Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) 

AIS has been an emerging institution dedicated to the mission of education that aligns with current educational research and practices. The school was initially established as a kindergarten. Thereafter, one level was added each academic year; and by June 1995, AIS had its first graduating class. AIS has had a 20% annual growth in student body and has been able to maintain 5% of its student body as special needs students with learning disabilities. Its staff and student body consist of more than 70 nationalities, and the school has successfully accommodated this diversity by promoting global citizenship and a sense of unity and respect among its community.

AIS was founded in 1992 by Mrs. Jihan Nasr, who has been dedicated to her educational mission of providing the opportunity for all students to achieve to their full potential. She recognizes the uniqueness of each and every individual and believes that an educational institution should support each and every student—even those with special needs or learning difficulties—to succeed. She brings with her years of experience as a teacher, her expertise as an administrator and her experience as a founder of two other schools and a special education center in the United Arab Emirates.