The American International School in Abu Dhabi was founded in the UAE's capital city in 1995 to serve the needs of the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi who want their children to pursue both American and International Baccalaureate curricula. AISA was the first school in Abu Dhabi to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP).