Annual Report 2016

AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
OF ABU DHABI

Annual Report 2015-2016

Providing excellence in education since 1972
through values of courage, curiosity, compassion and integrity

Identity Statement

The American Community School of Abu Dhabi is a non-profit, U.S. accredited, college preparatory school. Our
American, standards-based curriculum provides excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.

Vision

Together we are a compassionate, student-centered community of learners that engages, prepares, and inspires.

Mission

The American Community School of Abu Dhabi provides a balanced learning program to foster excellence in academ-
ics, the arts, and athletics. In partnership with parents, we empower all students to define and shape their futures.
Our dynamic and challenging educational program prepares a culturally diverse student body for learning, service,
and global citizenship.

Core Values

Compassion
Courage

Integrity
Curiosity

Dear ACS Community,

This inaugural ACS Annual Report is intended to highlight the achievements of the 2015-2016
school year and report on our annual financial position. This report will be updated following the
completion of an external audit that confirms our school’s financial status.

During the past year, the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees worked in partnership to open the
new Upper Elementary School building.This addition reunited siblings at ACS and increased our student
body to 1,200 students. To improve our outdoor space, the ACS Board of Trustees launched an Annual
Fund campaign to raise 1 million AED to build an amphitheater, improve our walkways, and enhance
playgrounds for our students. Due to the extreme generosity of our parent and Alumni community, along
with our most successful gala to date,ACS raised 1.1 million AED towards these campus enhancements.

Although campus improvements are ongoing, ACS exceptionalism is a product of our diverse and
curious student body. The statistics in this Annual Report demonstrate that our students excel
academically, athletically, and creatively. What is less evident from the numbers is their commitment
to be curious and responsible world citizens who have the courage to act with compassion and
integrity. Not only did ACS students complete more than 12,000 service hours last year, Middle and
High School students created their own service clubs that they operated independently. Their efforts
yielded substantial contributions to improve the lives of people around the world they have never
met. Our Administration and Board of Trustees are proud of our students and, we are grateful that
they give our work purpose and meaning.

An outstanding staff supported our students’ accomplishments. Our campus awakens well before
the opening school bell and remains busy well after classes end, as teachers meet with students
and parents before and after school, coach our teams, and direct our plays and musical performances.
The significant role our staff plays in the lives of our children is verified by the fact that our students
overwhelmingly express the view that ACS teachers care about them.

We recognize that the spirit of scholarship, excellence, and altruism emanates from a strong foundation
laid by our parent community. Not only did our parents support motivated, inquisitive, and
compassionate children, they were actively involved in the numerous and wonderful PTA-sponsored
events such as the Fall Festival, Holiday Extravaganza, International Day, the Gala, book fairs, and the
always popular snow cone sales. The parent liaisons and incredible Viper Club members were ever-
present and vital in supporting students and teachers, as well as amplifying the ACS Viper spirit. The
parental and student involvement at these events makes ACS a “community” school.

The 2015-2016 academic year was one of growth and expansion. The ACS Board of Trustees and
the Leadership Team are committed to ensuring that ACS, with its deep history since 1972, is
continually innovating and advancing. We look forward to working with students, staff, parents,
and the broader Abu Dhabi community to define the future of ACS, its role in the lives of our
students and Abu Dhabi, and to ensure that ACS continues to empower students to conceive and
shape their own futures.

Robin Heslip, Ph.D. Leslie Bellas

Superintendent Chairperson • ACS Board of Trustees

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Dear ACS Community,

Being members of some of the first ACS graduating classes is an honor. We feel the skills we
learned and the relationships we developed, have been invaluable in our lives.

Just as Abu Dhabi has transformed from a quiet town to an exceptional global city, ACS has grown
and improved as well. When we visit the campus, we see students excelling in all areas: academics,
athletics, arts, and service. As they challenge themselves in these areas, we also notice that they
do so with the same joyful camaraderie that we remember so well. ACS students love to learn and
refuse to settle for less than their best.

We believe that our early years of achievement laid the foundation for the exceptional students we
now see graduating.To enhance the relationship between Alumni and ACS, we, with Superintendent
Dr. Robin Heslip, have founded an Alumni Board. Serving on the newly formed Alumni Board is a
way for us to give back to ACS a fraction of what it has given us. Now that the foundation for
an Alumni Association has been laid, we ask that you join with us to enhance our legacy and
strengthen the future of this unique institution.

