Following the latest round of the National Identity Assessments conducted by ABT International Benchmark Tests, Al Danah campus of International Community Schools (ICS) has been recognised as one of the top-achieving schools in the United Arab Emirates.
As the new academic year begins, this recognition marks a powerful start,highlighting the exceptional performance of ICS Al Danah’s Year 9 and Year 10 students, who demonstrated a strong understanding and appreciation of the UAE’s cultural values, heritage, and national identity. Among 364 participating schools across the country, ICS Al Danah stood out as a top institution dedicated to include national identity education within a framework of academic excellence.
In recognition of this distinction, ICS Al Danah has been formally invited to the Annual ABT International Benchmark Test Summit, scheduled for May 10, where the school will receive the esteemed Excellence Award. The award honors extraordinary student performance in the highest-achieving grade level evaluated during the National Identity Assessment period.
The school’s leadership expressed pride in the recognition, stating: “This success confirms our will to raise globally minded students who are also deeply rooted in the values and vision of the UAE.”

The ABT Assessments team commended ICS Al Danah for its proactive involvement and constant commitment to fostering a strong sense of identity in its students. This awareness underlines even more the school’s constant attempts to integrate academic rigor with cultural relevance—empowering students to become well-rounded, future-ready citizens.
As ICS Al Danah is ready to receive this accolade at the upcoming summit, the entire school community takes pride in contributing to a broader national mission: preserving and promoting the identity of the UAE for generations to come.
About International Community Schools (ICS):
Founded over 35 years ago, ICS is one of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational institutions, catering to students from Nursery to Grade 12 / Year 13. With a diverse curricula, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on holistic education, ICS is committed to shaping the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
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