Nord Anglia Education schools in the UAE are celebrating their students' exceptional achievements in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, A-Levels, and BTEC qualifications this year. At Nord Anglia International School Dubai (NAS Dubai), more than a third of the graduating class has secured placements at top 10 universities in the UK. In a conversation with SchoolsCompared.com, the school highlighted several offers from University College London (UCL), two Ivy League admissions to Brown University, and the Boston University Trustee Scholarship awarded for the second consecutive year.
At The British International School Abu Dhabi (BIS Abu Dhabi), students have achieved remarkable success with an average IB Diploma score of 33.6, well above the global average of 30.32. Notably, two students earned an outstanding 44 out of 45 points, and 20% of the cohort scored 39 points or higher, showcasing the school’s dedication to academic excellence. Graduates are proudly heading to some of the world's most prestigious universities and programs, including The University of Oxford for Psychology, Cambridge University for Law, and the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne for Computer Science.
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) has achieved a remarkable milestone, with 92% of its students receiving offers from Russell Group universities and half securing places at QS Top 100 universities. This year, the school has further enhanced its reputation by including prestigious institutions such as UCL and Bocconi University among its graduate destinations, underscoring its status as a leading educational institution.
As Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) embarks on its second academic year, the focus is on guiding its initial cohorts through a comprehensive and proven curriculum, similar to that of NAS Dubai, which aims to deliver outstanding academic results. Graduates from Nord Anglia Education schools benefit from access to a global network of alumni and successful graduates, providing numerous opportunities for internships, mentorship, and networking.
SISD graduates consistently secure spots at prestigious universities like UCL and Bocconi, excelling academically while also displaying leadership, creativity, and resilience—traits fostered during their time at the school. Alexandre Fontani, a 2020 graduate, is now in his final year of Product Design Studies at the Willem de Kooning Academy (WdKA) in the Netherlands. He will be showcasing his work at Milan Design Week 2024, highlighting his dedication to sustainable innovation.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai’s alumni network has seen graduates earning places at prestigious institutions around the world, including Ivy League universities and top-ranked schools in the UK, USA, and Canada. Bandar Alaish, a 2024 graduate, joins them, and will be studying Computer Science and AI at the University of Bath. Bandar received the elite Chancellor’s Scholarship at Bath, reflected on his time at NAS Dubai: “What I loved most about NAS Dubai is the community, my teachers, and my friends”.
