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Discover an education at Reach British School in Abu Dhabi that sparks curiosity, empowers confidence and fosters a lifelong love for learning, ensuring your child is ready to thrive now and in the future.
At the International Schools Partnership, iSP, our shared purpose with every school is to grow the world's most curious, confident minds. We lead the way with our Learning.First™ approach—where every moment in our schools is designed to support students in becoming the best version of themselves. Our schools empower learners to explore their passions, challenge themselves with Good Struggles, and experience Amazing Learning every day.Each student takes on the role of a co-pilot in their educational journey, actively shaping their learning experience with the guidance of expert teachers. Together, we build the life competencies that students need to thrive, not just in school, but in life.
Each iSP school is wonderfully unique, blending iSP values with the strengths of its local community. Together we meet every learner where they are and give them the support and opportunities to thrive. Diversity is at the heart of our global community.
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What sets iSP apart? We prioritise learners above all else. Through our Learning.First™ framework, which aligns with our shared purpose to spark curiosity and grow confidence, our schools create environments that inspire students to take ownership of their learning. We support learners in finding joy in challenge, building resilience through Good Struggles, and becoming adaptable thinkers. Life competencies are embedded in everything we do, ensuring students leave our schools ready for an ever-changing world. Our schools are places where confidence grows, curiosity thrives, and possibilities are endless.
Safeguarding: we are all committed to strict safeguarding policies and promoting the welfare of children and young people to ensure that everyone learns in a safe and supportive environment.
EdTech & AI: we're driving forward digital innovation in education. Our use of EdTech helps students engage with the latest technologies in a meaningful way.
Student opportunities: we provide students with opportunities to explore their passions, develop leadership skills, and engage with the world around them, including the exclusive International Opportunities for Students (ILOS) programme.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): we are dedicated to making a difference. We focus on sustainability and social responsibility in every aspect of our operations, ensuring a better future for the next generation.
Future Pathways: Whether it’s preparing for university or a career, we ensure students are ready for their next steps. From University Fairs to Parent Talks we ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Scholarships and university partnerships: our university partnerships and scholarships provide students access to the resources and education they need to succeed. The ISP Scholarship Fund offers financial support to outstanding students, helping them achieve their goals.
We work hard to build atmospheres where our students, schools and staff endlessly pursue better, together.
Curiosity
All progress starts with a questioning mind. We encourage curiosity because it leads learners to explore new pathways, and professionals to drive innovation in education.
Open-mindedness
As an international organisation, we are founded on an ethos of openness. We have a naturally global mindset and work hard to be inclusive.
Care
We build a deep sense of empathy in our schools. Our learning methodology focuses on individuality. We take time to understand each learner - their passions, strengths and needs, personalising their experience.
Confidence
Self-belief is the core of learning and improvement. By developing knowledge, skills and understanding, we inspire confidence in both our learners and educators.
Responsibility
As a learning organisation invested in future generations, environmental, social and governance is fundamental. We are committed to developing conscious learners and colleagues, contributing to a better world.
Our global network of leaders and educational visionaries are dedicated to nurturing our schools worldwide. Get to know the people driving our mission forward.
We are on a journey to deliver a transformative education to our families and students that will spark their curiosity and grow their self-confidence, knowledge and life skills that will help them thrive now and throughout their lifetime.
Steve Brown
Group Chief Executive Officer
At iSP, we put learners and their learning first. iSP pioneered a student-centred learning approach by supporting students to take ownership of their learning. We are focused on the continuous improvement of students’ confidence, knowledge and skills by evidencing learning in real time every day.
Emily Porter
Group Chief Learning Officer
We’re empowering our teachers to not only use technology but to master it. By making technology an extension of our existing teaching approach, we continue to put students first – nurturing their curiosity, boosting their confidence, and fostering the joy of learning.
Stuart Briner
Group Head of EdTech & AI
We are delighted to expand our Future Pathways offer with our global scholarships from our partner universities. Our students benefit from exclusive opportunities to study with some of the world’s most recognised institutions in emerging careers and industries globally.
Jo Fretwell
Head of University Partnerships
At iSP, we are committed to developing the essential life skills, knowledge and attitudes that empower students for success now and throughout their lives. Our focus is on nurturing exceptional global citizens, fully prepared to handle life's challenges and seize opportunities with confidence.
Camilla Woodhouse
Head of Life Competencies
There is a growing global consensus on the importance of learning Life Competencies in an age of rapid technological advancement. By equipping our students with these essential life skills, we're preparing them to be successful not only in their academic pursuits, but also in their personal and professional lives.
Chris Kelso
Group Head of Student Futures
Our teachers design meaningful learning experiences and gather real-time evidence through 'learning visits' to each other's spaces and classrooms. This approach fosters collaboration and meaningful conversations with students. By building positive relationships grounded in trust, safety and support, we cultivate a powerful atmosphere for learning. This is Learning.First™ — a methodology unique to us.
Sarah Brown
Group Head of Learning.First™
At iSP, we’re all about getting better. With innovative curricula, research-backed learning approaches, and high-impact assessment tools, our schools continuously refine their practice to maximize academic achievement. Guided by a robust learning improvement framework, we ensure every step drives deeper understanding and greater student success.
Nick Campbell
Group Head of Academic Achievement
We believe our students are a powerful and global force for change. Through education we ignite their curiosity and grow their self-confidence, empowering them to build positive futures for themselves and generations to come.
Rachel Mitchell
Group Head of ESG
Our vision for multilingualism celebrates the unique identities of every learner and educator; we aim to equip educators with evidence-based methodologies to create impactful learning experiences, promote academic proficiency in global and home languages, and ensure every learner’s linguistic skills open doors to their Future Pathways.
Ruth Radwan
Head of Multilingualism
We believe that learning should be transformative, exciting, and full of possibility. When you join an iSP school, you become part of a community that puts learners first.
for our students
They are not just participants; they are leaders of their learning, constantly pursuing questions that spark their curiosity. Every learner makes progress in ways that matter most to them. We focus on personalised pathways that nurture academic, emotional and social growth. Students are co-pilots, making choices that personalise their learning experiences and allow them to lead their growth.
for our schools
Each iSP school is unique, blending local culture with global connections to provide students with enriching experiences. We leverage the power of a global network, accessing shared ideas, expertise and experiences. All iSP schools benefit from a continuous evidence-based improvement process known as the LIP - Learning Improvement Process, which measures the quality of learning
for our teachers and leaders
Developing curious, confident students starts with curious confident teachers and leaders empowered and encouraged to lead their own continuous learning. We support our people in their professional growth to ensure they are always inspiring the next generation. They gain access to iSP Learning Hub platform and have extensive accredited training to master the Learning.First™ approach and develop their self-efficacy to contribute to the school, students and their own personal growth
Reach British School is a place where we see your child's potential. To discover more about our personalised approach book a tour!
