ABC British Academy
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
About
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering EYFS to A Levels, with inclusive, bilingual-friendly classrooms and Arabic classes.
Key facts
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Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Term dates
- Term 1 from 25 Aug 2025; Term 2 from 5 Jan 2026; Term 3 from 30 Mar 2026
- School day
- 07:40-14:30
- Inspection
- ADEK · Good
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
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- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
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School day structure
School starts at 7:40 am with assembly and ends at 2:30 pm. Lessons are 40 minutes: nine periods Monday to Thursday and five on Friday.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Students can use school buses, which are scheduled to depart at 2:35 pm.
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Diving deeper
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Food options
School canteens were scheduled to open on 1 September 2025.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Runs the British curriculum from EYFS to A Levels, emphasising evidence-based teaching and critical thinking.
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Identifies students who need extra support early and provides adapted teaching and interventions to match their needs.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Cultural and language
Includes UAE heritage and cultural activities in school life.
- UAE heritage activities
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Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include Student Council and Model United Nations.
- Student Council
- MUN
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Rated Good by ADEK in its latest inspection, with several areas rated Outstanding or Very Good.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Admissions policy and transfer guidelines are published in English and Arabic.
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Location
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