American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

The American School of Creative Science, Nad Al Sheba is located in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Nad Al Sheba community and is accessible from Dubai's road network; public transport options and school-led transport services are available. BEAM's ASCS NAS shares the Nad Al Sheba campus footprint with related BEAM schools, forming part of a broader local education community.

Pre-primary through Grade 12 (early years to the end of secondary). KHDA lists Pre-primary to Grade 12 for ASCS Nad Al Sheba, indicating a full K–12 program at this campus.

Private day school. The campus operates as a private educational facility serving multiple grade bands; there is no hosting of boarding facilities noted.

Inclusion and English Language Learner (ELL) support are provided. The Inclusion Department follows the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework, offering accommodations and an adapted learning provision, with a dedicated team to support patients and staff in delivering accessible instruction. The school is a member of the WIDA International School Consortium for language support where applicable.

ASCS Nad Al Sheba follows the US Common Core State Standards for English and Math and Next Generation Science Standards for Science (American curriculum), while delivering UAE MOE Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education. This establishes an American curriculum framework within the UAE context.

Islamic ethos is integrated into the program, including a Qur'an memorization component and UAE MOE Arabic/Islamic Education. The Qur'an Memorization Program is highlighted as a distinctive feature.

School days run Monday–Thursday with start times around 7:15 a.m. and finish at 2:30 p.m. For Pre-KG, hours are 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fridays have shorter hours (about 11:10 a.m. for general attendance). After-school activities may occur after the formal day.

ASCS Nad Al Sheba offers school bus transport in line with Dubai RTA regulations. The transport service operates with routes arranged through the school, with published examples of start/end times and routes typical for the Nad Al Sheba area. Fees and specific routes are coordinated with the school's transport team.

Application and registration fees
- Application fee: AED 525 (non-refundable; not deductible from tuition).
- Registration deposit: AED 2,000 payable immediately after enrolment; this deposit is adjusted against the first term tuition fee and is non-refundable if the child does not join.
- Re-registration fee: AED 1,000 (collected after the end of spring break; non-refundable and deductible from the first term tuition).

Tuition fees by year group – annual and per-term (payment plan 40% / 30% / 30%)
The school's published annual tuition for Academic Year 2025–26 and the corresponding term instalments (Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%) are shown below. All amounts are in AED.
- Pre‑KG (Pre-primary): Annual AED 35,822. Term 1: AED 14,328.80; Term 2: AED 10,746.60; Term 3: AED 10,746.60.
- KG1: Annual AED 35,822. Term 1: AED 14,328.80; Term 2: AED 10,746.60; Term 3: AED 10,746.60.
- KG2: Annual AED 35,822. Term 1: AED 14,328.80; Term 2: AED 10,746.60; Term 3: AED 10,746.60.
- Grade 1: Annual AED 42,475. Term 1: AED 16,990.00; Term 2: AED 12,742.50; Term 3: AED 12,742.50.
- Grade 2: Annual AED 42,475. Term 1: AED 16,990.00; Term 2: AED 12,742.50; Term 3: AED 12,742.50.
- Grade 3: Annual AED 42,475. Term 1: AED 16,990.00; Term 2: AED 12,742.50; Term 3: AED 12,742.50.
- Grade 4: Annual AED 49,640. Term 1: AED 19,856.00; Term 2: AED 14,892.00; Term 3: AED 14,892.00.
- Grade 5: Annual AED 49,640. Term 1: AED 19,856.00; Term 2: AED 14,892.00; Term 3: AED 14,892.00.
- Grade 6: Annual AED 59,875. Term 1: AED 23,950.00; Term 2: AED 17,962.50; Term 3: AED 17,962.50.
- Grade 7: Annual AED 59,875. Term 1: AED 23,950.00; Term 2: AED 17,962.50; Term 3: AED 17,962.50.
- Grade 8: Annual AED 59,875. Term 1: AED 23,950.00; Term 2: AED 17,962.50; Term 3: AED 17,962.50.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 59,875. Term 1: AED 23,950.00; Term 2: AED 17,962.50; Term 3: AED 17,962.50.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 66,528. Term 1: AED 26,611.20; Term 2: AED 19,958.40; Term 3: AED 19,958.40.
- Grade 11: Annual AED 66,528. Term 1: AED 26,611.20; Term 2: AED 19,958.40; Term 3: AED 19,958.40.
- Grade 12: Annual AED 72,669. Term 1: AED 29,067.60; Term 2: AED 21,800.70; Term 3: AED 21,800.70.