Our Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in his great wisdom, said, “A country’s greatest
investment lies in building generations of educated and knowledgeable youth.” Together, we can
help make his vision a lasting reality.

Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi
ACS Alumni Board Co-Chair

Saud Al Nowais
ACS Alumni Board Co-Chair

Photos of alumni, circa 1979 03

126There are
17
faculty members
representing nationalities.
5Teachers stay at the school for an average of years.

20 32 ACS teachers have
or more years of teaching experience.

15 27 ACS teachers have
years of teaching experience.

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FACULTY

The American Community School has achieved a strong reputation with the international school
community largely due to the strength and diversity of our faculty.

Our faculty is an extremely knowledgeable, talented, and experienced group of individuals with a
passion for educating global learners.While excellence in the classroom is their priority, our teachers
can also be found coaching and mentoring on campus through our after school programs,
productions, and trips.

FACULTY TURNOVER BY YEAR

2015/2016 Faculty 11%
2014/2015 Faculty 16%
2013/2014 Faculty 5%
2012/2013 Faculty 28%
2011/2012 Faculty 18%

DEGREES EARNED BY OUR FACULTY
40 5Doctorates
Bachelors 81Masters 05

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS 07

Our international student body of more than 1200 students, representing 60 countries,
receives an excellent American curriculum education. Since 1972, ACS has prepared and
empowered a culturally diverse student body for learning, service, and global citizenship.

The American Community School of Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools, which is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association. MSA
preforms peer evaluation and accreditation of public and private secondary/high schools and
elementary schools in the Mid-Atlantic United States, and certain foreign institutions of
American origin. ACS is also authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to
offer the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12. This is a rigorous academic program
recognized by most universities around the world.

The faculty at ACS supports each student in their quest for academic excellence, artistic, and
athletic expression and international understanding.

ATHLETICS
366 ACS athletes participated in 31 team sports in U14, JV, and Varsity levels. In addition
to a multitude of medals, they were awarded 17 sportsmanship awards over the course of
the year. This last achievement speaks strongly to their comprehension of ACS Core Values of
Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, and Integrity.

ARTS
Throughout the year theater productions, art exhibits and musical collaborations fill our
campus with creative energy. In addition to drama productions in every division, in 2015-
2016 our students participated in the MESAC Fine Arts Festivals, city-wide art exhibitions,
and the senior art students produced a stellar IB Art show. The middle school hallway is an
ever-changing display of artistic talent, and the elementary school atrium showcased several
art exhibits including color field studies, clay creations, and “found object” art. The ACS music
program is a vibrant part of the ACS community. Our musicians share their talents in the
numerous events and concerts throughout the year. They support the musicals, participate in
regional festivals, and are chosen to take part in the competitive AMIS Honor ensembles.The
AMIS Honor ensembles include students from international schools throughout the world.
Our music students also participate in master classes and open rehearsals with the world’s
leading soloists and music ensembles.

SERVICE LEARNING
Service is a strong cornerstone of our ACS community ethos. Both locally and globally, High
School students participated in over 12,000 hours of service learning during 2015-
2016. Our students’ IB CAS projects reflected a strong understanding of global issues.
Elementary students continue to be leaders in service, through their participation in the
Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots program. ACS established the first branch of the Roots and
Shoots program in the UAE. Middle School students display their compassion through their
choice of service projects with local UAE charities, Operation Smile, and an ongoing
relationship with a village in Thailand during their Week Without Walls program.

STUDENT PROFILE

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AT ACS AS OF AUGUST 25, 2016

With the completion of the new Upper Elementary School building in 2016, we were able to increase
our enrollment capacity by 130 students. Siblings comprised over 40% of this increased enrollment.
Our current enrollment is 1,216, and we expect this number to remain constant in the near future.

2016/2017
1,216

2015/2016
1,200

2014/2015
1,095

2013/2014
1,089

2012/2013
1,045

2011/2012
1,021

2010/2011
1,041

2009/2010
996

00 00 00 00 000 200 400

NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED AT ACS AS OF AUGUST 25, 2016

Our student body remains highly diverse with more than 60 nationalities represented.

NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA
(892) (99) (79)

UNITED
KINGDOM

(19)

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SOUTH AMERICA MIDDLE AUSTRALIA
(8) EAST (15)
(95)

AFRICA
(7)

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT REPORTS 2016

Through the use of external examinations, ACS is able to provide parents with information
about how their child is progressing compared to both an international and American norm,
as well as report on their learning throughout the year. They allow the school to reflect upon
their instructional practices and programs across grade levels over time.

MMAAPTHREEMSUALTTISCSFOR 2016 237.2 242.8 252.4 255.1
221.4 228.6 230.9 233.4
M204A.41T92H.1 EM2A13.T32I0C3.S4 225.6 236.4 225.3
213.5

GR 2 GR 3 GR 4 GR 5 GR 6 242G.8R 7 252G.4R 8 25G5.R1 9

204.4A1C9S2.M1 ean-S2p1r3in.3g220031.46 225.6M21A3P.5Mean-223071.522N2o1r.m4 s 236.4 225.3 228.6 230.9 233.4

GR 2 GR 3 GR 4 GR 5 GR 6 GR 7 GR 8 GR 9

ACS Mean-Spring 2016 MAP Mean-2015 Norms

READING 237.6
221.9
201 207.7198.6 216 205.9 221.7211.8 224.4215.8 228.3218.2 234.6
188.7 220.1 237.6
READING 22G8.R32178.2
234.6 GR2291.9
2G01R 2 20G7R.71398.6 2G16R2405.9 22G1R.72511.8 22G4.R42615.8
GR2280.1
188.7

ACS Mean-Spring 2016 MAP Mean-2015 Norms

GR 2 GR 3 GR 4 GR 5 GR 6 GR 7 GR 8 GR 9

ACS Mean-SprSingA2T01T6EST MAP Mean-2015 Norms The SAT was administered to 74 students
of the Class of 2016 (77% of the class).
Critical Reading 550-650 All scores, including those from non-native
English speakers, are included.
Math 570-700
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LANGUAGWE rUitSinAgG E 530-650
World Average, Mean (2015) 1498

L2A07N2G00UA2G15AE.4C2U0S6S.M7AeGanE2 21 211.5 223.3 215.3 1840

2G07R 3 215G.4R2046.7 2G21R2151.5 22G3.R32165.3

200 MAP Mean 2015 Norms

ACS Mean Spring 2016

GR 3 GR 4 GR 5 GR 6

ACS Mean Spring 2016 MAP Mean 2015 Norms

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA
AT ACS

In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at the American Community School of
Abu Dhabi, we take an inclusive approach. We do not restrict access to IB courses based on
academic ability and fully support all students who wish to enrich their education through a
challenging and rigorous curriculum.

PARTICIPATION IN THE IB PROGRAM

Graduating Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Seniors Taking IB Courses 61 78 83 84 92
Seniors Taking IB Diploma 28 33 38 37 47

ACS IB EXAMS AVERAGE VS IB WORLD AVERAGE

2013 5.1 4.7
4.7
2014 5.2 4.7
4.7
2015 5.22

2016 5.1

2IB01E6XAACMS IBSTDAITPILSOTMICASS2TU0D1E6NTS 2016 ACS IB STATISTICS
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE STUDENTS
37 ACS seniors were
IB Diploma Candidates 428 IB exams administered
98% Seniors wrote at least one IB exam
95% Successfully completed the
IB Diploma Program 5.1 Average score for all IB exams
93% Exams that received a 4 or higher
10 44 Highest score achieved 68% Exams that received a 5 or higher
toward Diploma 33% Exams that received a 6 or 7
100% Pass rate on all IB Exams
32 Average total Diploma
points awarded

5.13 Average score on all IB exams
by Diploma student

PLACEMENT OF 2016 ACS GRADUATES BY COUNTRY

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (2)

UNITED KINGDOM (3) COLUMBIA (1)
AUSTRALIA (1)

EUROPE (10)

Austria, Denmark, France,
Germany, Italy, Portugal,

Sweden, Switzerland

CANADA (14)

USA (63)

For more information on our graduates, please go to our Graduate Profile page on our website.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The figures below represent the audited financial status of ACS for the year ended June 30, 2015.
The audit for the 2015-2016 school year will be completed and approved by the Board of Trustees
and replace the information below by January 2017.

