Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi

Bright Riders School (BRS) Abu Dhabi is one of the newer schools in the capital that opened in 2013 in the family-friendly villa community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The school offers the Indian based CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The school has around 3,500 students with 214 teachers and 14 teaching assistants. The school features a range of facilities that provides a well-rounded education for students.

• Location: Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• School Fee: AED 9,470 - AED 19,650
• Curriculum: CBSE
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• ADEK rating: Good
• Years offered: KG - Grade 12

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City The area has easy access to Dubai and Al Ain. Mohammed Bin Zayed City has detached or semi-detached villas, making it a great area for parents with school-going children. Other nearby residential units are located in:

• Al Maqtaa
• Mussafah

Mussafah is a mixed-used development on Abu Dhabi outskirts. The area has apartments. Al Maqtaa is a quiet residential area in southern Abu Dhabi. Residential areas here are mainly villas available on rent and sale.

Parents interested in renting or buying properties next to the school can check out the following options:

• Apartments for rent near Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi
• Villas for rent near Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi
• Villas for sale near Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi

The Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi has a large campus that covers an area of 36,000 square meters. The school accommodates over 4,100 students. The classes are co-educational from Kindergarten to Grade 4, after which they have separate classes for boys and girls.

Some latest facilities such as smart classrooms, libraries, specialist labs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and ICT are available to provide students with needed academic development.

The school has a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities that includes a 25 m indoor swimming pool. A huge auditorium spread over an area of 2,200 sq.m, can easily accommodate up to 1700 people is also part of the campus. The auditorium is equipped with a surround-sound system, theatrical lighting, WiFi connection, projector and projection screens, a podium and two green rooms.

The Bright Riders School is in the quiet community of Mohammed Bin Zayed City on the edge of Abu Dhabi.

Bright Riders Abu Dhabi is one of the best Indian schools in Abu Dhabi due to a number of reasons. The school provides its students with world-class facilities to develop their talents and gain a well-rounded education. The school strives to give students a lifelong passion for learning and values such as trust, honesty and respect in their students.

The school offers the CBSE curriculum, with students having the option to choose from both the Science and Commerce streams in Grades XI and XII. BRS students have a broad and holistic approach of education and gives access to multiple clubs, sports and co-curricular activities, such as aerobics, swimming, art, vocal and instrumental music and dance. Other activities include:

• House competitions
• Activity days
• Sports events (inter-school for older students)
• Arts and crafts club
• Debating and environment clubs (for middle/high school students);
• Games/computer club
• Book club.

The academic results for the higher secondary students prove that a lot of effort and initiative has been put into helping students emerge successful in the board exams.

A good communication channel is maintained with parents and the community. BRS School Abu Dhabi tries to incorporate the suggestions of parents and works closely with them to support the development of the child. The school fees are also affordable considering the holistic approach of the school.

Classes are divided into these five sections:

Bright Riders School in Abu Dhabi offers the CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school focuses on developing 21st-century skills in students suited for a more global economy. The school also has provisions for extracurricular activities. Here are some of the subjects offered at different year groups:

Kindergarten – KG 1 and KG2

• English
• Mathematics
• EVS (Environmental Science)

Primary Grade 1- 5

Middle Section Grade 6 – 8

Secondary Section Grade 9 and 10

Differently-abled students are offered subjects like Painting/ Elements of Business/Computer applications in lieu of Math/Science.

Higher Secondary Grade 11 and 12

Students in higher secondary get two options: Science and Commerce. The following are the choices available in both streams:

• Compulsory Subjects: English, Moral Education, regular P.E. / Games and Library
• Optional Subject: Arabic
• Only for Muslim Students: Islamic studies

• Compulsory Subjects: English, Moral Education, regular P.E. / Games and Library
• Optional Subject: Arabic
• Only for Muslim Students: Islamic studies

To know more about grading and assessments at BRS Abu Dhabi, parents can read the examination guidelines.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity responsible for licensing all private education institutes.

International evaluators use a scale comprising six quality levels.

ADEK inspected Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi from 7th to 10th February 2022. The school got a “Very Good” rating from ADEK.  

According to the report, students’ attainment in English, Mathematics and Science is good in KG and very good in other phases. Their progress in English, Mathematics and Science is good in KG while it is very good in higher phases. Students also show very good learning skills.

The teaching and assessment were found to be good in KG. They are very good in Phase 2, 3 and 4.

Bright Riders School has outstanding health and safety measures and it provides very good care and support to students. When mentioning leadership and management, ADEK used a very good rating for the effectiveness of leadership. The school also has a very good partnership with parents. Its management, governance and self-evaluation procedures are also very good.

The academic year at Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi starts in April and ends in March. Here’s an overview of the academic calendar:

• The first term starts on 11th April and ends on 1st July. Students get summer vacations from 2nd July until 28th August.
• The second term starts on 29th August and ends on 9th December. Students get a 3-week winter vacation from 10th December to 1st January.
• The students return to school for the third term on 2nd January. The academic year ends on 24th March. Students then go on a 2-week spring break.

Parents interested in Bright Rider School admissions can initiate the enrollment process by filling the online application form on the school’s website. Once parents create an account, they receive a username and password via email to complete the online application.

