Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus vs The British International School Abu Dhabi

	R Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	T The British International School Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 63,351 - 80,960	Fees / year AED 54,204 - 76,952
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,989	Pupils 2,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
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Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Repton Abu Dhabi operates on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, across two campuses on Reem Island's Shams Abu Dhabi area. The Rose Campus (Foundation School) and Fry Campus (Junior/Senior School) are both located on Reem Island, providing on-site facilities and easy access to local amenities. The Rose Campus serves younger learners, while the Fry Campus houses the older students up to A‑Levels and BTECs.	Location The British International School Abu Dhabi is located on the Abu Dhabi mainland, behind Abu Dhabi University. The postal address is PO Box 60968, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the physical address is Behind Abu Dhabi University. The school is about 30 minutes from the city centre and 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Stages	Stages The school serves ages 3–18. Early Years is at Rose Campus, and Fry Campus covers the upper primary to secondary levels, including GCSE and Sixth Form (A‑Levels/BTEC). The two-campus structure supports a through-school pathway from early years to post-16 study.	Stages Early Years (ages 3-5); Primary (ages 5-11); Secondary (ages 11-16); Senior School (ages 16-18).
School type	School type Co-educational, day school with two campuses. There is no boarding provision offered at Repton Abu Dhabi.	School type The school is co-educational and internationally focused, serving Nursery through Senior School. It operates as a day school (boarding facilities are DAY).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school represents about 59 nationalities. Local/host students constitute around 20% of the population, with a diverse international mix including nationalities such as Emirati, British, American, Korean, Indian, Australian, and Canadian among the most represented.	Pupil nationality mix The BIS Abu Dhabi community represents more than 95 nationalities; total student body is around 2,500. The most common nationality is not publicly published, and the school emphasizes a diverse international population with families from over 90 countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An Inclusion Department provides Learning Support, working with families and external providers to target individual needs. A dedicated school counsellor offers emotional, social, and behavioural support, and psychologists are available as needed.	Additional learning support The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and an Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team that creates tailored learning programmes for students who need extra support. Assessment during admissions may identify learning needs, and some ALN support may incur additional costs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is stated; the school follows the English National Curriculum.	Country affiliation United Kingdom; The school follows the English National Curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, IBDP, and the BTEC programmes.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no stated religious affiliation. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students as part of the programme.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure	School day structure School start times are around 7:45–8:00 am, with finish times around 3:00 pm (or 2:40 pm on some schedules). The school offers supervised care before and after school and provides school meals; Friday timings may differ in some phases.	School day structure The school day commonly runs from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays. The school office hours are 7:40 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:40 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays; students finish at 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday and at 12:00 pm on Fridays.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available; routes and arrangements are managed through the admissions process. The presence of a bus service is noted, but specific routes and providers are not published publicly.	Bus service details BIS Abu Dhabi runs a bus service covering the main residential areas of Abu Dhabi. The annual bus fee is 8,000 AED; Autumn Term 3,200 AED; Spring Term 2,400 AED; Summer Term 2,400 AED. One-way journeys are 6,300 AED annually, with term costs of 2,520 AED (Autumn), 1,890 AED (Spring), and 1,890 AED (Summer).