Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus

Repton Abu Dhabi operates on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, across two campuses on Reem Island's Shams Abu Dhabi area. The Rose Campus (Foundation School) and Fry Campus (Junior/Senior School) are both located on Reem Island, providing on-site facilities and easy access to local amenities. The Rose Campus serves younger learners, while the Fry Campus houses the older students up to A‑Levels and BTECs.

The school serves ages 3–18. Early Years is at Rose Campus, and Fry Campus covers the upper primary to secondary levels, including GCSE and Sixth Form (A‑Levels/BTEC). The two-campus structure supports a through-school pathway from early years to post-16 study.

Co-educational, day school with two campuses. There is no boarding provision offered at Repton Abu Dhabi.

The school represents about 59 nationalities. Local/host students constitute around 20% of the population, with a diverse international mix including nationalities such as Emirati, British, American, Korean, Indian, Australian, and Canadian among the most represented.

An Inclusion Department provides Learning Support, working with families and external providers to target individual needs. A dedicated school counsellor offers emotional, social, and behavioural support, and psychologists are available as needed.

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school follows the English National Curriculum.

There is no stated religious affiliation. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students as part of the programme.

School start times are around 7:45–8:00 am, with finish times around 3:00 pm (or 2:40 pm on some schedules). The school offers supervised care before and after school and provides school meals; Friday timings may differ in some phases.

A school bus service is available; routes and arrangements are managed through the admissions process. The presence of a bus service is noted, but specific routes and providers are not published publicly.

Repton Abu Dhabi delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 13, with Arabic and Islamic Studies integrated where appropriate. The school teaches Early Years (ages 3–5) under the English National Curriculum for planning and assessment, with specialist support for Arabic learning, music, and physical education. Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) covers English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, plus foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, and PE. Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11) continues with the English National Curriculum in core subjects and foundation subjects, and uses a 1:1 digital devices programme via Microsoft platforms. Senior School (ages 12–18) includes Years 7–9 with emphasis on creative and expressive arts, and Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies; Years 10–11 take GCSEs with nine subjects (six core: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and three options, with Arabic compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic speakers. Sixth Form offers A Levels, BTEC qualifications, or a combination, with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available.

The school teaches the British National Curriculum. The admissions process is a four-step sequence: Make an Enquiry, Visit Us, Register for a Place, and Assessments. Daily tours are offered at various times, led by a member of our Admissions team. To register, complete the Registration Form and provide a copy of your child's passport along with their latest school report, indicating the year group. You will be invited to bring your child for an assessment. Assessments are age-appropriate: Early Years assessments involve observed play; Year 1 and above assess Reading, Mathematics, and English. International applicants unable to attend in person may take remote assessments. A decision is emailed within three working days of the assessment.