Name: American International School in Abu Dhabi
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Telephone: +971 2 444 4333

American International School in Abu Dhabi is a school, located at أبوظبي - شارع 29 ، طريق المطار ، مقابل - مصنع بيبسي كولا - Al Sa'Adah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. They can be contacted via phone at +971 2 444 4333, visit their website www.aisa.sch.ae for more detailed information.

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أبوظبي - شارع 29 ، طريق المطار ، مقابل - مصنع بيبسي كولا - Al Sa'Adah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Anonymous X

19 August 2020

I went to the American International School for five years, and my experience was not pleasant. Although I appreciated the multicultural atmosphere, the teachers seemed to struggle more than they should with keeping the students focused during class. Of course there are a few rare gems in the school that actually teach well but for the most part the teachers hardly have a basic knowledge of the subject they’re teaching, which does not come to our advantage. It is also usual for there to be no respect given from the teachers to the students, or from the students to the teachers, which is unacceptable. The school offers the IB diploma but the teachers expect the students to do all the work themselves and don’t even give them basic guidance! Not to mention the Arabic department which is a complete and utter mess! The facilities at AISA are awful, the bathrooms need fixing, many classrooms look like they haven’t been fixed since the 90s, and the school cares more about which staircase the students use than they do about their education, which is disgusting. I noticed AISA reacted to it’s bad reviews telling people to look at their review from ADEK, although the only reason they have a good ADEK review is because the teachers put on a completely different persona when ADEK visits. The Arabic teachers skip until the end of the book and pretend that we all learned the very last unit to show how much we’re ‘progressing’. One of the principals; Ms. Grateman has a reputation of trying to show superiority over the students, and getting a lot of them in trouble for no logical purposes. I’ll now get to the students, a large majority of them are very disrespectful, they also smoke on school property, and they behave in unforgivable ways. Basically, AISA is a mess of a school and any reasonable person would not risk their child’s future and enroll them here, unless they haven’t read all these reviews.
Daina Thomas

07 July 2020

AISA was good a few years back. Changes in their grading policies resulted in a lot of good teachers leaving. Their high school program is a disaster with very few qualified teachers and good teachers leaving. 😭😭
American International School In Abu Dhabi

25 June 2020

Sadly recent posting regarding AISA administration are inaccurate and not true. Unfortunately some platforms allow well known individuals to contract others to post comments that are not factual and can be very damaging and hurtful. AISA is committed to safeguarding our students, faculty and other stakeholders at all times.
Fourr Steam

11 November 2019

MY SON ALMOST DIED IN THIS SCHOOL!!!! THE ROOFTOP OF THE SOCCER FIELD COLLAPSED AND FELL WHILE MY SON WAS PLAYING FOOTBALL! MY SON GOT STUCK AND COULDN'T BREATHE SO AMBULANCE HAD TO COME AND TEACHERS DIDN'T EVEN CARE AND TOOK SELFIES AND PICTURES INSTEAD. I REGRET LETTING MY SON STUDY HERE!!!!!
Dr. Abud

10 March 2018

i almost got killed in Arabic class because of flying books and chairs best school lol
Ece Kilic

27 February 2018

I do not recommend this school at all, in any way shape or form. Come to ACS! And say HI to me while you're at it! Because AISA is a terrible terrible school. Also say hi to Camila De Martini
Julia Hatzadony

20 February 2018

I am a 8th grade student at AISA and so far its ok.The best part of it is the teachers except the French and Arabic teachers.and tutorial is scary!!!!!The school in general is just ok nothing special.I though it would be better.
Arabian SwordFighter

16 January 2018

This school is a glorious school displaying the art of Arabian savagery. It has many students that battle with swords. A beautiful part of the Saudi and UAE culture. Recently there has been a sword fight in Ajman that has killed some, I hope these students can train hard so they will never be slain. I am part of the tribe of Harb, the strongest tribe in Saudi Arabia. However, this school has not fully converted to the way of the primitive Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula. It teaches in the English language and attempts brainwashing.
James Johnwell

