Bangladeshi Curriculum

The Bangladeshi school in Abu Dhabi follows the country's approved National Curriculum and Textbook Board Curriculum. Core subjects include Bangla, Mathematics, English, Science, Religion, Physical Education, Arts and Crafts, and Music.

In Abu Dhabi, the Bangladeshi curriculum is exclusively taught in English, ensuring a seamless transition for students who plan to pursue their higher education in Bangladesh.

Progression

Junior KG enrolment starts at ages 4-5.
Students complete 10 years of schooling to receive a secondary school certificate or 12 years of schooling to receive a higher secondary school certificate.
After Grade 8, students may choose a specific combination of subjects called “tracks”. In Abu Dhabi, the two tracks offered are Business Studies/Commerce or Science.

The table below shows the academic journey that a student studying an American curriculum is expected to take

Age	Grade
3-4	-
4-5	Junior KG
5-6	Senior KG
6-7	Grade 1
7-8	Grade 2
8-9	Grade 3
9-10	Grade 4
10-11	Grade 5
11-12	Grade 6
12-13	Grade 7
13-14	Grade 8
14-15	Grade 9
15-16	Grade 10
16-17	Grade 11
17-18	Grade 12

Assessments

The Bangladeshi school in Abu Dhabi offers the following examinations from Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education as mentioned below:
Primary School Certificate (PSC), a national exam at the end of Grade 5.
Junior School Certificate (JSC), a national exam at the end of Grade 8.
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), a national exam at the end of Grade 10.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), a national exam at the end of Grade 12.
Students in the Bangladeshi school are also assessed through external assessments that serve as indicators of their progress and achievements. The school may choose from four standardized benchmark assessments: NWEA MAP, GL Progress Tests, Ei ASSET, or ACER IBT.

Affiliation allows schools to form a recognized association or partnership with a specific board.
Schools must have affiliation to offer courses and administer board examinations.
Affiliation is granted to schools based on their compliance with the Board’s terms and conditions, and it needs to be renewed every four years.

Further Details

The Ministry of Education, Bangladesh Click Here
The Department of Primary Education Department of Secondary and Higher Education Click Here
The Dhaka Education Board and Board of Secondary and Higher Education Click Here

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