Bateen World Academy

Located in Abu Dhabi city, in the Al Manaseer/Al Manhal area on Khalifah Bin Shakhbout Street. The campus address is Khalifah Bin Shakhbout Street, Al Manaseer Area. The school is accessible via the city's main roads in central Abu Dhabi and is set in a residential, urban neighbourhood.

The school serves students from FS1 through Year 13. In Primary, the curriculum is the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); in Years 7–9 students follow the English National Curriculum; Years 10–11 use I/GCSEs; and Years 12–13 pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.

The student body includes students from more than 60 nationalities; the school serves internationally minded expatriate and Emirati families, with a highly diverse international mix.

Bateen World Academy emphasises inclusive learning with pastoral support and tailored approaches for students who need extra help, developed in collaboration with families and learned teams.

There is no formal country affiliation; the school is part of Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi and operates as an international school.

There is no religious affiliation; the school welcomes students from all cultures and religions. Islamic Studies and Moral Education are provided in line with UAE requirements for Muslim students.

The typical school day runs from about 7:30 to 15:00, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter Friday schedule from 7:30 to 12:00. A mid-day break and lunch period are included in the timetable.

Aldar Academies' transport is provided by Emirates Transport. The annual return-bus fee is 5,000 AED, subject to ADEK approval. Routes and enrollment are coordinated through the Admissions team; buses are air-conditioned and offered on a door-to-door basis where possible.

The curriculum is built on an adapted English National Curriculum and progresses through a sequence of IB-based programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Primary, I/GCSE in Middle School, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in Senior School. FS1 and Primary years (up to Year 6) are delivered under the PYP with EYFS alignment, emphasising inquiry-based learning and Approaches to Learning. Arabic Language, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, and Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) are taught to meet UAE MOE requirements within the English National Curriculum framework. In Years 7–9, students undertake I/GCSE qualifications within the English National Curriculum with an international dimension. In Years 12–13, students study the IB Diploma Programme, including the six subject groups and the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay).

GCSE and IB Diploma results are described as strong, with performance above world averages.

Many Year 13 graduates gain places at top universities, with around 50% entering top-200 universities worldwide and about 20% into the top-50.

Bateen World Academy maintains a structured pastoral care framework that supports social and emotional learning (SEL) across the school. The leadership includes a Director of Student Affairs who leads comprehensive pastoral care and facilitates the development of students' character within the IB Learner Profile, and who also serves as the school's Child Protection Coordinator. A dedicated pastoral team and inclusion provision underpin student support across the school. The About section notes that student wellbeing is a core part of the care provided and that there is a full-time school nurse on site to support health-related wellbeing during the day. This emphasis on wellbeing is reflected in practices that foster a safe, supportive school environment.

Bateen World Academy's Inclusion Policy explicitly covers SoD (Students of Determination), Gifted and Talented (G&T), and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The policy identifies a leadership structure including a Head of Inclusion, a Head of G&T, and a Head of EAL to oversee inclusion provision. Standard inclusive provision is described as a tiered model of support (Tier 1–3) with Documentation Learning Plans (DLPs) such as Learning Plans (IEP), Enrichment Plans (ALP), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), stored in CPOMS. Identification and referral for SoD, G&T, and EAL are part of the policy, employing assessments and consultations with staff, parents, and pupils. Exiting EAL support is defined, including criteria and ongoing monitoring after cessation.

EAL is included as a core element in the Inclusion Policy, ensuring provision for multilingual learners who need language support. There is a Head of EAL who leads EAL provision as part of the inclusion leadership team. EAL identification uses the WIDA Model, CAT4, and other assessments to determine needs. WIDA Can Do Portraits are created for each EAL student to inform teaching strategies. Exiting EAL support follows defined criteria, with ongoing monitoring after cessation.

The safeguarding framework includes a focus on mental health and wellbeing through designated roles such as Counsellors/Mental Health Leads. Students have access to counselling and mental health support as part of safeguarding and welfare services. The school provides a full-time school nurse to support wellbeing and health needs during the day. Pastoral care is led by the Director of Student Affairs, who coordinates holistic wellbeing and character development. CPOMS safeguarding data support risk-informed decisions and ongoing monitoring of wellbeing.

The Safeguarding and Student Protection Policy states safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to maltreatment. Roles include a Designated Safeguarding Lead/Child Protection Coordinator and Deputy Safeguarding Leads who lead safeguarding activities. Staff training, safe recruitment, whistleblowing procedures, and the use of the CPOMS safeguarding platform to manage case records are mandated. Counsellors/Mental Health Leads are identified as part of safeguarding to provide additional support. Safeguarding governance includes collaboration with external agencies and annual policy reviews, with the policy publicly communicated and understood by the school community.

1. Submit your enquiry online; a Parent Relations Executive will respond within 2 working days to help with next steps. 2. Schedule a tour or meeting with the Senior Leadership team to learn more about the Academy. 3. Submit a completed application; the Admissions Team will be in touch within 2 working days. 4. After a successful assessment, an offer of a place is made within 2 working days; once the offer is accepted and the registration fee is paid, enrolment proceeds.

The Aldar Academies Scholarship Programme is available to Bateen World Academy students from Year 7 onwards. Scholarships cover tuition fee reductions and recognize achievements in Academic Achievement, Sports, Innovation & Digital Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, and Arabic Studies. Applications can be submitted alongside a student place application; the programme applies across participating Aldar academies, including Bateen. Scholarships may be available to both new and current students for the 2025-2026 academic year.