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THE BTEC INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

Our BTEC pathway offers a flexible, career‑focused route through Sixth Form, designed for students who thrive through applied learning and real‑world skill development. It provides a balanced alternative to traditional academics, supporting every learner in building confidence, direction, and a strong foundation for future study or employment.

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our BTEC programme

Our BTEC International Level 3 pathway offers a practical and supportive route through Sixth Form for students who thrive when their education connects directly to real‑world experience. Through regular exposure to professional environments, students build confidence, independence, and a clearer sense of their strengths and future ambitions. This approach blends academic progress with meaningful, hands‑on skill development, fostering the qualities that universities and employers value most.

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BTEC explained

The BTEC International Level 3 offers a refined, applied approach to learning, designed for students who excel when their studies connect directly to real‑world contexts.

Each BTEC qualification is equivalent to A-levels and is internationally recognised. Its focus on coursework and practical application provides an engaging alternative to traditional, exam‑heavy routes.

A distinguishing feature of the programme is the weekly work experience, giving students consistent access to professional environments. This structured exposure nurtures confidence, maturity, and a sophisticated understanding of how different industries operate.

Students also benefit from the flexibility to combine BTEC with one or two A Levels, creating a tailored pathway that reflects their strengths and aspirations. Recognised by leading universities worldwide, the BTEC pathway offers a compelling foundation for future academic study and professional success.

  • Professional Experience: Weekly placements offering meaningful insight into real workplace environments.
  • Applied Learning: Coursework‑led study that develops confidence, independence, and industry‑relevant skills.
  • Flexible Pathways: Students can study up to three BTEC subjects, with the option to combine them alongside A-Levels for a tailored Sixth Form journey.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT NAS DUBAI

Every BTEC student’s day is filled with a breadth of opportunities to learn, pursue passions, and make a difference. 
Tutor Time
Tutor Time
Our Sixth Form students' day kicks-off with Tutor Time and registration at 7:45 am. Our learners engage in relationship-building activities, mindfulness sessions, and opportunities that boost their energy levels, as well as receiving the very best pastoral care.
Tutor Time
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A personalised approach
Learning takes place in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Whichever pathway they're following, our students enjoy a wide range of subjects, experiences, and activities, all guided by our specialist teachers.
a personalised approach
Common Room
The Common Room
Our senior students have access to their very own social and wellbeing space, The Jungle! In our Terrace café, they can hang out with friends, enjoy a tasty snack, and sit down for a freshly prepared lunch.
in The Jungle
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Inspiring innovation
Our award-winning Design, Innovation, Computing, and Enterprise (DICE) curriculum develops the knowledge and transferable skills our students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
inspiring innovation
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An enriching collaboration
Designed in collaboration with The Juilliard School, our pioneering performing arts programme expands our students' understanding of key music, drama, and dance concepts - and inspires them to express their creativity. 
an enriching collaboration
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Pursuing passions
After lessons end, our students have more than 100 enrichment clubs to enjoy. From sports, art, music, or drama to learning a language or design technology, there really is an activity for everyone.
Pursuing passions
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HOW WE TEACH

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OUR FACILITIES

A WORLD-CLASS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

World-class facilities transform learning at NAS Dubai. Our expansive grounds are home to spacious classrooms, 20 tech-enriched science labs, a STEAM Maker Space, and dance studios and music rooms. We take sports seriously, too, with two competition-level pools, outdoor pitches, sports halls, and courts.
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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACHIEVEMENT

At NAS Dubai, we offer a truly international school experience, which inspires our students to achieve remarkable results and make a difference in the world outside the classroom.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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