Other fees and charges (per grade where specified)
- Books & Resources fee (per annum) varies by grade: Pre‑KG / KG1 / KG2 AED 2,300; Grade 1–3 AED 2,600–2,900; Grade 4–5 AED 2,900; Grade 6–9 AED 3,400–4,000; Grade 10–12 AED 4,000. Exact grade-by-grade amounts are published in the school's fees schedule.
- Medical fee (per annum): AED 787.50 for all grades listed.
- Assessment / Exam fee where applicable: many elementary and higher grades show AED 500; confirm per grade from the published schedule.
- Canteen deposit (refillable according to usage): amounts vary by grade (typical examples: AED 500 for early years; up to AED 1,500 for Grades 10–12). The canteen deposit is adjusted according to actual usage and must be replenished as needed.
- Transport fees (per annum) by area and service type (examples):
- Nad Al Sheba 2: One-way AED 5,200; Two-way AED 6,500.
- Various local routes: One-way AED 5,800–6,500; Two-way AED 7,200–8,300 depending on area.
- Wider areas: One-way AED 6,200; Two-way AED 7,700 (varies by area).
Transport charges depend on the pickup area selected. Transport, books, medical, exam fees and canteen deposit are payable separately as part of the first instalment before Term 1 (1 September).
- Uniforms are not included in the tuition figures and are purchased separately through the school's uniform arrangements.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a three-instalment schedule for new admissions in Academic Year 2025–26: 1 September (40% of annual tuition), 1 December (30%), and 1 March (30%). Transport, books, medical, exam fees and canteen deposit should be paid as part of the first instalment before 1 September. A registration deposit (AED 2,000) is taken at enrolment and adjusted against the first instalment.

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discount: 1st child 5%; 2nd child 5%; 3rd child and above 10% (applied as published).
- Quran memorization discounts (applied on net fees): 20–29 Juz' = 15%; full memorization = 25% (terms and conditions apply).
- Additional institutional / corporate discounts (examples): ESAAD employees 20% on gross fees; certain corporate/DEWA employees 10% (on net fees); Police and Armed Forces 10% on net fees.

Refund information and non‑refundable items
- Application fee (AED 525) is non-refundable and not deductible from tuition. Registration deposit (AED 2,000) is adjusted against the first term tuition but is non-refundable if the child does not join. Re-registration fee (AED 1,000) is non-refundable but is deductible from the first-term tuition and collected after spring break. Canteen deposit is adjusted according to usage and may be refunded/adjusted in line with actual consumption and school policy. These refund/non‑refund rules apply as stated in the published fees schedule.

Fee payment options
- Online payment is available through the Parent Portal using selected banks' credit cards. The school offers bank instalment plans up to 12 months at 0% profit rate through selected banks; the bank may apply one-time minimal processing charges. Bank, card and instalment plan availability are subject to the bank's terms.

Notes
- Sibling and other discounts are applied according to the school's published policy and the applicable terms and conditions. Specific other ancillary charges (for example, optional activity fees, specialist exam fees, or external examination fees) may apply in addition to the amounts listed above and are shown in the school's full fees schedule.

The school represents over 55 nationalities among its student body, with around 1,400+ active students noted on the campus overview. The most represented nationality is not publicly specified, and the local-to-international ratio is not disclosed in public materials.