Yes

The school has English as a second language support team

Arabic, French, Spanish

As per ADEK the maximum number is 30. Lower primary tend to be around 25, with secondary

20

Yes

In order to support learning whilst adhering to the latest health and safety guidelines, we request all students from Year 3 to Year 13 to “Bring your own Apple device” (BYOAD). The use of Apple devices in school is carefully planned and monitored by staff and used to enhance the learning experience. Bateen World Academy operates a secure and closed network, and the full details of safe use can be found when agreeing to the terms and conditions as part of the BYOAD Policy and safety package. All students from Year 3 to Year 13 will be trained at an age appropriate level how to integrate technology into their everyday learning.

Yes

We are an IB school offering the IBPYP in primary school FS1 - Year 6, an adapted English National Curriculum in secondary school Years 7 - 11 and the IBDP, IBCP and BTEC in Years 12 and 13.

BWA continues to demonstrate academic performance that places it firmly among the most successful schools in the capital.
2025 IB Diploma Results - Cohort achieved an average point score of 33.0 which was significantly above the global average of 30.58, with 97% of students passing the full diploma qualification. Nearly half of the cohort scored 35+ points and 11% achieved 40+ points positioning them within the top global percentile.

2025 I/GCSE Results - Exceptional outcomes were achieved in 2025, with 47% of all grades at 7–9, 66% at grades 6–9, and 88% at grades 4–9, reflecting consistently strong attainment across the cohort. These outstanding outcomes firmly position the school as a leading provider of academic excellence, where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.
BWA Performance on International benchmark assessments further underscores its academic strength.

2022 PISA Assessment - 15 year old students significantly outperformed global averages.

PISA mathematics proficiency score was 536. This is significantly above the international average of 472 and the UAE average of 431.
PISA English proficiency score was 530. This is significantly above the international average of 476 and the UAE average of 417.
PISA Science proficiency score was 533. This is significantly above the international average of 485 and the UAE average of 432.

PISA results matter because they measure how well students can use their learning in real-life contexts, and our strong performance reflects a curriculum that prepares students for success beyond school.

TIMSS 2023 Assessment - Showed excellence in with year 9 students achieving well above international and UAE averages in both Maths and English.

PIRLS 2021 Result - Year 5 students achieved 562, placing them in the high international benchmark range. Strong PIRLS results highlight the school’s success in developing confident, capable readers, demonstrating that students have the comprehension skills needed to access learning across the curriculum and thrive in a global educational context.

Yes

Students can expect to receive homework from 2-3 subjects a night.
Grade 6 students are expected to spend 30 minutes per subject per night; Grade 7 students are expected to spend 35 minutes per subject per night; Grade 8 students are expected to spend 40 minutes per subject per night; Grade 9 and 10 students are expected to spend 45 minutes per subject per night. Senior School students will have separate homework and study timetables.

BWA continues to demonstrate academic performance that places it firmly among the most successful schools in the capital.
2025 IB Diploma Results - Cohort achieved an average point score of 33.0 which was significantly above the global average of 30.58, with 97% of students passing the full diploma qualification. Nearly half of the cohort scored 35+ points and 11% achieved 40+ points positioning them within the top global percentile.

Yes, as the school's Learning Support Policy states,, Bateen is committed to "Ensure that students with additional needs to those of their peers are fully included in the life of our learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential".

Most of the support is based in the classroom - quality first teaching. However, some students will receive specialist 1:1 or small group support if this is felt to be appropriate to meet their needs.

Bateen ensures that all students are challenged and make good progress. An identification process is in place for Gifted and Talented students. Provision is then made through differentiation in mainstream lessons, homework and participation in CAS activities.These all offer a wide range of enrichment, extension and acceleration experiences. Gifted and Talented students have a range of needs, some of which are curriculum orientated and some of which are ‘personal and social’.
It is important to keep these distinct needs in mind when devising appropriate provision for students whilst ensuring their full human development. The school provides opportunities for students to take part in external competitions and programmes aimed at high achievers,
including the Model United Nations Conference, where participants assume the role of a UN Ambassador and discuss world issues.

We have a Councellor on campus

The admissions team will identify if a student is required to complete Cognitive Abilities Tests (CATs)

The tests look at verbal (words), quantitative (numbers), non-verbal reasoning (shapes and figures) and spatial awareness. The test results, which are for school use only, help to identify the strengths and potential of each student, preferred styles of learning and how the school can further support your son/daughter with their studies in each subject.

Bateen is inclusive but needs to be sure that a student can access the curriculum, enjoy their learning, make sufficient academic progress and have the support required to be a successful learner. If a student achieves low CAT scores, the school may invite the student to complete additional entrance testing in English and Mathematics.

Depends on the grade level.

Admissions are open throughout the year

Yes

7:40am

Monday to Thursday at 3:0pm
Friday at 11:30am

We do not have a morning or afteroon care provision. We do have up to 90 ECA's (Extra Curricular Activities) students can take part in throughout the academic yera and these run 3 days a week from 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Yes, we partner with Emirates Transport

Yes, in-school catering is provided by a 3rd party called Food Nation

Yes, in-school catering is provided by a 3rd party called Food Nation, with a varied menu

Yes

We run up to 90 ECA's (Extra Curricular Activities) students can take part in throughout the academic yera and these run 3 days a week from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. These include football, netball, swimming, art, drama, music, amd many more!

Physical education, Swimming and a variety of sports

Yes

Primary and Seconday dedicated Libraries, Drama Studio, 10 Science Labs, Art Studios, Ceramic Studio, DT Rooms, Food Tec Rooms,Timbers Room, Inclusion Hubs, Music Studios, Keyboard Room and Ensemble Room, Cafeteria, Outdoor Oasis, Auditorium. Dedlicated Learnig Areas.

Multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, a 25m indoor swimming pool, a full-sized Astro Turf football pitch and basketball courts

Bateen World Academy opened in September 2011 to provide students with high quality education from the ages of 11 to 18. The school follows the English National curriculum with an international dimension, adapted to meet the needs of students living in Abu Dhabi.
The school's mission is to provide a world-class, holistic, international education for students whilst at the same time ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement.

The school aims to:
- offer a curriculum that provides knowledge, challenge and progression delivered through high quality teaching, learning and assessment
- provide opportunities for students to develop individual abilities and talents through creativity, sport, teamwork, leadership, performance and service
- promote intercultural understanding and support mother-tongue language development through the curriculum, enrichment and CAS activities
- ensure students are equipped with the skills and attributes they need to succeed as lifelong learners in a 21st century world - information technology, creative thinking, critical analysis, problem solving and decision making
- provide caring and supportive environment in which students respect each other, feel safe and happy, and in which they thrive