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We appreciate the importance of early planning for families so are sharing an early draft of the 2018-19 calendar. Please note that, while these dates are unlikely to change, this has not been officially approved by ADEK who have advised they will be approving school calendars in May.

Our Principal Patrick Horne warmly welcomes our families back from Spring break for the start of Term 3. He discusses what is coming up in term 3, as well as term dates for the 2018/19 academic year.

Forgetting happens very quickly and many of us will forget more than 50% of information within the first few days after learning it. So how can we prevent this happening? The answer is in regular reviewing, starting soon after the initial learning and then continuing on for subsequent occasions.

Environmental Awareness Day

BIS Abu Dhabi would like to proudly congratulate Year 7 student Jasmine Pitman for winning her age group in the HSBC Future Falcons Golf Skills Challenge.

Duke of Edinburgh International Award 2018

In this first of a series of articles on the IB programme, Mr. Kenning, our Head of Senior School, celebrates its impact and value.

To help prepare you and your child and understand the options you have, we would like to invite families to attend our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Information Event on Wednesday 1st November at 5pm.

Last week, BIS Abu Dhabi welcomed Salla Saarikangas, our Dance Specialist from Juilliard, to the school.

As part of The Juilliard Nord Anglia Education Performing Arts Program, BIS Abu Dhabi are thrilled to be welcoming Ms. Salla Saarikangas, Juilliard Dance Specialist, to the school on 17th and 18th October.

The first part of our Curriculum Series answers the most commonly asked questions about the English National Curriculum. As a widely recognised curricula offered in international schools worldwide, find out whether or not the English National Curriculum is right for your child.

We are delighted to welcome everyone back to what promises to be another great year at The British International School Abu Dhabi.

Congratulations Class of 2017

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The Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to commence on Saturday 27th May 2017, subject to moon sighting. We would like to announce our school timings during Ramadan 2017 will be 8.15am – 1.45pm, with FS collected at 1:30pm.

Thanks to all parents who completed our Parents Survey last term and all those who regularly come into school to discuss their children’s education. Your ongoing communication and support for the school is greatly appreciated. The results of the Parents Survey are extremely useful for us in terms of confirming what is going well at school as well as highlighting the next stages of development.