About JSAD

Abu Dhabi Japanese School was established in 1978 as a Japanese school affiliated with the

Embassy of Japan in the United Arab Emirates. Since then, we have continuously developed our

educational activities with the aim of providing an education equivalent to that in Japan for

Japanese children living in Abu Dhabi.

Among the 94 Japanese schools around the world, our school is unique in that it is the only one

that formally accepts students of non-Japanese nationality, including students from the United

Arab Emirates. In addition to academic learning, we provide a wide range of educational

activities similar to those in Japan, including cleaning activities, student responsibilities, school

events, field trips, and school excursions.

We also actively promote cultural exchange with the UAE. Through school events celebrating

the founding of the UAE and National Day, we organize vibrant celebrations comparable to those

held in local schools, with the cooperation and support of Emirati parents.

At our school, daily school life itself serves as a place for international exchange and

intercultural understanding. For this reason, our faculty and staff strive to deepen their

understanding of UAE culture, customs, and religious values. Furthermore, we are advancing the

creation of classes and lessons based on the concept of universal design, aiming to become a

school where all children—both from Japan and the UAE—can enjoy learning and look forward

to each new day.

In order to achieve our educational goal of nurturing students with strong intellect, resilient

bodies, rich hearts, and a sense of international mindedness, all members of our staff work

together as one team, responding flexibly and collaboratively in our educational activities.

We also place great importance on fostering students who have dreams, take action toward

achieving them, and never give up. It is essential for children to believe in their own potential

and continue striving toward their goals in order to live successfully in the future. By valuing

daily efforts and continuing to take on small challenges, we hope that these experiences will lead

to significant growth.

17th Principal

Eiki Fukuda