International Academic School (IAS) is a private co-educational American curriculum school located in Al Warqa 1, Dubai. Founded in September 2006 with just 50 students, the school has grown to serve over 1,300 students from more than 60 nationalities. IAS is Dubai's first WASC-accredited school and was acquired by the Athena Education Group in December 2018. The school follows the Californian Common Core State Standards for English and Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards for Science, and the UAE Ministry of Education programme for Arabic, Islamic Education, and Social Studies. IAS offers a comprehensive American education from KG1 through Grade 12, culminating in an American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) course options. The school maintains a teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 1:14 and emphasises an international, multicultural learning environment.
American
KG 1 – Grade 12
+1
2006
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Early childhood programme with structured play-based learning. Strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry. KG students consistently achieve good outcomes in English, Mathematics, and Science, supported by effective teaching and well-structured assessment.
Core academic programme based on California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Science. UAE Ministry of Education programme for Arabic, Islamic Education, and Social Studies. Specialist teaching in Art, PE, and ICT.
Subject specialisation with dedicated science laboratories (physics, chemistry, biology), ICT and robotics labs. Standardised MAP testing for progress monitoring. Students participate in TIMSS and PISA international benchmarks. Broader elective exposure and increasing academic expectations in preparation for high school.
College preparatory programme leading to an American High School Diploma. Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in Grades 11-12 including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, Language and Composition, and Psychology. Elective courses from Grade 10 including Creative Writing, Journalism, Marketing, Business Studies, Fine Arts, Programming, Drama, Forensic Science, and Fitness and Nutrition. SAT and EmSAT preparation provided.
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Joined International Academic School in August 2024. Holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of the West Indies, PGCE from the University of Sunderland, and NPQH from University College London.
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Al Warqa 1, Dubai, UAE
