Credence High School

Credence High School is located in Al Quoz 4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in Al Quoz near Sheikh Zayed Road, serving a diverse expatriate community. It is accessible by major roads and offers a school bus service to many areas of Dubai.

The school serves ages 3 to 18, Pre-KG to Grade 12. The programs are organized into Early Years, Primary, Middle School (Grade 6–8) and Secondary/Senior Secondary.

The school is co-educational and follows the CBSE curriculum. There is a voluntary Day Boarding Programme for Grades 4–8; residential boarding facilities are not listed.

The school hosts students from over 30 nationalities; Indian expatriates form the largest group. Local-to-international ratio is not publicly published.

No dedicated SEN provisions are publicly listed. The school emphasizes an inclusive campus and a sense of belonging.

CBSE-affiliated; curriculum aligns with India's Central Board of Secondary Education.

No formal religious affiliation is stated. Islamic Education is mandatory for Muslim students.

The standard start and end times are not published on the site. Public listings show typical hours around 7:50 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays. The Day Boarding Programme for Grades 4–8 runs from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm on selected days.

The authorised bus provider is Blue Line Star Passengers Transport. Routes cover areas including Al Khail Gate/Al Khail Heights, Al Quoz, Umm Suqeim/Jumeirah, Studio City, and Dubai Silicon Oasis, among others.

Credence High School uses the CBSE curriculum, aligned to CBSE with UAE-context adaptations; Kindergarten follows Enhanced Early Years with theme-based, cross-curricular learning and progression toward Grade 1. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), the program includes English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, a 2nd Language (Hindi/French), Arabic, UAE Social Studies, Computer Studies/Artificial Intelligence, Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Moral Education and Life Skills, with Islamic Education mandatory for Muslim students. In Secondary and Senior Secondary (Grades 9–12), students prepare for the All India CBSE Secondary (Grade 10) and All India Senior School Certificate (Grade 12), with core subjects and a 2nd Language (Hindi/French/Malayalam). Grade 11–12 offer Science and Commerce streams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Mathematics (and Applied Mathematics), Economics and Psychology, plus additional options such as Painting and Artificial Intelligence. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century skills and holistic development, supported by co-scholastic offerings and values education.

According to KHDA's DSIB inspection for 2023-2024 (the latest available report), Credence High School L.L.C in Dubai has a Very Good wellbeing rating, with Personal Responsibility rated Outstanding in KG and Primary and Community and Environmental Responsibility rated Outstanding to Very Good, reflecting a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning and character development.

The DSIB confirms the curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of students (Very Good for Curriculum Design to Meet the Individual Needs) and that the overall quality of student support is Very Good to Outstanding across grade levels, indicating robust support for diverse learning needs.

English attainment is Very Good and progress over time is Very Good, demonstrating strong English language outcomes that support EAL learners within the school.

Wellbeing is rated Very Good in the DSIB inspection, indicating effective mental wellbeing and social-emotional support provisions.

Health and safety is Outstanding, and the Quality of Support is Very Good to Very Good across levels, indicating strong safeguarding and protection measures for students.

Admission Process. The academic year at Credence High School begins in April. The school follows a dynamic, ongoing admission policy that enables students to enroll throughout the year, depending on seat availability. The five-stage process is as follows:

1. Start Online Submission. Begin the admission journey by filling in the enquiry form. You will receive communication from the admissions team as the application progresses. The enrollment policy supports continuous submissions subject to seats being available.

2. Application Review. The admission team evaluates each application holistically, considering academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community participation, leadership qualities, and individual strengths. This review informs subsequent communications and next steps.

3. Communication. You will receive timely updates and personalized communication regarding the progress and status of your application.

4. Interaction & Decision Notification. An interactive session with the parents and an admission test for the child will be scheduled. The grade-specific syllabus for the entrance examination is provided to guide preparation.

5. Welcome to Credence High School. Successful applicants join the learning community and receive welcome communications. A transfer certificate and KHDA-related requirements are addressed during the process.

Checklist of Documents (Uploaded upon completion of the Admission process and before joining Credence High School): Passport copy; Visa; Emirates ID; Last Report Card from Previous School; Any Learning Support Documents; Nursery Reports for Early Years (if applicable); Immunization Record; Transfer Certificate. For Both Parents: Passport; Visa; Emirates ID. Attestation requirements depend on the origin of prior schooling (within UAE, GCC countries, India/Overseas).

Age Criteria (As per KHDA Guidelines): PRE KG 3 years; KG 1 4 years; KG 2 5 years; Grade 1 6 years (as of the cut-off date of 31 March). Admission to Grade 2–12 is based on the Transfer Certificate.

Grade 11 Admission: The school follows board and pre-board criteria for Grade 11, with subject-specific requirements and performance thresholds as part of the registration process.

Contact and location: Credence High School is located in Al Quoz, Dubai.