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BIS Abu Dhabi celebrated Arabic Language Week with performances, storytelling, and cultural activities across Primary and Secondary.

Discover how metacognition at BIS Abu Dhabi helps students build the skills AI can’t replace, including curiosity, confidence, independence and critical thinking.

A celebration of Year 12 student Tanvi's international research publication in IJSR, highlighting her curiosity and resilience, and how we support academic ambition beyond the curriculum.

BIS Abu Dhabi is once again rated Outstanding by ADEK, showcasing excellence in learning, teaching, and student growth.

The student‑led MINDS MATTER 2026 exhibition created a powerful platform for students to explore mental health, wellbeing, and peer support through research and dialogue.

BIS Abu Dhabi welcomed IMG Academy specialists for two days of leadership and mindset workshops, marking an exciting milestone in the Nord Anglia × IMG collaboration.

We would like to announce our school hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan.

BIS Abu Dhabi students showcased talent, teamwork, and resilience, winning over 30 medals at the Nord Anglia Middle East Games.

At BIS Abu Dhabi, Kindness, Honesty, and Respect are so much more than words. They’re our core values – the principles our community lives and learns by every day. We know how important it is to instill values like these in our students. But how do we do it? In this article, we discuss our commitment to Personal, Social, and Moral Education – and how initiatives like the BISAD Diploma help to nurture socially responsible, culturally aware, well-rounded young people.

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For Wadeed, Year 12, a quiet confidence and love for Business Studies have led to something extraordinary. This year, he achieved the highest grade in the world for the 2025 IGCSE Business Studies exam, scoring an incredible 149 out of 160. But behind the headline is a story of growth, resilience, and the power of great teaching.

Discover how BIS Abu Dhabi is empowering students to become independent, reflective learners through metacognitive strategies and innovative teaching practices, in collaboration with Harvard Project Zero and Nord Anglia Education.

A look at how our MFL Department inspires students to embrace languages, broaden cultural perspectives, and become confident, curious risk‑takers.

This summer, we watched our children experience something extraordinary. Not from the sidelines of a sports field or the back row of a school assembly, but from across the world, in the halls of a 100-year-old palace, among more than 30 teams from across Europe. They travelled to Iași, Romania, to represent BIS Abu Dhabi at the 3rd International School Chess Festival 2025. When they returned home, they came back not just as players, but as global citizens: wiser, stronger, and deeply transformed by the experience. Read on to discover how this journey shaped their resilience, teamwork, and perspective, both on and beyond the chessboard.

LAMDA Acting Examinations are now part of our co-curricular offering, giving students the chance to build confidence, develop performance skills, and earn recognised qualifications that support their academic journey. These exams, run by the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, are respected worldwide and help students grow in communication, creativity and self-expression. In this article, we celebrate our students’ exceptional results, explain how the exams work, and show how LAMDA supports academic success, including earning UCAS points for university applications.

As we begin a new academic year, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to all our families, whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time. It’s a time full of energy, anticipation, and fresh possibilities. Read on to discover what’s new this year, celebrate recent student achievements, and learn how we continue to support every child’s journey.

BIS Abu Dhabi proudly celebrates its top BTEC and IBDP students who have qualified for the prestigious UAE Golden Visa in recognition of their exceptional achievements. From record-breaking results to global recognition, discover how these young leaders are shaping their future and making their mark both in the UAE and beyond.

At the end of Term 3 2025, a group of seventeen Year 12 students, embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Expedition in Borneo, for an unforgettable two-week journey of adventure, cultural exchange, service, and personal growth. Read how our students made a lasting impact and came home changed forever.

We’re proud to share that students at The British International School Abu Dhabi are celebrating another year of outstanding success in the IB Diploma Programme, as well as a landmark achievement with our first ever BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma results for the 2024/25 academic year. Read on to discover how our students excelled in both academic and vocational pathways, and what exciting opportunities lie ahead.

The British International School Abu Dhabi, part of the Nord Anglia Education family, is proud to announce that three students have been selected to attend this year’s 2025 Nord Anglia Student Summit in Houston, Texas, a transformative leadership event focused on global citizenship, sustainability, and student-led innovation.  Read on to discover how these young changemakers will collaborate with peers worldwide to drive meaningful impact.