American Community School of Abu Dhabi

At a glance (from the school's website)

• The homepage says ACS is a non-profit American standards-based school founded in 1972.
• It states the school serves about 1,315 students from KG1 through Grade 12 and names more than 80 countries of origin.
• High school programming includes both the IB Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement courses, according to the personalized learning section.
• The site says ACS moved from the Al Bateen campus to a new Saadiyat Island campus after about 50 years.
• Divisions are Elementary KG1 through Grade 5, Middle Grades 6 through 8, and High School Grades 9 through 12.
• The school names four pillars on the homepage: Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Service Learning.

About American Community School of Abu Dhabi

American Community School of Abu Dhabi is a non-profit, US-accredited college preparatory school founded in 1972. It serves about 1,315 students from KG1 through Grade 12, from more than 80 countries, on a standards-based American programme. High school students can take IB Diploma courses and Advanced Placement classes alongside a wide arts, athletics, and service learning offer. The school moved from its long-time Al Bateen site to a new Saadiyat Island campus after about 50 years.

Area guides

• Teaching in the UAE (country guide)