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - The school requires a deposit of 5% of the annual tuition fee on enrolment; this deposit is deducted from the annual tuition. (Deposit 5% of tuition). - No separate, fixed application or registration fee amount is published within the school's published fee schedule; parents should treat the 5% enrolment deposit as the primary enrolment charge shown. Tuition fees (per term and total) — Academic Year 2025–26 - Rose Campus (Early Years & Lower Primary): - FS1: Term 1 AED 25,041; Term 2 AED 18,780; Term 3 AED 18,780; Total AED 62,601. - FS2: Term 1 AED 25,041; Term 2 AED 18,780; Term 3 AED 18,780; Total AED 62,601. - Year 1: Term 1 AED 27,776; Term 2 AED 20,830; Term 3 AED 20,830; Total AED 69,436. - Year 2: Term 1 AED 27,776; Term 2 AED 20,830; Term 3 AED 20,830; Total AED 69,436. - Fry Campus (Upper Primary and Secondary): - Year 3: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 4: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 5: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 6: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 7: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 8: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 9: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 10: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 11: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 12: Term 1 AED 32,384; Term 2 AED 24,288; Term 3 AED 24,288; Total AED 80,960. - Year 13: Term 1 AED 32,384; Term 2 AED 24,288; Term 3 AED 24,288; Total AED 80,960. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or by three instalments: 40% due in August (First Term), 30% due in December (Second Term), and 30% due in March (Third Term). A 5% deposit of the tuition fee is required on enrolment and is deducted from the annual tuition. Tuition fees exclude certain items (see below). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of Repton Abu Dhabi's fee schedule; no boarding fees are published for the Abu Dhabi campuses. (Repton's Dubai campus operates separate boarding arrangements; Repton Abu Dhabi's published fee information does not include boarding charges.) Other costs and additional charges - Book fee: AED 750 is charged for all students from FS1 to Year 2. - Examination fees: Board examination fees (GCSE/IGCSE and GCE/A Level / IAL) are charged separately per exam/subject; a detailed examination fee schedule with per-subject and per-unit amounts (AED and GBP equivalents) is published. Example items include subject-specific exam charges and administration; parents should budget for separate external exam charges for Years 10–13. - Post-results services (review of marking) charges are applied where relevant: for KS4 (GCSE/IGCSE) review-of-marking is AED 275 per candidate per paper/unit; for KS5 (AS/A Level) review-of-marking is AED 315 per candidate per paper/unit (valid until 31 July 2026 as published). - Tuition fees do not include: school lunches, transportation (school bus), or educational trips. Some extracurricular activities delivered by external providers will incur additional charges. - Uniforms and school-branded items are supplied through the school's approved supplier(s); uniform costs are additional and vary by item. The school's campus-specific uniform contacts and suppliers operate shops for Fry and Rose campuses. Parents should budget separately for uniform purchases. Refund information and withdrawal - Refunds are processed in accordance with Abu Dhabi Education Council / ADEK regulations: tuition refunds are calculated based on the official withdrawal request date and subject to specific timelines and deductions depending on the duration of the pupil's enrolment. The enrolment deposit is generally non-refundable except in exceptional documented circumstances (for example relocation outside the UAE), with official documentation required. Fee payment options - The school's published fee schedule sets the instalment structure and deposit but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cheque) within the published fee page. Parents should use the school's admissions or finance contact channels to confirm accepted payment methods and any transaction details (for example bank account, IBAN, or card payment link) before making payments. Other notes on charges and policies - Board examination fees, post-results services and other official examination-related charges are itemised separately and billed in addition to tuition. - The school's published fee statement indicates that fees, payment schedules, deposits, discounts and refunds represent the standard policy and are subject to change or exceptions at the school's discretion. