Why Choose JSAD

☆ Learning is conducted primarily in Japanese, using Japanese textbooks.

☆ When families return to Japan after their overseas assignment, students can smoothly transfer or advance to schools in Japan with confidence.

☆ We implement “personalized learning” and “collaborative learning” using one-to-one devices.

☆ Our teachers—including those dispatched by MEXT, locally recruited educators, and those sent by the Japan–UAE Youth Exchange and Development Support Association—have experience teaching in schools across Japan and at other Japanese schools overseas. They provide attentive and individualized instruction, made possible by our small class sizes.

We believe that receiving a Japanese-style education in one’s native language during the formative years of elementary and junior high school is essential for developing both Japanese language proficiency and a strong sense of self grounded in Japanese values.

This foundation supports students in expressing their thoughts and emotions accurately not only upon returning to Japan but throughout their lives.

Our school follows the Japanese Course of Study, providing the same level of education as schools in Japan—even though we are located overseas, where acquiring Japanese language skills and a Japanese-style education can be more challenging.

Except for foreign language classes, all subjects are taught in Japanese. This enables students to go beyond the level of everyday conversation ("social language") and acquire the academic Japanese ("academic language") necessary for subject-based learning.

As a result, students can continue their studies in Japan seamlessly upon return, with a solid understanding of Japanese-taught lessons.

We also believe that learning foreign languages and overseas cultures with a firm grasp of the Japanese language and culture fosters a deeper understanding and respect for other languages and cultures.

Located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, our school actively incorporates local understanding education, including exchange programs with local schools.

In addition, we offer English conversation classes taught by native speakers, as well as Arabic language instruction, allowing students to learn foreign languages after first mastering their mother tongue.

Through this approach, we aim to nurture globally minded Japanese students who will lead the next generation.

At the Japanese School Abu Dhabi, we provide education based on the Japanese Course of Study, offering personalized instruction in small class settings. In addition to establishing strong foundational academic skills, we emphasize English and ICT education to foster global competence.

In the junior high division in particular, we prepare students for the important “Spring of 15” — the transition after graduation — by using planner-based learning, helping them develop the ability to independently plan their studies. We also conduct academic proficiency tests twice a year, enabling students to assess their readiness for the next stage and to set clear goals and make improvements in their learning.

Furthermore, the EIKEN English proficiency test is held twice annually, helping students gain confidence in their future academic pathways through official certification.