Creative British School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A-Levels school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $2,744 to $7,064 USD.
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About
Creative British School is a co-educational day school in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, offering a British curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Cambridge A-Levels, enriched with UAE MOE subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies. Founded in 2014 as the first PACE British school in the UAE, it serves approximately 240 students from over 35 nationalities aged 4 to 18. The school emphasises inclusivity, with a structured three-tier Pyramid of Intervention supporting SEN, EAL, and social-emotional learning needs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 2,744~$ 748 |
| Year 10 | AED 7,064~$ 1,925 |
| Year 1-3 | AED 3,525~$ 960 |
| Year 4-6 | AED 4,730~$ 1,289 |
| Year 7-9 | AED 5,511~$ 1,502 |
| Year 11-13 | AED 7,042~$ 1,919 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 10,090 - 25,970.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application; applicant receives an SMS reference number. 2) Age requirements are verified for the relevant year group. 3) Depending on seat availability, applicants are contacted for an entrance test or interview; the Admission Committee evaluates suitability. 4) If approved, a formal letter of acceptance is sent by email. 5) Applicant completes the admission form and submits all required documents. 6) Registration fee (5% of annual tuition, non-refundable/non-transferable) is paid to secure the place; this amount is adjusted against the first term tuition.
School Day
7:15 am to 2:40 pm Monday to Thursday; 7:15 am to 11:40 am on Friday.
Student Life
Students wear a school uniform available from a designated supplier via an on-site store. Approximate costs by stage: FS2–Year 1 AED 375; Year 2–Year 5 AED 430; Year 6–Year 8 AED 490; Year 9–Year 13 AED 530.
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through safeguarding-oriented practices including Accessible Support and Counselling available to all students, proactive monitoring of at-risk pupils, a Safeguarding Committee, and a school-wide safeguarding awareness strategy to promote a safe and caring school culture.
Safeguarding is codified in the Student Protection and Safeguarding Policy (2024), overseen by a Safeguarding Committee comprising the Principal, Head of Secondary, Head of Primary, and a Social Worker. The policy outlines reporting procedures, staff induction and training, and adherence to ADEK requirements including online safety and wellbeing policies, subject to annual review.
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School Background
Owned and managed by the PACE Group, a UAE-based education group founded in 1999 by Dr P.A. Ibrahim Haji.