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Registration / Application Fee - A non-refundable registration fee of 5% of the tuition is required to secure a place for new students. This registration fee is deducted from the tuition fees once the student takes up their place. The registration fee is non-refundable if the student does not take the offered place or attends for less than the first full week. Tuition fees (Academic year 2025–2026) — full annual and term breakdown (currency: AED) - Nursery: Annual AED 54,204. Autumn term (Aug–Dec, 4 months) AED 21,682. Spring term (Jan–Mar, 3 months) AED 16,261. Summer term (Apr–Jul, 3 months) AED 16,261. - FS2 (Reception): Annual AED 56,090. Autumn term AED 22,436. Spring term AED 16,827. Summer term AED 16,827. - Years 1–5: Annual AED 68,259. Autumn term AED 27,304. Spring term AED 20,478. Summer term AED 20,478. - Years 6–11: Annual AED 69,881. Autumn term AED 27,952. Spring term AED 20,964. Summer term AED 20,964. - Years 12–13: Annual AED 76,952. Autumn term AED 30,781. Spring term AED 23,086. Summer term AED 23,086. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged evenly and presented on the basis of a ten-month school year. - Invoices may be issued on either an annual or a termly basis according to parental preference; invoices are payable in full by the stated due date. - For mid-term starters or leavers, fees are charged as follows: attendance up to three weeks = one month's tuition; attendance over three weeks up to six weeks = two months' tuition; attendance over six weeks = full term charge. Part of a week counts as a full week; official holidays and absences are included in this calculation. - Consequences of continued non-payment include a series of warning notices, possible suspension in line with ADEK guidelines, and the school's right to withhold examination report cards, transfer certificates and re-registration until outstanding dues are settled. Parents who have difficulty meeting due dates are asked to contact the school to discuss options. Re-enrolment fee and refund conditions - A re-enrolment fee of AED 2,500 is payable at the start of Term 3 to confirm a pupil's place for the following academic year; this amount is fully credited toward Term 1 fees of the next school year. - In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the re-enrolment fee will be refundable if the school receives notice of 30 days or more from day 1 of Term 1 of the new academic year. The registration fee for new joiners remains non-refundable where the student does not take the offered place or attends for less than the first full week. Sibling discount - A sibling discount is available: 7.5% for the fourth child and 10% for the fifth child. Optional transport (bus) fees - Return journey: Annual AED 8,000. Autumn term AED 3,200. Spring term AED 2,400. Summer term AED 2,400. - One-way journey: Annual AED 6,300. Autumn term AED 2,520. Spring term AED 1,890. Summer term AED 1,890. - Bus service registration is managed via the school bus service request form or the transport supplier; transport charges are subject to the same invoicing and payment terms as tuition. Examination fees and other additional charges - IGCSE (Years 10 & 11) and IB Diploma (Years 12 & 13) examination fees are not included in the tuition and are charged separately by the external examination boards; these fees are typically confirmed between September and November each year. - School uniforms are purchased at additional cost from Zaks Uniforms. Additional costs may apply for certain individual learning support services, some co-curricular activities, trips and other optional extras. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable for this school; there are no boarding fees listed in the published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year. Fee payment platforms and common payment methods - Fee payments are processed through the school's digital payment route: payments were taken via the Parent App until 12 June 2025 and, after that date, fee payments run through Zenda for Apple and Android devices. Registration fee payments are taken via a payment link. - Zenda is a widely used school payment platform that supports online payments by debit/credit card and bank transfer for schools that use it; where Zenda is used by a school, parents commonly have the option to pay by card or by bank transfer through the Zenda interface. Summary of principal fee items (currency AED) - Registration fee (new joiners): 5% of tuition (amounts shown by year group; examples: Nursery AED 2,710; Years 1–5 AED 3,412; Years 12–13 AED 3,847). - Annual tuition (examples): Nursery AED 54,204; FS2 AED 56,090; Years 1–5 AED 68,259; Years 6–11 AED 69,881; Years 12–13 AED 76,952. Autumn/Spring/Summer term splits are provided above. - Re-enrolment fee: AED 2,500 (credited to Term 1 next year). - Bus (optional): Return AED 8,000 annual / One-way AED 6,300 annual. (End of fees overview.)
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is required for BIS Abu Dhabi students. Uniforms are purchased at an additional cost from Zaks Uniforms.
Food options	Food options Healthy food choices are promoted under the Cognita Be Well Charter.	Food options Mahlis Café is on the BIS Abu Dhabi campus and described as a parent café. Details about on-site food options for students, including hot meals, dietary provisions, or snack facilities, are not listed in BIS's admissions materials.
