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American International School in Abu Dhabi
TISS Gold Tier School
Commonly known as AISA, the American International School in Abu Dhabi is a coeducational day school serving students across early years, primary, middle, and senior school levels. Situated on Airport Road, the school distinguishes itself by delivering a globally focused curriculum featuring the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and IB Diploma programmes. This framework provides parents with a continuous, internationally recognised educational pathway designed to foster academic excellence in a diverse community setting.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong IB and American curriculum pathways with an established track record for college placements and accredited bilingual/international options.
- Diverse, caring school community with parents frequently highlighting a safe, multicultural environment, supportive teachers, and low bullying.
- Good value for money compared to top-tier, more expensive American schools in Abu Dhabi without compromising core education.
Negatives
- Aging campus and facilities that feel dated, compact, and lack the modern amenities seen in newer purpose-built schools in the city.
- Student motivation and behavioral management issues, particularly highlighted by staff in the middle school and gender-segregated senior sections.
- Address
- Airport Road & 29th StreetAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
- Website
- http://www.aisa.sch.ae
- [email protected]
- Phone
- United Arab Emirates (+971) 2 444 4333
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Faculty
- 128
- Students
- Coeducational
