Inspiring holistic growth at a leading IB World School in Abu Dhabi

Located in the heart of Khalifa City, the Italian International School (IIS) in Abu Dhabi stands as a distinguished IB World School committed to delivering holistic, world-class education. As a proud member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), IIS champions global standards of academic excellence while fostering personal growth, empathy, and resilience in every learner.

With English as the primary language of instruction, and Italian and Arabic offered as additional languages, the school’s unique trilingual setting cultivates strong communication skills and cross-cultural awareness — essential attributes for today’s global citizens. The internationally acclaimed IB curriculum nurtures critical thinking, inquiry, research, and time management skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for top-tier universities and life beyond the classroom.

IIS takes an inclusive and personalised approach to education, offering small class sizes, dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, and a compassionate school culture. Its world-class campus is designed to support whole-child development, featuring advanced facilities for football, padel, swimming, and a full gymnasium.

“Our campus supports whole-child development with state-of-the-art facilities for football, padel, swimming, and a full gymnasium. A rich array of extracurricular activities includes horseback riding, padel training, football Academy by Juventus Abu Dhabi, chess Academy by the Abu Dhabi Chess Club & mind games, Jiu-Jitsu, and martial arts by Palms sports, among many others.”

Supporting students’ well-being is a top priority. IIS provides chef-prepared, nutritious meals daily through its onsite canteen, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.

With a diverse and inclusive student body representing 48 nationalities, the Italian International School is a trusted choice for expatriate families seeking a caring, high-quality international education. Its team of native English-speaking faculty brings over a decade of international teaching experience, offering consistency and excellence in every classroom.

For more information about curriculum details, tuition fees, and registration, visit www.iischool.ae.