Reach British School

Here’s an in-depth overview of Reach British School, Abu Dhabi:

🎓 General Overview

• Age Range & Curriculum: Educates children from FS1 (age 3) right through to Year 13 (age 18), following the UK National Curriculum, with students sitting IGCSEs and A‑Levels (and BTEC options) 

• Student Body: Enrolment stands at approximately 1,650–1,800 students representing over 60 nationalities, with Emirati learners forming nearly 50% .

🏫 Ownership & Accreditation

• Owned by: International Schools Partnership (ISP), which acquired the school in 2016 

• Quality Ratings: Rated “Good” by ADEK in 2022, and accredited as “Good with Outstanding Features” by British Schools Overseas 

🏠 Campus & Facilities

• Campus location: Based in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi—easily accessible from areas such as Shakhbout and MBZ City 

• Facilities include:

  • Heated 25 m indoor swimming pool

  • Large indoor sports halls and multi‑sports astro-turf pitch

  • Dedicated Early Years, primary, and secondary buildings

  • Science labs, ICT suites, separate libraries for primary and secondary

  • Art rooms, theatre/stage area, and gender-specific canteens 

👩‍🏫 Teaching & Learning

• Staff: Around 110–120 international educators (predominantly native English speakers), along with specialist teachers for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies 

• STEM & STEAM: Emphasises robotics, coding, advanced math, STEAM and enterprise pathways, and enriched extra‑curricular programmes 

• EdTech Integration: Google for Education certified; classrooms equipped with Chromebooks, iPads, interactive screens, and 3D printers 

🌱 Pastoral & Student Life

• Inclusivity & Wellbeing: A caring, nurturing ethos with support overlay through an Achievement Team; robust safety measures; academic and social growth central to the school’s mission 

• Extracurricular Activities: Wide-ranging options like sports (football, swimming, martial arts), arts, drama, robotics, debate, Model UN, global exchange trips, and more .

• University Prep: High progression rate (~90%) to top global universities; personalised career guidance in secondary and Sixth Form 

📋 Admissions & Fees

• Application: Ongoing admissions; process includes document review, virtual/in-person interview and placement testing; co-educational until Year 5, then separated by gender 

• Fees: Range AED 22,800–46,800 annually; bus service approx. AED 5,000/year. Scholarships up to 75% for academically talented secondary students 

• Parent Feedback: Generally positive; praised for facility quality and inclusive community atmosphere. Some families note rising secondary fees 

✅ Strengths & Considerations

What it does well:

• Modern, purpose-built campus with outstanding facilities

• Strong international teaching staff with native English instruction

• Rich STEAM programmes, extra-curricular variety, and global engagement

• Accredited, quality-driven through ADEK and BSO standards

• Diverse student community fostering cultural exchange

Points to consider:

• Fee increases in higher grades—secondary school year-on-year costs can jump significantly

• ADEK quality rating, while solid, is “Good” rather than “Very Good” or higher

• Co-ed to gender separation transition may matter for some families

📝 Final Thoughts

Reach British School offers a strong British-curriculum education within a vibrant, tech-forward environment supported by reputable global accreditation. It suits families seeking a modern, inclusive campus and a well-rounded STEAM-focused education. If you're evaluating it for your child, it’s worth contrasting it with other BSO-rated schools and factoring in the secondary fees trajectory.