WELCOME TO NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
A school that is on the rise
North American International School is a school that has recently come under new management with a significant change in approach and staff.
With a small school family feel, we would like to invite your children and family to be part of the journey and come and rise with us.
WELCOME MESSAGE
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Justin Allen McCauley was born and raised in Portland, Oregon USA. He graduated from Corbett High School, a small rural high school outside of Portland, and immediately began his university studies. Mr. McCauley went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Portland State University. He then completed his post-baccalaureate education at Warner Pacific College, earning his licensure to teach English at the middle school and high school level. Mr. McCauley taught Language Arts, Leadership, and Film Studies at Centennial High School, in Oregon, for 10 years.
OUR CULTURE
As reviewed by schools compared
“The California State Standards provide the North American International School with one of the most vibrant and academic US curriculum approaches available in any US curriculum school in the UAE.”
LEARNING AT NAIS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KG-1 to Grade 5
To lay a solid base of learning at the elementary stage. At this stage the program supports a co-operative approach to inquiry and problem-solving through interaction. It also attempts to develop knowledge and an understanding of the world.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade 6 to Grade 8
This is a time of transition; physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. At this stage the emphasis is on building pupils’ self-esteem and confidence and to encourage them to become independent. Pupils will follow a common curriculum, providing a broad-based education with which to proceed into further studies in high school.
HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 9 to Grade 12
The NAIS High School Curriculum helps to develop a number of skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social competence and physical well-being. Students are given opportunity to make choices and accept responsibility for their actions and decisions.
HEAR FROM
OUR STUDENTS
Graduating Senior Aroosha Khan studied at North American International School from KG-1 to Grade 12. Aroosha talks about life at NAIS and how she achieved a near perfect Mathematics SAT Score.
NAIS COMMUNITY
Sanaa Anqoud
Parent, Grade 8
“The North American International School is a fantastic school.
The teachers are professional, caring, and well organized. The admissions process was caring and seamless.
This is a school that genuinely cares and wants the absolute best for children.”
50 GRADUATES IN 2022
Where our graduates go to university
ADMISSIONS CENTRE
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