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Creative British School has 240 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Creative British School is located on 33rd Street ME-10 in Abu Dhabi, in the Shabiya-10 (Mussafah) area. The campus sits within Mussafah's commercial district, with road links to surrounding residential communities. It is accessible via Abu Dhabi's main road networks, making it convenient for families living in the western suburbs and nearby areas.
Stages
The school offers a British education from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to A-levels, covering early years, primary, and secondary phases. The curriculum combines Cambridge/UK frameworks with UAE MOE subjects such as Arabic, Islamic studies, and UAE social studies.
Type
The Creative British School is co-educational. It serves a diverse, international student body and operates as a mixed-gender institution.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 35 nationalities are represented at CBS Abu Dhabi. The largest represented group is Pakistani, with a mix of local Emirati and other international students in attendance. The exact local-to-international ratio is not published.
Additional learning support
The school emphasises inclusivity and a diverse learning community. Specific SEN/ALN provisions are not publicly listed in the materials available.
Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; the school follows a British curriculum framework (Cambridge/UK alignment) with UAE MOE subject integration.
Religious affiliation
The school does not have a formal religious affiliation. Islamic studies are included as part of the UAE MOE curriculum requirements.
School day structure
The school day runs from 7:15 am to 2:40 pm Monday to Thursday, with Friday hours from 7:15 am to 11:40 am. Start and end times are consistent with standard UAE school timetables.
Bus service
The school's transport is outsourced to Nexus Passenger Transport BY Bus LLC. Nexus provides home-to-school transport to eligible students and operates across available areas in Abu Dhabi. Fees are charged per term, with a detailed schedule published by the service provider.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Creative British School ranges from AED 10,090 to AED 25,970 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees
- A non‑refundable, non‑transferable registration (new admission) fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is payable on acceptance of the offer; this amount is adjusted against the first term tuition once the student joins. Re‑enrolment also requires a non‑refundable, non‑transferable re‑enrolment fee equal to 5% of next year's fees, adjustable against the first term.
Tuition fees (Academic year 2025–26) — per term and annual
- FS2: Term 1 AED 3,400; Term 2 AED 3,400; Term 3 AED 3,290; Annual tuition AED 10,090; Registration fee shown AED 500. - Year 1 – Year 3: Term 1 AED 4,400; Term 2 AED 4,400; Term 3 AED 4,160; Annual tuition AED 12,960; Registration fee shown AED 650. - Year 4 – Year 6: Term 1 AED 5,800; Term 2 AED 5,800; Term 3 AED 5,790; Annual tuition AED 17,390; Registration fee shown AED 900. - Year 7 – Year 9: Term 1 AED 6,800; Term 2 AED 6,800; Term 3 AED 6,660; Annual tuition AED 20,260; Registration fee shown AED 1,050. - Year 10: Term 1 AED 8,700; Term 2 AED 8,700; Term 3 AED 8,570; Annual tuition AED 25,970; Registration fee shown AED 1,300. - Year 11 – Year 13: Term 1 AED 8,700; Term 2 AED 8,700; Term 3 AED 8,490; Annual tuition AED 25,890; Registration fee shown AED 1,300.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition invoices are issued prior to the start of the academic year; tuition is payable in advance at the start of each term. Term payment due dates are on or before 15 August (Term 1), 15 December (Term 2), and 15 March (Term 3). Tuition may be paid in full or by term as invoiced. - Failure to pay fees can result in loss of place, withholding of reports/references/exam results, and temporary or permanent exclusion.
Transport fees and terms
- Annual school transport fee (all available areas in Abu Dhabi): AED 4,468 total, payable termly as Term 1 AED 1,550; Term 2 AED 1,460; Term 3 AED 1,458. A fee is charged for 10 months of the academic year, divided into three terms. Transport fees must be paid before the beginning of each term. - Transport is fixed and payable termly; one‑way travel is charged at the full fee; transport may be discontinued only at the end of a term and there is no refund for the unexpired portion of the term when withdrawing from transport. Service will not be provided if transport fees are not paid in advance for a given term.
