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International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 34,025 - 64,525
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1660
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Typical class size 24

Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba has 1,660 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

ISCS Nad Al Sheba is located in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits at the heart of a growing community and draws admissions from across Dubai and Sharjah. The campus is in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, and directions are available via the campus location page.

Stages

ISCS Nad Al Sheba runs from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 13. The 2022-2023 inspection report lists Grades FS1 to Year 12 with an age range of 3 to 17, and the current admissions information confirms provision up to Year 13. This means the school offers early years, primary, secondary and post-16 education.

Type

ISCS Nad Al Sheba is co-educational. It operates as a day school with daytime hours and after-school activities. The school serves both boys and girls.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school has 1,499 students in total. The Emirati student group is the largest, with 692 Emirati pupils. This corresponds to roughly 46% Emirati and about 54% international students among the pupil population.

Additional learning support

ISCS Nad Al Sheba has an Inclusion Team supported by social workers and clinic staff to provide pastoral care and targeted support for students. Wellbeing is prioritised with regular surveys to guide development, and there is a tailored programme for Years 10–11 and Post-16. A total of 103 students are recorded as students of determination.

Country affiliation

The school follows the UK National Curriculum as its main curriculum. This is implemented in the UAE context.

Religious affiliation

Islamic Education is part of the MoE framework, and the school runs a Quran memorisation programme. Quran-related provision is supported by a Quran Academy element within the school.

School day structure

Regular school days run from 7:15 am to 2:30 pm for FS2, Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–13). On Fridays, day sessions finish at 11:10 am, with after-school ECAs from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm for some groups. After-school Sibling Club hours run after the shorter Friday sessions for eligible students.

Bus service

ISCS Nad Al Sheba offers transport facilities for students, with services provided in compliance with Road and Transport Authority regulations. The provider details are not specified on the page.

Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba ranges from AED 34,025 to AED 64,525 for 2026/27.

Fees overview (academic year information shown on the school's fees page)

- The school's published fee schedule lists KHDA-approved total school fees and the tuition component for each year group; tuition is collected in three instalments (40% / 30% / 30%) with a registration deposit adjusted against the first term.

Application / registration / re‑registration fees

- Application fee: AED 525. This fee is non‑refundable and is not deductible from tuition.
- Registration deposit: AED 2,000 to be paid immediately after enrollment; this deposit is adjusted against the first‑term tuition fee. If the child does not join, the AED 2,000 deposit is non‑refundable.
- Re‑registration fee (for returning students): AED 1,000. This is a non‑refundable deposit and is deductible from the first term's tuition fees.

Tuition fees by year group (annual tuition component and KHDA‑listed school fees total; amounts in AED)

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 34,287.
- Tuition component (net tuition): AED 33,500.
- Standard three‑term instalment split on the tuition component: 40% = AED 13,400; 30% = AED 10,050; 30% = AED 10,050. (Registration deposit AED 2,000 is adjusted against the first term.)

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 34,287.
- Tuition component: AED 33,500.
- Instalments: 40% = AED 13,400; 30% = AED 10,050; 30% = AED 10,050. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

- Primary Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 38,381 (each of Years 1–3).
- Tuition component: AED 37,500 (each of Years 1–3).
- Instalments: 40% = AED 15,000; 30% = AED 11,250; 30% = AED 11,250. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

- Primary Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 45,034 (each of Years 4–6).
- Tuition component: AED 44,000 (each of Years 4–6).
- Instalments: 40% = AED 17,600; 30% = AED 13,200; 30% = AED 13,200. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

- Secondary Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 53,734 (each of Years 7–9).
- Tuition component: AED 52,500 (each of Years 7–9).
- Instalments: 40% = AED 21,000; 30% = AED 15,750; 30% = AED 15,750. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

- Year 10 and Year 11
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 59,875 (each of Years 10–11).
- Tuition component: AED 58,500 (each of Years 10–11).
- Instalments: 40% = AED 23,400; 30% = AED 17,550; 30% = AED 17,550. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

- Post‑16 Year 12 and Year 13
- KHDA school fees (total): AED 65,504 (each of Years 12–13).
- Tuition component: AED 64,000 (each of Years 12–13).
- Instalments: 40% = AED 25,600; 30% = AED 19,200; 30% = AED 19,200. (Deposit adjustment applies.)

Per‑term amounts and how the deposit is applied

- The tuition instalment schedule is 40% / 30% / 30% of the net tuition component. The registration deposit (AED 2,000) is paid at enrollment and is adjusted against the first term (the 40% instalment). For example, for Year 1 (net tuition AED 37,500) the three instalments before deposit adjustment are AED 15,000 (40%), AED 11,250 (30%), AED 11,250 (30%); with the AED 2,000 deposit applied to the first term the amount due on the first‑term date is reduced accordingly. The published payment plan for new admissions shows the deposit at admission and the three instalment dates.

Other mandatory and one‑off fees (by year group, amounts in AED)

- Application fee: AED 525 (non‑refundable).
- Books & Resources fee (example values):
- FS1 / FS2: AED 2,300 each.
- Year 1 & Year 2: AED 2,600 each (Year 2 shown same as Year 1 on the schedule).
- Year 3 – Year 6: AED 2,900 each.
- Year 7 – Year 9: AED 3,400 each.
- Year 10 – Year 13: AED 4,000 each.
- Medical fee (per year group): AED 787.50 (listed for all year groups).
- Assessment / exam fee (where listed): AED 500 for Year 1 and above (appears for applicable year groups in the schedule).
- Canteen deposit (per year; adjustable according to usage): values vary by year — examples: FS 525; Year 1 525; Year 2 735; Year 5–6 1,050; Year 7–13 1,260 (see the schedule for the exact year breakdown). The canteen deposit is adjusted according to usage and must be replenished from time to time.

Transportation (bus) fees (annual, per area; amounts in AED)

- Nad Al Sheba 2, 3, 4: one‑way AED 5,200; two‑way AED 6,500.
- A wide set of other areas (grouped list on the schedule): one‑way AED 5,800; two‑way AED 7,200.
- Larger/longer routes (many Dubai areas listed): one‑way AED 6,200; two‑way AED 7,700.
- Premium/longest routes (e.g., Dubai Internet City, The Palm, Marina and similar areas): one‑way AED 6,500; two‑way AED 8,300. The full‑year transport fee is payable as part of the 1 September instalment.

Uniform and related costs

- The school requires school‑issued uniforms for all students; the school bag and other uniform items are available for purchase via the school's uniform service/portal. Specific uniform prices are not listed in the published fee table.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- New‑admission payment plan shown in the schedule: Deposit at admission AED 2,000; then 40% of net tuition on 1 September; 30% on 1 December; 30% on 1 March. The total tuition is collected across those instalments. Books, medical and exam fees, and the full‑year transport fee (if selected) must be paid as part of the 1 September instalment.

Refunds and non‑refundables

- Application fee AED 525 is non‑refundable and not deductible from tuition. The registration deposit AED 2,000 is non‑refundable if the child does not join. The re‑registration fee of AED 1,000 is non‑refundable. The canteen deposit is adjustable according to usage (and may need replenishing). The published schedule does not list broader tuition refund formulas for mid‑year withdrawals beyond these specific non‑refundable items.

Fee payment methods and instalment options

- Fees can be paid online through the parent's portal using selected banks' credit cards. The school offers easy instalments through partner banks for up to 12 months at a 0% profit rate (banks may apply a one‑time minimal processing charge). The published schedule does not give an alternate bank‑transfer instruction in the fee table; parents use the parent portal / accounts office arrangements for payment details.

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this campus; the school operates as a day school.

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discounts and a number of other discounts are published: 2nd child 5% on net fees; 3rd child & above 10% on net fees. Additional discounts (corporate, KHDA, Quran memorization, police/armed forces, progress test/IGCSE and referral discounts) are published with varying percentages and apply to net fees where stated.

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Academics

International School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba teaches British Curriculum, UAE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

ISCS Nad Al Sheba delivers the National Curriculum of England (UK curriculum) alongside UAE MOE requirements in Arabic language, Islamic Education, Social Studies and Moral Education, and operates a Qur'an memorisation programme. The Early Years Foundation Stage (Foundation Stage 1 & 2) follows the EYFS framework with seven areas of learning and the Early Learning Goals. In Primary, ISCS Nad Al Sheba follows the National Curriculum of England with subjects including English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Moral Education, Arabic, Quran, Islamic Studies, Art, Physical Education and a cross-curricular Topic; Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) builds foundations, while Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) emphasizes leadership and independent learning. Secondary education follows Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) with the Pearson iLower Secondary curriculum aligned to UK standards, including English, Maths, Science, IT, Humanities, Global Citizenship, Design and Technology, Art and PE, along with MOE subjects. At Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) the school offers Pearson IGCSEs and BTECs, with core subjects English, Maths, Science, IT and PE and a range of option subjects such as Global Citizenship, Design Technology, Psychology, Business, Art, English Literature and Geography. At Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) the school offers Pearson and Cambridge A-levels and BTECs, complemented by Study Skills, Duke of Edinburgh, mandatory Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and Qur'an programmes, all taught within a Virtues framework; English Language Learners support and the Maharat Learning Center are available to assist inclusive education.

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Admissions

Admissions

1. ISCS Nad Al Sheba welcomes students from all nationalities who can access the curriculum and support the school's positive behaviour policy and ethos. The admissions cycle for the next academic year opens in January of the current academic year, and returning ISCS students may book seats for the following academic year from January each year. 2. The academic year runs from September to June/July, consisting of three terms with a winter, spring, and summer break; school is closed on UAE public holidays. Admission depends on seat availability and the age of the child, with published age guidelines for admission. 3. Our registration staff assist with inquiries and registration procedures; if enquiring from overseas, you can use the online query form or call 0097165055021. 4. Fees structure, Admission Policy, and Register Interest are available via the linked pages.

Scholarships

There is a BEAM University Scholarship Program mentioned in the BEAM network, but Nad Al Sheba-specific scholarship details are not published here.

Waitlist

Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis depending on seat availability and child age; there is no published waitlist process.

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