About
British international school on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, offering FS1 to Year 13. Opened in 2014 and part of Aldar Education.
Key facts
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- Run directly by Aldar Education. See all 12 schools of Aldar Education
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Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2014
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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.
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Strengths
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Netball
- Outdoor sports fields
- Indoor sports hall
- Gymnasium
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Recording studio
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Inspection
- ADEK · outstanding
The essentials
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Country affiliation
Based on a British education tradition, with Arabic language and Emirati culture treated as integral to the programme.
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Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
Part of Aldar Education. The Prep and Senior Schools are moving to a new purpose-built campus on Saadiyat Island.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Offers the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, with emphasis on academic standards and whole-child development.
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Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Runs a counselling centre and holds the NCB Wellbeing Award. Emphasises that every pupil feels seen, heard and secure.
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Parent experience
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History
Opened in Abu Dhabi in 2014. Draws on more than 160 years of Cranleigh heritage and is shaped by UAE culture and values.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Has a range of facilities including science labs, library, music rooms and performance spaces.
- Science Laboratories
- Library
- Music Rooms
- Auditorium
- Black Box
- Recital Hall
- Design and Tech Workshop
- Counselling Centre
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Sports facilities
Has outdoor sports fields, an indoor sports hall, a gymnasium and netball courts.
- Outdoor Sports Fields
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Gymnasium
- Netball Courts
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Academic facilities
Has science laboratories, a library and a design and technology workshop.
- Science Laboratories
- Library
- Design and Tech Workshop
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Extra-curricular facilities
Has a dance studio, recording studio and board games room for extra-curricular activity.
- Dance Studio
- Recording Studio
- Board Games Room
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Places importance on music, drama and the arts.
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Recording
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Cultural and language
Includes Arabic language, Islamic Studies and Emirati culture as part of the education.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- Emirati culture
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Languages
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Language provision
Has dedicated rooms for Arabic and Islamic Studies and for French.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- French
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Reputation
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Awards
Rated Outstanding by ADEK and BSO, and has received the NCB Wellbeing Award and the TES International School of the Year award.
- NCB Wellbeing Award
- TES International School of the Year
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Accreditations
Rated Outstanding by ADEK and BSO.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Families can send an enquiry, start enrolment online, or book a campus tour.
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Scholarships
Awards scholarships to outstanding students in specialist areas and beyond, with a scholarship booklet available.
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Location
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