BC ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & NURSERY IN DUBAI

Empowering Future-Ready Learners to Lead with Purpose.
We prepare adaptable, ethical, and future-focused individuals through academic excellence, innovation, and real-world relevance.

Mission

Inspire. Innovate. Impact.
Through a dynamic British curriculum enhanced with global best practices and entrepreneurial learning, we nurture resilient, critical thinkers and compassionate global citizens.

Values: The BC Pillars

• Belong: Safe, inclusive, and connected community.

• Challenge: Deep engagement and curiosity-driven experiences.

• Achieve: Integrity-driven growth and lifelong learning.

Key Stages Overview

Stage

Year Groups

Age Range

Key Focus Areas

Key Stage 3 (KS3)

Year 7 – Year 9

11–14 years

Broad, balanced curriculum: English, Maths, Science, Humanities, MFL, Computing, Arts, PE, and MOE subjects.

Key Stage 4 (KS4)

Year 10 – Year 11

14–16 years

IGCSEs or equivalent qualifications; subject specialisation begins; strong academic and personal development focus.

Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)

Year 12 – Year 13

16–18 years

A Levels or equivalent pathways; academic excellence, university preparation, leadership development, life skills, and career readiness.

Curriculum Features

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Academic
Core

British Curriculum adapted for global learners

IGCSE and A-Level programme offerings aligned to Cambridge/Edexcel boards

Arabic, Islamic Education & UAE Social Studies as per KHDA/MOE requirements.

Robust academic guidance and regular assessment including GL/CAT4 benchmarks.

Personalised Pathways

Career guidance, university counselling, and internship opportunities.

Academic mentoring and individual learning plans.

Subject selection based on aptitude, interests, and post-18 aspirations.

21st Century Skills Integration

Research projects, digital literacy, and ethical use of technology.

Public speaking, entrepreneurship, and collaborative problem-solving.

Opportunities to lead, innovate, and impact real-world issues.

Global Citizenship and Leadership

Model United Nations (MUN), community service projects, global awareness curriculum.

Duke of Edinburgh Award and leadership camps.

Emphasis on empathy, ethics, and social responsibility.

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KHDA Alignment Highlights

KHDA Domain

BC Academy Alignment

KHDA Domain

Student Achievement

BC Academy Alignment

Externally benchmarked data: IGCSEs, A-Levels, GL progress tests, and CAT4 results.

KHDA Domain

Innovation

BC Academy Alignment

STEAM, enterprise challenges, and interdisciplinary inquiry modules.

KHDA Domain

Wellbeing

BC Academy Alignment

Tutor mentoring, student leadership, and personalised pastoral support plans.

KHDA Domain

National Identity

BC Academy Alignment

Compulsory MOE subjects, celebration of UAE heritage, and national participation days.

KHDA Domain

Inclusion

BC Academy Alignment

Inclusive sixth form pathways, EAL/SEN support, and personalised accommodations.

Cultural & Moral Education
(MOE Guidelines)

Continuation of Arabic A & B, Islamic Education, and UAE Social Studies.
Deepening of moral reasoning, civic engagement, and national identity.
Integration of social and cultural understanding into all aspects of student life.

Impact Statement

Our secondary curriculum empowers students from Year 7 to Year 13 to grow academically, socially, and ethically. In alignment with our vision, mission, and values, we ensure that every learner graduates not only with outstanding qualifications but also with the courage, compassion, and capabilities to lead with purpose in an ever-evolving global society.