Creative British School, Abu Dhabi

Creative British School offers classes from kindergarten to 12th grade. Students advance to the next grade depending on their academic achievement and overall growth. Below is a breakdown of the school’s grade level:

Phases	Grades
Kindergarten	KG1 and KG2
Primary School	Grade 1 to Grade 6
Secondary School	Grade 7 and Grade 8
IGCSE	Grade 9 and Grade 10
A-Level	Grade 11 and Grade 12

Creative British School provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12, following the National Curriculum of England and the IGCSE framework. The school adheres to the National Curriculum of England in the early years and primary stages. From Year 10 onwards, students begin the IGCSE programme, preparing for the final international exams at the end of Year 10.

The curriculum is structured into five key stages: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level.

Kindergarten Curriculum

The school believes in focusing on the development of students from the young age of Kindergarten 1 and 2.

Communication	Understanding of the World	Social Development
Literacy	Physical Development	Arabic
Mathematics	Personal Development	Islamic

Primary Curriculum

For students in Grades 1 to 6, the curriculum looks like this:

English	Arabic	Art and Design	ICT
Mathematics	Islamic Studies	Geography	Physical Education
Science	Social Studies	History	-

Secondary Curriculum

For students in Grades 7 and 8, the skills and knowledge to attend IGCSEs are essential, for which the curriculum looks like:

English	Arabic	French	ICT
Mathematics	Islamic Studies	Geography	Physical Education
Combined Science	Social Studies	History

IGCSE Curriculum

Students pursue the IGCSE in grades 9 and 10. The IGCSE exams, administered by the Cambridge International Examination Board, take place at the conclusion of grade 10. To obtain the certificate, students must pass a minimum of five subjects. The curriculum includes compulsory (C) and optional (O) subjects.

*Note: Students are required to take Arabic classes as directed by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Mathematics (C)	Chemistry (O)	Economics (O)
English	Biology	History
Physics	ICT	Geography

A-Level Curriculum

A-Level is divided into two parts: AS-Level and A2-Level, both of which are more advanced stages of the GCSE qualification. After finishing their O-Levels, students take the A-Level course over two years, covering Grades 11 and 12.

In Grade 11, students sit for their AS-Level exams, where they need to pass at least two subjects of their choice, similar to the IGCSE. These same subjects are then completed at a higher level in Grade 12 during the A2-Level.

Admissions to Creative British School are conducted through an online application form. Follow these steps to apply:

• Submit the Online Admission Enquiry Form to register your child. You’ll receive a reference number via SMS (this does not confirm enrollment).
• Visit the school to collect a token from reception and check seat availability at the registrar’s office, or pick up the admission verification sheet from the Administration Office.
• The school will inform you about the entrance test. After your child takes the test, inquire about the results.
• Purchase the prospectus and application forms from the Accounts Department. Fill out the forms included in the prospectus.
• Verify and submit your forms and supporting documents at the Administration Office. Then, pay the initial fee to the cashier in the Accounts Department to complete the process.

Admission Guidelines

Students looking to be admitted into Abu Dhabi schools must provide certain documents. Accepted students will need to present the documents listed below:

1. For Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2:

• Three recent passport-size photographs of the student
• Original Emirates ID card of the child and two clear photocopies (both sides)
• Clear photocopy of the student passport
• Valid Visa
• Clear photocopy of the student attested Birth Certificate
• Clear photocopy of the Student Vaccination Record
• Clear photocopy of the Student Insurance card
• Original Emirates ID card of parents (father and mother) 
• One clear photocopy (both sides)
• Passport copy with valid visa of father
• Passport copy with valid visa of mother
• Clear photocopy of electricity bill/Tawtheeq or any document showing Premises ID.
• Family Book copy (for UAE Nationals)
• You must submit the mark sheet from the previous year's final exam. It should be the original copy, not a duplicate. 
• For students in Abu Dhabi, the ADEK Report Card should be provided.

2. For Grade 2 and above:

• All documents are mentioned for KG1 and KG2 admissions.
• Conduct a Certificate from the previous school.
• The Original Transfer Certificate/ School Leaving Certificate from the previous school.

