BIS Abu Dhabi (The British International School Abu Dhabi) - Dubaifaqs page. New British curriculum with IGCSE and IB opening for September 2009 classes, up to grade 8 only with higher grades coming in later years. Information still needed ...
- Description of school location: Near Abu Dhabi University (how near?)
- Principal / Headteacher name: Appointed but not named
- Executive Body/Owner: Nord Anglia are the operators, also the owners?
- School is profit making or non-profit: Presumably profit making
- Number of students (approx):
- Nationality of most students, or nationality breakdown: Presumably British - will probably attract many of those who haven't been able to get into BSAK, although the lack of A-levels might put some off.
- Number of teaching staff (approx):
- Nationality of most teaching staff, or nationality breakdown: Presumably British
- Teacher salary range per month (and details of package - accommodation, flights, medical):
- Any other comments which would be helpful for students, teachers, and/or parents:
Fees range from AED 46,497 for KG1 (or FY1) to AED 53,115 for Grade 8 are about the most expensive in Abu Dhabi - comparable fees are up to AED 60k for
ACS Abu Dhabi (but that's for grade 12), and
GEMS American Academy AUH. Baring Private Equity (BPE) bought Nord Anglia Education PLC for £190 million in July 2008 (well over AED 1 billion) just before the financial markets crashed. BPE will no doubt be wanting to see a decent return on their investment. It looks like Abu Dhabi parents will be helping them to do that
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