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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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International Academic School began in 1994, when its founders established a world-class, internationally oriented program in Abu Dhabi. The school is located at MFW 14, 08th St., Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. IAS offers a Virginia Standards of Learning-based program and integrates elements of the American curriculum with UAE Arabic and Islamic studies to meet MOE guidelines. The leadership emphasizes a values-based, inquiry-driven approach and a partnership with parents to support student growth. As of 2021, the school lists around 700+ students enrolled and more than 60 professional academic staff.
IAS defines its community as an international learning environment that aims to promote national values and global citizenship. The school emphasizes promoting national values and developing individuals who contribute to local and global communities. Campus life includes a safe, supportive environment and well-being focus with facilities and activities to support student welfare. The school also highlights graduate life and alumni connections as part of ongoing community engagement through the IAS network.
IAS Abu Dhabi does not publish a dedicated PTA page in its site navigation, which shows the main menu items as Chairman's Message, MD Message, Vice Principal's Message, Why Choose Us, Campus Life, and FAQs (no PTA item). The school emphasizes parent partnership as essential to student development and describes engaging with families through regular meetings to discuss growth and expectations for the year. Parent engagement is conveyed through meetings between parents and school leaders to set targets and monitor progress for each student. IAS involves families in a range of activities and events, including educational visits, seminars, talks by subject experts, performances, celebrations, and carnivals, which involve the broader school community. While a formal PTA is not listed publicly, IAS frames parent involvement as a core element of its community, aligned with its mission to empower citizens of the world.
