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Hi, my name is Leila and I am from England and Thailand. I am 12 years old and am in Year 8. I was born in Poole, England, and moved to Saudi Arabia when I was 2 years old. I lived there for 5 years and then moved to Abu Dhabi in early 2015, which is when I joined BIS Abu Dhabi in Year 2. I have enjoyed my school experience here ever since...thanks to all my teachers. You know who you are! :)
I am an active member of the school community and have participated in such activities as the BSME U11 Games where I was captain of the Junior Swim Team, the UAE National Day dance (choreographed by Mrs Lowe), the Cinderella Rockerfella Production as well as helping out on Open Days and Transition Days from Primary to Secondary.
Since moving to Abu Dhabi I have taken up figure skating and have competed in many competitions in the UAE and Thailand, as well as attending summer training camps in Italy, Malaysia, and most recently in Czech Republic. During this summer (as we could not travel overseas due to COVID-19) I took up scuba diving and became a certified PADI Open Water diver. I am looking forward to diving in other places once the travel restrictions have eased.
I’m still considering what to do once I’ve graduated (still quite a few years!) but I love drawing, engineering-based activities and maths, so I think being an architect would be the best job option for me to combine my skills.
From her very first days in Nursery to her final moments as an IB Diploma graduate, Samsara has spent 15 years growing, learning, and thriving at BIS Abu Dhabi. A true BISAD Baby, she has left a lasting mark not only in the classroom, but across courts, fields and swimming pools. As she reflects on her school journey, Samsara shares how sport became a constant companion, shaping her character, building resilience, and offering balance alongside academic success.
Discover how sport helped shape her unforgettable school experience — and why it could do the same for your child.
Our facilities provide the backdrop to – and inspiration behind – many of our students’ greatest achievements.
From our Creative Technology Zone and 524-seat auditorium to the Team Falcon Sports Academy, every space is designed to enrich learning and unlock endless possibilities.
Curious about what’s coming next? Discover how our latest campus developments will take student learning and parent connection to the next level.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, we believe that when families and schools team up, incredible things happen. We’re proud to have won the Parent Partnership category at both the ADEK Awards 2024/25 and the MENA School Excellence Awards 2025, but this award is about more than just recognition. It’s about the people, the conversations, and the community that make it all possible.
Read on to discover how we’re making a difference together.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, inclusion isn’t a separate initiative, it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the moment a student joins us, they are welcomed into a caring, respectful, and inclusive environment, guided by the values of Kindness, Honesty, and Respect. Discover how this ethos shapes every classroom, corridor, and connection in our school community in this blog.
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