07 December 2017

This school is very expensive and not worth it. Smoking in the bathrooms, Kids threatening to beat you up and the canteen does not allow you to microwave your own food but only theirs. Speaking of the canteen half of the food and drinks on the menu are not even there, in fact they only allow water and juice. The campus is always dirty and there is always screaming and it highly disturbs classes and teachers. Speaking of teachers, they have no control over the class especially in Arabic classes students always scream until the teacher says "If you move you get detention" Somebody once raised their hand "DETENTION" the teacher screamed. Now this is really bad, what if the poor kid does not understand he would do bad on the test. In the end the teacher puts a powerpoint from the internet and tells the students to copy the stuff down. The building looks like a recreation from the white house and if you go under it and look directly up you can see basketballs and footballs that were there years ago. Also many people lose expensive items such as AirPods or Beats solo3 or maybe lose 1,000 AED and the school does nothing to stop it. I suggest not sending your child here.
Kids' Funtime

30 November 2017

aisa got google to delete my post and im too lazy to post another review, also subscribe to me and watch my videos for aisa fight content.
UPDATE:
a kid lost his airpods, 1000 dirhams for outdoor academy, Beats solo3, macbook, etc.
Spud Magnum

14 November 2017

The high schoolers have ape brains. They make me feel like humanity has evolved backwards.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

30 October 2017

It is very disappointing to see the nasty and racist comments that have been left here. The real story is that AISA is one of the longest-established and most respected international schools in Abu Dhabi. In the most recent ADEC inspection, it was rated as 'Very Good'. The school has an international student body (75 nationalities) and a very strong curriculum which culminates in the IB Diploma in which AISA students' results are always above the world average.
GALAL OSMAN

24 October 2017

I want to this school for 7 years and I have been part of their elementary, middle, and high school programs and i would like to say that this is hands down by far the biggest waste of money my family ever made. This is a zoo not a school, smoking in the bathrooms was as easy as getting a drink of water and the teachers had 0 control over it or all classrooms. This school has the worst administration I have ever seen ANYWHERE let alone a place where our future leaders are being taught. Bullying and racism plays a big part in this school and it will never change. I have learned more in my one year at another school in Abu Dhabi then all 7 at aisa, going to this school ruined my life. Never send your children to this school under any curcumstances. The staff is trash and nobody cares about the students and there well being. In my time at the school I had been physically assulted by the athletic director handling me like a grown prison inmate for the minor inconvineance of me ripping a paper off the wall. This school is a overpriced, unethical, and demotivating school. I took a little bit of my time just because of how much I hate this school and all the staff. Never have I felt happy or welcomed there Or did I learn anything that will better prepare me for my future. WORST SCHOOL IN ABU DHABI.
Mags The Man

22 October 2017

Decent teachers
everything else is bad.
250~ kids are forced to use one tiny staircase, which often does not end well. Even if you try to wait outside, some teacher will smite you for staying in the court. The cafeteria has no cash register, so you have to pay the person that gave you the food, and if you need change, they will go to the back and get it. There's rats in the ventilation in the Biology lab, which is always hilarious (like it's actually really funny.) The school forced us to buy overpriced Macbooks, and it is still unknown why. Bathrooms are filthy, and sometimes the water isn't working so you can't wash your hands. Does not have a dining hall (they claim 5 tables in the cafeteria is a dining hall, I don't think so pal. After break, kids swarm the nurse for water, which distracts her from helping hurt/sick kids. There was a tuberculosis outbreak a few months ago. Most water fountains don't work. For how much it costs, AISA is terrible. And it is only getting worse. Good teachers. Would vote 1.5, but if I vote 1 star, people would think it's a warzone.
Hunter 101

18 October 2017

The American International School in Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 22nd anniversary, having been established in 1995 to provide local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated. VISHNUUUU
The American International School in Abu Dhabi is one of eight schools in the Middle East managed by Esol Education. AISA was established in 1995 to provide the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Pre-School to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated. The American International School in Abu Dhabi is one of eight schools in the Middle East managed by Esol Education. AISA was established in 1995 to provide the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Pre-School to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International OOOOOOOOOOO Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and late to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated. The American International School in Abu Dhabi is one of eight schools in the Middle East managed by Esol Education. AISA was established in 1995 to provide the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Pre-School to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated. The American International School in Abu Dhabi is one of eight schools in the Middle East managed by Esol Education. AISA was established in 1995 to provide the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Pre-School to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary
Melanie Is Triggered

