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Empowered student leaders at BIS Abu Dhabi are driving real change, shaping wellbeing, learning, and community through innovation and collaboration.

A celebration of Year 12 student Tanvi's international research publication in IJSR, highlighting her curiosity and resilience, and how we support academic ambition beyond the curriculum.

The student‑led MINDS MATTER 2026 exhibition created a powerful platform for students to explore mental health, wellbeing, and peer support through research and dialogue.

BIS Abu Dhabi students showcased talent, teamwork, and resilience, winning over 30 medals at the Nord Anglia Middle East Games.

Every student has a curiosity or talent that makes them shine. For BIS Abu Dhabi graduate Karolina, her love for theatre grew into a clear sense of direction. Follow her journey from the school stage to one of Europe’s top film schools, and discover how our supportive environment and global collaborations help students turn passion into a future pathway.

Every learner has the power to shape a better tomorrow. Education is more than academics, it’s about preparing students to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose in a fast-changing world. Discover how BIS Abu Dhabi empowers students through global partnerships, sustainability projects, and leadership opportunities that make a real impact locally and globally.

As part of Nord Anglia Education’s exclusive partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), BIS Abu Dhabi students gain access to world-class STEAM learning experiences that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Continue reading to see how Year 12 student Sai turned this opportunity into a life-changing experience!

For Wadeed, Year 12, a quiet confidence and love for Business Studies have led to something extraordinary. This year, he achieved the highest grade in the world for the 2025 IGCSE Business Studies exam, scoring an incredible 149 out of 160. But behind the headline is a story of growth, resilience, and the power of great teaching.

Three students from BIS Abu Dhabi recently had the extraordinary opportunity to represent the school at the UNICEF Global Summit, a week-long international conference that brought together over 150 young people from across the world. Read on to discover how the summit empowered our students to explore global challenges, collaborate across cultures, and return with a renewed sense of purpose and actionable ideas for their school community.

This summer, we watched our children experience something extraordinary. Not from the sidelines of a sports field or the back row of a school assembly, but from across the world, in the halls of a 100-year-old palace, among more than 30 teams from across Europe. They travelled to Iași, Romania, to represent BIS Abu Dhabi at the 3rd International School Chess Festival 2025. When they returned home, they came back not just as players, but as global citizens: wiser, stronger, and deeply transformed by the experience. Read on to discover how this journey shaped their resilience, teamwork, and perspective, both on and beyond the chessboard.

LAMDA Acting Examinations are now part of our co-curricular offering, giving students the chance to build confidence, develop performance skills, and earn recognised qualifications that support their academic journey. These exams, run by the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, are respected worldwide and help students grow in communication, creativity and self-expression. In this article, we celebrate our students’ exceptional results, explain how the exams work, and show how LAMDA supports academic success, including earning UCAS points for university applications.

We are proud to celebrate another year of outstanding GCSE results at The British International School Abu Dhabi. Our students have once again demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and remarkable personal growth, continuing a strong trend of year-on-year improvement. Discover the stories behind the success in the full article.

BIS Abu Dhabi proudly celebrates its top BTEC and IBDP students who have qualified for the prestigious UAE Golden Visa in recognition of their exceptional achievements. From record-breaking results to global recognition, discover how these young leaders are shaping their future and making their mark both in the UAE and beyond.

We’re celebrating Gautham, one of our Class of 2025 IB Diploma graduates, whose passion for healthcare and leadership skills flourished during his time at BIS Abu Dhabi. Read on to discover how his experiences inspired his dream of studying medicine in New Zealand and the meaningful impact he hopes to make in the future.

Meet Izzat, a proud Class of 2025 IB Diploma graduate from BIS Abu Dhabi, earning an outstanding 41 points and heading to the University of Edinburgh to study Applied Mathematics. With a passion for problem-solving and a love for maths developed during his time at BIS Abu Dhabi, Izzat is set to thrive at one of the world’s top institutions for informatics. Read on to discover the experiences that shaped his journey, and what’s next as he takes on this thrilling new chapter in Edinburgh.

We’re celebrating Isabelle, one of our Class of 2025 BTEC graduates, who’s grown into a confident, creative and people-focused learner during her time at BIS Abu Dhabi. Read on to discover how her experiences shaped her passion for marketing and what's next on her journey.

Meet Fabah, a proud Class of 2025 BTEC Extended Diploma graduate from BIS Abu Dhabi, earning top marks and heading to university in Australia to pursue a double degree in Business and IT. Read more about her journey and future plans.

Meet Atharva, BIS Abu Dhabi Class of 2025 IB Graduate, who achieved an impressive score of 41/45! He is now heading to Erasmus University Rotterdam to study Econometrics and Economics. Discover his inspiring IB journey, academic achievements, and future goals.

At the end of Term 3 2025, a group of seventeen Year 12 students, embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Expedition in Borneo, for an unforgettable two-week journey of adventure, cultural exchange, service, and personal growth. Read how our students made a lasting impact and came home changed forever.

We’re proud to share that students at The British International School Abu Dhabi are celebrating another year of outstanding success in the IB Diploma Programme, as well as a landmark achievement with our first ever BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma results for the 2024/25 academic year. Read on to discover how our students excelled in both academic and vocational pathways, and what exciting opportunities lie ahead.