SOURCES OF REVENUE AED MILLIONS

Tuition 69,411,901 96.7% 69.4
Amortization of Priority Admissions Licenses 1,718,892 2.4% 1.7
Contributions and Grants 420,210 0.6% 0.4
Other 238,381 0.3% 0.2
100%
71,789,384 71,789,384

EXPENDITURES AED MILLIONS

Salaries & Benefits 55,930,780 76.52% 55.9
Depreciation 4,792,953 6.56% 4.8
Instructional Material 4,958,444 6.78% 5
Repairs and Maintenance 3,208,300 4.39% 3.2
Cost of Extracurricular Activities 1,451,032 1.99% 1.5
Other General and Administrative 2,753,710 3.77% 2.8
100%
73,095,219 73,095,219

ASSETS 80,869,410 AED MILLIONS
15,524,579
Current Assets 80.9
Buildings 4,247,370 15.5
Furniture, Equipment and Vehicles 4,710,399
Construction in Progress 105,351,758 4.2
4.7
105,351,758

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

The ACS Strategic Plan serves as the foundation for our continued improvement and, we are on
a path of meeting the strategic vision of working together to be a compassionate, student-
centered community of learners that engages, prepares, and inspires. In accordance
with this plan, several long term projects came to fruition during the 2015-2016 school year.
These improvements, collectively, added significantly to our facilities and programs.They include:

• Completion of the new upper elementary school building,

allowing enrollment to increase by 130 students, including many ACS student siblings.

• Security enhancements,

including a new id badge system, helping us monitor campus access.

• New course offerings in all divisions,

including television production, app development and design, computer science and
engineering, dance, drama, and music.

• Campus facility enhancements,

including ES playground, underground structural support, new amphitheater, pool
shading, playground shading, landscaping, and seating.

• Summer Jassim playing field,

with a new Astroturf surface, long jump pit, and sprinting track.

• Advancements in technology,

adding robotics courses to KG and Middle School.

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14 GIVING TO ACS

The ACS Board of Trustees and Leadership Team wish to express their gratitude to all donors
for 2015-2016. As a result of your generosity, our students’ experiences will be greatly
enhanced. Thank you for your ongoing support.

ACS ANNUAL FUND

The ACS Strategic Plan identified the need for alternative revenue sources due to rising costs
in Abu Dhabi, local restrictions on tuition increases, and a regulatory suspension of the one-
time capital fee, which resulted in a AED 4.5 M annual loss in revenue.

In response to this need, ACS launched its inaugural Annual Fund in 2015-2016, which raised
AED 803,000 in donations from the generous support of ACS parents, faculty and staff,
alumni and community. With a first year participation rate of 56% of the community, we look
forward to an increase in participation in 2016-2017. A list of donors to the 2015-2016
Annual Fund is located on page 16.

ACS PTA GALA

The PTA generously donated AED 300,000 from Gala proceeds to support the 2016 summer
enhancements.

2016 Gala Sponsors:
Exclusive 2016 Gala Sponsor:
Dr. Firas Dental & Orthodontic Center
Gold Sponsor:
Lexington Group
Silver Sponsor:
Parsons
Bronze Sponsors:
Sallama & Ahmed Al Sayegh
Atlas Group
BP Exploration
Raytheon
Venus Commercial Printing Press
Go Vipers! Benefit Sponsors:
Birgitt & Gary Adams
Leslie Bellas & David Weiler
Yvette & Michael L. Campbell
Valerie & William Cox
Emily Gordon
Salam & Chadi Moujaes
Leslie & Leon Shivamber
Dr. Linda Abraham Silver
American Women’s Network
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island

ADDITIONAL GIFTS

The Jassim family very generously donated funds to redevelop the former grass field. The
improvements now include an astroturf soccer field, sprint track, and long jump pit.
The U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools provided a significant security grant. This
grant allowed ACS to enhance security through greater control and monitoring of people entering
our campus.
A restricted corporate gift of USD 30,000 was awarded to ACS by Exxon Corporation. This gift
supported our STEAM program and allowed us to widen the scope of our robotics program. We
were also able to establish a collaborative relationship, through robotics, with the local Bangladeshi
school.
The Class of 2016 contributed a legacy gift of a charging station to the senior hallway and a gift to
support the technology lab, which they hope will encourage innovation and learning at ACS.

