Sixth Form at BISR

The British International School Riyadh aims to offer an education for life and a preparation for the challenges it poses, whether intellectual, physical, technological or social. Sixth Form students play a central part in the life of the School, as senior members of the School community and as role models for the next generation. The Sixth Form also represents the culmination of a student’s School career as well as a preparation for university. These two years are likely to be the most challenging and exciting that a student will have experienced. During this time, students will develop the maturity and focused ambition to succeed and perhaps even go beyond their own expectations. We want our Sixth Form students to involve themselves fully in a wide and stimulating range of activities and we set high standards to enable them to develop the academic, creative, sporting and personal strengths needed for the 21st Century.

At BISR we understand that each student is unique and therefore we offer three different pathways for study in the Sixth Form. At our DQ campus, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, at our Al Waha campus students can study a programme of A Level subjects and at our Al Hamra campus students can study BTECs which are a more vocational option. Both campuses are within easy traveling distance from each other, allowing students to attend the campus and follow the programme that best suits their needs. Our mantra is ‘Your School, Your Choice’. To decide which route may be the best one for your Sixth Form studies, please read through the details related to each of the pathways. Our admissions and academic teams would also be happy to speak to you about either or both of these pathways, should you have further questions. 

Study within the Sixth Form is both challenging and rewarding. To be successful on either pathway, students will need to develop as strong independent learners, dedicating time during evenings and weekends to their studies. However, we know that breaks from academic studies are beneficial to learning. Students are therefore encouraged to maintain a balanced lifestyle, involving themselves in physical activities, creative pursuits and service to the community. These activities, along with leadership opportunities allow students to develop essential life skills alongside their academic studies. 

All pathways are demanding but the rewards are considerable. The academic record of the Sixth Form at BISR is outstanding and we do hope that you will, in due course, add to those achievements.