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As Deputy Head Academic, I am committed to ensuring our students are front and centre in the academic arena, where they can explore and expand their interests with genuine support. This term alone, our students have been exceptionally active, engaging with prestigious global institutions and projects. From exploring advancements in neurotechnology, bioengineering, and AI robotics through our Medical Society, to debating real-world issues at the United Nations, and working with the UAE Space Programme, BIS Abu Dhabi students are proving that they can make meaningful contributions on a global scale. Academic achievements like participating in the UKMT, the World Scholars Cup at Harvard, and programmes at MIT, Yale, and Oxford University further highlight their dedication to excellence and growth.
As parents, your unwavering support plays a pivotal role in making these opportunities possible. Our partnership with you is the foundation that enables students to dream big, step into unfamiliar arenas, and thrive beyond the classroom.
For a glimpse into the extraordinary achievements of BIS Abu Dhabi students, we encourage you to follow our journey on Instagram, where we share moments that capture the energy and inspiration your children bring to our school community. Together, we are “lifting the lid” on expectations and ensuring that each child sees a world of limitless opportunities awaiting them.
Alan Grant
Deputy Head of Secondary
It’s something I’ve believed for a long time — that learning isn’t predetermined by our genes. It’s about growing, persevering, and learning through the process. I was really mindful of this idea at this week’s wonderful Primary Summer Concert, after which I found myself reflecting on whether these amazing children have an innate talent, or whether they have achieved so much because of hard work and practice.
I believe it’s the latter. These children, their parents, and their teachers all seem to share the belief that by trying and working hard, they will get better at what they do. This is what we call a growth mindset.
This week at BIS Abu Dhabi, we have had the joy of celebrating both ends of the school journey and it has been a beautiful reminder of how we support our students to dream big and grow into their future selves.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, inclusion isn’t a separate initiative, it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the moment a student joins us, they are welcomed into a caring, respectful, and inclusive environment, guided by the values of Kindness, Honesty, and Respect. Discover how this ethos shapes every classroom, corridor, and connection in our school community in this blog.
As exam season unfolds, there's a special kind of stillness that settles over the school. In the quiet hum of the examination hall, behind the rustle of papers and the soft clicking of keyboards, is a profound truth: we are witnessing a moment that our students will carry with them forever. It is the culmination of years of learning, growth, and perseverance, a chapter closing and a new one ready to be written.
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