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Our places for FS1 for the 2023/24 academic year are almost full and we are reaching out to give you a final opportunity to receive sibling priority for FS1 for the next academic year.

On Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January, 27 Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award students completed their Practice Adventurous Journey in Al Khatim Desert. With mixed weather reports prior to the departure, the weather was extremely kind to the BIS Abu Dhabi group who completed their journey in perfect journeying conditions.

BIS Abu Dhabi is excited to relaunch our Chess Team Tryouts! All students are welcome to compete next Thursday in our tryout tournament.

On Monday, 6th February, BIS Abu Dhabi will be hosting the Univer On Campus College Fair.  Students from Year 11, 12 and 13 along with their parents are cordially invited to join the event to learn about the courses offered by 22 attending local universities.

Last week, students studying Visual Arts subjects at GCSE and IB level, got the opportunity to look at the world around them through different creative lenses.

Over the past number of weeks, 22 of our IB students have been preparing for their up upcoming trip to Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Year 5 found themselves working together to survive today! The texts they have been reading in English, Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ and ‘David Long’s ‘Survivors’, equipped them with the inspiration and determination to overcome many obstacles.

All timings for our upcoming Sports Days are now confirmed. Please take note of the dates and come along and cheer on our students on the field! The parent volunteering group organising the snack shop at our Sports Days are looking for reinforcements. If you are happy to help, please sign up with your availability here.

Congratulations to Khaled in Year 9 who has been given a Headteacher's Commendation Award for his outstanding work on Oman in Social Studies!

Our Juilliard Dance Specialist Helen Tocci, had a jam-packed two days at The British International School Abu Dhabi.

Today, the school was awash with house colours, as it was House Shirt Friday! Whilst in Primary students took part in a STEAM challenge to practise their leadership and team-work skills, the students in Secondary took part in an Interhouse Chess Challenge.

One of the things I love about my role is seeing those moments where children really connect. In a great school this is part of the weekly experience.

Join us for an informal workshop in the Forum on Wednesday 8th February at 7:40am to learn more about Phishing, Vishing and Smishing techniques cybercriminals use to obtain access to your personal data, financial details and ultimately your money.

On Thursday morning, the Year 1 team invited parents into school to attend a Mathematics workshop.

Over the weekend of 13th - 15th January the Year 11 Geographers took part in some amazing fieldwork.

22 of our lovely parents enjoyed their visit to the Mazaraa Organic Farm.

We are delighted to announce that Infinite Sports, our third party CCA provider are hosting their first camp at BIS Abu Dhabi during the February Half Term from 13th-17th February from 8am – 3pm. 

Join us for a workshop with a world leading expert in paediatric sleep. We are honoured to host the world's leading paediatric sleep expert Professor Mary Carskadon, who has undertaken five decades of sleep research in children and adolescents.

This week we opened our doors to current and prospective Year 9 parents, who are about to begin the IGCSE options process.

On Your Marks… Get Set… Sports Day! We are delighted to announce the confirmed dates of our BIS Abu Dhabi Sports Week 2023.