Reach British School

The Reach British School campus is located in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is easily accessible from the E11 highway, with the campus positioned near Mafraq Hospital and visible along the local road network. The campus features separate buildings for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, reflecting its age-wide structure.

Ages 3 to 18, spanning Early Years (EYFS), Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.

Co-educational (mixed gender).

Reach is an inclusive school that provides support for learners with additional learning needs. An EAL Learning Support Specialist is available, and admissions assessment considers a student's needs to determine appropriate support and placement.

British international school overseas; part of ISP and follows the National Curriculum for England.

No formal religious affiliation; the UAE curriculum includes Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies as required by local authorities.

The school day starts at 7:30am. Early Years typically finish around 12:45pm from Monday to Thursday and 11:30am on Fridays; timings may vary by year group and term.

Emirates Transport manages Reach British School transportation. Buses are equipped with GPS, electronic attendance, video surveillance and a control room; routes cover multiple Abu Dhabi areas including Reem Island, Khalifa City, Shakhbout City and Baniyas East.

Reach British School in Abu Dhabi delivers an enhanced English National Curriculum for students aged 3–18, spanning Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. Early Years follows an Enhanced EYFS framework to develop foundational literacy, numeracy and social skills. Primary follows the English National Curriculum with core subjects, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies are taught in line with MoE guidelines. Secondary (Years 7–11) continues with the English National Curriculum, includes Geography, History and a Modern Foreign Language (French is taught in Years 7–9), and Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies remain part of the programme; students prepare for IGCSE examinations. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers A Levels or a BTEC Enterprise pathway; the school also emphasises STEAM and digital learning through Google for Education, with IGCSE and A Level results highlighted in the prospectus.

Reach British School is an inclusive school that welcomes students of all abilities and backgrounds, providing a nurturing and international environment for your child to grow. The admissions process is designed to be straightforward and welcoming, guiding families through eight steps from initial contact to class placement: Get in touch, Start your application, Document review, Interview, Feedback, Offer, Secure your place, and Class placement. Applications are accepted throughout the year. To enroll, submit documents including a recent passport photograph, colour copies of the child's passport and Emirates ID for both child and parents, UAE residence visa copies, vaccination card, copies of water/electricity bill or lease, birth certificate (with attestation if born outside the UAE), two most recent school reports, and relevant transfer documents. The school uses assessments such as Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), Classroom Monitor, and GL Progress Tests, and EvidenceMe is used for Early Years portfolios. The admissions policy follows ADEK regulations and uses placement tests to assess language access, behaviour, and additional learning needs (these are placement tests, not academic entrance tests). Students are placed by age on 31 August, or by transfer certificate if joining from another school in the UAE, and grade placement is shown in a grade-comparison grid. Class placement aims for diversity across gender, language, national status and additional learning needs, and the new teacher will share information including house colour for the sports uniform. A school prospectus is available to download (RBS-prospectus-2022-2023.pdf). Enquiries and tours can be arranged to learn more about the school.

Scholarships offer up to 75% tuition fee coverage for IGCSE, A Levels and BTEC pathways. Scholarships are open to students entering Year 10 or Year 12 from any nationality who demonstrate strong academic promise and a passion for learning. Eligibility includes completing Year 9 or Year 11 in the current academic year. To retain the scholarship through Year 13 (two years if starting in Year 12), students must achieve minimum GCSE grades of 7, 8 and 9 in English, Mathematics and Science. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the school's scholarship committee. Applications are open and the scholarship remains available until further notice; applicants should complete the application and book their assessment. The application process includes eligibility review, submission of the application, assessment with the Senior Leadership Team, potential shortlist, and a final offer for selected students.