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Virginia American School
Virginia American School is a co-educational American curriculum school in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, serving students from Pre-KG through Grade 12, where every student is encouraged to grow, lead, and succeed. Aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning, Common Core, and NGSS, we are NEASC-accredited , ADEK-rated Good, recognized for Outstanding National Identity, an official College Board SAT Testing Center , and a Centre of Excellence for inclusion.
At Virginia American School, our purpose is rooted in developing confident, capable, and compassionate learners. Every goal we set and every lesson we teach is guided by a shared commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and personal growth.
Empowering life-long learners to be the next generation of creative innovators who champion the values, culture and aspirations of the UAE.
Virginia International Private School will be seen as a leading school within the UAE, developing learners who are committed to the values of the nation and who become leaders of their community and successful across the globe.
REACH Philosophy
Respect, Excellence, Achievement, Courage, and Honesty, shape character and community at Virginia American School.
At Virginia American School, we are dedicated to proactively contributing to the UAE's noble vision and to the vision of Aldar Education where the focus is on every student thriving and developing a lifelong passion for learning within a vibrant and dynamic environment.
-Bassam Saryeddine
Our Leadership & Teaching Community
Our team brings global expertise and local understanding to deliver the best for your child.
Gloria D’Souza
Assistant Principal Elementary
At Virginia American School, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of educational quality and continuous improvement.
Virginia American School is proudly rated “Very Good” in the most recent ADEK inspection. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and strong school leadership.
Latest Inspection: 2023–2024 Academic Year
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As a NEASC-accredited school, we adhere to international best practices in curriculum design, assessment, and student development, ensuring that our learners thrive in a global environment.
Latest Inspection: 2023–2024 Academic Year
Virginia American School is an official College Board SAT Testing Center, allowing our students (and others across the UAE) to take globally recognized college readiness exams in a familiar and supportive environment.
Latest Inspection: 2023–2024 Academic Year
As a proud member of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools, we are part of a global network of schools committed to sustainable practices, climate awareness, and responsible education.
Latest Inspection: 2023–2024 Academic Year
Our unwavering commitment to academic rigor and genuine inclusion. We are NEASC-accredited, ADEK-rated Good, recognized for Outstanding National Identity, an official College Board SAT Testing Center, and a Centre of Excellence for inclusion. Our values-driven community, aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning, Common Core, and NGSS, ensures every student is known, challenged, and supported to succeed.