3. The requirements for attesting a transfer certificate are as follows–

• For transfers from another Emirate, the Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate must be attested by the relevant educational authority from the previous school.
• For overseas transfers, the certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Education in the student’s home country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy.

Admission priority will be given in the following order, pending confirmation by the admissions committee:

• Children of staff members
• Siblings of current students
• Other applicants

Admission Criteria

Before getting admitted to the Creative British School, the students must meet certain criterias like: 

*Note: This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for the school beginning in September).

Grades	KG 1
Minimum Age	4
Maximum Entry Age	-
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	-

 

Grades	KG 2
Minimum Age	5
Maximum Entry Age	-
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	-

 

Grades	Grade 1
Minimum Age	6
Maximum Entry Age	-
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	-

 

Grades	Grade 2
Minimum Age	7
Maximum Entry Age	9
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	6

 

Grades	Grade 3
Minimum Age	8
Maximum Entry Age	10
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	7

 

Grades	Grade 4
Minimum Age	9
Maximum Entry Age	11
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	8

 

Grades	Grade 5
Minimum Age	10
Maximum Entry Age	12
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	9

 

Grades	Grade 6
Minimum Age	11
Maximum Entry Age	13
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	10

 

Grades	Grade 7
Minimum Age	12
Maximum Entry Age	14
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	11

 

Grades	Grade 8
Minimum Age	13
Maximum Entry Age	15
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	12

 

Grades	Grade 9
Minimum Age	14
Maximum Entry Age	17
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	13

 

Grades	Grade 10
Minimum Age	15
Maximum Entry Age	18
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	14

 

Grades	Grade 11
Minimum Age	16
Maximum Entry Age	19
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	15

 

Grades	Grade 12
Minimum Age	17
Maximum Entry Age	20
Minimum Entry Age (For Overseas Transfer)	16

Creative British School charges a non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,500 from new and returning students. This amount is credited towards the costs for Term 1. The complete tuition fees for the various grades are listed below–

Grades- KG 1	Tuition Fees (AED)
Term 1 Fee	AED 3,300
Term 2 Fee	AED 3,300
Term 3 Fee	AED 3,060
Total Fee	AED 9,660

 

Grades- KG 2 to Grade 2	Tuition Fees (AED)
Term 1 Fee	AED 4,200
Term 2 Fee	AED 4,200
Term 3 Fee	AED 4,010
Total Fee	AED 12,410

 

Grades- Grade 3 to Grade 5	Tuition Fees (AED)
Term 1 Fee	AED 5,600
Term 2 Fee	AED 5,600
Term 3 Fee	AED 5,460
Total Fee	AED 16,660

 

Grades- Grade 6 to Grade 8	Tuition Fees (AED)
Term 1 Fee	AED 6,500
Term 2 Fee	AED 6,500
Term 3 Fee	AED 6,400
Total Fee	AED 19,400

 

Grades- Grade 9 to Grade 12	Tuition Fees (AED)
Term 1 Fee	AED 8,300
Term 2 Fee	AED 8,300
Term 3 Fee	AED 8,200
Total Fee	AED 24,800

Payment Procedure & Refund

Annual fees include a non-refundable 5% registration or re-registration charge, which will be deducted from the first-term tuition fees.

• The first term fee is due on the 15th of August.
• The second term fee is due on the 15th of December.
• The third term fee is due on the 15th of March.

CBS partners with the well-known Wheels School Transport company to offer smooth, reliable transportation. Each bus is equipped with GPS and CCTV cameras to maintain student safety. A support assistant is also on board to ensure students wear their seatbelts, reach their classrooms securely, and return home safely. The transportation fee is calculated to be AED 4.468 annually.

Creative British School also provides numerous sports facilities. CBS features a dedicated sports academy where children are trained in physical sports. As part of the school sports, there are Football, Cricket, Basketball and Badminton.

Other sports facilities include:

• Sports Hall
• Shaded Play Area
• KG Play Area
• Outdoor AstroTurf

• Telephone- +971-2-5523700
• Email- registrar@cbsabudhabi.com
• Inquiry- info@cbsabudhabi.com
• Official Website- https://www.cbsabudhabi.com/
• Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/people/Creative-British-School/100064101545578/?skip_nax_wizard=true