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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
- 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 Goals
Our goals for continued academic excellence
Digital & Blended Learning
We continue to expand Google for Education tools, digital resources and blended learning across every grade.
- Google Workspace in every grade
- Chromebooks from Grade 2
- Interactive screens in every room
Building a Stronger School Community
Growth here is shared work between students, parents, staff and the wider community around the school.
- Upgrading Our Facilities
- Student Wellbeing
- International Accreditation
Parent and Student Councils
Parent Council and Student Council give families and students a real voice in the life of the school.
- Student confidence
- Teaching quality
- Academic skills
Expanding Academic Programmes
Ongoing investment in our laboratories, library, gymnasium and swimming pool keeps facilities world-class.
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.
- Admissions and Registration Made Simple
- 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.
