Bateen World Academy (BWA) is a private, co-educational all-through IB World School in the Al Manaseer area of Abu Dhabi, part of Aldar Education. Opened in 2011 and named for the historic Al Bateen district, it teaches around 1,030 students from 60 nationalities across the full age range from Foundation Stage to Year 13 (ages 3-18). BWA follows an internationally blended pathway — a Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Years, the IB Primary Years Programme delivered through the National Curriculum for England in primary, I/GCSE in secondary, and a sixth form offering both the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme (with BTEC). It is the only school in Abu Dhabi to offer the IB PYP, DP and CP, and was rated Outstanding by ADEK in its 2024-25 inspection — including Outstanding provision for both Students of Determination and gifted and talented learners. Its 2024 IB Diploma cohort averaged 34.3 points, more than four points above the global average.
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FS1 – Year 13
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Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
ADEK-approved 2026/27 fees (Aldar Education). Tuition excludes uniform, food, transport, examination fees and external activities. Optional return transport AED 5,000/year (Emirates Transport).
ADEK 2024–2025 inspection
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Years, viewing children as capable, curious learners and using the environment as the "third teacher". FS1 reopened in January 2025 as the school returned to an all-through model.
The IB Primary Years Programme delivered through the National Curriculum for England, with transdisciplinary units of inquiry. Year 5 reached the high international benchmark in PIRLS 2021 (562).
National Curriculum for England in Years 7-9, leading to I/GCSE examinations in Years 10-11. 2024: 93% pass grades, 52% at grades 9-7. Strong TIMSS 2023 outcomes in maths and science.
A choice of the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme (with BTEC Engineering). The 2024 IB Diploma cohort averaged 34.3 points (global average ~30.3), with 18% scoring 40+.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
Principal
Principal of Bateen World Academy since July 2020; joined from Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam, with over 25 years in international education.
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Khalifa Bin Shakhbout Street, Al Manaseer, PO Box 129071, Abu Dhabi, UAE
