Admissions open for 2026-27
Learning that lasts a lifetime. A route you can see.
Maplewood Canadian International School teaches the Alberta curriculum in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, from Nursery to the Alberta High School Diploma, with 100% Canadian certified teachers.
Tuition 2026-2027
What it costs
30,000 a year in Kindergarten, rising to 46,000 in Grade 12, payable by term. Registration is 1,000. Books and digital resources are 500 to 1,500 depending on the grade. Nothing else is added later.
- 30,000
- KG1 and KG2, a year
- 46,000
- Grade 12, a year
- 3 terms
- due 1 September, 1 December, 1 March
About Us
An educational leader in Alberta curriculum delivery
Maplewood Canadian International School opens the doors of opportunity for every student with an exceptional Canadian programme, taught in an inclusive learning environment.
Our Mission
To ensure students graduate as engaged thinkers and creative innovators with ethical, global perspectives.
Our Vision
To be a high-performing private school with academic, social, emotional and physical development at its core.
Admissions Enquiries
+971 2 552 4223
The Maplewood promise
What every Maplewood family can count on
Checkpoints from Grade 6 to the diploma
Alberta measures progress against a provincial standard: achievement tests in Grades 6 and 9, and Diploma Exams in Grade 12. Grade 12 is our largest year group, because families choose the diploma.
How Alberta assessment works Learning that lastsLearn it. Use it. Keep it.
Every Alberta programme is written as outcomes: what a student will know and be able to do. Our report cards rate each one, so you see what your child has mastered, not only a mark.
How outcomes are reported Every talent has a pathwayStrengths found and built on
About three quarters of outcomes from KG to Grade 9 are rated Proficient or Mastery, and our PISA and TIMSS results are above international averages (ADEK, May 2025).
Come and see it on a tourMaplewood firsts
Three things we did first
First Google Digital Campus in the region
Taken up in 2014, ahead of the region, and awarded the highest regional commendation for supporting learning through technology.
How we teach with it AI and RoboticsFirst AI and Robotics Welcome Day on campus
A day for the students who wanted to build rather than watch. Our own robots now greet visitors at the door.
Meet Tintu and Mintu Equestrian ClubFirst School-based equestrian club in Abu Dhabi
Riding as part of the school week, not an outing. National identity is part of what we teach.
See the ridersOur Curriculum
Alberta programmes designed for every stage of learning
Kindergarten, KG1 & KG2
Play-based early learning that turns curiosity into a lifelong love of school.
Elementary School, Grades 1-6
Literacy, numeracy and character built through hands-on Alberta lessons.
Middle School, Grades 7-9
Core subjects taught by specialists, with science labs and inter-school sport.
High School, Grades 10-12
Diploma Exams, university guidance and a qualification recognised worldwide.
Why Choose Maplewood Canadian International School
Why families across Abu Dhabi choose Maplewood
Canadian-certified teachers, an inclusive classroom culture and a world-recognised diploma give every Maplewood student a genuine head start.
Canadian-Certified Teachers
Every Maplewood teacher is Canadian-certified. Canadian teachers adjust their approach so each learner is met through different teaching and assessment strategies.
Alberta Accredited Curriculum
Alberta students rank in the top ten across Mathematics, Language and Science on international tests, and our diploma is recognised worldwide.
- 100%
Alberta Accredited
Admissions Process
A simple, four-step admissions journey
Step 1: Book a School Tour
Walk the campus, meet our teachers and see Alberta learning in action before you commit.
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Complete the Maplewood registration form and send us your child’s most recent school reports.
Step 3: Assessment & Placement
A short assessment confirms the right grade placement under the Alberta programme of studies.
Step 4: Welcome to Maplewood
Pay the 1,000 registration fee, collect the uniform and arrange transport, then we see you on day one.
