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American School of Creative Science

Q: Where is American School of Creative Science L.L.C located in Dubai?

American School of Creative Science is located in Nad Al Sheba 2 , operating from a modern campus near Meydan with state-of-the-art STEAM facilities. This prime central Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Al Quoz .

Q: What curriculum does American School of Creative Science L.L.C offer?

The school follows the American curriculum , delivering US-standard education integrated with Arabic language and Islamic studies components.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at American School of Creative Science L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

Q: What are the tuition fees at American School of Creative Science L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 35,822 to AED 72,669 per year, depending on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is American School of Creative Science L.L.C best suited for?

American School of Creative Science is best suited for innovative families who value creativity, scientific inquiry, and entrepreneurial thinking. The school appeals to residents of Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Al Quoz seeking American education with STEAM-focused American curriculum and creative learning methodologies.

3.5

2023-2024Acceptable

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

36K - 73K AED

Location

Meydan

About American School of Creative Science

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

American School of Creative Science is an American school established in 2016 in Nadd Al Shiba Second, Dubai. The school provides US curriculum education for students from Pre-K through Grade 10.

The school welcomes 728 boys and girls aged 4 to 14. Students follow the American educational framework, progressing through elementary and middle school grade levels with a focus on academic achievement and personal development.

American School of Creative Science holds NEASC accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to international educational standards. KHDA has awarded the school a "Good" rating in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 35,822 to AED 72,669 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Meydan City, Nadd Al Shiba First, and Nadd Al Shiba Fourth.

Location

Nad Al Sheba

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	35,822 AED	~2,985 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	35,822 AED	~2,985 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	35,822 AED	~2,985 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	42,475 AED	~3,540 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	42,475 AED	~3,540 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	42,475 AED	~3,540 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	49,640 AED	~4,137 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	49,640 AED	~4,137 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	59,875 AED	~4,990 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	59,875 AED	~4,990 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	59,875 AED	~4,990 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	59,875 AED	~4,990 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	66,528 AED	~5,544 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	66,528 AED	~5,544 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	72,669 AED	~6,056 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American School of Creative Science "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2018-2019.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Positive KG classroom climate with personalized teaching enabling confident, articulate learners
Good student progress in almost all core subjects and phases with positive attitudes to Islamic values
Strong student attendance and punctuality
Personal support for students in a safe and secure environment
Leaders' and governors' commitment to inclusive practices and highly effective wellbeing principles

What the school was asked to improve

In upper phases, use assessment data more effectively to improve literacy and raise attainment in Arabic, English and mathematics
Improve teaching quality by raising expectations of student achievement and strengthening learning skills
Implement tailored intervention strategies for Emirati students to close attainment and reading literacy gaps
Encourage daily reading engagement across the curriculum
Ensure staff and students feel supported and prepared for the upcoming expansion into the new school
Develop pathways for students with more complex needs focusing on communication, social and daily living skills

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 29 to 02 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 20 improved, 0 declined and 65 kept the same rating.

Students

525 → 728

+203 (+39%)

Teachers

64 → 77

+13 (+20%)

Students of determination

40 → 66

+26 (+65%)

Emirati students

286 → 419

+133 (+47%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Progress · High: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Middle: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · High: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · High: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · KG: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Middle: Acceptable → Good

and 12 more

Did American School of Creative Science act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Improve continuity and progression in students' learning experiences between KG and lower ElementaryNot measurable from the ratings
Improve the quality of teaching in all subjects and phasesNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide more practical skill-building learning activities in mathematicsImproved
Mathematics — Attainment (Middle): Acceptable → Good · Mathematics — Progress (Middle): Acceptable → Good · Mathematics — Progress (High): Acceptable → Good
Provide more opportunities for students to carry out research independently and develop critical thinking and inquiry skillsImproved
Social responsibility and innovation skills (KG): Good → Very good · Social responsibility and innovation skills (Elementary): Good → Very good · Social responsibility and innovation skills (High): Good → Very good

