Welcome to SAMA International School
Located at Galileo Campus, Khalifa City A, South East 44, Block 10, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, our school — formerly the Italian International School — serves families from across Abu Dhabi with a caring faculty, a 1:7 staff-to-student ratio and a multicultural community of 270 students.
Our trilingual Italian, English and Arabic pathway sits alongside Arabic and Islamic studies, UAE Social Studies and Moral Education as required by the ADEK, with sports academies, swimming, chess and culinary programmes.
Vision
To be a leading UAE-rooted school with Italian heritage that inspires lifelong learners, responsible global citizens and proud contributors to the UAE.
Mission
To deliver quality CBSE education in a safe, inclusive environment where every child is known, supported and challenged.
Values
Respect, integrity, curiosity, teamwork and tolerance — in the spirit of the UAE.
Admissions are open for 2026-27
Limited seats from KG1 to Grade 12. Start your application in minutes.
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