Maplewood Canadian International School

Maplewood Canadian International School (MCIS) is an Alberta-accredited international school located in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. The school follows the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum for KG1 through Grade 12. MCIS is recognized as an educational leader in Alberta curriculum delivery, offering an exceptional Canadian program. Students are registered as Alberta students and receive a personal identification number from Alberta Education while also being registered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The school employs Canadian-certified teachers committed to fostering inclusive learning environments. MCIS provides instruction in Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK. The curriculum emphasizes developing engaged thinkers with ethical, global perspectives and problem-solving skills through hands-on science experiments, digital learning with Google tools and Chromebooks (Grades 2-12), and various extracurricular activities. MCIS features state-of-the-art facilities including digital classrooms, a large swimming pool, gymnasium, and outdoor field. The school offers a comprehensive athletics program including football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, rugby, and swimming. Fine and performing arts are integrated throughout the grades, with drama programs for secondary students. Assessment is comprehensive, using multiple strategies including Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), Student Learning Assessments (SLAs), Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), and Grade 12 Diploma Exams. Graduates receive an Alberta High School Diploma, recognized internationally and opening doors to universities and colleges worldwide.