Summit International School, Abu Dhabi

Summit International School (SIS) was established in 2013 in Abu Dhabi. Delivering a North American Curriculum, Summit offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 9.

Summit International is a coeducational school. It is home to over 1000 students and fosters a welcoming environment where students feel safe, healthy and cared for.

Summit International School plans on expanding in the near future with more classes and more space. The school is set to inaugurate a new, state-of-the-art campus in the coming years. Summit School is also seeking accreditation from various global accreditation bodies, making the it a promising institution for high quality education.

Summit International School is on Al Falah Street, Abu Dhabi. Situated in the centre of Abu Dhabi, the area is easily accessible by a number of residential communities such as:

• Al Danah
• Al Manhal
• Al Nahyan
• Al Hosn
• Al Khalidiya

Al Falah Street is a residential area well-suited for families. It features spacious apartments with world-class facilities. Parents looking for housing options close to the school can consider:

• Apartments for rent near Summit International School
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Summit International School has a custom-built campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Some amenities students benefit from include:

• Library: The library is stacked with educational resources, volumes, novels and more.
• Science Labs: SIS has two science labs.
• ICT Labs: The school has a computer with multimedia projectors and monitors. SIS is fitted with wireless networks enabling connectivity throughout the campus.
• Outdoor Area: SIS has a shaded play area and a regulation size football field.
• Gymnasium: The school’s gymnasium houses courts for volleyball, basketball and handball. It is also used as an assembly hall.

Summit International School is near the Abu Dhabi Post Office on Al Falah Street.

Summit International School delivers the North American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 9. Located on Al Falah Street, Summit International follows a less traditional approach to academia.

The school fosters a stimulating environment where students feel comfortable to take risks and make mistakes and learn. Teachers nurture positive relationships with students and aid them in their social, personal and academic growth.

Summit’s Good rating from ADEK showcases the school’s calibre for improvement and growth. The school is working towards receiving an outstanding rating from ADEK. SIS is also a registered candidate seeking accreditation from the Middle States Association of College and Schools from the United States.

Summit International School’s vision is to provide students with individualised learning and promote growth, confidence and creativity.

SIS has classes for Kindergarten to Grade 9. Classes are split into the following sections:

From Grade 5 to Grade 9, boys and girls study in separate classes.

Summit International School delivers the North American K-9 curriculum.

Kindergarten Curriculum

The KG syllabus teaches children a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The curriculum paves the way for music, P.E and artwork. Students develop necessary skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking at this level.

Primary Curriculum

From Grades 1 to 4, the curriculum focuses on the development of skills through the subjects. Subjects are categorised into core subjects and secondary subjects.

Core subjects include:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Arabic
• Islamic Studies

Secondary subjects include:

• English Social Studies
• Arabic Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Moral Education

Middle Curriculum

From Grade 5 to Grade 9, classes are gender segregated.

Core subjects include:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Arabic
• Islamic Studies

Secondary subjects include:

• English Social Studies
• Arabic Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Moral Education

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity for licensing all private education institutes and monitoring their service quality in accordance with regulations.

International evaluators use a scale comprising six quality levels, as shown below:

Summit International School has been rated Good by ADEK for its overall effectiveness in the inspection conducted in 2018-2019. Summit School improved from its previous ADEK rating of ‘Acceptable‘.

Key areas of strength of Summit International School include:

• The success of school’s new leadership in sharing their vision with students, staff and parents
• The improvement in teaching and students’ overall progress and learning skills in most subjects since the last inspection
• The rapid development of children’s learning and social skills in KG
• The school’s work in promoting students’ positive attitudes, respectful relationships and considerate behaviour
• The school’s arrangements to ensure the care, health, safety and welfare of students

However, SIS could improve by:

• Improving the teaching of Arabic in the primary and middle phases to accelerate students’ progress and their attainment in subjects taught in Arabic
• Increasing the impact of school leaders in raising students’ overall attainment
• Teaching of innovation and critical-thinking skills in the primary and middle phases and their promotion through the curriculum

An academic year at SIS Abu Dhabi is split into three terms and takes place as follows:

• The first term commences in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by winter breaks of 3 weeks.
• The second term begins in the first week of January and concludes in the last week of March for a 2-week spring holiday.
• The third term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July. Student then go on a 2-month summer vacation before the next academic session starts.

View the calendar for any additional information.

Summit International School admissions are open from Kindergarten to Grade 9. Parents are encouraged to take school to ensure that SIS is the best fit for their child.

The enrolment procedure is as follows:

• During the school tour, a representative will answer queries parents may have regarding fee structure, policy, age requirements etc. Parents will also receive school brochure and other necessary information.
• Once the tour is complete, parents are required to fill and submit the admission form. If there is a place available on the waitlist, the school’s admission team will contact the parents and schedule an assessment/interview.
• If the student passes the assessment/interview, the admissions team will send across an official offer letter to the parents. Upon submission, the following documents and its photocopies must be submitted:
  • Application Form
  • 3 photos (Student)
  • A copy of Passport (student)
  • A copy of residence visa(Student)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization card
  • Health Record
  • Emirates ID (Student)
  • Passport & Visa Copy (Father)
  • Passport & Visa Copy (Mother)
  • One photo for each parent
  • Current Year Report
  • Transfer Letter (out of ADEK region)
  • Electricity Bill
• The enrolment is subject to approval from the Ministry of Education. Student’s admission is successful if the TC submitted to the admission office is approved and the student meets the age requirement for the pertaining grade.

Age requirements and guidelines are:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

For admission enquiries, contact registrar@summitschool.ae or call +971-54-455-3622

Summit International School fee structure is mentioned here:

Siblings discounts are applicable only for newly joined students. Tuition fees are paid in three installments over the course of the academic year– one installment at the beginning of each term. The above-mentioned fees do not include the cost of uniforms and books.

Summit International School has a canteen that provides healthy and nutritious snacks and drinks.

Summit International School provides a safe and reliable transportation service for students. SIS students can avail the service for AED 5,000 per year. The rates are standard for every grade level. The transportation fees cannot be paid in instalments and should be paid in full prior to the commencement of the academic year.

SIS encourages fitness among students. It organises a variety of games and sports activities to promote health, fitness and sportsmanship. Athletically inclined students can make use of these sports facilities:

• A shaded outdoor play area for students to play in during breaks and designated P.E periods
• A regulation football pitch
• A gymnasium that houses courts for volleyball, basketball and handball

Summit offers a range of co-curricular activities and encourages students’ active participation. Some extracurricular activities and events include the likes of:

To sign up for these activities, students must fill and submit the co-curricular activities registration form to their respective homeroom teachers. ECAs are scheduled weekly, on Thursdays.

To equip students with the necessary skills and abilities that extend beyond textbook learning, SIS regularly conducts educational outings. The teaching staff organises these trips aimed at developing students’ social and cultural knowledge.

Students visit various events in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates, such as festivals, exhibitions, fairs and museums.

SIS has a medical clinic that provides emergency treatment for students. The school maintains students’ medical records and ensures that appropriate health services are administered and documented.

The school also assists in giving immunisations and carries out physical exams to identify students’ health care needs.

Summit International School has a Summit Parent Advisory Committee (SPAC) to establish strong links between home and school. Through SPAC, the school holds regular meetings with the management, parents and teaching staff. These meetings provide a forum for parents to discuss relevant issues, come up with solutions and organise activities throughout the academic year.

Parents can access the newsletters regularly published by the school. They can also access the news and events section of the website for additional information regarding the events and activities taking place at the school.

• Telephone: +971-2-622-2504
• Email Address: info@summitschool.ae
• Website Summit International School Website
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