About American International School in Abu Dhabi
American International School in Abu Dhabi is a private/international School located at mSn` bybsy kwl – ‘bwZby – shr` 29 , Tryq lmTr , mqbl – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates.
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Ratings & Ranking
American International School in Abu Dhabi has a rating of 3.4 and is ranked number 133 in Abu Dhabi.
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Address & Location
American International School in Abu Dhabi is located at mSn` bybsy kwl – ‘bwZby – shr` 29 , Tryq lmTr , mqbl – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates.
Schools Fees
The school fees for American International School in Abu Dhabi range between 50000 AED and 80000 AED per year or between 13500 USD and 21600 USD per year.
Vacancies:
No vacancies found at the moment.
Admissions:
Admissions are currently open at American International School in Abu Dhabi.
Parents & Students Reviews:
American International School in Abu Dhabi has 166 reviews with an overall rating of 3.4. Some reviews have been edited for clarity.
Overall Rating : 3.4 out of 5.0 stars
This is unacceptable. Mr. Mark gave me a Y, and I do not approve of this grade. My best friend, Fazza Alhashmi, and I will be contacting the administration to ensure it is changed. A Y is not a good enough grade. I deserve at least a G.
Amazing school! Both my kids go here, and they love it. The teachers are great and give a lot of attention to the students.
This school has been a disappointing experience for me. The atmosphere lacks warmth, with some teachers being unnecessarily strict and unkind. Although there are a few friendly faces among the faculty, others seem rigid and unpleasant. Furthermore, the school’s infrastructure leaves much to be desired; the pitch is poorly maintained, with patchy grass and dilapidated stands full of holes. Additionally, the principal’s unwavering support for the teachers, regardless of their conduct, exacerbates the situation.
In just 10 minutes of assessment, my child was deemed unworthy of joining even KG1, with no reason given. My son does addition and multiplication, speaks perfect English, and knows how to translate to Arabic and vice versa. He knows both English letters (lowercase and uppercase) and Arabic letters (with tashkeel) by heart and knows each letter sound. He knows shapes and colors and reads and writes (pincer grip). He can count from 1 to 100 and can then “read” any hundredth number you ask him. During the interview, he was just so anxious to get to the classroom to see what toys and tools they had. Plus, the interview was done on the playground—what a brilliant idea! Take a 4-year-old to a play area and get him to sit. Good luck. In a way, I think AISA doesn’t deserve to have my child, and he deserves to be in a better school.
It is very disappointing to see the nasty and racist comments that have been left here. The truth is that AISA is one of the longest-established and most respected international schools in Abu Dhabi. In its most recent ADEC inspection, it was rated “Very Good.” The school has an international student body (representing 75 nationalities) and a very strong curriculum that culminates in the IB Diploma, in which AISA students’ results are consistently above the world average.
I was one of the original students from when this school started in 1995. Some of the absolute best years of my life because of the teachers, friends, coaches, counselors, principal(s), activities, etc. I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m sure the school has changed much since then, but so have students in general. Students and teachers back then were definitely different than today’s, based on the different reviews.
My daughter attended the school from 2014 to 2017. The teachers struggled to understand her lack of interest in classes. They made us spend thousands of dirhams on psychological testing and therapy sessions, only to discover she was a normal four-year-old who simply wanted to play. On one occasion, when I arrived to pick her up, she was the last one remaining, and I overheard her teacher and a colleague laughing about her being the last to finish. It was deeply hurtful to hear. I do not recommend this school.