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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Sama International School, located in the Al Shamkha community of Abu Dhabi, provides education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school implements the American curriculum, aligning its English Language Arts and Mathematics with the California Common Core State Standards, alongside the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for its science courses. Students also take Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies to satisfy United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requirements. Campus facilities include science laboratories, computer rooms, an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor playing field, and a dedicated library. A signature offering at the school is its intensive focus on English and Arabic dual-literacy development from the early kindergarten stages, ensuring students build strong communication skills in both languages. The school operates as a co-educational day school, providing daily bus transportation options for families living across the Abu Dhabi region.