Our Faculty
Canadian-certified teachers guiding every learner
Mr. David Parsons
Principal
Mr. Conor Doherty
Vice Principal
Ms. Cyrine Joudi
Primary Coordinator and Grade 5A Homeroom Teacher
Mr. Donovan Gates
High School Coordinator and Grades 10 to 12 Mathematics Teacher
What Sets Us Apart
What sets a Maplewood education apart
Canadian-Certified Teachers
Every Maplewood teacher is Canadian-certified and trained in Alberta pedagogy.
- Digital Classrooms
- Safe & Inclusive Campus
Nursery to Grade 12 Pathway
One campus from Kindergarten to the Alberta High School Diploma, with no change of school along the way.
- Fourteen grades on one campus
- Recognised university pathway
Admissions Enquiries
+971 2 552 4223
Our Digital Journey
From the first Google digital campus to the first fully AI automated campus in the region
Testimonials
What our students and staff say about Maplewood Canadian International School
“For the eight years I have been attending this great school, it has allowed me to develop my knowledge, communication and learning skills, and granted me opportunities that allowed me to reach my goals.”
“Teachers and staff are committed and enthusiastic about their jobs, creating a positive and encouraging environment for students to grow and succeed.”
“After six years at Maplewood, I can confidently say it has been a privilege to be part of it. The school is fantastic for academic growth and opens doors all over the world.”
“Watching each student develop socially and academically has been extremely rewarding. It is a fantastic place to work and develop professionally as an educator.”
FAQs
Answers to the questions parents ask us most
Choosing a school raises a lot of questions. Here are clear answers to the ones we hear most from families across Abu Dhabi.
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- Teacher Qualifications and Alberta Accreditation
- Clear and Simple Answers for New Families
Maplewood Canadian International School follows the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, taught by Canadian-certified teachers. Alongside it, every student studies Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK, plus Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Career & Technology Studies and Fine Arts.
We accept students from KG1 through to Grade 12. For younger children, our sister nurseries take babies and toddlers from 45 days old and progress straight into KG1 at Maplewood Canadian International School.
The official school uniform is worn for all regular classes, with a separate P.E. uniform for physical education. Grades K-6 may wear P.E. kit all day on their timetabled day; Grades 7 to 12 change for each gym class. On theme or free-dress days, modest and culturally appropriate attire is still required. A uniform shop operates on site with flexible opening hours.
Students in Grades 1 to 9 sit MAP assessments each October and May, Grade 3 begins with Student Learning Assessments, Grades 6 and 9 sit Provincial Achievement Tests, and Grade 12 sits Alberta Diploma Exams. Written reports covering academic performance, behaviour and social development are issued at regular intervals.
Yes. School transport is available to all students including KG1 and KG2, one-way or two-way, operated by a dedicated transport team under Department of Transport regulations. Complete the transportation form during admissions.
Yes. Our After School Care Programme lets KG1 and KG2 students stay until the Grades 1 to 12 dismissal time. It is deliberately non-academic, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, outdoor play and free play, supervised by our experienced staff.
Book a School Tour
Schedule a School Tour
Book your school tour today
We would love to meet you. Choose a time that suits your family and our admissions team will walk you through the campus and the Alberta programme.
Contact Us
E-mail Address
Location
Mohamed Bin Zayed City - ME9 - Abu Dhabi
Hours
Every day: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
News & Events
The latest news and events from across Maplewood Canadian International School
22 October 2026
Maplewood Communications
- 10 October 2026
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- 9 October 2026
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Our Sister Settings
One family, three settings
Starting before KG1, or looking for a nursery in Al Ain rather than Abu Dhabi? Our early-years settings take children from a few weeks old right up to the day they join us in Kindergarten.
Maplewood Canadian International Nursery
Our own nursery, a short walk from the school. Little Explorers, Discoverers, Explorers and Adventurers move up together and progress straight into KG1 at Maplewood Canadian International School.
Little Regent Nursery, Al Ain
A warm, home-like nursery in Al Ain where children learn through play in small classes, with a key person for every child, from Busy Bees through to Clever Cubs.
Maplewood Canadian International School
The next step after nursery: a full Alberta-accredited Canadian school taking children from Kindergarten through to the Alberta High School Diploma.
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