House system	House system The school uses a traditional British House system. Each pupil is assigned to a House, with siblings placed in the same House. Each House is led by a Head of House, and pupils may serve as House Captains to represent their House in school activities. The school runs regular House competitions across sports, arts, music, drama and academic quizzes, with an annual House Cup awarded to the leading House.	House system From nursery to Year 13, students are automatically enrolled into one of four houses: Elm Lions, Oak Eagles, Willow Sharks, and Ash Dragons. Students participate in inter-house competitions and other house activities, and siblings are placed in the same house.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools. The founder and chairman is Mr Khaled Al Mheiri, who established Repton Abu Dhabi.	Governance and ownership The British International School Abu Dhabi is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global group of premium international schools. It is governed within the Nord Anglia Education network; BIS Abu Dhabi is described as part of the Nord Anglia family.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Repton Abu Dhabi delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 13, with Arabic and Islamic Studies integrated where appropriate. The school teaches Early Years (ages 3–5) under the English National Curriculum for planning and assessment, with specialist support for Arabic learning, music, and physical education. Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) covers English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, plus foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, and PE. Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11) continues with the English National Curriculum in core subjects and foundation subjects, and uses a 1:1 digital devices programme via Microsoft platforms. Senior School (ages 12–18) includes Years 7–9 with emphasis on creative and expressive arts, and Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies; Years 10–11 take GCSEs with nine subjects (six core: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and three options, with Arabic compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic speakers. Sixth Form offers A Levels, BTEC qualifications, or a combination, with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available.	Curriculum details The British International School Abu Dhabi delivers a British and international curriculum across Early Years to Senior School, with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 3–5. From ages 5–11 (Primary), pupils follow the English National Curriculum. In Secondary (11–16), students study towards Cambridge IGCSEs as part of the English National Curriculum. In Years 12–13 (Senior School), students progress to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. The BISAD Diploma is a school-wide program for Years 1–11 with Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards across categories such as Service, Leadership, Academics, and STEAM. All lessons are taught in English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available as needed.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning SEL at Repton Abu Dhabi is anchored in its pastoral care framework, which aims to nurture happy, resilient, and adaptable learners. The school implements the Cognita Be Well Charter to promote wellbeing through six pillars and healthy lifestyle choices. Regular physical activity and healthy eating are embedded as foundations of learning under the Be Well approach. The Be Well framework fosters social engagement and enterprise, including volunteering activities through the Sparkle Foundation. A dedicated Counsellor is available on each campus to provide emotional and behavioural support and to educate families about child-protection rights. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Social & emotional learning BIS Abu Dhabi integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) within a holistic wellbeing and pastoral care framework. Student voice drives wellbeing initiatives through the Student Heads Together team, which leads wellbeing projects across the school. Mental Health First Aiders are in place for every year group, and older students are trained as Mental Health Warriors under guidance from Mental Health England resources. The Personal, Social and Moral Education (PSME) programme is embedded across the curriculum to develop relationships, resilience, and responsible citizenship. Wellbeing is central to school life, with mindfulness, age-appropriate physical education, and safeguarding awareness woven into daily routines.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Repton Abu Dhabi has an Inclusion Department that recognises the individuality of every child and works with families and external providers to develop targeted provision. The Learning Support Department collaborates with Class and Specialist Teachers to ensure every child thrives and enjoys a positive learning experience. Students may be identified for support during admissions, through parental concerns, or when teachers notice differences in learning pace, needs, or patterns. The site describes targeted provision but does not list specific categories of SEN or indicate it is a specialist SEN institution. A dedicated Counsellor supports emotional, social, or behavioural needs and educates about Child Protection and runs parent workshops. