Welcome to Repton Abu Dhabi
Your Journey Begins Here
At Repton Abu Dhabi, we believe that education is more than just academics; it’s about shaping well-rounded individuals ready to excel in a dynamic world. With a proud heritage dating back to 1557 and a commitment to innovation, we blend tradition with excellence to create a nurturing environment where every child thrives.
Here, you’ll find all the important information and resources you need to ensure your child’s experience at our school is seamless and enjoyable.
Let’s embark on this exciting journey together.
Principal’s Welcome
Dear Parents,
A warm welcome to the 2025-26 academic year, especially to our new families joining the Repton community! We take pride in our values and culture, which you'll experience firsthand. Our students are known for their individuality, curiosity, and resilience, consistently achieving outstanding academic progress. Beyond academics, we focus on developing caring, confident, and respectful global citizens.
A Repton education empowers students to make a positive impact on their families, communities, and the world. Your support in fostering a growth mindset and strong relationships with teachers is crucial. We encourage you to use this handbook and explore our website and Parent Portal for more information. We wish you a successful and enjoyable year!
Steve Lupton
Principal
Parent Handbook
Find all the essential information for the upcoming academic year in our comprehensive parent handbook. It covers everything from school policies and academic calendars to uniform guidelines and extracurricular activities, ensuring you have all the details at your fingertips. We encourage you to review it thoroughly to help your child have a successful and enjoyable year.
Document Collection & Registration
Getting ready for the new academic year is simple with our admissions team. They're here to help with document submission, visa requirements, and ID card processing. For a detailed list of required documents, please refer to our document collection guide.
School Timings
Familiarize yourself with our daily schedules to ensure your child's punctuality. This includes arrival and dismissal times, along with available after-school care options.
Term Dates
Keep track of our academic calendar to know the start and end dates for each term, along with half-term breaks and holiday periods.
Transport Options
Our bus network, operated by STS Group, offers safe, timely, and smart transportation. Register easily for our school bus service via the new STS App V3.0, which also allows you to manage multiple child profiles.
Lunch & Catering
Repton Abu Dhabi’s catering service provides nutritious, diverse meals tailored to pupils’ dietary needs. We aim to cultivate healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Uniform Guidelines
Our uniform embodies the pride and unity of being a Reptonian. You can shop online or visit our on-campus store to get everything your child needs to start the year in style.
Extracurricular Activities
Repton Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of over 65 extracurricular activities (ECAs), designed to expand horizons beyond the classroom. These opportunities allow pupils to develop skills, discover new interests, and build friendships, with options for all ages and interests, including sports, arts, and academic clubs. Our after-school programs also provide flexibility and peace of mind for parents.
Parent Access Cards
To ensure your child's safety and security, photo ID cards are required for campus access. All adults on school grounds must wear their ID card with the provided lanyard around their neck. Misuse of the non-transferable ID card may result in confiscation by the Security Team.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for Years 10-13 boosts student independence, collaboration, and tech fluency, preparing them for university and careers. We recommend Apple devices for best integration.
Mobile Phone Policy
To support a focused and respectful learning environment, our new Mobile Phone Policy outlines clear expectations for students regarding the use of personal devices during school hours. We encourage all families to review the policy in full.
Transfer Certificate Requirements
A Transfer Certificate (TC) is required for students joining Year 3 to Year 13 from another Emirate or overseas, and for Year 2 new joiners in Term 3 from overseas and other Emirates. Attestation requirements vary by country of origin, with specific guidelines for the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Northern Europe, GCC countries, and other regions. For detailed attestation needs and a sample TC, please refer to our comprehensive guide.