United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Maplewood Canadian International School (MCIS) in Abu Dhabi offers a modern campus aligned with the Alberta Canadian curriculum. The school features bright digital classrooms, a large swimming pool, a state‑of‑the‑art gym, and an outdoor field with play structures for physical education and outdoor learning. The campus includes libraries, science laboratories, a canteen, and a clinic to support student well‑being and study. Prayer rooms are available for students and families, and a range of extra‑curricular facilities supports clubs, performances, and athletics.
MCIS provides dedicated spaces for sport and physical activity, including a large swimming pool and a state‑of‑the‑art gym, with outdoor fields for team sports and PE. The athletics program currently includes U19 and U15 football, U19 and U15 basketball, and badminton, with plans to add volleyball, rugby, and swimming next year. These facilities and programs support both competitive teams and broad student participation.
Academic facilities include digital classrooms that integrate technology into daily learning. The school emphasizes science and other laboratory experiences, supported by on‑site science laboratories. Libraries provide quiet study and research spaces to support independent learning. The combination of digital classrooms and hands‑on lab spaces aligns with MCIS's Alberta Curriculum focus.
Our facilities support a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including prayer rooms, libraries, a swimming pool, a sports field, science laboratories, a state‑of‑the‑art gym, a canteen, and a clinic. The extra‑curricular program features sports, clubs, and community service, with activities such as music, drama, chess, Arabic reading and writing, plus math and science clubs. Community service options include the Red Crescent Club and the Anti‑Bullying Club, and there is an Environmental Club promoting sustainability.