Physical Education is part of the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum at every grade, and our Athletics Programme builds on it with competitive inter-school sport. U15 and U19 squads compete in football and basketball, with badminton, swimming and physical education rounding out the programme across the school year.
Coaching is led by our PE staff and Athletics Director, with fixtures arranged across Abu Dhabi schools, giving students at every level a chance to represent Maplewood Canadian International School.
Why choose our Athletics programme
Sport at Maplewood Canadian International School runs on two tracks: physical education for every student, and competitive squads for those who want to represent the school.
Competitive inter-school fixtures
U15 and U19 squads play football and basketball against schools across Abu Dhabi, with fixtures arranged through the school year.
PE at every grade level
Physical education is part of the Alberta curriculum at every grade, supported by a gymnasium and a swimming pool on campus.
Athletics programme highlights
The facilities, squads and staff behind the programme.
A gymnasium and swimming pool on campus
Coaching led by our Athletics Director
Programme benefits
What students take from a season of training and fixtures.
Competitive sport
U15 and U19 squads compete in football and basketball through the year.
- U15 and U19 football
- U15 and U19 basketball
Fitness for life
Physical education runs at every grade, supported by a gym and pool.
- PE at every grade level
- Swimming pool and gym
Team and sportsmanship
Training and matches teach commitment, fair play and resilience.
- Open to all skill levels
- Badminton and inter-school fixtures
Frequently asked questions
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.