr@aisa.sch.ae
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Address
Abu DhabiAmerican International School, Al Aman, Abu Dhabi.