Curriculum

At the British International School Abu Dhabi, we support your child's education with our personalised curriculum that enables all students (aged 3 to 18) to thrive in a safe environment.

We believe that the English National Curriculum coupled with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, are the finest and most developed combination of curricula available globally. We deliver these qualifications to give your child the best chance of academic success and achievement.

Your child will also learn with students from around the world through our Global Campus, embrace music and dance in our collaboration with Juilliard, and turn ideas into reality through our innovative approach to the sciences with MIT.

Early Years Foundation Stage

Our commitment at The British International School Abu Dhabi, is to create and maintain a safe, happy and child-centered learning environment in which students are inspired to become purposeful, life-long learners.
Key Stage 1 - Years 1 & 2 (ages 5 to 7)

Our aim in Key Stage 1 is for all our students to be engaged in their learning, and progress to their full potential. Teaching students to think for themselves, to reason, to think critically, to build knowledge and to work with others at this young age builds the foundations needed for them to go on and succeed, and to become life-long learners.
Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6 (ages 7 to 11)

Our Key Stage 2 is an enjoyable time for our students as they begin to acquire more knowledge and skills such as independent learning, reflection and self assessment. Your child will discover a range of subjects and develop an international perspective.
Key Stage 3 - Years 7-9 (ages 11 to 14)

Our students begin to take advantage of subject expertise and take more responsibility for their learning during these years.
Key Stage 4 - Years 10 & 11 (ages 14 to 16)

In Years 10 and 11, our students get the opportunity to opt for a range of different subjects to study in detail through the IGCSE programme.
IB Diploma Programme - Years 12 & 13 (ages 16 to 18)

Get the edge on university entrance by studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at The British International School Abu Dhabi.
Arabic and Islamic Studies

Our students, from beginners to native speakers, have the opportunity to study Arabic with us. In addition, we teach Islamic Studies to our Muslim students.

Outstanding Academic Results

Success for every child

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Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage

Key Stage 1 - Years 1 & 2 (ages 5 to 7)

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

Key Stage 3 - Years 7-9 (ages 11 to 14)

Key Stage 4 - Years 10 & 11 (ages 14 to 16)

IB Diploma Programme - Years 12 & 13 (ages 16 to 18)

Arabic and Islamic Studies

Outstanding Academic Results