Spanish School of Abu Dhabi

Spanish School of Abu Dhabi established in September 2020 is a recent addition to the list of non-English international schools in Abu Dhabi that currently caters to Nursery to Grade 6 students and offers classes in a co-educational setup.

Spanish School of Abu Dhabi (SSAD) currently has ten native Spanish teachers who are masters of their respective fields. There are specialist teachers for the Arabic curriculum and the English Language. Teaching assistants are also employed for Nursery, KG1 and KG2. The school follows the Spanish curriculum and aims to strengthen the strong cultural relations between Spain and the United Arab Emirates.

Residential communities near SSAD include:

• Al Danah
• Al Mushrif
• Al Nahyan
• Al Khalidiyah

Al Danah near Abu Dhabi Mall is a busy suburban area full of amenities such as shops and restaurants. It is one of the oldest areas of the city and is home to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. It is mostly dominated by **mid-rise residential and commercial buildings.

Al Mushrif** enjoys a central location in Abu Dhabi and offers a mix of apartments and villas. It is considered an affordable option for rental properties. Al Nahyan is close to Corniche and offers apartments and villas. One can spot a mix of old and new apartment buildings in the community.
Al Khalidiyah is a vibrant cultural hub in Abu Dhabi. Residential options in Khalidiya include apartments in mid to high-rise buildings and villas.

Those looking for accommodation near the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi can check out:

• Apartments for rent near The Spanish School
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The new-established, modern Spanish School Abu Dhabi campus has 43 classrooms with interactive boards. WiFi is readily available throughout the school. Other premium features include a large auditorium and excellent sports resources. The school has already achieved the Apple School status since it focuses on the use of innovative digital technology.

SSAD is located in Al Bateen, close to Al Faye Street and Al Bateen Street.

The academic program at SSAD is based on the Spanish national curriculum that’s recognised worldwide. Key areas of learning include languages, social science, natural science, math, arts, and music.
Key values of the school are:

• Excellence
• Respect
• Honesty
• Creativity
• Ethics
• Tolerance

The primary language of instruction is Spanish. Other languages are also used at the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi during lessons and instructional activities but proficiency in Spanish is the main focus. Non-Spanish students can enrol in the Spanish Immersion Programme for linguistic support.

The school is committed to providing quality education following the Spanish curriculum. SSAD believes that a successful student is a happy child. SSAD is a multicultural and diverse community. Lively discussions are conducted in the classrooms helping students to understand the world from different perspectives. Spanish School of Abu Dhabi nurtures emotional and social learning of students through the challenging curriculum. Personal growth of students is fostered and teamwork is introduced through extracurricular activities.

All teachers are experienced in teaching and delivering the Spanish curriculum. The school has a thorough recruitment process for the academic team so that only dedicated and skilled candidates are selected. Both the school’s management and teachers aim to create an engaging and learning environment for academic excellence.

Besides the rigorous curriculum, SSAD fosters personal growth, leadership and teamwork through expanded co-curricular activities.

All classes at the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi are categorised into two sections.

Spanish School of Abu Dhabi implements the Spanish National Curriculum from Nursery until Grade 6. This program helps young students master Spanish speaking, reading, comprehension and writing.

The curriculum is revised regularly to ensure that it is up to date with new research and teaching approaches that match international standards.

During Early Years, teaching is centred towards play and learning. Physical, emotional, motor, social and cognitive skills are developed during this phase. Reading, writing, and numeric concepts are taught using a combination of traditional and thematic approaches. English Language program is blended weekly at all levels, and non-Spanish speaking children can directly enter the Preschool Immersion Programme.

Academic excellence is the prime focus during the Early Years. It is achieved through a fun-filled learning environment. Assessment during this phase includes identification of the lessons learned and level of development achieved.

The Primary School Spanish curriculum builds on the Early Years’ program taught to students. It is enriched with the English program and Arabic studies to boost imagination and motivation. Critical and creative thinking skills in children are also developed during the primary phase.

Students of Grade 1 and Grade 2 can join the Spanish Immersion Program. Spanish teachers teach a small group of students to ensure that all participants get the needed linguistic support.

Spanish School of Abu Dhabi hasn’t been inspected by ADEK. We will update this section when the detailed report is released.

The academic calendar of the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi runs for 10 months and is divided into two terms.

30th August is the first day of school and marks the start of Term 1. Winter break lasts from 13th to 31st December. School reopens for Term 2 on 3rd January. Students go on spring break from 28th March to 8th April. School resumes from 11th April. 30th June is the last of the academic year.

You can view the detailed SSAD calendar with information regarding National and Islamic holidays, term activities and other school events on the official website.

The Spanish School Abu Dhabi admission process is simple. Those interested in applying to SSAD can fill the application form available on the school website. Admission is only granted to students who meet the following requirements.

• Complete registration forms along with complete documents
• Down payment of tuition fee
• Successful candidates who pass the assessment of Spanish and Mathematics

Spanish School also has age criteria for admission as mentioned below:

Once the application is successfully submitted online, the school invites parents to submit mandatory documents. After submitting the application form along with documents, the school’s admission team reviews the application and parents will receive the school’s decision via email.
Following documents are required for admission:

Copies of student’s and parent’s passport showing the following pages:

• Picture, date of birth and passport number
• Visa showing length of stay in the UAE
• Date of issue and expiration of the passport

Applicants who are still unfamiliar with the Spanish language can also apply for admission as the school offers an extensive Spanish Language Immersion Program.

Please note that SSAD does not enrol students who only want to learn the Spanish language. Students who complete SLIP (Spanish Language Immersion Program) and want to pursue a full academic program with credits or earn an SSAD diploma will be considered for admission.

Spanish School of Abu Dhabi fee is to be paid at the time of admission either for the whole year or semester or quarter wise.

Students can use the SSAD cafeteria or bring home-packed lunch.

Presently, the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi does not offer transportation services.

Indoor and outdoor play areas are part of the SSAD campus sports facilities.

Students at Abu Dhabi Spanish School can choose their preferred extracurricular activities in these categories:

Students will be taken on educational visits that are fun, inspiring, challenging and exciting.

Parents can check out the Parents tab on the official website for more information regarding school news, policies and academic calendar.

• Phone: +971-2-310-1888
• Email: info@spanishschool.ae
• Spanish School of Abu Dhabi Website
• Spanish School of Abu Dhabi Facebook
• Spanish School of Abu Dhabi Instagram

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