Creative British School, Abu Dhabi

Established in 2014, Creative British School (CBS) Abu Dhabi delivers education based on the British Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

It has a state-of-the-art campus in Mussafah with incredible amenities, including laboratories, computer suites and sports halls. The campus uses Smart Learning Systems in classrooms, such as interactive whiteboards and projectors. The educational programme at this school moulds students to become well-rounded global citizens.

Creative British School is operated by the PACE Group that manages schools in India, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Gulf Asian English School Sharjah, PACE International School Sharjah and India International School Sharjah are some PACE Group schools that are sister schools to CBS.

Continue reading this comprehensive guide on Creative British School to learn more.

• Location: Mussafah
• School fees: AED 9,660 - AED 24,800
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• ADEK rating: Good
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Creative British School is located in Shabia 10, Mussafah East, Abu Dhabi. Some family-friendly communities near the CBS campus include:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• Al Maqtaa
• Baniyas East

The Shabiya area is part of the larger community of Mussafah and offers apartments with all the necessary amenities. Parents looking to move closer to the school can consider the following options:

• Apartments for rent near Creative British School

Creative British School has high-end school facilities, including the following:

• Science Laboratories
• Library
• Computer Suites
• Sports Halls
• Shaded Play Area
• KG Play Area
• Outdoor AstroTurf Ground

Science laboratories available at the school include dedicated Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Home Science laboratories. These labs provide a safe environment where children can learn, experiment and discover. Students also benefit from CBS’s integration of smart-learning systems throughout the campus, such as interactive whiteboards, mobile projectors and more.

The library holds a comprehensive collection of publications and volumes, resource materials, storybooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, novels and more. The library is split into three departments– Junior Library, Senior Library and e-Library.

Creative British School location is on 33rd Street, Shabia 10, Mussafah East Abu Dhabi.

Creative British School is a K-12, coeducational school in Shabia 10, Abu Dhabi. Since its inception in 2014, the school has been delivering a high-quality education following the National Curriculum of England. The school is operated and managed by the PACE Education Trust.

CBS, Abu Dhabi aims to create successful and responsible global citizens with high moral, ethical and spiritual world values. Students can benefit from the state-of-the-art campus with the latest ICT technology resources. A wide range of extracurricular activities complements the rigorous curriculum offered at the school. Students can experience beyond-the-classroom experiences by participating in interschool/international competitions.

Through CBS’s Smart Learning Systems, advanced laboratories, qualified teachers and an exciting pool of resources, students can develop their emotional and social intelligence. For this reason, Creative British School was rated Good in its latest inspection conducted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Knowledge and Education (ADEK). It is also one of the best schools in Mussafah.

Creative British School offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here are the stages of education found at this school:

Creative British School imparts education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 following the National Curriculum of England and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

At the primary level, CBS follows the National Curriculum of England. From Grade 10, students study the IGCSE programme, which trains them for the final IGCSE international examinations conducted at the end of Grade 10.

The curriculum is divided into five parts: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A-Level.

Kindergarten Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on the following areas of development for students in Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2:

Primary Curriculum

For students of Grade 1 to Grade 6 (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), the curriculum incorporates the following subjects:

Secondary Curriculum

In Grades 7 and 8, students acquire the skills and knowledge required for their IGCSEs. Subjects offered at this level include:

IGCSE Curriculum

Students follow the IGCSE course during Grades 9 and 10 as per the Cambridge International Curriculum. The Cambridge International Examination Board conducts IGCSE examinations at the end of Grade 10. Students must clear at least five subjects to earn the certificate. Compulsory (C) and Optional (O) subjects offered are:

Students must also take lessons in Arabic and Islamic, as directed by the UAE’s Ministry of Education.

A-Level Curriculum

A-Level consists of AS-Level and A2-Level, which are the advanced stage of the GCSE qualification programme. Upon completing their O-Levels (ordinary levels), students learn the A level course for two years (Grade 11 and Grade 12).

In Grade 11, students appear for AS level exams where they are expected to pass a minimum of two subjects of their choice (same as the IGCSE level). The same subjects are completed in Grade 12 during the A2 level.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity that monitors all private education institutes and their commitment to providing high-quality service in accordance with regulations. Through the Irtiqaa Programme, ADEK carries out periodic evaluations of all schools based on six criteria as listed below:

1. Quality of students’ achievement
2. Quality of personal and social development as well as innovation skills of the students
3. Quality of teaching and assessment
4. Quality of curriculum
5. Quality of student safety and wellbeing, as well as the guidance and support provided to them
6. Quality of school leadership and management

Creative British School has been rated Good for its overall effectiveness by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). CBS received a good rating for all six performance standards set by ADEK.

ADEK found students’ relationships and behaviour with adults and their understanding of national and international cultures and Islamic values commendable. The school has also improved students’ achievement in science in middle school. Additionally, the caring role of leadership, enhanced extracurricular activities, provisions for safeguarding are other talking points in the report.

