Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
The British International School Abu DhabiDescription
The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a welcoming family community with the highest quality learning opportunities. Your child will grow as a confident, caring individual, whilst developing the skills and attitudes required to be successful in our constantly evolving international world.
The school offers the English National Curriculum in Foundation Stage to Year 11, coupled with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12-13. In addition, students are offered a full programme of Co-Curricular Activities to develop skills that cannot always be learnt in the classroom.
The British International School Abu Dhabi opened in 2009, and is a part of Nord Anglia Education family of international schools, located in 29 countries around the world. Being part of the worldwide Nord Anglia Education family means students have access to a curriculum enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, UNICEF and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and an online classroom collaboration through Global Campus. In addition, students are offered amazing life-changing experiences, including the opportunity to be involved in global service projects in places such as Tanzania.
The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a safe and purpose-built facility where technology is embedded into the curriculum at every level. The school is set on a spacious 25,734m² campus and offers:
- Day school tuition $13693 - $18703 USD
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Year founded 2009
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula IB Diploma, IGCSE
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
The school was rated Band A ‘Very Good’ school in an ADEK inspection. Most recently, The British International School Abu Dhabi scored the highest possible grade in every category of ADEK’s Distance Learning Evaluation inspection.
Curricula
The school offers the English National Curriculum in Foundation Stage to Year 11, coupled with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12-13
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
Assessment sessions will be held throughout the academic year for Year 1 to Year 12. Play sessions for Foundations Stage 1 (Nursery) & Foundations Stage 2 are a mandatory step in the admissions process for all students currently in the UAE.
Entry Requirements
Admissions are open all year. We will review your application and advise you of its status and if necessary, the next steps.
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
- Waiting List Yes
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- Gifted and talented student support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Examinations available
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Most common nationality British
- Uniform required Yes
Bus Service
A reputable bus company called Shanawaz Transport provides a first class transportation service to our students.
School Lunch
Our school catering is provided by ADNH Compass, the largest catering group in the world.
Supervised Care
To achieve their full potential, we believe that our students need to be challenged outside the classroom, as well as inside. We encourage all children to play an active part in our programme of Co-Curricular Activities.
Sports Teams
The British International School Abu Dhabi are members of the local ADISSA Sports League, and the international BSME organisation. Our teams participate in these tournaments as BIS Abu Dhabi Team Falcon, an identity which simultaneously reflects the heritage of our host country and our high aspirations.
Uniform
Our uniforms can be obtained from Zaks Store which is conveniently located in Al Raha Mall. Zaks invite parents to visit the store to try sizes, purchase uniform items and to discuss their individual needs.