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High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Academic Life

High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Empowering students to thrive academically, lead with purpose, and grow into global citizens.

At ISC-Al Ain, our High School program offers a rigorous and globally recognized academic journey that prepares students for success in university and beyond. Beginning in Grade 9, students embark on a four-year pathway that culminates in graduation in Grade 12, opening doors to top universities worldwide.

Academic Excellence & Global Credentials

Our curriculum meets the highest international standards and provides students with multiple pathways to university admission:

  • U.S. High School Diploma
    Recognized by colleges and universities across the globe, the ISC-Al Ain diploma ensures students meet international benchmarks for academic achievement.
  • Advanced Placement® (AP®)
    Offered through The College Board, AP® courses challenge students with college-level content and are accepted by universities in the U.S., Europe, and worldwide.
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
    Available to students in grades 10 and 11, IGCSE exams are administered by Cambridge International Examinations and are respected by leading universities and employers globally.
  • Advanced Subsidiary & Advanced Levels (AS and A Levels)
    These British-based qualifications provide a direct route to universities in the U.K. and are recognized for their academic rigor and depth. 

University Acceptances

ISC-Al Ain is proud to be part of the SABIS® Network, which has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and university success. Our graduates are consistently accepted into top-tier institutions around the world—including Oxford, MIT, Stanford, and the University of Toronto—thanks to a curriculum that emphasizes mastery, critical thinking, and global citizenship.

Explore the list of universities to which SABIS® students have been accepted here.

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