Performance standards by year (88 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	High	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	KG	Good	Very good
English — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
English — Progress	High	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Progress	High	Acceptable	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Middle	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	High	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Elementary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Middle	Good	Good
Science — Progress	High	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	Elementary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Middle	Good	Good
Learning skills	High	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	—	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	—	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Middle	Good	Good
Personal development	High	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	High	Good	Good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	Elementary	Good	Good
Assessment	Middle	Good	Good
Assessment	High	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	High	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Good	Very good
Care and support	Elementary	Good	Very good
Care and support	Middle	Good	Good
Care and support	High	Good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Good	Good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities, and resources	Whole school	Good	Good
Inclusion
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	—	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

This good school provides outstanding health and safety arrangements, strong Kindergarten provision, and an inclusive, caring ethos with good support for students of determination. Achievement is strongest in science and English progress, while mathematics and Arabic first language attainment remain acceptable. Leadership is effective, but teaching quality and consistency need improvement across subjects and phases.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding arrangements for health and safety, child protection and safeguarding
Students' understanding of Islamic values
The good quality of provision for children in KG
The high participation rates of students in extracurricular activities
The inclusive ethos and provision for students of determination

What the school was asked to improve

Improve continuity and progression in students' learning experiences between KG and lower Elementary
Improve the quality of teaching in all subjects and phases
Provide more practical skill-building learning activities in mathematics
Provide more opportunities for students to carry out research independently and develop critical thinking and inquiry skills

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 13 to 17 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American School of Creative Science L.L.C located in Dubai?

American School of Creative Science is located in Nad Al Sheba 2, operating from a modern campus near Meydan with state-of-the-art STEAM facilities. This prime central Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Al Quoz.

What curriculum does American School of Creative Science L.L.C offer?

The school follows the American curriculum, delivering US-standard education integrated with Arabic language and Islamic studies components.

What age groups and grade levels are available at American School of Creative Science L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

What are the tuition fees at American School of Creative Science L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 35,822 to AED 72,669 per year, depending on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is American School of Creative Science L.L.C best suited for?

American School of Creative Science is best suited for innovative families who value creativity, scientific inquiry, and entrepreneurial thinking. The school appeals to residents of Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Al Quoz seeking American education with STEAM-focused American curriculum and creative learning methodologies.

What is American School of Creative Science's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated American School of Creative Science "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2018-2019.

What did KHDA inspectors say about American School of Creative Science in 2023-2024?

This school provides a good quality of education. Students achieve well in most subjects, though Arabic in Middle/High and English and mathematics in High remain acceptable. Attendance, personal development and safeguarding are strong, while leaders should improve use of assessment data to raise attainment and strengthen teaching quality in upper phases. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: positive KG classroom climate with personalized teaching enabling confident, articulate learners; good student progress in almost all core subjects and phases with positive attitudes to Islamic values; strong student attendance and punctuality; personal support for students in a safe and secure environment; leaders' and governors' commitment to inclusive practices and highly effective wellbeing principles.

What was American School of Creative Science asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: in upper phases, use assessment data more effectively to improve literacy and raise attainment in Arabic, English and mathematics; improve teaching quality by raising expectations of student achievement and strengthening learning skills; implement tailored intervention strategies for Emirati students to close attainment and reading literacy gaps; encourage daily reading engagement across the curriculum; ensure staff and students feel supported and prepared for the upcoming expansion into the new school; develop pathways for students with more complex needs focusing on communication, social and daily living skills.

Has American School of Creative Science improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 20 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 65 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Progress (High) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Elementary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Middle) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 525 to 728 students (+39%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Pre-K to Grade 10

Age

4 to 14

Students

728

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Sara Hollis

Since 3/15/2020

Opening year

2016

Teachers

0 (+33 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Egypt

Largest nationality students

Emirati

Emirati students

419

Determination students

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 29 to 02 February 2024

About American School of Creative Science

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

35,822 AED

~2,985 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

35,822 AED

~2,985 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

35,822 AED

~2,985 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

42,475 AED

~3,540 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

42,475 AED

~3,540 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

42,475 AED

~3,540 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

49,640 AED

~4,137 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

49,640 AED

~4,137 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

59,875 AED

~4,990 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

59,875 AED

~4,990 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

59,875 AED

~4,990 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

59,875 AED

~4,990 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

66,528 AED

~5,544 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

66,528 AED

~5,544 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

72,669 AED

~6,056 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American School of Creative Science "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2018-2019.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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