Where would you like to start?
Each card is a self-guided tour. More are added as the school year progresses — if something says "Coming Soon," Leo is still working on it.
AISA History
The founding story, milestones, and the people who built the American International School in Abu Dhabi.
Explore our storyTeaching & Learning Foundations
Higher-Order Thinking, the Thinking Ladder, and the Question Transformation Lab — the teaching stance every AISA classroom builds on.
Open the guideMeet the AISA Team
Director, principals, coordinators, heads of department, athletics, HR — "who to ask" for everything from curriculum to AI support.
Browse the teamPrograms & Curriculum
Elementary PYP, Middle and High School pathways, the IB Diploma Programme, schedules, Standards-Based Learning, and external testing.
Explore programsWork Matters & Policies
Visa documents, contract benefits, dress code, money matters, transportation, and the airport-arrival sequence.
Open the guideFirst-Week & FAQs
Practical answers on school, housing, personal, and arrival — plus the things experienced staff recommend bringing from home.
Read the FAQsLiving in Abu Dhabi
Beyond the school day — leisure, shopping, food, events, useful apps, basic Arabic, the UAE anthem, and the AISA campus address.
Discover the cityStaff & Faculty Handbook
The authoritative guide to how AISA works — leadership and who to speak with, academic expectations, professional conduct, leave and attendance, safeguarding, health and safety, student life, and the full Code of Conduct and Supervision & Evaluation program.
Orientation Training Modules
Self-paced trainings to complete during onboarding. Progress is shared with the PD Hub — finish a module here or there and it counts once. Each is available in English & Arabic.
Payroll & Purchase Requisitions
Bank details & WPS, pay slips, and how to raise or claim a purchase with a PRF.
Start moduleEmployment Visa & Emirates ID
The seven steps from job offer to UAE residence visa, guided by the PRO team.
Start moduleCampus Layout, Safety & Security
Gates, parking, your safety duties, and what to do in a fire, evacuation or lockdown.
Start moduleChild Safeguarding & Protection
Recognise concerns, the 5 R's of responding, and reporting to your DSL. Mandatory annually.
Start moduleSharePoint WorkFlows
The AISA WorkFlows hub for leave, field trips, work orders, housing and event requests.
Start moduleAISA Onboarding Certificate
Unlocks once every orientation training above is complete.
Name & date fill in automatically · Print → Save as PDF.
Need a Roar of Help?
New to AISA and not sure where to start? Reach out to the Teaching & Learning Department or your line manager — we're here to make your first weeks smooth.