American School of Creative Science - NAD Al Sheba (NAS)
- American
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 9.75K–19.8K
AED 35.8K–72.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
American curriculum school in Nad Al Sheba 2, Dubai. Delivers the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards alongside Arabic, Islamic and UAE social studies, with a Qur'an programme. Affiliated with the Bukhatir group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · Own curriculum
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 55
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- Religion
- islamic
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 35,822≈ USD 9.75K |
| KG 1 | AED 35,822≈ USD 9.75K |
| KG 2 | AED 35,822≈ USD 9.75K |
| Grade 1 | AED 42,475≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 2 | AED 42,475≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 3 | AED 42,475≈ USD 11.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 35,822 (about USD 9.75K) |
| KG 1 | AED 35,822 (about USD 9.75K) |
| KG 2 | AED 35,822 (about USD 9.75K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 42,475 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 42,475 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 42,475 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 49,640 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 49,640 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 59,875 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 59,875 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 59,875 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 59,875 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 66,528 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 66,528 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 72,669 (about USD 19.8K) |
Source: school website (ascs.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American School of Creative Science - NAD Al Sheba (NAS) (this school) | AED 35,822 (about USD 9.75K) | AED 72,669 (about USD 19.8K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (ascs.sch.ae) · checked 2026-11-04 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Deposit
- AED 2,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Inclusion is a core school principle, with support for diverse needs. A programme identifies gifted and talented students and provides extra opportunities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A School Governing Body includes parent, teacher and community representatives. The school is affiliated with the Bukhatir education and group organisations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards from KG to Grade 12, with Arabic and Islamic studies. A virtues curriculum underpins the programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Runs an ELL programme with interventions where needed to access the US curriculum. The school is a member of the WIDA International School Consortium.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A Student Service Team including doctors, nurses, social workers and a guidance counsellor supports student wellbeing. Counselling and wellbeing policies are in place.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a priority, with a designated Safeguarding Lead and child protection and safeguarding policies in place.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Has more than seven sporting facilities, with physical education taught as part of the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers more than 20 diverse activities, including school debate and innovation events.
- School debate
- Innovation Month
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic and Islamic education are taught daily as formal lessons. A Qur'an programme focuses on recitation and memorisation.
- Arabic
- Qur'an
- Islamic Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Shortlisted in 2019 by SchoolsCompared.com for Best Arabic Blended Curriculum School and Best School for Outstanding Value Add.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and by NEASC. Member of the WIDA International School Consortium.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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