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American Community School
– Engage. Prepare. Inspire
A
merican Community School
(ACS) is the oldest American
School and one of the oldest
private schools in Abu Dhabi.
The school is outstanding in many
ways. Its successes are rooted in the
deep history and spirit of togetherness
and support that are highly promoted
at the school. Community is not
just a word in their title, it is a way of
life that results in a space where all
stakeholders co-exist, driven towards
the best outcomes for learning and
developing the whole child.
Led by Dr. Robin Heslip, ACS is a
non-profit, parent governed school
providing an excellent education,
based upon an American standardsbased curriculum. ACS has been in the
same location of Abu Dhabi for most
of its 43 years of existence. Since it
opened its doors in 1972, the campus
has continued to offer an atmosphere
of productivity against the backdrop
of a strong historic foundation and a
splice of modernity.
“ACS doesn’t have the new facility glitz
and glamour of some of the newer
schools. We have a heart and there is
a very special feeling when you enter
this campus. It exemplifies the saying
that ‘the building does not make the
education; it’s the people within it,’”
comments Dr. Heslip.
The school’s logo is reflective of Middle
Eastern culture and the UAE, our host
and home, the shape has eight points.
These points represent:
The four Pillars of ACS: Academics,
Arts, Athletics and Service
And our four Core Values: Courage,
Curiosity, Compassion and Integrity
All eight points radiate outward,
symbolizing how they share their values
with their community and the world.
All points also connect to the center,
which symbolizes the heart of their
supportive and strong community.
According to Dr. Heslip, when asked
about “The Four Pillars” underpinning
the American Community School
(ACS) and their effectiveness in
producing well rounded students, she
notes that, “ACS is a world class, top
tier school in Abu Dhabi providing
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