Ajyal International School

The school’s philosophy centers on empowering students to become independent learners who take ownership of their education. It emphasizes the development of real-life skills—such as critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, and resilience—while fostering core values of respect, responsibility, and purpose. The educational approach is holistic, aiming to nurture academic, personal, social, and moral development within a supportive and inclusive community.

The school follows the British curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for ages 3–5. Primary education (Key Stages 1 and 2) covers core subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, alongside specialist-led Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Music, Art, Technology, and Physical Education. The Secondary curriculum (Key Stages 3–5) prepares students for external examinations, offering IGCSEs, BTECs, and AS/A-Level qualifications.

In 2024, the school was rated 'Very Good' by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Students pursue IGCSEs in Key Stage 4 and AS and A-Level qualifications in Key Stage 5, with recent cohorts achieving high grades in subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The school focuses on preparing students for high-quality university destinations and professional careers.

The school provides a dedicated Learning Support Team that works in consultation with students, teachers, and parents to assess and design personalized learning plans. These plans are regularly reviewed to ensure the specific needs of students with special educational requirements remain a focus. The school also maintains a Counselling Centre to support student well-being and personal development.

The school requires a successful assessment for prospective students, followed by a registration fee of 1,000 AED, which is deductible from the first term's tuition. Admissions are open for students from FS1 to Year 13, and the school maintains an inclusive policy for all backgrounds. Families can register online or contact the admissions team for further information.

The school operates on a weekly schedule from Monday to Thursday, 7:45 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday, 7:45 am to 11:30 am. The campus is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Termly fee payments are due in the first week of August, December, and March.

The purpose-built campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City features science laboratories, a Design & Technology workshop, a library, and a sound-proof music suite with a recording studio. Sports amenities include two indoor swimming pools, a gymnasium, a fitness center, full-size football pitches, and courts for netball, badminton, and volleyball. Additionally, the school provides shaded outdoor play areas, an auditorium for performances, and specialist classrooms for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and French.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including chess, computing, robotics, origami, African drumming, and a cooking club. Physical and creative pursuits include debate and public speaking, dodgeball, basketball, art club, water awareness, and Forest School sessions in 'the Dell'. The school also hosts trips, workshops, and themed weeks to enhance the learning experience.