Creative British School
Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
AED 10.1K–26K
about USD 2.75K–7.07K
Reference rate (2026-11-06)
About
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, established 2014 and part of the PACE Group. Follows the Cambridge curriculum, closely aligned with the UK National Curriculum, from FS2 to Year 13.
33rd Street ME-10, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Key facts
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS2 – Y13
- Nationalities
- 35
- Founded
- 2014
- School day
- 07:15-14:40
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Interview
Fees
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 |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 10,090≈ USD 2.75K |
| Y1-Y3 | AED 12,960≈ USD 3.53K |
| Y4-Y6 | AED 17,390≈ USD 4.74K |
| Y7-Y9 | AED 20,260≈ USD 5.52K |
| Y10 | AED 25,970≈ USD 7.07K |
| Y11-Y13 | AED 25,890≈ USD 7.05K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 10,090 (about USD 2.75K) |
| Y1-Y3 | AED 12,960 (about USD 3.53K) |
| Y4-Y6 | AED 17,390 (about USD 4.74K) |
| Y7-Y9 | AED 20,260 (about USD 5.52K) |
| Y10 | AED 25,970 (about USD 7.07K) |
| Y11-Y13 | AED 25,890 (about USD 7.05K) |
Source: school website (cbsabudhabi.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Creative British School (this school) | AED 10,090 (about USD 2.75K) | AED 25,970 (about USD 7.07K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
Source: school website (cbsabudhabi.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Student support
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Library
Arts
- Acting
- Hand embroidery
After-school activities
- Board Games
- Young Chef
- Dance
- Football
- Science
- Cricket
- Art & Craft
- Drama
- Zumba
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Journalist
- Music
- Quran Recitation & Tajweed
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School day structure
Mon-Thu 7:15 to 14:40 and Friday 7:15 to 11:40. FS2 runs shorter, 7:30 to 12:45 Mon-Thu and 7:30 to 11:25 Friday.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Home-to-school buses are run by an outsourced operator. Fees are paid termly and seats are first come, first served.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the PACE Group, founded in 1999 by its founder through an educational trust.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Cambridge curriculum, closely aligned with the UK National Curriculum, with Arabic, Islamic studies and UAE social studies added.
- Cambridge curriculum
- UK National Curriculum alignment
- Arabic
- Islamic studies
- UAE social studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL department gives targeted English support, with individual plans to build language skills and help students join mainstream lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2014 as the first PACE British school in the UAE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises partnerships among parents, staff, students and outside partners, with parent workshops run during the year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An open Parents Association builds community links and supports school projects and social contributions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include science and brain-training activities.
- Science
- Brain Fresh
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Clubs include art and craft, drama, dance and music.
- Art & Craft
- Drama
- Dance
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and culture clubs cover Arabic reading and drama, Quran recitation and Prophet companion stories.
- Arabic drama
- Quran Recitation & Tajweed
- Free reading in Arabic
- Prophet Companion Stories
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include board games, cooking and journalism.
- Board Games
- Young Chef
- Cold Cooking
- Journalist
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sport and physical clubs include football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton and Zumba.
- Football
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Zumba
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, with Arabic taught as a subject. Arabic sessions are also run for parents.
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are submitted online and a reference number is sent by SMS. A step-by-step admissions guide is available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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