Located in Abu Dhabi's Al Manaseer area, Al Bateen Academy—also known as Al Bateen World Academy—is a coeducational day school that distinguishes itself through a balanced integration of both the British and International Baccalaureate frameworks. Serving students from primary through senior school, it guides learners through the IB Primary Years Programme, British GCSE examinations, and the prestigious IB Diploma Programme. This unique dual-curriculum pathway offers parents a versatile academic model combining structured British qualifications with globally recognized IB inquiry.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic pathways and results combining the British curriculum/IGCSEs with high-performing IB Diploma (DP) and Career-related (CP) programmes.
- Inclusive and nurturing culture with strong pastoral care, high student wellbeing ratings, and recognised support for Students of Determination.
- High-standard campus facilities featuring well-resourced arts and science spaces, an indoor pool, and comprehensive sports areas.
Negatives
- High tuition fees and add-on costs, placing it firmly in the premium fee bracket with additional expenses for resources and activities.
- Severe pick-up and drop-off congestion, with persistent parking and traffic bottlenecks around its residential Al Manaseer campus during peak hours.
- Address
- Street 28 Khalifa bin Shakhbut, Al Manaseer AreaAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
- Website
- www.albateenacademy.sch.ae
- [email protected]
- Phone
- United Arab Emirates (+971) (0)2 8132000
- System
- British, IB
- National education system
- United Arab Emirates
- Curriculum
- GCSE, IB Diploma, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Primary, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students
- Coeducational
