Bateen World Academy Abu Dhabi

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IGCSE and IB Diploma and BTEC

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.

Arabic, French, Spanish

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.

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".

The school has English as a second language support team

7:40am – Monday to Thursday at 3:0pm Friday at 11:30am

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