Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) is a coeducational independent all-through school, catering for all ages three to eighteen; Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The school was founded in 1978, and has been expanded and enhanced considerably since then due to its popularity. The school was significantly refurbished both inside and out during the summer of 2014. The curriculum and approach to teaching and learning are based upon the English educational model, with the inclusion of Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies and Islamic Education (for Muslim children).