Uniform and other compulsory costs
- Uniform (full set and jacket) approximate charges by grade group: - FS2–Year 1: Full set AED 315; Jacket AED 60; Total AED 375. - Year 2–Year 5: Full set AED 360; Jacket AED 70; Total AED 430. - Year 6–Year 8: Full set AED 410; Jacket AED 80; Total AED 490. - Year 9–Year 13: Full set AED 450; Jacket AED 80; Total AED 530. - External board/exam fees (representative Cambridge IGCSE / AS‑A level fees listed): IGCSE subject fees commonly AED 850 per subject; AS/A level subject fees commonly AED 950 per subject; some linear subjects shown at AED 1,400. These exam fee amounts are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.
Refund and withdrawal policy
- The registration fee remains non‑refundable. Tuition fee refunds follow the Ministry of Education/ADEK policy; refund processing begins from the later of the date the completed student withdrawal form is received or the student's last date of attendance. Refunds are issued to the original payee. A 30‑day written notification of withdrawal to the Registrar is required.
Boarding fees
- Boarding fees: Not applicable. Creative British School does not list boarding or residential provision and instead provides day education with school transport options; therefore no boarding fees are charged. (Statement based on the school's published fee, transport and admissions information.)
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include online payment via the school's online payment system / mobile application, and cash or credit card (MasterCard / Visa) payments at the school accounts department. All tuition and transport payments are required in AED unless otherwise invoiced.
Academics
Creative British School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Creative British School in Abu Dhabi follows the Cambridge curriculum closely aligned with the UK National Curriculum and enriches it with the UAE Ministry of Education programs in Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies. The school provides education from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Primary and Secondary to A-levels. Key Stage 4 (ages 14–16) centers on the Cambridge IGCSE, with core subjects such as Mathematics, English as a Second Language, and Sciences, plus MOE Arabic and Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies in Year 10, with a broad range of optional IGCSE subjects. Key Stage 5 offers Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with subject choice and linear assessment, and includes Arabic Language and Islamic Studies as part of the curriculum. Across all stages, MOE subjects—Social Studies, Islamic Education, and Arabic Language—are integrated in a Whole School Approach to reflect UAE identity and regulatory requirements. The Early Years Foundation Stage emphasizes the seven learning areas with three prime areas (communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development) and uses a play-based, inclusive approach blending UK/Oxford frameworks with UAE context.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Admission Process includes the following steps: 1. Application Submission: The first step is to submit an online application for admission. After successfully completing the application, the applicant will receive an SMS with a reference number. 2. Age Requirement: The minimum age requirement for the academic year 2026-27 is FS2/KG1 4 years (01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022); Yr1/KG2 5 years (01/01/2021 - 31/12/2021); Yr2/GR1 6 years (01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020). Kindly note that exceptions cannot be made to accepting any student whose age is not within the new range including those coming from abroad. 3. Entrance Test/Interview: Depending on the availability of seats, applicants will be contacted for either an entrance test or an interview. After the entrance test or interview, the Admission Committee will evaluate the applicant's suitability for admission. 4. Letter of Acceptance: If the Admission Committee decides to grant admission, a formal letter of acceptance will be sent via email. 5. Documents Submission: Once admission is granted, the next step is to fill out the admission form and submit all required documents. 6. Registration Fees: To secure the admission and book a seat, the applicant is required to pay the registration fees; 5% of annual fees is payable for the registration which is non-refundable/non-transferable and will be adjusted from first term tuition fees.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Creative British School follow?
Creative British School offers education grounded in the British Curriculum framework as the first PACE British school in the UAE.
What ages does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 5 to 18 in a co-educational day setting.
How diverse is the student body?
Creative British School has 240 students from over 35 nationalities.
When was the school founded?
The school was established in 2014 as the first PACE British school in the UAE.
What values does the school promote?
The school emphasises commitment, respect, responsibility, and global leadership across its diverse international community.