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2015-2016 ANNUAL FUND DONORS

16 Abdelhaq, Samer and Sheraz Charara, Wassim and Rania Joumma, Feras and Rasha
Abraham-Silver, Linda and Brad Charles, Bobbi and Jason Kablawi, Saeed and Ghada
Abrenica, Gina and John Chatila, Hicham and May Kang, Peter and An Na
ACS Facilities Team Chirravuri, Dakshinamurti and Alison Kapadia, Imran and Tazeen
Adams, Birgitt and Garold Claranius, Edvin Karaszy, Zoltan and Klara
Adra, Samer and Rania Collette, Jason and Sylvie Karayi, Manoj and Seema
Aftab, Khurram Coscia, Marco and Sara Kassab Bachi, Mahmoud and Rasha
Ahmad, Farrukh and Alya Cox, Valerie and William Kattan, Shukri Alfred and Zeena
Ahmad, Muhammad and Hamna Crolle, James and Karen Kekati, Antonio and Chandra
Ahmed, Manzoor and Ayesha Crowder, John Khalifeh, Youssef and Ghada
Akhtar, Azeem and Ayesha Dagstani, Rajah and Martine Khoury, Khalil and Suhair
Al Chaar, Ghassan and Nancy Dajani, Mutasem and Muna Kilic, Akgun and Aysun
Al Habib, Driss and Lamia Damonte de Elia, Pablo and Andrea Kilincat, Aytac and Burcu
Al Jamal, Hamed and Eman Daum, Cole and Theresa Kim, Moosung and Hojung
Al Khalil, Muhamed and Ghouson De Vincenzi, Massimo and Michelle Kim, Steve and Mina
Al Kudsi, Khadijah and Hashim DeSemple, Daniel and Lora Kim, Tae Yeon and Ayoung
Al Mulla, Abdul Naser and Fatema ACS Administration & Staff Kime, Charles and Deirdre
Al Mutawa, Mohamed and Noor Devji, Hasnain and Farwa Kobersy, Jacques
Al Neaimi, Hamad and Aysha Dicce, Peter and Rena Kofoed, Michelle and Curtis
Al Nowais, Farah Do, Dinh and Lien Koshy, Zachariah and Chetna
Al Nowais, Nasser and Nadine Dobie, Robert and Wei Kuhan, Belinda and Kuhan
Al Nowais, Saud Dogar, Mohammad and Asmat Kukulka, Sofia and Robert
Al Nuwais, Ahmed and Khuloud Doidge, Karin and Richard Kumar, Shiva and Sharada
Al Tenaiji, Ahmed and Hend Douglas, Deborah and David Kumar, Sunil and Mireille
Al-Hawamdeh, Mahmoud and Rania Dudde, Felicidad and Prashant Kwon, Dong Ho and Su Kyung
Al-Sayegh, Ahmed and Sallama Duerden, David and Romney LaFehr, Edward and Stephanie
Alasadi, Rami and Sela Dufty, Philip and Paloma Lamaa, Abdulkader and Samah
Alasadi, Sela and Rami Duthler, Kirk and Gaelle Lampkin, Christian
Alexander, Jess and Amy El Ali, Samer and Diena Lampkin, Vandy and Lina
Ali, Ather and Shama Elenbaas, Marinus and Erica Lane, Sara and George
Alkaabi, Obaid and Shamsa Elfadi, Boulos and Laudia Lazar, Ciju and Lincy
Allamoth, Abdul and Nabatah Elgizawy, Mahmoud Lehmann, Christoph and Michelle
Allan, Robert Baker and Glenda ElKhalil, Bassel and Nadine Lewis, Matthew and Elina
Alnoaimi, Salem and Alanood ElSakka, Adel and Cassandra Lindsay, Cecilia and Graeme
Aluzri, Ali and Sahar Elsayed, Mostafa and Naglaa Lobo, Prem
Alzaabi, Ali and Roddah Espinal, Jose Longo, Thomas and Rossella
Arkeh, Issam and Rana Evans, Kenneth and Siobhan Lopez, Penny and Jose
Armour, Reyhan and Michael Evarts, Tray and Daniel Lorrain, Marc-André and Ana
Armstrong, Timothy and Shirletta Fadel, Hisham and Gabriela Lovejoy, Mark and Diane
Arroyo Negrete, Elkin Fadhouli, Raad and Zina Lywood, Darryll and Katarzyna
Asfour, Omar and Raya Faheem, Khurram MacCaulay, Kenny and Alex
Ashworth, Ann and Wayne Fambro, Steve and Tricia MacDonald, Neil and Jelena
Awadalla, Rami and Saoussan Farnsworth, Stuart and Jennifer Makhoul, Raymond and Lizeth
Ayala Rodas, Ludwing Geovani and Heather Fazal, Ayub and Melissa Manuel, Tracy and Linette
Ayoub, Akram and Suha Amal Felix, Diego and Gabriela Masri, Mohamad and Maysoun
Ayoub, Matthew and Teresa Filenev, Maxim and Natalia Mathur, Suparna
Bacaj, Hasan Flinter, Edward and Karine Mattar, Adib Martin and Chirine
Baidas, Mohammed and Marisa Fulton, William and Julia Mattar, Wael and Souraya
Bajema, Brandon and Rachael Garbutt, Daniel and Elizabeth Mavrinac, Sarah and Neil
Bakshian, Douglas and Nicole Gerwin, Benjamin and Manivone McBryde, John Peter and Karen
Bamford, Chris and Cynthia Ghamra, Jidane and Ziad McColgan, Mia and Mick
Baramki, Hani and Lana Gharzeddine, Nidal and Luisa Melkus, Paul and Tonya
Barker, Kenneth and Joy Giannola, Jennifer and Mark Memisoglu, Esat and Elif
Bauer, Paul and Melanie Goodson, Michael and Ava Messifat, Kamel and Wafa
Beckdache, Salah and Sally Grandi, Andrea Mikati, Hanya and Wassim
Beek, Dagobert and Jennifer Grini, Morten and Nina Mills, Demetria and Laurence
Bellas, Leslie and David Guthrie, Victor Anthony and Amber Ann Mittal, Rahul and Shailly
Benatti, Charles and Robin Habib, Emile and Rola Modlin, John and Etsuko
Benchekron, Driss and Aziza Haex, Alexander and Elsbeth Morrison, Holly and Jesse
Benson, Scott and Tri Haggard, Carolina and Cary Moscatelli, Francesco and Stephanie
Berntson, David and Laura Haidar, Mounir and Shiraz Moser, Rebecca and Joshua
Berry, Ron and Shannon Halimi, Wissam and Maise Moujaes, Chadi and Salam
Bhatia, Tina and Aneesh Hamblin, William and Rebecca Moussa, Zeina and Omar
Bhatt, Arvin and Jennifer Hamre, Lars and Cecilia Mull, Aparna and Nirmal
Bianchi, John and Nicolina Hassanieh, Nazih and Heba Munir, Sadeer and Aman
Bianchimano, Amedeo and Melissa Hawa, Elias and Tourya Munir, Yezen and Jill
Binoj, Iqbal and Shermin Hays, Deann and Douglas Musfy, Karim and Dana
Block, Neil and Layla Hegazi, Mohamed and Dina Mustafa, Hatim and Hana
Bode, Jeffrey and Angela Helmholz, Stephen and Ora Nasser, Salim and Ranya
Boesen, Thomas and Rikke Hernandez, Juan and Paola Nathan, Jeremy and Wipawa
Bolanos, Nelson and Alexandra Heslip, Robin Ng, Kin Fai Derek and Melissa
Bolz, Scott and Catherine Hewlin, Damon and Erica Nihal, Muhammad and Nausheen
Boson, Bo Martin and Vanessa Hilgendorf, Eric and Angelyn Noble, Jamie and Tania
Boussaidane, Mohammed and Djaouida Hoffman, Toby and Katrina Nuseibeh, Yacoub and Alexandra
Bravo, Gwyneth and Paul Holliday, Lucia and James Öberg, Helene and Luis
Bricknell, Colin and Melanie Huckstep, Arran and Shawnee Odeh, Omar and Lody
Brooks, Jennifer and Adeeb Hunter, Robert and Cynthia Oklah, Jafar and Dina
Buie, James and Lucia Hussaini, Syed and Kamal Onafowokan, Adebayo and Evelyn
Bulla, David and Kalpana Ibrahim, Jalal and Iman Ope, Lasbat and Azeezat
Bulluck, Drew and Leyla Iqbal, Mohammad and Wajiha Osman, Ahmed and Youssra
Burreson, Matthew and Jerita Jabary, Merie and May Osunluk, Ayca and Halil
Caetano, Hugo and Patricia Jacobs, Jamie and Eric Page, Bradley and Claudia
Cairns, Andy and Meredith Jaffar, Syed and Elizabeth Pannell, Simon and Samantha
Camato, Christopher and Myla Janeteas, John and Rebecca Peters, Albert Markman and Monique
Campbell, Yvette and Michael Jassim, Ali and Neda Philip-Jayendran, Marise and Jayendran
Carroll, Randall and Ellen Jeong, Youngil and Hyunju Pitman, Eric and Andrea
Celik, Hakan and Hulya Johnson, Cory and Stacie Prete, Emma and John
Chagas, Valdir and Jennifer Johnson, Jonathan and Evelyn Prouty, Gordon and Nada
Chammas, Richard and Nada Jones, Neil and Sarah Puryear, Laura and Jason
Chandy, Anup and Nidhi Jones, Richard and Gloria Qazi, Mujeeb and Maria

