IB Diploma Programme
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Preparing Global Citizen Leaders of Tomorrow
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
To educate young men and women to be capable of initiative and critical thinking, who will serve as role models in a global society.
Vision
To inspire learners of today to be global citizen leaders of tomorrow.
Values
- Respect
- Tolerance
- Integrity
- Achievement
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Support & Care
- Team Work & Cooperation
School History
ANPS was founded in 1987 as a private international school, Foundation Stage to Year 13, with the aim of providing a comprehensive British curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities. The school is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. ANPS presents itself as a diverse school community with a multinational teaching team and a strong commitment to preparing students for higher education worldwide.
High School Overview
High School at ANPS serves Years 10 to 13. All students take the IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and they have the choice between the IB Diploma and International Advanced Levels in Year 12. At the completion of Year 13, students graduate and pursue university studies in the UAE and internationally. The High School experience is designed to support academic growth, leadership development, and readiness for higher education.
The IB at ANPS
ANPS has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2011. The programme is a central part of the school's academic identity and reflects its commitment to rigor, critical thinking, inquiry, and international-mindedness. Through the IB Diploma Programme, students are challenged to develop as independent learners, effective communicators, and globally aware young adults prepared for university and beyond.
- IB Diploma Programme offered since 2011
- Strong university preparation
- Academic rigor and global citizenship
- Mission-driven
- Critical thinking
- Global citizen leadership
School Leadership
- IB Diploma CoordinatorNoel El Debs
IB Learner Profile at ANPS
The learner profile is an essential part of student development at ANPS. It shapes the school culture by encouraging students to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled individuals, open-minded learners, caring community members, risk-takers, balanced individuals, reflective learners, and knowledgeable young people. At ANPS, these qualities are developed through classroom learning, leadership opportunities, service, and everyday school life.
IB Diploma Programme Subject Offerings
| IB Group | Subjects Offered at ANPS |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | English A: Literature; Arabic A: Language and Literature |
| Group 2 | French ab initio |
| Group 3 | Business Management |
| Group 4 | Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Computer Science |
| Group 5 | Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches |
| External Collaboration | Psychology; Philosophy; Economics; Dutch A; Film Studies; Spanish ab initio |
IB Diploma Results 2025
Subject Averages
ANPS 2025 IB Diploma subject averages compared with world averages, on the IB 1–7 scale.
| ANPS 2025 | World 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| English A Lit SL | 5.29 | 5.1 |
| English A Lit HL | 4.8 | 5 |
| French Ab SL | 4.38 | 4.7 |
| Arabic A Lit SL | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Arabic A Lit HL | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Business SL | 5.67 | 4.9 |
| Business HL | 5.5 | 5 |
| Biology HL | 5.67 | 4.5 |
| Math AA SL | 5.17 | 4.5 |
| Math AA HL | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Chemistry SL | 5 | 4.3 |
| Chemistry HL | 5.14 | 4.8 |
| Comp Sci HL | 5.2 | 4.7 |
ANPS 2025 IB Diploma Outcomes
- Average Score33.5World mean total points: 30.6
- IB Diploma Rate94%World DP pass rate: 81.9%
- Equivalency100%ANPS-reported outcome
- Above 35 Points38%Cumulative outcome
- Above 30 Points81%Cumulative outcome
- Prediction Accuracy97% / 51%Within 1 point / exact match
Academic excellence • Global citizenship • Student achievement
Our Top Performers
IB Diploma results, July 2026.
Hiba El Tahir43 / 45 points7 in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Business and Arabic A 
Rishika Chandran41 / 45 points7 in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
School Statistics
University Destinations
ANPS graduates continue their studies at universities across the UAE and around the world. Destinations reflect the school's strong academic preparation, international outlook, and commitment to supporting students in pursuing ambitious and diverse pathways.
University Key
North America
- MIT
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- UOFT
- University of Toronto
- NYU
- New York University
- UBC
- The University of British Columbia
- MCM
- McMaster University
- UH
- University of Houston
- PSU
- The Pennsylvania State University
- VT
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- CONC
- Concordia University
Europe
- UOE
- The University of Edinburgh
- LU
- Leiden University
- UOG
- University of Glasgow
- UV
- Universitat de València
- SUR
- Sapienza University of Rome
Asia
- AURAK
- American University of Ras Al Khaimah
- UOWD
- University of Wollongong in Dubai
- HWUD
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
- NYUAD
- New York University Abu Dhabi
- AUB
- American University of Beirut
- WU
- Waseda University
- UJ
- The University of Jordan
Africa
- AUC
- The American University in Cairo
Oceania
- UMELB
- The University of Melbourne
Community Projects and Student Engagement
Community engagement is an important part of student life at ANPS. Students are encouraged to develop leadership, collaboration, initiative, and social responsibility through school activities, service experiences, awareness campaigns, and community-based projects. These opportunities support the school's mission of preparing students not only for academic success, but also for meaningful participation in society.
CAS: A Journey of Experiential Learning
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is at the heart of the IB Diploma Programme, encouraging students to learn through experience, take initiative, collaborate with others, embrace challenges and reflect on their personal growth. Through these experiences, students develop the skills, attitudes and sense of responsibility to make a meaningful difference.
RASHAD YAHYACLASS OF 2025 | EVGP TEAM LEADER “Balancing leadership and intense academics taught me that true drive isn’t just about speed — it’s about strategy, resilience, and never losing sight of the finish line.”
SARA BARZANJICLASS OF 2027 | MUN HEAD DELEGATE & CHAIR “MUN has taught me not only confidence but leadership skills. It reflects the ability to think critically, communicate with purpose, remain open to different perspectives, and lead with not only power but integrity.”
ALIA CHAMANDICLASS OF 2027 | MASTER OF CEREMONIES · GRADUATION 2026 “Serving as Master of Ceremony was a valuable leadership experience that challenged me to communicate with confidence, engage a diverse audience, and take responsibility for guiding an important school event from beginning to end.”
JULIA MANJAHCLASS OF 2026 | GRADUATION 2026 VALEDICTORIAN · STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT “Being named Valedictorian was the crown of a long developmental journey, shaped by the moments when I stepped outside my comfort zone, met people who changed my perspective, took chances on new opportunities, and discovered how much I was capable of.”
Contact
ANPS
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City – 9, Near Al Safir Mall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- +971 2 553 0935
- Ask@anps.co