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/inclusion/))	Special educational needs (SEN) Inclusive Education forms the foundation of BIS Abu Dhabi's approach to Special Educational Needs (SEN). For students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN), a personalised ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is created in collaboration with the student and parents to tailor learning and build trusting staff–student relationships. The curriculum is adapted to meet diverse needs using varied teaching strategies to suit different learning styles. The school describes itself as inclusive rather than presenting itself as a separate specialist SEN institution. Public materials do not enumerate a fixed list of conditions; the emphasis is on individualized support within an inclusive setting.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The site does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision at Repton Abu Dhabi. The Inclusion and Pastoral Care pages describe inclusive education and wellbeing but do not specify EAL programmes, staff, or assessment processes. There are no explicit EAL language support details provided on the site. If present, EAL support would likely be encompassed within the inclusion framework and external partnerships, but no explicit details are provided. No explicit EAL program details are publicly disclosed on the site. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/inclusion/))	English as an additional language All BIS Abu Dhabi lessons are taught in English, and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) team provides extra language support for students who need it. As part of the admissions process, an assessment and language screening determines the level of EAL support required. The EAL provision is described as ongoing support from a dedicated team integrated with classroom teaching. The school states that language support helps students access the curriculum in English. Further specifics about EAL programmes beyond these statements are not published in public materials.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus, anchored in the Cognita Be Well Charter, which guides wellbeing through six pillars and healthy choices. Wellbeing is integrated into daily life through regular physical activity and the promotion of healthy eating as part of learning. The Be Well framework supports social engagement and enterprise, including volunteering through the Sparkle Foundation. Pastoral care emphasises safeguarding measures to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all students. Dedicated Counsellors on each campus provide emotional, social, or behavioural support and contribute to child-protection education and parent workshops. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is central to BIS Abu Dhabi's pastoral approach. The wellbeing and safeguarding practices emphasize mental health and resilience support, with mindfulness and physical education woven into daily routines. There are Mental Health First Aiders for every year group, and older students are being trained as Mental Health Warriors through a Peer Assisted Learners programme. Student voice informs wellbeing practice through initiatives such as the Heads Together team and student-led wellbeing projects. More than 92% of students feel their wellbeing is taken seriously, and nearly all report feeling safe with trusted adults to turn to. The school is part of Nord Anglia's network of wellbeing initiatives and global collaborations that support holistic student welfare.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is a core priority, with a safeguarding commitment to promote welfare and maintain a safe, inclusive environment. The safeguarding principles emphasize staff training on abuse categories, duty of care, and empowering adults to act to protect children and escalate concerns. The Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team informs policies and aligns with international child-protection standards. Safeguarding is integrated with Be Well and the broader pastoral care framework to support student welfare. Counsellors educate children about Child Protection rights and run parent workshops to foster a collaborative safeguarding culture. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Safeguarding Safeguarding is a core focus at BIS Abu Dhabi, with student safety and wellbeing practices highlighted as central to school life. The safeguarding programme includes assemblies on online safety and ongoing professional development for staff led by Heads of Ethos and supported by teachers. Feedback from students and parents drives changes to safeguarding practices, spaces, and routines to create a more connected and safe environment. The safeguarding and wellbeing efforts are framed as part of a whole-school culture, with dedicated safeguarding awareness activities and partnerships within the Nord Anglia network.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Repton Abu Dhabi operates on two campuses on Reem Island: Rose Campus for Nursery to Year 1 and Fry Campus for Years 2–13. Rose Campus provides bright early-years spaces with multipurpose halls, a library, and an indoor swimming pool. Fry Campus offers modern classrooms and the Senior School environment, with outdoor fields, an indoor gym, and sports halls, plus a state-of-the-art swimming pool. The school integrates technology across the curriculum, with iPads for every pupil and a range of coding and robotics resources. The facilities are described as state-of-the-art and are designed to support academic achievement and holistic development across all age groups.	Facilities overview The BIS Abu Dhabi campus is designed for ages 3–18, with purpose-built spaces to support daily learning. The Arts Centre features a 524-seat auditorium, high-tech dance and drama studios, three music suites, and three practice spaces. The sports facilities include an air-conditioned sports hall, indoor swimming pools, a gym, and expansive grass playing fields, with multi-sensory outdoor spaces and an Eco-Edventure area. Academic facilities comprise three libraries stocked with around 15,000 books, a Creative Technology Zone with a Computer Science suite and Design & Technology workspace, a Primary STEAM room, and modern science laboratories enhanced by EdTech. Students benefit from iPads, 3D printers, and robotics equipment, as well as access to Global Campus for cross-campus collaboration; in 2025 BIS Abu Dhabi announced a USD 1.4 million investment to upgrade facilities, including a new Primary Library and upgraded science labs.