This is a Sixth Form programme that’s already making its mark
PARTNER CONTENT: When Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi announced the launch of its A Level programme last year, it marked an important step for the school. One year on, that promise has moved beyond plans and projections.
The Sixth Form is now fully operational, and its first Year 12 cohort is already experiencing what a carefully built, student-centred A Level education can look like.
To give families a closer look, NAS Abu Dhabi is hosting an A Level Insight Morning on Saturday, 17 January, offering a chance to explore the Sixth Form firsthand.
Walking through the spaces, what stands out is the small classes, the sense of connection, and teachers who genuinely know their students, how they learn, how they think, and how they plan for the future.
There’s a sense that learning here is intentional, shaped around individuals rather than systems.
Students talk openly about the difference this makes. Lessons feel demanding but manageable.
Questions are encouraged. Guidance is constant and personal, whether that’s academic support, subject choices, or early conversations about university and life beyond school.
With the Sixth Form still deliberately small, there is a strong sense that every student matters: their progress, their wellbeing, and their next steps are taken seriously from day one.
Under the leadership of Adam Ryder as Head of Secondary, and a strong Sixth Form educational team, the Sixth Form at NAS Abu Dhabi reflects a belief that high academic expectations and personalised care should sit side by side.
The culture is calm and purposeful, with an emphasis on trust, responsibility, and belonging – aspects that matter just as much at this stage of education as grades.
Being part of the wider Nord Anglia Education family also means students learn within a global academic context, benefiting from shared expertise, international perspectives, and enrichment opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
As NAS Abu Dhabi prepares to host its second A Level Insight Morning, families are being invited to see this Sixth Form in action.
Not through presentations alone, but through real conversations with students and teachers, time spent in classrooms, and a chance to understand how the programme works day to day.
For families considering the next step after GCSEs, this is a chance to spend time in a Sixth Form that has been thoughtfully shaped from the start, and where relationships, guidance, and academic focus already feel firmly in place.
The A Level Insight Morning takes place on Saturday, 17 January, from 9am to 11am at Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi. Families can register and find out more by clicking here.
Saturday, 17 January, 9am-11am. Further information about the school’s A Level programme is available via nordangliaeducation.com or by calling 02 699 3333
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