International Community School (ICS) Al Mushrif is a leading private K-12 school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Al Mushrif region. Established in 1990 as Ibrahimya School, it has grown into one of the most respected collaboration schools in the region, with five branches. The school follows the US curriculum, with a focus on hard work, dedication, and excellence. It is a co-educational school with over 1,400 students from 40 nationalities, predominantly local Emiratis. The school has 99 full-time teachers and 13 teaching assistants from 19 different nationalities, with a student-teacher ratio of 1:14. The educational program is based on the California State Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and students have the option of pursuing Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities through its after-school care program to ensure the all-round development of students.
International Community School, Abu Dhabi
About International Community School, Al Mushrif
In Brief
Localities Near International Community School
The prestigious International Community School is located right in the middle of Al Mushrif. The prime location of the school puts it in proximity to some of the most well-known residential localities.
- Hadbat Al Zaafran
- Al Nahyan
- Capital Centre
- Al Bateen
Property Types Available Near the International Community School
- Apartments for sale are available in Hadbat Al Zaafran.
- Apartments for rent are available in Hadbat Al Zaafran.
- Villas for rent are available in Hadbat Al Zaafran.
- Townhouses for rent are available in Hadbat Al Zaafran.
- Apartments for sale are available in Al Nahyan.
- Apartments for rent are available in Al Nahyan.
- Villas for rent are available in Al Nahyan.
- Apartments for rent are available in Capital Centre.
- Apartments for sale are available in Al Bateen.
- Apartments for rent are available in Al Bateen.
- Villas for rent are available in Al Bateen.
- Townhouses for rent are available in Al Bateen.
Location of International Community School
The International Community School is located on 24th Street in the Al Mushrif Area, near the intersection of Makkah and Al' Abeer Street.
Why Choose International Community School?
International Community School (ICS) is a renowned institution with over 30 years of experience in providing intellectually stimulating and challenging education to its students. The school's curriculum is based on the California Common Core State Standards, ensuring consistent quality education across the board. ICS Al Mushrif's teaching staff is highly qualified, with at least a bachelor's degree and an ADEK teaching license. Inclusivity is a key value of the school, with students from 40 nationalities attending, and the school provides special education programs for students with special needs and non-native English speakers. ICS Al Mushrif is an excellent choice for families seeking a holistic and inclusive education for their children.
School Details
Grading System at International Community School
The ICS Al Mushrif follows a K12 grading system split into 4 stages.
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Phases |
Grades Covered |
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Kindergarten |
KG1 & KG2 |
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Elementary |
Grades 1-5 |
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Middle School |
Grades 6-8 |
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High School |
Grades 9-12 |
International Community School Syllabus
The International Community School follows the American curriculum for its kindergarten to middle school students. The curriculum focuses on building foundational skills, higher-level thinking skills, strong ethics, creativity, and positive attitudes among the students. The school adopts the California CCSS and NGSS framework for core subjects and follows the Ministry of Education guidelines for Islamic Studies, Moral Education, Arabic, and Social Studies. The school engages students in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and dance to help them express themselves. In high school, students have the option to choose elective courses after studying science until Grade 10.
Kindergarten (KG1 & KG2): In the kindergarten stage, the school follows an interactive educational programme including subjects like mathematics, English and Arabic.
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Grades Covered |
Subjects Covered |
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KG1 & KG2 |
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Elementary School (Grades 1-5): The curriculum for the elementary school focuses on building higher-level thinking skills, literacy, self-management, strong ethics and sparking creativity in students.
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Grades Covered |
Subjects Covered |
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Grades 1-5 |
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Middle School (Grades 6-8): Students in the middle school phase are taught to have exceptional analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and innovation skills.
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Grades Covered |
Subjects Covered |
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Grades 6-8 |
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High School (Grades 9-12): In high school, students mandatorily study science until Grade 10 and have the option to choose elective courses in Grades 11 and 12.
