Creative British School

Creative British School is located on 33rd Street ME-10 in Abu Dhabi, in the Shabiya-10 (Mussafah) area. The campus sits within Mussafah's commercial district, with road links to surrounding residential communities. It is accessible via Abu Dhabi's main road networks, making it convenient for families living in the western suburbs and nearby areas.

The school offers a British education from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to A-levels, covering early years, primary, and secondary phases. The curriculum combines Cambridge/UK frameworks with UAE MOE subjects such as Arabic, Islamic studies, and UAE social studies.

The Creative British School is co-educational. It serves a diverse, international student body and operates as a mixed-gender institution.

More than 35 nationalities are represented at CBS Abu Dhabi. The largest represented group is Pakistani, with a mix of local Emirati and other international students in attendance. The exact local-to-international ratio is not published.

The school emphasises inclusivity and a diverse learning community. Specific SEN/ALN provisions are not publicly listed in the materials available.

There is no formal country affiliation; the school follows a British curriculum framework (Cambridge/UK alignment) with UAE MOE subject integration.

The school does not have a formal religious affiliation. Islamic studies are included as part of the UAE MOE curriculum requirements.

The school day runs from 7:15 am to 2:40 pm Monday to Thursday, with Friday hours from 7:15 am to 11:40 am. Start and end times are consistent with standard UAE school timetables.

The school's transport is outsourced to Nexus Passenger Transport BY Bus LLC. Nexus provides home-to-school transport to eligible students and operates across available areas in Abu Dhabi. Fees are charged per term, with a detailed schedule published by the service provider.

Creative British School in Abu Dhabi follows the Cambridge curriculum closely aligned with the UK National Curriculum and enriches it with the UAE Ministry of Education programs in Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies. The school provides education from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Primary and Secondary to A-levels. Key Stage 4 (ages 14–16) centers on the Cambridge IGCSE, with core subjects such as Mathematics, English as a Second Language, and Sciences, plus MOE Arabic and Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies in Year 10, with a broad range of optional IGCSE subjects. Key Stage 5 offers Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with subject choice and linear assessment, and includes Arabic Language and Islamic Studies as part of the curriculum. Across all stages, MOE subjects—Social Studies, Islamic Education, and Arabic Language—are integrated in a Whole School Approach to reflect UAE identity and regulatory requirements. The Early Years Foundation Stage emphasizes the seven learning areas with three prime areas (communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development) and uses a play-based, inclusive approach blending UK/Oxford frameworks with UAE context.

Creative British School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through an inclusive three‑tier Pyramid of Intervention led by the Head of Inclusion, with an Inclusion Team and Learning Support Unit delivering universal, targeted, and intensive supports and documented Learning Plans (IEPs) for students with additional learning needs; progress is tracked and reported to parents to ensure ongoing SEL progress. The continuum of support explicitly addresses students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school also emphasizes inclusive practices and staff collaboration to foster emotional development within a structured framework. (turn8view0; turn8view0)

The Inclusion policy defines Additional Learning Needs and provides comprehensive SEN provision via a designated Head of Inclusion, Inclusion Assistants, and an Inclusive Learning Support Unit, supported by a three‑tier Pyramid of Intervention and documented Individualised Education Plans (IEPs). Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions include targeted instruction, intervention plans, progress monitoring, and, for some students, Special Education services and more intensive supports. The policy notes that parents may fund Individual Assistants (shadow teachers) where required, and it outlines collaboration with professionals to develop IEPs and access related services. (turn7view0; turn8view0)

The Inclusion policy explicitly includes EAL students and envisions recognisable leadership opportunities for them, with language support provided as a Tier 1 universal provision to address language barriers in learning. Language support is described as part of the universal strategies (Tier 1) to ensure accessibility for learners facing language-related challenges. (turn7view0; turn8view0)

Mental wellbeing is supported through safeguarding‑oriented practices, including Accessible Support and Counselling available to all students and proactive monitoring of at‑risk pupils as part of safeguarding procedures. The safeguarding framework also describes a Safeguarding Committee and a school‑wide safeguarding awareness strategy to promote safe, caring, and transparent school culture. (turn6view0; turn6view0)

Safeguarding is codified in the Student Protection and Safeguarding policy (2024), with a Safeguarding Committee comprising the Principal, Head of Secondary, Head of Primary, and a Social Worker, supported by staff with safeguarding responsibilities; the policy outlines reporting procedures, staff induction/training, and adherence to ADEK requirements, including online safety and well‑being policies. The School Policies page lists the Student Protection and Safeguarding policy along with related policies (Anti‑Bullying, Attendance, Behaviour, etc.), all subject to annual review and alignment with ADEK Wellbeing and Digital policies. (turn5view0; turn6view0; turn4view0)

Admission Process includes the following steps: 1. Application Submission: The first step is to submit an online application for admission. After successfully completing the application, the applicant will receive an SMS with a reference number. 2. Age Requirement: The minimum age requirement for the academic year 2026-27 is FS2/KG1 4 years (01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022); Yr1/KG2 5 years (01/01/2021 - 31/12/2021); Yr2/GR1 6 years (01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020). Kindly note that exceptions cannot be made to accepting any student whose age is not within the new range including those coming from abroad. 3. Entrance Test/Interview: Depending on the availability of seats, applicants will be contacted for either an entrance test or an interview. After the entrance test or interview, the Admission Committee will evaluate the applicant's suitability for admission. 4. Letter of Acceptance: If the Admission Committee decides to grant admission, a formal letter of acceptance will be sent via email. 5. Documents Submission: Once admission is granted, the next step is to fill out the admission form and submit all required documents. 6. Registration Fees: To secure the admission and book a seat, the applicant is required to pay the registration fees; 5% of annual fees is payable for the registration which is non-refundable/non-transferable and will be adjusted from first term tuition fees.