Where High Expectations Meet Endless Opportunity
Since opening in 2014, AJYAL International School MBZ has built a strong reputation across Abu Dhabi for one reason above all others, it takes every student seriously. Not just academically, but as a whole person.
Rated “Very Good” by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), AJYAL offers an enriched British curriculum to boys and girls aged 3 to 18, drawn from more than 20 nationalities. The school’s approach is straightforward in its ambition and deliberate in its delivery: academic excellence, student wellbeing, personal growth, and character development are treated as equally important, not as competing priorities.
Education should inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare young people for success far beyond the classroom
A Curriculum Designed to Challenge and Engage
The curriculum at AJYAL is broad, balanced, and carefully sequenced across every stage of learning. High academic standards sit alongside creative teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and a strong appreciation for UAE values, culture, and heritage.
That commitment shows in the results. AJYAL’s 2025 examination outcomes across iGCSE, iAS, and iA Level were particularly strong, with standout performance in STEM subjects and a high proportion of A and A* grades. Graduates are progressing to leading universities both within the UAE and internationally.
At a Glance
- Ages 3 to 18, boys and girls
- Enriched British curriculum (National Curriculum of England)
- iGCSE, iAS, and iA Level pathways
- Rated “Very Good” by ADEK
- 20+ nationalities
- Founded 2014, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
The Early Years Space Built for Young Learners
AJYAL’s purpose-built campus includes a dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit with its own entrance and outdoor learning spaces. The youngest students are placed in an environment designed specifically around their needs: safe, nurturing, and rich with opportunity to explore and grow in confidence.
It is an early years experience shaped by the understanding that how a child first encounters school matters. The foundations built here carry through every stage that follows.
Our youngest learners benefit from a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they are encouraged to explore, grow in confidence, and flourish
Wellbeing, Inclusion, and the Whole Child
Academic success at AJYAL does not come at the expense of pastoral care. The school places genuine emphasis on inclusion, personal development, and building a community where every student feels safe, supported, and valued.
Through leadership opportunities, enrichment programs, sports, creative arts, and community initiatives, students develop the confidence, resilience, and sense of social responsibility that sit alongside their academic achievements. Partnerships between students, families, and staff are central to how the school operates.
Students best fulfill their potential when they feel safe, supported, and valued within a strong and connected school community
Admissions Open for 2026-2027
AJYAL International School MBZ warmly invites families to visit the campus, meet the team, and experience the school firsthand. Admissions are now open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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