United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Al Basma British School follows the English National Curriculum. The school has state-of-the-art facilities across Primary and Secondary buildings with subject-dedicated labs. The curriculum covers Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 13, including IGCSEs in Year 11 and AS/A Levels thereafter. The learning approach emphasises enquiry and creative problem solving across subjects. The campus supports a broad range of academic and practical learning through well-equipped spaces.
The school provides sports facilities and a sports development program. It offers sports clubs and teams including football, netball, basketball, and swimming, with competitive participation in ADISSA leagues and ADEK Cups.
Al Basma implements the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 5, with EYFS standards for younger children and pathways to IGCSEs and AS/A Levels. The IGCSE journey concludes in Year 11, followed by AS and A Level examinations. The curriculum emphasises enquiry and creative problem solving through authentic tasks, supported by subject-dedicated labs across the Primary and Secondary buildings.
Enrichment within the school day supports KS1–3 learning, with additional after-school enrichment opportunities. Term 1s offer free ECAs on Tuesdays (secondary) and Thursdays (primary); paid ECAs are offered by ISM SPORTS. The STEM Club is a highlight, and there are various sports clubs and teams (including football, netball, basketball, and swimming) with participation in ADISSA leagues and ADEK Cups. The enrichment program also includes termly trips and visitors to broaden student experiences.