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International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba Dubai (ISCS)
Operating since 2016 as part of the BEAM Education group, ISCS Nad Al Sheba follows the British National Curriculum while integrating UAE Ministry subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies.
In brief
Operating since 2016 as part of the BEAM Education group, ISCS Nad Al Sheba follows the British National Curriculum while integrating UAE Ministry subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. The school shares a modern campus with its sister institution American School of Creative Science in Nad Al Sheba 3, featuring technology-integrated classrooms and engineered outdoor learning spaces. Students pursue IGCSEs at Key Stage 4 and A Levels at Key Stage 5, with the school maintaining KHDA 'Good' rating from its first inspection.
The school's distinctive Quran memorisation programme and emphasis on Islamic values creates a unique educational environment that appeals to families seeking British curriculum education within an Islamic framework. Current students describe the teaching quality as 'really good,' though multiple discussions indicate the student body is approximately 90% Emirati nationals. The school's positioning as 'very expensive' reflects its premium market placement, though specific fee structures remain unclear from public sources. The Nad Al Sheba location offers modern facilities but requires consideration of transportation logistics for families living in central Dubai areas.
Strengths
- Strong integration of British curriculum with Islamic values and Quranic studies
- Modern campus facilities with technology-integrated classrooms
- Current students report good teaching quality
- KHDA 'Good' rating achieved on first inspection
- Offers both IGCSE and A Level pathways
- Unique dual curriculum approach combining UK and UAE Ministry requirements
Considerations
- Student body reportedly 90% Emirati nationals, which may affect cultural fit for some families
- Described as 'very expensive' in parent discussions
- Located in Nad Al Sheba, requiring transportation planning for central Dubai families
- Limited visibility in broader Dubai education discussions compared to established international schools
- Strong Islamic focus may not align with all family preferences
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | 3 | AED 34,287 |
| FS 2 | 3 | AED 34,287 |
| Year 1 | 5 | AED 38,381 |
| Year 2 | 6 | AED 38,381 |
| Year 3 | 7 | AED 38,381 |
| Year 4 | 8 | AED 45,034 |
| Year 5 | 9 | AED 45,034 |
| Year 6 | 10 | AED 45,034 |
| Year 7 | 11 | AED 53,734 |
| Year 8 | 12 | AED 53,734 |
| Year 9 | 13 | AED 53,734 |
| Year 10 | 14 | AED 59,875 |
| Year 11 | 15 | AED 59,875 |
| Year 12 | 16 | AED 65,504 |
| Year 13 | 17 | AED 65,504 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Fee | AED 500 | |
| Application Fee | AED 525 | |
| Registration Deposit | AED 2,000 |
Reviews
A British-curriculum school built around an Islamic ethos, with Quran memorisation and UAE Ministry Arabic and Islamic Studies sitting alongside the English National Curriculum. KHDA rated it Good at the January 2024 inspection, with Very Good wellbeing and Outstanding marks for health and safety and for parents and community. Fees sit at the lower end of the British-curriculum band in Dubai, which is part of the draw for the largely Emirati and Muslim-expat intake. Parent voice in public is thin and skews positive, with the recurring note being warmth of pastoral care; the open considerations are softer A-level evidence and patchy reports on early-years Arabic teaching.
Positives
- Islamic ethos and Quran programme. Quran memorisation runs from Foundation Stage and Islamic Studies is woven through the week. Families who want a values-led British school without going single-sex or full-Arabic land here on purpose.
- Pastoral care and community feel. The wellbeing and community pieces of the KHDA inspection came back at the top end. Parents describe a settled, attentive front office and form teachers who follow up rather than wait to be chased.
- Fees relative to peers. Annual tuition runs roughly AED 34,000 in Foundation up to AED 65,500 in upper secondary. That sits below most established British schools in Dubai for a comparable programme.
Considerations
- Sixth form is still young. A-levels are recent and the school has not published a deep cohort record yet. IGCSE results from earlier years look solid in English, Maths and Science. Families looking at Year 12 entry are buying a programme that is still building its track record.
- Early years Arabic teaching. Parents flag that some Arabic teachers in Foundation Stage struggle with the patience the age group needs. It is not universal but it comes up more than once.
- World-cultures breadth. Inspectors asked the school to broaden students' awareness of cultures beyond the immediate community. The Islamic identity is a feature, not a gap, but the wider international exposure is lighter than at the bigger British schools in Dubai.
Leadership
Ataullah Parkar
Khaled Ezzeddine serves as School Director at The International School of Choueifat – Ajman, a SABIS Network school, where he oversees the implementation of the SABIS Educational System, academic performance, staff management, and school operations.
Accreditations
- KHDA 01
Academic results
- Outstanding IGCSE & A Level Results Highest Mark in the UAE and the Middle East for IGCSE Chemistry
- Students' Achievement in Islamic Education - Primary Good
- Students' Achievement in Islamic Education - Secondary Good
- Students' Achievement in Arabic as a First Language - Primary Good
- Students' Achievement in Arabic as a First Language - Secondary Acceptable
- Students' Achievement in Arabic as an Additional Language - Primary Good
- Students' Achievement in Arabic as an Additional Language - Secondary Good
- Students' Achievement in English - Foundation Stage Acceptable
- Students' Achievement in English - Primary Acceptable
- Students' Achievement in English - Secondary Acceptable
- Students' Achievement in Mathematics - Foundation Stage Acceptable
- Students' Achievement in Mathematics - Primary Acceptable