Al Ain English Speaking School

The Al Ain English Speaking School is a privately owned school. It was set up by one company in 1978.

The rationale was to provide an appropriate standard of education for the children of expatriate employers, to ensure that they would not be socially or academically disadvantaged when they returned to their home countries.

The original model chosen was that of a British system school and that policy has continued to the present day, although recognizing that we can be flexible and draw on best practices from other educational systems if appropriate. Children can be admitted to the Nursery classes at the age of 3 (by September 1st) and continue, in Secondary, to take A level examinations at age 18.

The school site is in distinct areas with an Early Years Foundation Stage block housing Nursery and Reception classes, a Key Stage 1 block housing Year 1 and 2 children and a KS2 annex for Year 3. Our Year 4, 5 and 6 children have their classrooms in the main school building. Secondary students move around the school campus to each department for their lessons, whilst also spending daily time with their form tutor discussing their pastoral needs.

In the Administration block, we have offices for the Principal, Head of Primary, the Office Manager, and the Admissions and Accounts team. Please come and make inquiries from the Primary Administrator at any time: the security guards will happily escort you through the school site. The Secondary Leadership Team and Secondary Administrator are based in the main building. The school employs a medical team of three nurses to oversee the well-being of everyone on site, who will care for your child and contact you should there be any need. We have several outdoor shaded play areas, which offer exciting and modern opportunities for pupils to climb, slide and socialize in addition to being valuable outdoor learning environments.

We also value our quiet areas which allow children the choice of taking part in games with each other or sitting quietly and talking with friends. Our PE lessons take place indoors and outdoors and we are proud of our purpose-built swimming pool and gymnasium. Facilities also include libraries for both primary and secondary students, which are visited regularly throughout the week. School also is home to the Al Ain Community Library, open to the public on a Friday. A large hall with a stage and lighting is a central feature of AAESS and is used regularly for assemblies, award ceremonies, and performances. Parents and pupils share in whole school celebrations throughout the year and enjoy the positive climate of achievement that is created.