The British International School Abu Dhabi

The British International School Abu Dhabi is part of the Nord Anglia family of premium international schools. Rated 'Outstanding' by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), BIS Abu Dhabi delivers life-changing learning opportunities for students aged 3-18 through the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSEs, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. The school welcomes students from over 90 nationalities and provides personalised learning with exceptional teachers who are native English speakers with UK qualified teacher status or equivalent. Students benefit from exclusive collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and IMG Academy. The school achieved a 2025 IBDP average score of 34.1 (above the global average of 30) and a BTEC average of D*DD. In 2025, 52% of IGCSE students achieved grades 7-9, more than double the UK average. BIS Abu Dhabi emphasises holistic education with strong focus on wellbeing, co-curricular activities (nearly 200 available), expeditions, social responsibility through the BISAD Diploma, and developing critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills.