Al Bateen Secondary School

Bateen World Academy aims to provide an outstanding, holistic international education within a creative, safe, and inclusive environment. The school focuses on developing the skills and competencies necessary for university and future careers, while fostering a passion for learning. It emphasizes the importance of positive relationships and character development, encouraging students to become creative, committed individuals.

The academic programme is based on an adapted English National Curriculum, progressing through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the primary school and I/GCSE in the middle school. The senior school curriculum culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The curriculum also incorporates mandatory lessons in Arabic Language, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, and Islamic Studies.

Students consistently outperform UK and global counterparts in GCSE and IBDP results. In 2023, 50% of Year 13 students were accepted into the world's top 200 universities, with 20% securing places at the top 50. The school has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

The school maintains a dedicated inclusion team and a pastoral team that provide support to students in various situations. These teams are described as approachable and committed to helping students face challenges and grow as responsible, independent individuals. The school also prioritizes a safe and secure environment to ensure students feel supported and valued.

Bateen World Academy is a non-selective, co-educational day school welcoming students from over 60 nationalities. Prospective families are invited to contact the admissions office to arrange a tour and explore the campus. The enrolment process is open for students from FS1 through to Year 13.

The academic year typically begins in late August and concludes in early July. The calendar includes a winter break in December, a spring break in March, and various public holidays such as Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, and the UAE’s Eid Al Etihad. Half-term breaks are scheduled throughout the year to provide students with periods of rest.

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the campus features state-of-the-art facilities including an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, a 3G AstroTurf sports field, and a multipurpose auditorium. Specialist learning areas include ICT labs, art and ceramics rooms, dance and drama studios, and science laboratories. The school also provides a full-time nurse to support student health and wellbeing.

The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities (ECAs) designed to extend and enrich student interests. These include opportunities to join sports teams, participate in music and drama, engage in cultural activities, and join various clubs to develop new or existing skills. Most teacher-led activities are included in the tuition fees, while external provider-led activities may incur additional costs.