Nevertheless, ADEK recommended the school to:

• Improve the quality of teaching and assessment
• Improve achievement and attainment for all subjects, especially those delivered in Arabic
• Strengthen leadership and management

The academic year at CBS is split into three terms as follows:

To enrol your child at Creative British School, complete the following admissions requirements:

• Submit the Online Admission Enquiry Form to register your child at the school. Parents will receive a Reference No via SMS upon successful completion (kindly note that registration does not mean confirmation of enrolment).
• Parents can directly approach the school for enrollment or collect the token from the reception before proceeding to the registrar’s office to confirm seat availability. Parents can also collect the admission verification sheet from the Administration office.
• The school will then inform the parents about the entrance test.
• Upon successful completion of the entrance test, parents can inquire about the concerned test results in charge.
• You must buy the prospectus and application forms from the Accounts Department and fill out the application form available in the prospectus.
• Verify the forms and supporting documents at the Administration Office, then submit them for entry into the school system. Parents must also remit the initial amount to the cashier in the Accounts Department.

You may need to submit the following documents in A4 size. The mandatory list includes:

• For Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2:
  • Three recent passport-size photographs of the student
  • Original Emirates ID card of child and two clear photocopies (both sides)
  • Clear photocopy of the student passport and 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) and 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)
  • Copy of the original mark sheet of the final examination (ADEK Report Card for Abu Dhabi students) of the previous year.
• For Grade 2 and above:
  • All documents as mentioned for KG1 and KG2 admissions.
  • Conduct Certificate from the previous school.
  • The Original Transfer Certificate/ School Leaving Certificate from the previous school.

The attestation requirements for the transfer certificate are as follows:

• In other Emirate transfers, the educational authority must attest the Transfer Certificate/ School Leaving Certificate from the previous school.
• In the case of overseas transfer, Transfer Certificate/ School Leaving Certificate from the previous school must be attested by the Ministry of Education of the country of origin, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country student is coming from, and the UAE Embassy of the country student is coming from.

Please note that admission priority is in the following order subject to the admission committee’s conformation:

• Staff’s Children
• Sibling of existing students
• Others/public

Before enrollment, you must ensure that your child meets the following age placement guidelines.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for the school beginning in September). Source: Creative British School

Creative British School fees structure for the current academic year is as follows:

5% of annual fees is payable for the registration/reregistration which is non refundable and will be adjusted from first term tution 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

Creative British School encourages students to bring packed healthy lunches from home. The school does not have a canteen facility on the premises.

Creative British School Abu Dhabi works with the reputed Wheels School Transport company to provide hassle-free transport.

All buses have GPS and CCTV cameras installed to ensure the safety and security of students. Buses also have a dedicated support assistant that ensures students use their seatbelts, move to their classrooms safely and arrive home safely.

Annual transportation fee is AED 4,468.

CBS currently does not organise activities or sports camps during the holidays. They do, however, organise international trips during the Spring, Summer or Winter breaks. One memorable trip in the past was to Malaysia during the summer holidays.

Physical fitness and health are both actively encouraged at Creative British School. Students participate in various sports activities such as Football, Basketball, Badminton and Cricket to improve their game skills.

The school offers a range of sports facilities to support physical activities, such as:

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

Creative British School offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities, events, and clubs. Some activities that students can participate in are:

The Extracurricular Programme also includes various Afterschool Clubs.

Creative British School, Abu Dhabi organises excursions to local museums, parks and zoos within the UAE. These trips provide students with a much-needed beyond the classroom learning experience and a chance to have fun.

CBS students have visited the Emirates Park Zoo and Resort and Al Ain Fun City in the past.

CBS offers an after-school program for the students. These clubs and activities happen between 02:10 pm and 03:10 pm in the first and second terms. Most clubs are teacher-led and include:

CBS also offers some speciality clubs in cursive writing, movie making, horticulture, cooking, hand embroidery and the study of the Qur’an.

Students are given a list of clubs at the beginning of each term. They can mention three choices with first, second and third preferences stipulated in the form. Allocation into clubs is based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Creative British School ensures that parents are kept informed of all events, activities and updates regarding the school and their children. CBS regularly publishes Newsletters on their website that provides parents with the necessary information about the grade level their child is in and the school’s overall updates. Parents can also access circulars put out by the school for any additional information.

• Telephone: +971-2-5523700
• General Inquiries: info@cbsabudhabi.com
• Email Address: registrar@cbsabudhabi.com
• Creative British School Abu Dhabi Website
• Creative British School Abu Dhabi Facebook

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What are the timings of your school?

School hours extend from Monday to Friday according to the following times:

• Monday - Wednesday: 7:15 AM - 12:30 PM (Kindergarten) to 2:30 PM (Grade 1 - 12)
• Thursday: 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM (Kindergarten) to 1:45 PM (Grade 1 - Grade 12)
• Friday: 7:15 am - 11:30 am (Kindergarten) to 11:45 pm (Grade 1 - 12)

Do you conduct after-school activities?

Yes, Creative British School offers afterschool clubs.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

KG 1 - Grade 12.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

Currently, there are 888 students enroled in the school.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic year starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

The annual tuition fee ranges from AED 9,660 to AED 24,800.

How do you communicate with parents?

The school communicates with parents via newsletters and circulars.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

Creative British School Abu Dhabi often takes students on field trips.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The teaching staff consists of 55 teachers and 12 assistant teachers.