Leading Secondary School in Abu Dhabi

Exploring Secondary Education in Abu Dhabi

Secondary education is mandatory in the United Arab Emirates, with approximately 97% graduation rate. Secondary Education is divided into two divisions - lower for grades 6 to 9, and higher for grades 10 to 12. Within the same school, teaching methods and assessments are likely to be identical to primary school teaching approaches. Many popular secondary schools in Abu Dhabi allow students to choose subjects that they are interested in.

Curricula We Offer for Secondary Education

Our secondary school curricula - CBSE includes a comprehensive curriculum, assessments, value-added programmes and a wide range of additional activities that enable students to develop into well-rounded adults, while also enhancing their decision making skills for the future.

CBSE
Grade 6-10
Available in:
Abu Dhabi Campus

Well-structured curriculum for 11 to 14 years old students, offering flexibility in holistic development, and allowing them to choose a path that best meets their abilities, requirements, and personal interests.

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CBSE

GIIS takes pride in introducing the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Abu Dhabi for secondary and higher secondary school students, while also providing world-class facilities and the best of the faculty. Considering GIIS’ strong educational standards, our school has become one of the best secondary schools in the region.

The CBSE curriculum emphasises knowledge assimilation, particularly in the subjects of Mathematics and Science, and takes a more practical approach to assist students acquire strong skills including analytic, communication, and cognitive skills, problem-solving ability, and personality development.

The CBSE curriculum helps students plan for their future in terms of higher education and best career possibilities. Well-formulated curriculum at GIIS enhances the students’ ability to think practically, while boosting their reasoning skills.

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Outstanding Academic Results at GIIS Abu Dhabi

The school average has always been above 75% with 100% passing results. Our students make us proud every year with their outstanding excellent performances and astonishing results, making GIIS as one of the most popular secondary schools in Abu Dhabi.

School highest score in - CBSE 10th

Last 2 years

95.6

%
2021

96.4

%
2022

School Average

Last 2 years

66.97

%
2021

67

%
2022
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Why GIIS Secondary School Abu Dhabi is Parents' Top-Pick?

9GEMS - A Holistic Educational Framework

In today's world, success is dependent not only on knowledge, but also on creativity, entrepreneurship, and the willingness to explore. Our 9GEMS framework is a revolutionary programme that employs an age-appropriate and adaptive approach to allow young learners to grow as individuals. The award-winning 9GEMS approach, which combines the best of Eastern and Western pedagogical methods, extends learning beyond academics by emphasising on sports, creativity, skills, ethics, discipline, personality development, and universal values.

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Bridge Programme

We believe in meeting the needs of international students, which is why we provide the option of enrolling in secondary school throughout the year. We provide not only a flawless experience during the admission process but also a smooth transition in the learning process for students who join in the middle of an academic year.

Our Bridge Programme is an extraordinary feature that allows students to begin at any point during the school year and receive the help they need to catch up with their fellow classmates. Our diligent teachers make a concerted effort to help new students adjust to the new surroundings by giving academic support in the form of project notes and offline support as and when needed. This allows students to adjust to the new learning environment, catch up with their classmates, and form friendship bonds with them.

21st Century Learning

Our state-of-the-art Campus in Abu Dhabi is a wonderful blend of natural settings and digital facilities. We offer a multicultural environment to our students that promotes a strong passion for learning and enhances cultural awareness. Our campus facilities have especially been designed to help our students improve their academic and extracurricular talents. With all of the current amenities at their disposal, our students now have the opportunity to experiment with different passions and interests and pick the ones that they enjoy.

We provide our brilliant students with a 21st-century learning environment that includes smart boards, wifi, the latest equipment for school usage, access to age-appropriate learning platforms, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work. As children learn to take on new challenges and build problem-solving talents through critical thinking, our digital environment nurtures their creative, collaborative, and skilled minds.

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Subjects Offered

English
Science
2 language (any one subject from :French, Hindi, Arabic)
Social science
Mathematics
Optional 6 subject: Choose One
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
English
Science
2 language (any one subject from :French, Hindi, Arabic)
Social Science
Mathematics
Optional 6 subject: Choose One
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Science Stream
Combination 1
English
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Biology
Combination 2
English
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Computer Science
Combination 3
English
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Physical Education
Combination 4
English
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Psychology
Combination 5
English
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Physical Education
Commerce Stream
Combination 1
English
Accountancy
Business Studies
Economics
Maths
Combination 2
English
Accountancy
Business Studies
Economics
Psychology
Combination 3
English
Accountancy
Business Studies
Economics
Psysical Education
Humanities Stream
Combination 1
English
Political Science
Sociology
Economics
History
Combination 2
English
Political Science
Sociology
Economics
Psychology
Combination 3
English
Political Science
Sociology
History
Psychology

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Parent Testimonials

GIIS Testimonial - Rajiv Singh Sawhney
Despite Devika joining the school in the middle of the academic year, she was able to easily adapt to the new environment and teaching techniques. All thanks to the supportive, helpful and motivating teachers at GIIS. One aspect of the school that stood out to me is the importance placed on co-curricular activities alongside academics. The school regularly organizes various competitions and platforms for students to showcase their talents. 
Deepthy Shammy
Mother of Devika Shammy - Grade 7
GIIS Testimonial - Rajiv Singh Sawhney
Our experience with the school over the past year has been excellent. The school's teaching methods are modern and are equipped with all necessary amenities. The curriculum includes a variety of activities that foster creativity in children and allow them to learn new things.
Suchismita Chakravartty
Mother of Srirupa - Grade 7
GIIS Testimonial - Rajiv Singh Sawhney
My daughter has been attending this school since kindergarten and she is very happy and excited to go to school every day. My daughter truly enjoys her time in school and we are grateful for the continuous improvement provided by the school. 
Ramesh Kumar
Father of Shreya Ramesh Kumar - Grade 6

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Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities

At GIIS, we believe that the innate skills of students, such as performing arts, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity, are refined through extra-curricular activities (ECAs) and co-curricular activities (CCAs). These activities help in maintaining a healthy learning atmosphere, allowing students to develop into well-rounded individuals capable of excelling in different areas, while also being prepared to confront the world as global leaders.

As the best international private secondary school in Abu Dhabi, we offer a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities to our students, such as swimming, chess, basketball, yoga, arts, music etc.

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