ABC Private School and Belvedere British School are both in Abu Dhabi, about 17 km apart. Both schools follow a British curriculum. Published annual fees are AED 18,800 - 27,500 at ABC Private School and AED 25,760 - 33,520 at Belvedere British School, which puts Belvedere British School roughly 28% higher. ABC Private School takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Belvedere British School from 4 to 18. ABC Private School is the larger school, with around 2,500 pupils to Belvedere British School's 780. Both keep typical class sizes around 25.
ABC Private School is located in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi, at 1st Street, Sector SH22, Plot 8. The campus is a recently built two-storey complex with gated grounds and on-site facilities. It is easily accessible via the main roads in the Al Shamkha area, a growing residential and educational hub.
Location
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi is located at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Street 31, behind Al Safeer Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE (P.O. Box 109770). It sits in the Mohammed Bin Zayed City area, a residential part of Abu Dhabi with access to local amenities. The school is reachable by road and is part of the Abu Dhabi education landscape familiar to relocating families.
Stages
Stages
The school offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Secondary education up to Year 11. The Primary School covers KG1 to Year 6, and the Secondary School covers Year 7 to Year 11, with tours and admissions aligned to this structure.
Stages
The school offers education from Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) up to Year 13. This reflects a through-school structure that covers early years through to the end of secondary education.
School type
School type
The school is co-educational, with facilities such as separate boys' and girls' playgrounds on campus. There is no public information indicating boarding facilities are provided; it operates as a day school.
School type
The school operates as a co-educational day school; from Year 7 onward, boys and girls are placed in separate classes. This indicates a mixed-gender environment overall with some single-sex settings for specific year groups.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The school represents a multinational student body with about 2,500 students and 47 nationalities; the gender balance is roughly 51% male and 49% female.
Pupil nationality mix
The school serves a diverse community with around 43 nationalities represented and roughly 825 pupils reported in some directories. The exact local-to-international ratio is not publicly broken down in official materials.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
SEN support is available, including Special Education Needs expertise and extra classes in core subjects to assist students who require additional help.
Additional learning support
Belvedere British School assesses pupils' needs during the admissions process and states that children with special needs are welcome; accommodation is discussed on a case-by-case basis to determine what the school can provide.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum (England) and uses native English instruction; there is no stated formal country affiliation beyond this England-based curriculum.
Country affiliation
The school is a British international school that follows the English curriculum framework. This British orientation is reflected in its advertised curriculum and study pathways.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum.
Religious affiliation
There is no required religious affiliation for entry; the admissions process notes that entry is allowed for pupils regardless of religion.
School day structure
School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm for the school overall, with variations by level as published in school materials.
School day structure
The school week runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday typically not a school day. Local listings indicate school hours around 07:30–14:30 on regular teaching days.
Bus service details
Bus service details
School transport is provided by School Transport Services (STS). Buses are equipped with GPS, electronic attendance, a sleeping-child check, seatbelts, video surveillance, and a panic button; timings are published by level (e.g., Foundation Stage arrival around 07:25, with primary and secondary departures in the afternoon). Bus fees are charged termly and registration is required; transport is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bus service details
Belvedere British School provides a school bus service with designated routes and points for pick-up and drop-off. The school operates its own transport fleet and publishes route information; routes commonly include areas such as Al Bateen, Khalidiya, and Mussafah.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Registration (application) fee: AED 500 (non‑refundable). - Re‑registration (returning students): AED 2,000 charged in the third‑term school fees invoice for existing students; this amount is offset against Term 1 of the following academic year. A 15% sibling discount applies from the third child onward (applied to tuition).
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pre‑school / FS1: AED 18,800. - KG1 and KG2: AED 18,800. - Grade 1 and Grade 2: AED 20,740. - Grade 3 to Grade 5: AED 20,820. - Grade 6 and Grade 7: AED 22,860. - Grade 8 and Grade 9: AED 25,120. - Grade 10: AED 25,030. - Grade 11 and Grade 12: AED 27,500. (The school publishes its approved annual tuition by grade; the figures above are the published annual tuition amounts.)
Per‑term billing (billing schedule and payment terms) - Tuition is payable either as a single annual payment or in three instalments aligned with the school terms (Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3). The school issues invoices for each term; the re‑registration fee for returning students is invoiced in Term 3 and is offset against Term 1 of the following year. The registration fee paid at enrolment is applied toward the first payment. - Typical term calendar: Term 1 (Aug–Dec), Term 2 (Jan–Mar), Term 3 (Apr–Jun). Instalment dates follow the published academic term schedule.
