British International School Abu Dhabi

Founded in 1972, Nord Anglia Education's schools are located in North America, Middle East, Asia and Europe. These schools are currently home to over 50,000 students between the ages of 2 and 18 years. Schools of Nord Anglia Education follow the English National Curriculum which is adapted to fit the needs and culture of different regions. They also offer the International Baccalaureate, IGCSE's and in some places, A Levels, the French Baccalaureate and the Swiss Maturité.

The school follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years up to Year 11 and then follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Year 12 and 13. This approach is structured as follows:

1. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Nursery (FS1) and FS2 (ages 3 to 5)

2. Key Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 7)

3. Key Stage 2 – Years 3 to 6 (ages 7 to 11)

4. Key Stage 3 – Years 7 to 9 (ages 11 to 14)

5. Key Stage 4 – Years 10 and 11 (ages 14 to 16)

6. IB Diploma Programme – Years 12 and 13 (ages 16 to 18)

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a co-educational, non-selective school. Upon application, each child’s educational history will be considered individually and they may be invited for an assessment in order to determine in which year they should be placed.

The school offers opportunities to participate in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).

Parents are actively involved in the school community, with class parents holding many events and social gatherings over the course of the year.

Two swimming pools, dedicated IB Academy for senior students, dance and drama studios and 3 contemporary music suites. Primary and secondary libraries, science labs, playing courts and outdoor spaces and playing fields, On-site coffee shop for senior students and parents, multi-purpose hall that can be used for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and other sports, as well as a large gym sized 150m^2

• The British International School, Abu Dhabi website