The British International School Abu Dhabi (BISAD) is a private, co-educational British and international school behind Abu Dhabi University, between Khalifa City B and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, part of Nord Anglia Education. Opened in 2009, it teaches the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Cambridge IGCSE, then offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and BTEC International Level 3 in the Sixth Form (FS1 to Year 13, ages 3-18). Home to around 2,200 students from 97 nationalities, it is the only international school in Abu Dhabi to hold Outstanding across both of ADEK's inspection frameworks — rated Outstanding overall and Outstanding for National Identity. Its 2025 IB Diploma cohort averaged 33.9 points (against a global average near 30), and as a Nord Anglia school its students access global collaborations with MIT, UNICEF, IMG Academy and The Juilliard School. The campus includes a 500-seat Performing Arts Centre, learner and competition swimming pools, floodlit rugby pitches and a unique Eco Adventure outdoor learning centre.
+1
FS1 – Year 13
+1
2009
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Official 2026/27 fees (Nord Anglia). Tuition covers teaching, textbooks and curriculum materials but excludes uniform (Zaks), examination fees, optional EAL support (~AED 6,000) and transport (return bus ~AED 8,000/year, one-way ~AED 6,300).
ADEK 2025–2026 inspection
The Early Years Foundation Stage with a low 1:7 ratio, building communication, early literacy and numeracy through play.
National Curriculum for England across Key Stages 1 and 2, enriched by Nord Anglia global programmes with MIT and Juilliard.
Key Stage 3 across a broad subject range, preparing students for IGCSE and BTEC.
Cambridge IGCSE with BTEC Level 2 options. 2025 IGCSE: ~52% grades 9-7 and 90%+ at grades 9-4.
The IB Diploma Programme alongside BTEC International Level 3. 2025 IB Diploma average 33.9 points (99% pass, 20% scoring 40+); first BTEC L3 cohort averaged D*DD.
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 BIS Abu Dhabi since 2023; joined the school in 2018 and previously served as Head of Primary.
No reviews yet. Be the first to review The British International School Abu Dhabi.
No questions yet. Be the first to ask about The British International School Abu Dhabi.
Behind Abu Dhabi University, off Al Ain Road (E22), PO Box 60968, Abu Dhabi, UAE