Boarding fees - ABC Private School is a day‑school and does not offer boarding or hostel accommodation; there are no boarding fees.
Other costs and typical additional fees - School uniform: AED 290–AED 400 depending on year group and specific uniform items. - Transportation (school bus): reported annual bus fees vary by route and reporting source; common reported amounts are AED 3,750 and AED 4,873 per year. Transport is charged separately from tuition. - Examination, books, consumables and activity fees may be charged in addition to tuition; these items are billed as separate mandatory or optional fees where applicable. Specific itemised ancillary charges are published in the school's fee schedule.
Refund information - Refunds and cancellations are handled in line with the Abu Dhabi regulator (KHDA/ADEK) fee framework; the registration (application) fee is non‑refundable. Re‑registration and refund specifics follow the regulatory fee framework used by the school.
Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods include cash, cheque, bank transfer/online bank payment and the Skiply payments app. Credit‑card acceptance is not listed among the primary methods published. Bank transfer details (bank name, IBAN/SWIFT) are provided by the school for electronic payments. Parents are required to make payments by the invoiced due dates according to the chosen payment plan.
Discounts, deposits and seat reservation - A sibling discount of 15% is applied from the third child onwards and is applied to tuition fees. Places are secured only once the required deposit/initial payment and registration requirements are satisfied.
(Notes: the figures above are the school's published fee items and common ancillary charges as reported in the school's approved fee schedule and local school listings.)
Fee details
Application and registration fees - A non-refundable registration deposit is required to secure a place. For the nursery this registration/deposit is AED 1,200. - For school admissions, a non-refundable deposit/registration payment is also required at offer acceptance; this deposit is deducted against the annual tuition. Exact registration amounts for school-level admissions are handled at offer stage.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term instalments) - Foundation Stage 2 / KG1: Annual tuition AED 25,100. Optional school transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 30,100). Term instalments (due August / December / March): Term 1 AED 13,370; Term 2 AED 8,370; Term 3 AED 8,370. - Year 1 / KG2: Annual tuition AED 25,850. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 30,850). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 13,620; Term 2 AED 8,620; Term 3 AED 8,620. - Year 2 / Grade 1: Annual tuition AED 25,850. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 30,850). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 13,620; Term 2 AED 8,620; Term 3 AED 8,620. - Year 3 / Grade 2: Annual tuition AED 27,230. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 32,230). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,080; Term 2 AED 9,080; Term 3 AED 9,075. - Year 4 / Grade 3: Annual tuition AED 27,310. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 32,310). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,105; Term 2 AED 9,105; Term 3 AED 9,105. - Year 5 / Grade 4: Annual tuition AED 28,380. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 33,380). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,460; Term 2 AED 9,460; Term 3 AED 9,460. - Year 6 / Grade 5: Annual tuition AED 28,380. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 33,380). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,460; Term 2 AED 9,460; Term 3 AED 9,460. - Year 7 / Grade 6: Annual tuition AED 28,910. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 33,910). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,640; Term 2 AED 9,640; Term 3 AED 9,640. - Year 8 / Grade 7: Annual tuition AED 28,910. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 33,910). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,640; Term 2 AED 9,640; Term 3 AED 9,640. - Year 9 / Grade 8: Annual tuition AED 29,970. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 34,970). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,990; Term 2 AED 9,990; Term 3 AED 9,990. - Year 10 / Grade 9: Annual tuition AED 29,970. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 34,970). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,990; Term 2 AED 9,990; Term 3 AED 9,990. - Year 11 / Grade 10: Annual tuition AED 29,890. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 34,890). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 14,965; Term 2 AED 9,965; Term 3 AED 9,965. - Year 12 / Grade 11: Annual tuition AED 30,420. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 35,420). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 15,140; Term 2 AED 10,140; Term 3 AED 10,140. - Year 13 / Grade 12: Annual tuition AED 32,660. Optional transport AED 5,000 (total with transport AED 37,660). Term instalments: Term 1 AED 15,890; Term 2 AED 10,890; Term 3 AED 10,890.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing operates on a three-instalment schedule with payments due in August (first instalment), December (second instalment) and March (third instalment). Parents may pay the full year in advance or provide three post-dated cheques in line with the instalment due dates. - Accepted payment methods include cash, credit/debit card, current-dated cheques and bank transfer; the school operates cash/card/cheque payment counters during school hours. Post-dated cheques are commonly accepted for instalment plans.
Boarding fees - Belvedere British School operates as a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and optional services - School transport is optional and charged at AED 5,000 per year (one standard annual transport fee is shown in the fee schedule). Transport is billed in the same instalment structure if selected. - Uniforms, school supplies, and optional extracurricular activities or co-curricular clubs are charged separately and must be purchased or paid for in addition to tuition. Parents should budget for uniform purchase and incidental costs such as school trips and activity fees. - External examination fees (for IGCSE / A‑Level subjects) and other external assessment charges are commonly invoiced separately by schools and may apply in senior years. Parents should expect separate charges for external examination entries.
Refund information - Registration deposits (including the nursery deposit) are non-refundable where indicated at the time of offer acceptance. Refunds and any other fee adjustments are handled under the school's published refund and fee policy and are managed by the school finance office. Parents should refer to the school's finance office at offer/acceptance for the specific refund terms that apply to their payment.
Fee payment options and administrative notes - Payments can be made in person using cash or card at the school finance office, by cheque (including post-dated cheques for instalments) or by bank transfer. When paying by bank transfer, include the student's name and grade as a payment reference and provide proof of transfer to the finance office. - Parents are expected to meet instalment due dates to avoid penalties; the school reserves the right to withhold reports or decline services where fees are overdue in accordance with its fee policy.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Foundation Stage uniform is purple-and-white striped. Girls wear a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved dress or skirt with a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved shirt, and navy sweatshirt or cardigan. Boys wear a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved shirt with navy shorts or long trousers, and a navy sweatshirt or cardigan.
Uniform requirement
The school has a uniform. KS5 students dress in business attire and wear their BBS Senior Jackets; Belvedere-branded clothing is not required.
Food options
Food options
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Food options
The school has a canteen with a defined canteen menu.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
ABC Private School in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to secondary, with Foundation Stage aligned to the 2014 Development Matters framework. In primary, the curriculum is organised into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science alongside Arabic (A & B), Islamic Studies (A & B), UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, PE, Computing, Art & Design, Music, Modern Foreign Languages, and Performing Arts. The school emphasizes STEAM and uses English as the language of instruction. For examinations, ABC offers GCSE and iGCSE and provides AS and A Levels through Cambridge and Edexcel boards. The secondary curriculum covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), with option subjects including Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Art & Design, Computer Science, and Business Studies.
Curriculum details
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi delivers a British-style curriculum from the Early Years through Sixth Form, with the Early Years following the British EYFS Framework. EYFS follows the EYFS Framework with seven areas of learning and development and focuses on Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) follows the National Curriculum with core areas such as Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Maths and Science, and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) extends these foundations with English, Maths and additional subjects. Key Stage 3 includes compulsory National Curriculum subjects: English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, French, Arabic, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, ICT and Social Studies. Key Stage 4 (GCSE) covers core subjects—Maths, English Language, English Literature and Citizenship—with at least one Modern Foreign Language, and Careers Education is integrated into PSHE. The Sixth Form offers A Levels (AS levels decoupled from A Levels) in English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry, with Careers Education and PSHE support.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
ABC Private School supports social and emotional development through its Foundation Stage, where Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSDE) and the development of positive relationships are emphasized as part of the EYFS curriculum.
Social & emotional learning
Pastoral and social-emotional learning (SEL) at Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi is provided through a pastoral framework led by Form Tutors, the Assistant Heads of Upper School, and the Head of Upper School, in collaboration with the Inclusion Team and the School Counsellor when necessary.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school conducts entry assessments of individual needs and provides inclusion support via an Inclusion Team and School Counsellor; it is not described as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
English as an additional language
EAL support is addressed through English language assessment at entry and booster sessions in English, when available.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the Foundation Stage through the focus on Personal, Social and Emotional Development, self-regulation, and building relationships.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the School Counsellor and the Inclusion Team as part of the pastoral framework.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Safeguarding
A Safety Policy exists for Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi, indicating safeguarding policies are in place.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
ABC Private School operates from a recently built two-storey campus that is enclosed and secure. The school has modern, technology-enhanced classrooms with interactive whiteboards, projectors, and computers in every room. It features fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories, as well as dedicated spaces for Music and Art, plus Computer Laboratories and a Robotics Laboratory. Separate shaded playgrounds serve boys and girls, and the campus includes an air-conditioned sports hall, a swimming pool, and an astro-turf football pitch. On-site health facilities include two nurse clinics, and students have access to three canteens and two libraries, with an e-library system in place.
