KEY STAGE 3 AND IGCSE CURRICULUM AT BIS ABU DHABI

At secondary, our students follow the English National Curriculum, which culminates in their IGCSE exams at the age of 16.

Our curriculum encourages students to take on new challenges, pursue their academic passions, and develop their knowledge in specialist subjects. Lessons challenge, engage, and inspire, ensuring our students achieve outstanding IGCSE results.

At Key Stage 4, our 14 to 16-year-olds study for their IGCSEs. The world’s most popular international qualification, IGCSEs are respected by universities across the globe.

All our students study English language, English literature, maths, science, and PE. Our Muslim students take Arabic and Islamic studies. Your child will also choose three options from subjects that include business studies, economics, geography, history, psychology, ICT, French, German, Spanish, art, drama, and music.


Alternatively, they can opt to pursue the BTEC International Level 2 in Business which counts for two GCSEs (and will be obtained over the course of Years 10 and 11 through coursework) and choose one remaining course from the options outlined above.

Our students are taught by experts in their field: specialist teachers who are passionate about their subjects, and who deliver outstanding learning experiences that get our students thinking critically and creatively.

After two years of hard work, our students sit their exams in May or June. Once a student has passed their IGCSE exams, they’re accepted onto our IBDP or BTEC pathway.