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Fry Campus houses the main sports facilities, including outdoor fields, an indoor gym, and multiple sports halls. The campus features a state-of-the-art swimming pool. Rose Campus provides an indoor swimming pool for younger pupils. The combination of indoor and outdoor spaces supports physical education, team sports, and wider sports participation across the two campuses.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Rose Campus includes a library and multipurpose halls that support collaborative learning and group activities. Fry Campus contains modern classrooms and dedicated learning spaces for the Senior School. The school emphasises technology in learning, with every pupil equipped with an iPad and access to digital resources for coding and STEAM activities. Coding resources include interactive tools such as Spheros and Beebots, as well as drones and robotics challenges integrated into lessons.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Innovation and digital skills are supported through STEAM-oriented activities and dedicated sessions at Fry Campus. The school runs annual events like a Digital Summit, showcasing staff and student digital skills and practice. Multipurpose spaces across the campuses support a range of creative and performance activities as part of the wider curriculum and enrichment programs.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Repton Abu Dhabi was established in 2013 as part of the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, in partnership with Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI). The Rose Campus opened in 2013 and the Fry Campus opened in 2017 on Reem Island. Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) was formed in 2013 to oversee the expansion of British international schools; overseas schools are owned and funded by local investors, enter into a services agreement with RISL, and profits are remitted to Repton School Trust in the UK to support capital projects and bursaries. Aldar Properties completed construction and handed the Repton Abu Dhabi asset to Evolvence Knowledge Investments ahead of the 2017/18 academic year.	History The British International School Abu Dhabi opened its doors in 2009. Nord Anglia Education officially opened BIS Abu Dhabi on November 2, 2009, after admissions began in September 2009, and the campus sits behind Abu Dhabi University in Khalifa City. The school is owned by Nord Anglia Education Limited. The class of 2013 was the first to follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In 2025 BIS Abu Dhabi reported an average IBDP score of 34.1 and celebrated a 100% pass rate for its first cohort of the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Community	Community Repton Abu Dhabi hosts a diverse international community with pupils and families representing over 75 nationalities. The school has engaged with local culture through events such as art exhibitions and museum-based learning days, including an art exhibition at Galleria Al Maryah Island in 2020 that showcased student artworks. The Louvre Abu Dhabi hosted a Repton learning day as part of its Take Over the Museum program, linking curriculum to the museum environment. In 2023, pupils participated in coronation celebrations with school-wide activities and a street party, reflecting the school's British-International identity within the UAE.	Community The BIS Abu Dhabi family comprises families representing more than 90 nationalities. The school community includes welcome coffee mornings, parent workshops, themed social events, and cultural celebrations to help families connect. The BIS Abu Dhabi Community Group coordinates a year‑round events program, including National, International and House Days. Through the Global Campus learning platform, BIS Abu Dhabi students collaborate with peers in over 30 countries, expanding opportunities for global challenges and cultural exchanges.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school maintains a parent committee named Friends of Repton. The committee is described as an empowered, supportive and proactive parent committee, developed under the school's leadership to strengthen parent involvement in Abu Dhabi. The formation and ongoing work of Friends of Repton were guided by the senior leadership team, including the principal, and are aimed at fostering closer collaboration between parents and the school. Parents can stay informed and engaged through established communications channels, including the school's news updates, a parent portal, and other direct parent communications. The leadership emphasizes active parent involvement as a core element of the Repton Abu Dhabi community.	Parent teacher association The BIS Abu Dhabi Community Group functions as the school's parent involvement body, coordinating activities and giving families a formal channel to participate in school life. The group organises events such as Coffee Mornings, Walking Club, Pinktober activities, and regular Parent Out & Abouts. In 2025 BIS Abu Dhabi earned two Parent Partnership Awards in recognition of collaborative parent partnerships, and the ADEK Best Parent Engagement Award for 2024/25. These awards reflect the school's emphasis on listening to families, fostering collaboration, and ensuring parent voices help shape school life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school follows the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. The learning approach is built on six core educational pillars with personalised learning to nurture growth. The STEAM program with MIT and collaborations with UNICEF and The Juilliard School connect classroom learning to real‑world contexts. In 2025, the IBDP average score was 34.1 points, and GCSE results show 52% of students achieving grades 7–9.