Liwa International School - Falaj Hazza

Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza aims to inspire students to be self-disciplined, internationally minded, and independent life-long learners. Its educational approach is student-centered, focusing on developing critical thinkers and innovative leaders who are grounded in UAE national identity and heritage. The school's core values are respect, integrity, innovation, commitment, and excellence.

The school follows the Liwa Education curriculum, which is aligned with the California Common Core State Standards, alongside UAE Ministry of Education regulations. The curriculum emphasizes reading and language immersion in elementary grades and provides a structured progression through to Grade 12. It incorporates cross-curricular links to promote critical thinking and innovation across all subjects.

The school has been rated "Very Good" by ADEK. Graduates are prepared for higher education, with students gaining acceptance into prestigious institutions such as New York University Abu Dhabi. The school also celebrates student achievements in national competitions, including public speaking, innovation, and community service awards.

The school employs a Head of Inclusion and a team of counselors and social workers to support student welfare and academic success. The counseling program provides prevention and intervention activities, including individual counseling, classroom guidance, and career planning. The school also maintains medical clinics staffed by doctors and nurses to provide health services and first aid.

The school follows an inclusive admissions philosophy, though it is limited by a student's ability to access the curriculum in English and the school's capacity to support specific learning needs. Prospective families must complete an online application and a mandatory entrance assessment to determine placement. Required documentation includes passport copies, visas, national IDs, birth certificates, vaccination records, and previous school reports.

The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including an IT infrastructure, technology and robotics labs, and fully equipped science laboratories. It provides a resource center and library to support independent research, as well as creative learning commons. Sports facilities include a large gymnasium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, and swimming pools, while younger students have access to dedicated outdoor green areas.

The school offers a robust after-school program designed to develop core competencies such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and digital literacy. Activities are categorized into sports (e.g., swimming, football, gymnastics, taekwondo), arts (e.g., arts and crafts, cooking), and academics (e.g., programming, creative writing, Quran studies). Students also participate in community service initiatives, such as the award-winning Aoun Community Service Project, and student leadership committees.