Facilities overview
The Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi is located at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Street 31, behind Al Safeer Mall. The campus includes a canteen for student meals. The school provides a transport service with a fleet of buses and defined routes. Contact details for admissions and inquiries are published.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has an air-conditioned sports hall, a swimming pool, and an astro-turf football pitch.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Fully equipped Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories; Computer Laboratories; a Robotics Laboratory; two libraries and an e-library system; interactive whiteboards, projectors, and computers in every classroom.
Academic facilities
The school follows the English National Curriculum across Primary and Secondary education, culminating in GCSE and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The language of instruction is English. Key Stage 3 comprises Year 7 and Year 8 with compulsory subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, French, Arabic, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, ICT and Social Studies. Key Stage 4 covers GCSE studies with core subjects such as Maths, English Language, English Literature, Citizenship and at least one Modern Foreign Language, with other subjects taught in form classes. The Sixth Form offers A Levels, with AS Levels decoupled from A Levels, and subjects such as English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The school offers clubs such as Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Karate and Jiu Jitsu, as well as a Book Club.
Extra curricular facilities
Belvedere British School recognises the importance of extracurricular activities as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. The school emphasizes pastoral care alongside opportunities for students to participate in a range of activities beyond the classroom. Extracurricular provision supports personal development, teamwork and leadership skills. The school's ethos includes preparing students to contribute to society and to become motivated, well-rounded adults.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
ABC Private School began on the Abu Dhabi Island campus and relocated to a brand-new facility in Al Shamkha in September 2015, marking a major milestone in its development. The move reflected a commitment to growth and to serving a growing student population in a purpose-built campus. The school serves around 2,500 students from 47 nationalities with about 180 teachers and maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. The school blends British educational traditions with UAE culture and heritage within an inclusive, values-driven approach.
History
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi is part of the Belvedere family, drawing on the UK school's long heritage from The Belvedere School in Liverpool, founded in 1880. The Abu Dhabi campus appears to have been established in 2012 and is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The school uses the motto Ad Vitum Paramus – Preparation for Life and incorporates global, local and community topics into its curriculum. It maintains a British-inspired ethos and aims to prepare students for life in the UAE and internationally, with emphasis on tolerance, respect and responsibility.
Community
Community
ABC Private School has a multinational student body, currently representing 47 nationalities. It maintains an active events calendar, including UAE National Day celebrations, STEM exhibitions, and sports weeks. Family engagement is supported through parent forums and social events, reinforcing a sense of belonging. The community emphasizes inclusion and diversity as core values.
Community
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi presents a welcoming and supportive community. The principal's welcome describes a friendly, collaborative environment built on trust and a shared purpose among students, staff and families. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach, linking learning to local and global communities so students relate to one another and their wider world. Public communications, including newsletters, indicate an active, connected school community with regular term communications.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
ABC Private School maintains a formal Parents Council comprising current parents and alumni. The Council serves as a representative body between parents and school management and liaises with the leadership to address issues and contribute knowledge and expertise on various aspects of the school's operations. The school holds three Parents-Teacher meetings each year, typically scheduled before term exams, to review progress and discuss concerns. The Council also supports volunteer initiatives and helps coordinate parent involvement in events and initiatives. The Council advocates for parental input on policy, communications, and school practices to ensure ongoing and transparent dialogue with administrators.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
The school is in Abu Dhabi and serves students from FS2 to Year 13. The admission page indicates entry is for FS2–Year 13 and describes an assessment-based process to determine fit for the program. The school requires entrants to communicate in English at a level appropriate for their age and will assess English ability at entry. The admission process includes an Assessment Day, an interview, review of previous school reports, and a Transfer Letter, followed by an offer based on how the school can meet the child's needs. The school provides booster sessions in English if needed. Term periods shown on the site include Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 for 2025–26.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
The school emphasizes a curriculum that includes global, local and community topics as part of its approach to learning. The ethos centers on preparing students to contribute to society and to participate confidently in the world.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
The school requires English-language proficiency for entry and assesses English ability as part of the admissions process, reflecting English as the language of instruction within the program.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
From Year 7 onward, boys and girls are taught in separate classes, and this separation extends to many extra-curricular activities.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
The curriculum integrates global, local and community topics to broaden students' thinking and preparation for life in society.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
The admissions process is organized and formal, requiring registration of interest, an assessment day, interview, and review of prior reports, with offers made after consideration of how the school can meet the child's needs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
There is an emphasis on preparing students to participate in society with confidence, guided by the school's motto Ad Vitum Paramus—Preparation for Life.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction and emphasizes English literacy across the curriculum, including in the Early Years. Arabic and Islamic are taught as explicit subjects within the curriculum. The admissions process assesses English proficiency on entry, with booster English language sessions offered where needed. In Key Stage 4, GCSE studies include at least one Modern Foreign Language.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enquire and Enroll Online. The Registrar is available to answer individual admissions queries. Enroll online by completing the online application form. An online application does not guarantee a place.
