The British International School Abu Dhabi

The British International School Abu Dhabi is an international school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Education council (ADEC) has rated BIS Abu Dhabi as a Band A, Very Good High Performing School. The school was established in September 2009 and currently has over 1500 students from over 70 different nationalities.The British International School, Abu Dhabi is part of the Nord Anglia Education Group. The International Schools division of Nord Anglia Education provides British education for children between the ages of 2 and 18 years in 42 international schools with over 32,000 students. Nord Anglia International School Dubai is a sister school, located some 130 km away in the city of Dubai, UAE.The school offers education of the English National Curriculum for students aged 3 – 18 years. The school has also gained accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme for Year 12 in September 2013 and Year 13 in September 2014.HistoryFounded in 1972, Nord Anglia Education's schools are located in North America, Middle East, Asia and Europe. These schools are currently home to over 32,000 students between the ages of 2 and 18 years. School's of Nord Anglia Education follow the English National Curriculum which is adapted to fit the needs and culture of different regions. They also offer the International Baccalaureate, IGCSE's and in some places, A Levels, the French Baccalaureate and the Swiss Maturité.CurriculumThe school follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years up to Year 11 and then follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Year 12 and 13. This approach is structured as follows: