United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Virginia International Private School has 1,312 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Virginia International Private School is located in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa City B (MFW-31). The P.O. Box is 7732. The area is a residential neighbourhood with convenient road access, reachable via 33 Street and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road and near 7 Street Shakhbout City.
The school serves Pre-KG through Grade 12, making it an all-through institution. It currently accepts students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and has been an all-through school since 2021.
The school is co-educational (mixed gender).
The school has a total enrolment of 1,312 students. Emirati students number 1,158, making Emirati the largest nationality group; other represented nationalities include Jordanian and Yemeni. There are 71 students of determination.
Virginia International Private School follows the ADEK Inclusion Policy (2024). It staffs an inclusion framework with a Head of Inclusion, an inclusion team, and inclusion assistants to support students with Additional Learning Needs, including those identified as Students of Determination. The school also provides Student Services to assist pupils with information, guidance and non-academic enquiries.
The school operates within the UAE educational framework and offers an American-based curriculum with NEASC accreditation; it does not have a formal country affiliation beyond its American curriculum positioning.
There is no formal religious affiliation stated; Islamic education is provided as part of the UAE curriculum where applicable, with emphasis on Islamic values and UAE culture.
The school day typically runs from 8:00 to 16:00. On Fridays, attendance commonly ends earlier (about 12:30), per local school practices observed in Abu Dhabi listings.
A school bus service is provided by Emirates Transport. Buses are DoT-approved, with staff trained in first aid and safety; the school coordinates transportation through Emirates Transport and a dedicated bus coordinator.
Annual tuition at Virginia International Private School ranges from AED 27,880 to AED 45,230 for 2026/27.
Virginia International Private School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The school offers an American-based curriculum.
The school provides access to SATs and is a College Board registered member, enabling access to universities across the UAE and around the world.
1. Application and initial assessment. Admission is based on an informal assessment of your child and seat vacancy. The school records the date and time of each parent's submission of registration forms and documents to guide placement. Submissions are expected in person at the school.
2. Required documents. In-person submission is required for a completed and signed student application form and copies of the requested documents. These include copies of both parents' passports with UAE residence for non-Emirati parents, a copy of the child's passport with UAE residence for non-Emirati students, immunization records, a copy of the child's UAE ID (both sides) or a copy of the UAE ID application, and a copy of the birth certificate or an acceptable birth document. For students transferring from another country, the previous marks report is required; for transfers within the UAE, the transfer certificate and report card are also required. Birth and transfer documents from outside the UAE must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Health, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the embassy of the issuing country; for births issued in UAE, Canada, USA, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand, attestation requirements for the transfer certificate differ. Two recent color photographs of the child (4 × 6 cm) are required.
3. Age placement and Year/Grade system. The school provides an age-placement guide that explains the difference between the Year System (Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13) and the Grade System (Pre-KG through Grade 12). The guidance helps align placement with national and ADEK expectations when moving between curricula. Parents and students are advised to review the age-placement information for specific mappings and criteria.
4. Transfer considerations. If transferring from another school, the transfer certificate and report card are required documents for enrollment. Attestation requirements apply as noted for birth and transfer certificates, with certain exceptions based on country of issue. The process uses the documented dates and times to determine appropriate placement and ensure correct grade/year alignment.
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