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Accreditations & Affiliations
We’re proud of the outstanding education we provide at BIS Abu Dhabi, which is recognised and supported by leading educational organisations and respected partners.
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ADEK INSPECTION REPORT
Our school is proud to have once again been rated Outstanding by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), following an inspection conducted in the 2025–26 academic year, maintaining this rating since 2021.
We are also proud to have achieved an Outstanding rating in the ADEK National Identity Mark, recognising our commitment to the UAE’s culture, heritage, values and national identity.
This recognition reflects the strength of our entire BIS Abu Dhabi community, places us among the leading international schools in Abu Dhabi, and embodies a culture where high expectations are both set and achieved.
Read the full ADEK report and National Identity Mark report.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia is the world’s largest provider of the IB Diploma Programme. All of NAE's internationally-recognised curricula and qualifications are taught by the world’s best teachers, ensuring students leave school with the strongest academic foundations for success.
IBDP
The IB enables students to direct their own learning pathway and develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive and make a lasting difference. It empowers teachers as the architects of learning excellence, working alongside engaged colleagues in a rewarding career supported by a strong global network. And it brings schools a strong reputation for successful outcomes that uplift the whole community.
Pearson BTEC
BTECs are high-quality, career-focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work. This means BTEC learners develop and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers and universities are looking for.
Pearson Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel is the brand name for academic and general qualifications from Pearson, including GCSEs and A levels, as well as some vocational qualifications, including NVQs and Functional Skills. Designed to advance learners’ skills while developing knowledge, Edexcel’s qualifications help learners either progress to higher education or go directly into employment. They are grounded in the quality and traditions of the British education system made relevant for today’s UK and international learners.
Cambridge International Education
As part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge International Education offers a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19, informed by research, experience, and listening to educators like you. With recognised qualifications, high-quality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, Cambridge helps schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Oxford AQA
Oxford AQA is the international exam board that puts fairness first. Benchmarked against UK standards, its exams are designed to assess subject knowledge and ability, rather than language skills or cultural knowledge. This gives every student the best possible chance to demonstrate what they can do and achieve the results they deserve.
Duke of Edinburgh
DofE is open to any young person aged 14-24. Each young person builds their own DofE programmes – picking their own activities and choosing which cause to volunteer for – in order to achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award. The DofE is run in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, fostering agencies, prisons, sports clubs and more, all over the UK and internationally.
TASS
The Alliance for Sustainable Schools is an international non-profit network of schools working together to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Their members share a commitment to the principles of the Sustainable Schools Charter.
BSME
BSME supports a network of high quality British international schools in the region. In addition, we facilitate an invaluable partnership between member schools and business partners specialising in educational services, products and tools.
Read Write Inc.
Read Write Inc. Phonics is a systematic synthetic phonics programme developed by Ruth Miskin and used in more than 8,000 schools across the UK, the US, Australia, the Gulf and wider Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The programme supports children in learning to read with accuracy, fluency, and strong comprehension, while also developing essential literacy skills including handwriting, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and composition.
Award-Winning Excellence
Edarabia Parents' Choice Award
June 2026
BIS Abu Dhabi has been named a winner of the Edarabia Parents' Choice Award 2026. This achievement reflects the school's commitment to providing an exceptional learning experience, fostering student success, and earning the trust of parents in the community.
MENA School Excellence Award – Pupil Wellbeing
Feb 2026
BIS Abu Dhabi is proud to have won the MENA School Excellence Award for Pupil Wellbeing, recognising our commitment to supporting students’ emotional, social, and mental wellbeing through innovative and impactful wellbeing initiatives.
ADEK Best Parent Engagement Award 2024-2025
May 2025
BIS Abu Dhabi was awarded the ADEK Best Parent Engagement Award in recognition of our exceptional efforts to build strong relationships with parents and foster an inclusive school community.
MENA School Excellence Award - Parent Partnership
May 2025
BIS Abu Dhabi won the Parent Partnership category, recognising our innovative parent engagement strategy and strong family-school collaboration.
Most Popular School Award 2025
Feb 2025
BIS Abu Dhabi was recognised by International Schools Database as one of the most popular and highly considered schools on their platform for 2025.
International School of the Year - youHQ Wellbeing Awards
June 2025
BIS Abu Dhabi was named International School of the Year at the youHQ Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognising our outstanding commitment to creating a culture where student wellbeing and personal development thrive.
International School Awards – Student Pathways to Continued & Higher Education Award
Jan 2021
BIS Abu Dhabi received this global award from ISC Research for its bespoke pre-university programme that supported Year 13 students during the pandemic.
International School Awards - Community Initiative Award
Jan 2020
BIS Abu Dhabi won the Community Initiative Award for our Sustainability, Architecture and the City project, a partnership between Year 6 students and Abu Dhabi University focused on sustainability and community impact.
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