Sixth Form Highlights 2023_2024

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BSAK SIXTH FORM HIGHLIGHTS Our outstanding results and extensive co-curricular programme put us at the forefront of British Curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, a leadership position that we have maintained for over 50 years. Here are some reasons why our students choose to study with us:

OUTSTANDING EXAMINATION RESULTS We consistently achieve outstanding academic results and our students go on to the most academically selective universities and competitive courses around the world.

WELCOMING COMMUNITY Our new students tell us that our Sixth Form Community is so inclusive that no one feels left out. With 278 students, 30 nationalities, 20 different languages spoken and a lively weekly programme of team building events, new students integrate quickly, make lifelong friends and quickly feel at home. Our experienced staff offer exceptional pastoral care through small tutor groups and specialist careers and university provision.

SPECIALIST COURSES In addition to A Level courses we also deliver single and double BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in Business, Sport and Engineering.

UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS GUIDANCE We have a full-time University and Careers Advisor providing dedicated support to our Sixth Form students. The vast majority of our students achieve their first or second choice of further education in their chosen field, and our Alumni are studying in the most prestigious universities around the world. Destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, LSE and Imperial in the UK; Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cornell and NYU in the US.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT We are one of only a few not-for-profit, community Schools in the region, and this gives us the ability to reinvest everything back into the school, ensuring that all of our resources benefit our students.


SIXTH FORM HIGHLIGHTS WIDEST CHOICE OF A LEVELS We offer 24 A Levels and 3 BTEC Diploma subjects, the widest choice available in Abu Dhabi with entry criteria of five 6's (B grades) at GCSE.

SCHOOL FEES We offer highly competitive Sixth Form fees for a British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We provide a wide range of co-curricular activities with the most extensive academic, sports, and performing arts provision in Abu Dhabi.

UNIQUE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT Our Future Leaders Diploma, accompanied by the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offer outstanding personalised academic and leadership enrichment.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Our Sixth Form students are provided with many opportunities to take on leadership roles to develop their skills. Whether as a Senior Prefect, Year 12 Prefect, UAE Ambassador, House Captain or Subject Ambassador, there is an expectation that each student serves in some way and due to this, our Sixth Form community has an active presence within the younger school years.

COMPETITIVE SPORT AND MUSIC Playing in both the Abu Dhabi (ADISSA) and Dubai (DASSA schools' leagues, BSAK is the only school in Abu Dhabi to regularly compete in Dubai, including the annual Dubai 7s

YOUR SUCCESSFUL FUTURE It is our highest priority to help you discover your unique talents; and to provide you with the encouragement and support that ensure that your next steps fit your ambitions for University and beyond.

SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CENTRE Our new Science and Innovation centre opened in September 2023 and will provides state-of-the-art science facilities.

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