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Juilliard School collaboration provides high‑quality performing arts education. Facilities include state‑of‑the‑art dance studios, music suites, and an auditorium for performances. The Creative Technology Zone supports arts‑integrated learning across STEAM. Students perform and study with world‑class instrumentalists as part of the program.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The BIS Abu Dhabi community represents families from over 90 nationalities. Arabic is taught as part of the core curriculum, with French, Spanish, and German available as additional languages in IGCSE. Muslim students study Islamic studies as part of the IGCSE program. All lessons are taught in English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies There are close to 200 co‑curricular activities. Activities include building model Formula 1 cars on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track, Harry Potter, British Sign Language, Lego robotics, and basketball clubs. The activities engage diverse interests and encourage teamwork.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school collaborates with UNICEF and participates in Nord Anglia's global Student Summit, focusing on UN SDGs. The BISAD Diploma promotes honesty, kindness and social responsibility, with Personal, Social and Moral Education embedded across the curriculum. Students support local causes, including Ramadan initiatives, beach clean‑ups, and outreach expeditions to Tanzania.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Students have opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills through debates, presentations and Student Council activities. The school supports teacher professional development through the Nord Anglia University platform and partnerships with Evidence Based Education and the UK National College, including ongoing action research and training. A needs‑based professional learning fund supports pathways such as IB training, coaching qualifications, and Mental Health First Aid.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus features advanced facilities, including dance studios, music suites, science labs, a state‑of‑the‑art auditorium, air‑conditioned sports halls, indoor swimming pools and expansive outdoor fields. Personal, Social and Moral Education is embedded across the curriculum to support wellbeing. A broad range of sports and outdoor activities promotes physical health, resilience, and wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The English National Curriculum is used for planning and assessment, with Arabic and Islamic Studies also included. Arabic language is taught as a core subject, and Arabic language is compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic-speaking students. In Early Years, Arabic learning is supported by specialist teachers through an informal approach. Specialist teachers deliver Arabic, Islamic Studies, Computing, Music, and PE across the curriculum.	Language provision The school teaches in English. All teachers are native English speakers. All students follow the English National Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSEs, before progressing to either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Years 12 and 13.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards {	Awards Parent partnership and community awards noted under Nord Anglia Education.
Accreditations	Accreditations {	Accreditations The school is judged Outstanding by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) as an English National Curriculum school.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school teaches the British National Curriculum. The admissions process is a four-step sequence: Make an Enquiry, Visit Us, Register for a Place, and Assessments. Daily tours are offered at various times, led by a member of our Admissions team. To register, complete the Registration Form and provide a copy of your child's passport along with their latest school report, indicating the year group. You will be invited to bring your child for an assessment. Assessments are age-appropriate: Early Years assessments involve observed play; Year 1 and above assess Reading, Mathematics, and English. International applicants unable to attend in person may take remote assessments. A decision is emailed within three working days of the assessment.	Admissions 1. Assessment and language review: Every applicant sits an assessment as part of admissions. Assessments and interviews vary by age and may include class observations, English speaking, writing, and cognitive ability tests. The assessment ensures BIS Abu Dhabi can meet individual learning needs and offer the right blend of challenge and support. English language fluency is important because all lessons are taught in English, and the EAL team provides targeted support. 2. Language of instruction and development: All lessons are taught in English. The EAL team provides support for students who need extra language help. The Modern Foreign Languages program starts in Primary with French from Year 2, and from Year 5 German or Spanish can be added. In Secondary, Year 7 begins with at least one foreign language, with options to continue through IGCSE and into the IB Diploma Programme; in the IB, a Group 2 language is required, pursued at Ab Initio or continuing from IGCSE, reaching the appropriate proficiency levels.
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