The Abu Dhabi Indian School


Abu Dhabi Indian School, commonly abbreviated as "ADIS", is a private school offering Indian curriculum education in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is managed by a Board of Governors. The school is dedicated to the Indian community, with the oversight of the Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates as Chief Patron. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India and is recognized and licensed by the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi.

History

Abu Dhabi Indian School was initially based at the old Indian Social Center premises in the year 1975. It was established to provide educational facilities for the Indian community in the UAE. The school was able to have its own campus by 1980, with the help of the Late UAE President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who donated a plot of land in the Shabia Muroor Area to the Indian community.

Academics

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi. The school offers full-time education from Kindergarten to Class XII. Boys and girls are segregated in upper primary school and in secondary school.
Secondary language electives include French and Hindi and Indian-sponsored Arabic. HSC-level specializations include the Science stream with Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, and Commerce with Mathematics, Informatics Practices, Sociology and Psychology electives.

Student Clubs

Various student associations provide a platform for students to organize activities of interest.

Notable alumni