10 October 2017

AISA is honestly my dream school come to life. In the last three, utterly dreadful years of high school, we've been segregated by gender. However, over the summer, the school upped their game. Now, we're segregated by religion. Ive always wanted a school that encourages diversity in that sense. What a coincidence. Also, I cant help but mention the school's open minded admin. Not only are we not allowed to walk up the stairs, they wont believe you're a smart person if you apply to one of the following:
going to AISA
Anonymous

01 October 2017

To begin this review, I must explain why I made an entirely separate account and named it "Anonymous." Well, the answer is simple. The reviews on this school's page are nothing but a swarm of bias comments. By placing my actual name and defending the school proudly, I would not only have a witch hunt tracking me down but would also be threatened for posting a positive comment on such a "horrible school".

Now that I've gotten that out of the way allow me to introduce myself. I am a secondary student that has been attending this school for the better part of four years. I have witnessed the schools curriculum in both the middle and high school stages. The curriculum of the school (for the most part) is tailored to help students of all skill levels. I say "for the most part" because in every set of data there are outliers. Emarati students enter with zero knowledge on essay writing and leave completely set for international study. The school offers the International Bacclorate program which is not only a rigorous program that slings students far ahead of most American school graduates but also teaches many social skills, speaking skills, etc.

As for the students taking the American diploma route, teachers are fully prepared and ready to deal with many types of students that will be encountered. Every student from both sides of the spectrum receives full attention if required.

As for the school building, there are no complaints. In another review, it has been mentioned that students have nowhere to sit as there are no benches. However, many benches are placed outside for the students, and there have been no complaints to my knowledge. As for the nurse's office being swarmed after lunch, this is not something that is condoned nor allowed by the school staff. It is simply disobedient students who refuse to follow the rules. Most times, the behavior is unaccepted, and students are informed that water must be purchased at the canteen.

However, although I believe the school's pros outweigh the cons, there are few problems that remain unresolved. The Arabic second language course is given to middle school and high school students does not meet expectations that I would expect it to reach. The teachers are essentially Arabic speaking teachers who cannot explain in English for the students to understand very well. Also, the school may not offer certain courses that students may want/need for their pursuance to higher education. This often causes problems that are not simple to resolve.

Ultimately, I have found that the reviews being written about this school serve it no justice, and do not show the bigger picture. I believe that the school is very qualified and sets students up for their future to the best of their abilities. If anyone would like to understand truly what the school is like, please refer to the ADEC inspection results for confirmation.
Yoyo String

25 April 2017

Well, really the school has good education and really good teachers, but however the students hit each other and fight over something small, they come home feeling really sad and mad. So I think the school needs to bounce up their security because its a bit unsafe for these students. You would also get stolen like my friend had 100 dhs stolen from him.
Royalty185 Zoghbor

25 April 2017

So far one of the best schools a student could wish for. The staff are really educative. I recommend this school to all people studying in Abu Dhabi.
SepticSlayer

25 April 2017

This school does not teach much, only one good teacher, Arabic teachers don't know much and that's it. THIS IS WHAT WE LEARN
James.

25 April 2017

I love this school so much, I love the fights, I love the bullying, I love the teachers that do not know English, I love the teachers that support bullies, I love the teachers that accept bribes from students. And most of all, I love when I am using the bathroom and a student comes in asking to smoke, or if I would like to smoke. Apply your kids now for only 70k per year, and waste twelve years of their lives!
Da Thirsty Llama

20 March 2017

I got thrown because im a midget there are local kids that put fingers up other kids' butts. Fantastic school, over 10 fights in 2 months. Beautiful. Absolutely no sarcasm. But they have decent food in the Cafeteria :)