Please note that admissions at Bright Riders School depend on the availability of seats and all students have to clear a virtual assessment. The selection for assessment is based on the serial numbers (online application reference numbers) on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents are notified about the assessment date via email.

Candidates seeking entry into Grade 6 to Grade 12 have to appear in an exam that involves MCQs. The final admissions decision depends on the result of the entrance assessment. If the child is selected, parents have to submit a registration fee to reserve the seat.

Parents must submit the following mandatory documents with the application. Failure to do so can put the admission process on hold.

• Copy of valid passport with valid residence visa
• Original and photocopy of the Emirates ID
• A copy of the mark list of the previous school
• Two recent passport-sized photographs
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of parents or sponsor valid passport with valid residence visa
• Recent water and electricity bill/tenancy contract
• Original Emirates ID card of parents or sponsors
• CBSE registration card copy (for Grade 9 and above)
• Original transfer certificate ( attested for students migrating from outside of Abu Dhabi)
• If migrating from India, the transfer certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education in India/District Education Officer/CBSE regional of the zone or district from where the TC has been issued, the Indian Embassy and the Foreign Affairs in the UAE
• In case the student is moving from another emirate, the transfer certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Education (stamped above the attestation from the respective school)
• If moving from GCC countries, the transfer certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education of the country of origin (stamped above the attestation from the respective school).
• Internal transfers within Abu Dhabi can be done online.

However, the school requests parents to ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi fees are as follows:

Book fee for different grades is:

The fees can be made by cash/debit card/credit card/ cheque or online portal. The timeline for payment of fees are as follows:

Other fees include these:

• Board exam fees for Grade 10
• Board exam fees for Grade 12
• CBSE registration fees for Grade 9
• CBSE registration fees for Grade 11

The school has a canteen with a range of healthy snacks available at a reasonable cost. Most students bring their own lunches. The school asks students not to bring any chocolates, fizzy drinks, nuts and eggs that might trigger allergies.

The school has outsourced its transportation services to the well known Blue Star transport company. To ensure the safety and well being of each student, Blue Star provides excellent facilities and adheres to all the safety guidelines.

Parents interested in availing the transport service have to fill and submit a transportation application form available at the school reception. The fees must be paid directly to the transport department either by cash or cheque. The fees can be paid in three terms or monthly. Here are the two-way transport charges:

Contact details of the transport incharge:

• Mobile numbers: +971-50-721-4272 | +971-55-633-7538
• Email id: manojm008@gmail.com

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi has a good range of sports facilities along with well-trained sports faculty to guide and provide an efficient training program. The facilities include :

• A temperature-controlled 25 m indoor swimming pool with eight lanes. Boys and girls have separate changing facilities.
• An outdoor sports field with a 200 m synthetics track. This facility is used for football, volleyball and track and field
• High jump and long jump pits
• Cricket court for net practise
• Indoor facilities include a fully air-conditioned multipurpose hall used for and as:
  • Aerobics/Gymnasium
  • Indoor basketball court
  • Four indoor badminton courts
  • Indoor Table Tennis.
  • Chess/Carom
  • Play area for kindergarten students

There are different set of extracurricular activities for each section at the school. Some of them are:

Extracurricular activities for Kindergarten students:

Extracurricular activities in the Primary section:

Extracurricular activities in Middle section:

Extracurricular activities in Secondary:

The school organises field trips each year to amusement parks, museums and local factories. Umm Al Emarat Park, Yas Island and the Louvre are some of the places where students have been taken in the past.

BRS has two clinics, separate for boys and girls. Two nurses (male and female) are present during the school hours to administer first-aid if required at the school. If children are unwell while at school, they are taken care of by the nurses at the clinic until collected by a parent or guardian.

The school administration can also be contacted directly through phone or email during the day. Alternatively, parents can schedule a meeting with teachers or section coordinators if they need to discuss any issues or concerns that they may have.

Parents receive progress reports on a regular basis so that they can reflect on their child’s performance at school. Other communication modes include the school management system- an online portal that can be assessed by parents through a username and password.

• Telephone: +971-2-692-2000 | +971-2-692-2007
• Email address: info@brightriders.ae
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What are the timings of the school?

The school timing is from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm.

How many grades are there in the school?

KG to Grade 12.

Does the school follow a co-education model?

Yes, Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi has a co-education model.

How many students are currently studying in the school? How many nationalities are represented?

Bright Riders School has 3,500 students. Most of them are Indian but some students are also from Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Please describe the academic calendar of the school.

The school year starts in April and ends in March.

Please mention the range of the tuition fee charged the school.

AED 9,470 to AED 19,650.

How does the school communicate with parents?

Parents can visit the school's official website for the latest update. They can also contact the school administration via phone or email during school hours. The school portal is another mode of communication between parents and the school. Parents can also book an appointment to meet the school coordinator or teacher.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

There is a school canteen that serves healthy snacks to students at a reasonable price. 

Does the school arrange field trip?

Yes, Bright Riders Abu Dhabi School organises field trips for students.

How many teachers are present in the school?

The school faculty includes 214 qualified teachers and 15 assistant teachers.