Through our partnership with ADISSA (Abu Dhabi International School Sports Association), our students compete in a weekly local fixtures as part of a wider league, as well as end of season tournaments.
All children can choose from a wide range of sports every term, depending on the season, sparking interest and enthusiasm, and nurturing motor skills, coordination and a proud sense of team. Sporting matches take place at a fixed location, or are based on the more traditional home and away fixture.
ADISSA Age Groups
| Age Group | Year group |
| Under 9 |
Year 3 and 4 |
| Under 11 | Year 5 and 6 |
| Under 12 | Must be 11 or under on 31st August 2018 |
| Under 14 | Must be 13 or under on31st August 2018 |
| Under 16 | Must be 15 or under on31st August 2018 |
| Under 19 | Year 11 students that do not qualify for Under-16 can participate |
BSME Games (British Schools in the Middle East)
BIS Abu Dhabi is a member of the BSME (British Schools in the Middle East) and our students participate in BSME Games - one of the most prestigious school sport competitions in the world. This exclusive competition allows our students to compete against schools from the Middle East in athletics, football, netball, volleyball (U15, U13) and basketball (U11).
Team Falcon sports training
We offer a wide, exciting range of co-curricular training that supports both individual and team development. Each training session is led by a qualified school specialist or an outstanding outside provider.
Team Falcon Performance
Team Falcon Performance is an elite programme that invites talented students to join, and builds their individual strengths based on a personalised schedule specific to their needs. The programme has a ‘holistic’ approach, with an aim to improve overall performance. Team Falcon Performance offers mornings, lunchtime and after school opportunities.
Team selection
We encourage all students to attend school training sessions, to refine their skills and build their talents in sports. From these training sessions, squads will be selected to represent the school in competitive fixtures.
Every year, new teams are formed through try out sessions. It's an exciting time for our students to shine on the field and showcase their unique abilities.
During this process, students feel supported. And our talented coaches find opportunities to allow each student to experience competition whenever possible.
