Canadian International School Abu Dhabi (CIS) is a private, co-educational all-through school in Khalifa City A, delivering an authentic Canadian education based on the Province of Alberta curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4-18). Founded in 2007, it enriches the Alberta programme with Advanced Placement (AP) courses at senior high — including AP Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, French and Microeconomics — alongside the required UAE Ministry of Education subjects. Around 1,000 students from more than 70 nationalities attend, with Canadians the largest community followed by Emiratis (about 20%), and roughly 70 mostly Canadian teachers give a 1:13 student-teacher ratio. CIS was rated Outstanding by ADEK in its 2023-24 inspection, up from Very Good, and is one of the leading Canadian-curriculum schools in the capital.
Canadian
KG1 – Grade 12
+2
2007
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Official 2026/27 fees. Tuition excludes transport (optional bus ~AED 5,000/year), uniform, field trips and special student activities.
ADEK 2023–2024 inspection
Play-based early learning in a dedicated KG wing with an air-conditioned outdoor playground, following the Alberta early-learning framework.
The Alberta elementary curriculum with Core French from the early grades and specialist arts and PE.
Alberta junior high with subject-specialist teaching, preparing students for the AP-enriched senior high.
Alberta senior high leading to the Alberta High School Diploma, enriched with Advanced Placement (AP) courses including AP Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, French and Microeconomics.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
Principal
Principal of Canadian International School Abu Dhabi, leading the Alberta-curriculum, AP-enriched school through its ADEK Outstanding rating.
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Khalifa City A, PO Box 3976, Abu Dhabi, UAE