Qubbaj, Muhannad and Roulana Thank You!
Qureshi, Saad and Sara
Rafferty, Elena and Peter
Raglow, Joyce and Gregory
Rama Rao, Dipali and Rama Rao
Ramos, Michael
Ray, Stephanie and Michael
Raza, Erum and Jamal
Rehman, Rehan and Alexandra
Rheaume, Gregory and Jennine
Richards, Eric James and Cheryl
Roy, Heather and Navin
Rozzoni, Gabriele and Manuela
Russell, Anne and Ralph
Ryan, Austin
Ryver, Jeremy and Beverly
Saadat, Adila and Irfan
Sabbour, Hani and Sally
Sado, Banna and Ghada
Saeed, Azeem and Sidra
Salam, Saeb and Shirine
Salloum, Chadi and Angelina
Sankari, Bashir and Zeina
Sanoussy, Kim and Mohamed
Sao, Souleymane and Willow
Schoorel, Pieter
Scudder, Rahul and Freeda
Selim, Abdulla and Rabab
Shah, Nihit and Vandana
Shami, Manar and Rim
Sharghi, Emad and Bahareh
Shehadeh, Mohammed and Manal
Sheikh, Ahmad and Mahwash
Shier, Robert and Stacy
Shin, Armi and Jungmin
Shivamber, Leon and Leslie
Siddiqi, Kashif
Sidlo, Paul and Gwyneth
Sinanoglu, Ozgur and Cansu
Singh, Nidhi and Rahul
Sison, Nic and Maria
Slechta, Libor and Danielle
Sokol, Dominika and Lukas
Stephan, Elias and Nadia
Stephens, Tram and Tod
Stevenson, Kit and Tala
Su, Michelle and Kevin
Sukendro, Hendrie and Magdalena
Suliman, Yassir and Marwa
Suri, Rakesh and Brook
Suter, Isabel-Maria and Jean-Marc
Swisher, Paleerat and Robert Matthew
Swislocki, Mark and Maya
Tajeddine, Bassem and Ghada
Talleh, Rami and Rasha
Tarazi, Rami and Miran
Tate, Matthew and Shani
Tennant, Raymond and Lilly
Terblanche, Villiers and Louise
Tessier, Maxime and Tonya
Thomas, Russell and Kerry
Trimzi, Mateen and Huma
Trinkl, Albert and Alexandra
Turnbull, Geoff and Magalie
Turrin, Nicolas and Marie-Josee
Updegraff, Kurt and Sylvia
Venkateswaran, Kumar and Vidya
Visser, Karen and Etienne
Waterman, Bryan and Stephanie
Weale, Raymond and Sinead
Webb, Gregory and Catherine
Webb, Reilly
Wendland, Corey and Teresa
Werthmuller, Florence and Kurt
Wexler, Edward Andrew and Jennifer
Whitney, Jennifer and Raymond
Winner, Adrienne and John
Yang, Tsu Chin Michael and Pui Shan Suzanne
Yoo, Jerald and Susie
Youness, Fadi and Rania
Yugay, Andrey and Dariga
Zafar, Mohammad and Nazia
Zamzam, Haytham
Zhang, TieJun and ShuJun
Zimmerman, Pieter and Samar
Zomot, Mazen and Nicole
Zuhdi, Randa and Muneer

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

• MSA: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• IBO: International Baccalaureate Organization
• NESA: Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools
• MESAC: Middle East South Asia Conference
• AAIE: Association for the Advancement of International Education
• AISH: Academy of International School Heads
• ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• IACAC: International Association for College Admission Counseling
• NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
• ASCA: American School Counselor Association

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