2. Documents Required. Provide a copy of your child's passport plus residency visa or UAE entry stamp, and Emirates ID for the child and both parents. Include 4 recent passport photographs and copies of the last two school reports for Year 1 and above. Include the transfer certificate and any details of special educational needs or related reports, and one copy of the birth certificate (attested where required). A non-refundable AED 500 registration fee is required.
3. Assessments and Interviews. ABC evaluates the whole child during assessments. Stay & Play assessments for FS2/KG1 to Year 1/KG2 are based on observation of the child at play and conversation to assess development. For Years 2/Grade 1 to Year 6/Grade 5, assessments involve basic mathematics and writing, with a paper assessment as appropriate. For Secondary, students are baselined with a paper assessment, typically taking about 30 minutes, and may include an interview with the Inclusion and Pastoral Heads if required.
4. Age Placement. Age placement follows Abu Dhabi regulatory guidelines to determine the correct year group for each child. The school uses the placement test results to confirm the proposed year group. Age placement is considered alongside the child's development and readiness.
5. Transfer Certificate and Attestation. Every student must provide a Transfer Certificate from the last school, as required by UAE MOE law to register with ADEK. The Transfer Certificate should include the child's full name, date of enrolment, date of birth, leaving grade, school stamp and principal's signature, and curriculum used. For transfers from outside the EU or GCC, the original Transfer Certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy.
6. Overseas Families and Visas. For families coming from overseas, UAE residency visas and Emirates IDs are not required at the time of application but must be submitted to ABC when available.
7. Admission Decision and Inclusion. Admission is not guaranteed; regular communication with the Registrar is advised to check the status. ABC is committed to inclusion and supports emotional, social, and academic needs, in line with the Inclusion Policy.
Admissions
Registration of Interest Form can be completed at any time prior to entry. The school accepts children of all nationalities and requires that on entry each child can communicate in English at a level appropriate for their age. The school's motto is Ad Vitum Paramus-Preparation for Life. Summer English language booster sessions may be advised if needed.
After Registration of Interest is received, you will be contacted to book a suitable time to view the School. You may bring your child to the viewings, and there is no formal assessment at this stage.
Entry to Belvedere British School proceeds in stages, including a formal assessment, an interview, review of previous school reports, and a Transfer Letter. The school reserves the right to refuse admission if it cannot meet a child's educational needs. On Assessment Day, the child sits an English spelling test, an English writing test, and a numeracy test to establish an academic profile. From Year 7 onwards, boys and girls are taught in separate classes.
Offers of places are based on the gathered information and a discussion with parents about how the school can meet the child's needs. An offer includes a start date, and the family is required to complete an Acceptance Form and agree to the school's Terms and Conditions. After confirmation, families receive necessary consent forms, uniform lists, and class information, and have the opportunity to meet the child's Class Teacher to discuss the transition.
Documentation required for the application includes scanned copies of the child's birth certificate, the child's passport, the parent/guardian's passport, and the latest school report. Original documents to be provided include the child's birth certificate, child's passport, Emirates ID (scanned into the eSiS system), residency visa for child and parent, the previous school transfer letter, a tenancy agreement or recent electricity bill, and four passport-sized photographs. Translations into English or Arabic are required if documents are not in those languages.