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Grades Covered |
Subjects Covered |
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Grades 9-12 |
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Admission and Fees
How to Apply for International Community School- Step-by-Step Process
International Community School (ICS) Mushrif is an inclusive school that accepts admission applications from all nationalities. Parents are encouraged to visit the school once to see the facilities and the environment before filling out the online application form. The required documents for admission vary depending on the grade level and whether the student is transferring from another school. After submitting the application, the school conducts an entrance test for Grades 1 to 12. Successful candidates need to submit the required deposit at the time of admission to confirm their enrolment.
- Parents can begin the enrolment process by filling in an online application form.
- Following submission of the application form, parents have to provide identification documents and the student's previous school records.
- Once the school receives and approves the application, the student has to sit for an entrance examination.
- Following a successful attempt at the entrance examination, the school will announce the results and final decision on the admission of students.
- Accepted students have to pay the tuition fees to confirm their enrolment in the school.
International Community School School Fees Structure |
Minimum Entry Age |
Maximum Entry Age |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers |
Maximum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers |
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KG 1 |
4 |
5 |
– |
– |
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KG 2 |
5 |
6 |
– |
– |
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Grade 1 |
6 |
8 |
– |
– |
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Grade 2 |
7 |
9 |
6 |
– |
International Community School School Fees Structure
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Grade |
Tuition Fee |
Books |
Uniforms |
Total in AED |
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KG1 |
22630 |
300 |
400 |
23330 |
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KG 2 |
24120 |
1485 |
400 |
26005 |
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Grade 1 |
27720 |
2930 |
400 |
31050 |
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Grade 2 |
28550 |
2420 |
400 |
31370 |
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Grade 3 |
29400 |
2735 |
400 |
32535 |
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Grade 4 |
30250 |
2665 |
400 |
33315 |
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Grade 5 |
31100 |
2760 |
400 |
34260 |
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Grade 6 |
31940 |
2810 |
400 |
35150 |
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Grade 7 |
33950 |
3285 |
400 |
37635 |
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Grade 8 |
35320 |
3260 |
400 |
38980 |
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Grade 9 |
36800 |
3320 |
400 |
40520 |
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Grade 10 |
41040 |
2820 |
400 |
44260 |
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Grade 11 |
44630 |
3985 |
400 |
49015 |
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Grade 12 |
49500 |
4385 |
400 |
54285 |
School Facilities
Transportation Facility at International Community School
The International Community School, Al Mushrif owns a fleet of ADEK and DMAT guidelines-compliant school buses, which are responsible for picking up and dropping off students of all grades.
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Areas Covered |
Transportation Facility Charges |
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All Al Mushrif areas |
AED 5,000 |
Sports Facilities at International Community School
The International Community School has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The school has a dedicated indoor sports and playground for younger children. The school also has an indoor gym with a basketball court and an outdoor grass field for playing football.
Contact Details
- Phone no. : +971 2633 0444
- E-mail ID: registration@icschools.ae
- Website: https://mushrif.icschools.ae/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICSAbudhabi
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ics_schools?lang=en
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the specific hours or time slots during which the school operates?
The school is open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
2. Does the school organize extracurricular activities after regular school hours?
The school offer several after-school extracurricular activities such as sports and dramatics.
3. What is the total number of grade levels or academic years present within the school?
The school offers a total number of 12 grade levels and 2 kindergarten levels.
4. What is the current enrollment count of students in the school? Furthermore, how many different nationalities are currently represented among the student body?
The Internation Community School has over 1,400 students of various nationalities, such as American, Canadian, Asian, and many more.
5. What is the format of the academic calendar of International Community School school?
The academic year in ICS Al Mushrif commences in September and ends in July. The academic year is divided into three terms, each ending with a term examination.
6. What is the range of tuition fees charged by International Community School school?
The range of tuition fees charged by ICS Al Mushrif is AED 23330 to AED 54285.
7. Does the school have a cafeteria or canteen facility available within the campus?
The ICS Al Mushrif campus is home to a canteen that offers snacks and refreshments catered by an external catering service.
8. Does the school host holiday camps during winter, spring, or summer breaks?
ICS Al Mushrif hosts 2 holiday camps during summer breaks every year.
9. What is the current number of teachers employed at the school?
ICS Al Mushrif currently has around 90 teaching staff and additional teaching assistants.
