Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
International School of Creative Science (ISCS) is a British curriculum school located in Muwailih, Sharjah. Founded in 2002 as the first school in the BEAM group, it serves co-educational students aged 4 to 18 years (FS1 to Year 13) following a blended curriculum based on the UK National Curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
The school delivers programmes covering Early Years Foundation Stage through secondary education, including core subjects like English, Maths, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Quran, Social Studies, and others. It integrates both frameworks side by side for primary and secondary levels, with IGCSE at KS4 and A-Levels at KS5.
Rated 'Very Good' with Cambridge/Edexcel Pearson accreditations, the curriculum emphasises discipline, respect, and practical learning through labs and specialist rooms. Students follow British assessment practices alongside UAE requirements, building foundational knowledge across subjects.
The Muwailih campus serves families in surrounding Sharjah communities. Parents seeking this curriculum in the area will find the school positioned in the neighbourhood.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
This school improved from Good to Very Good overall. Achievement is very good, especially in Ministry of Education subjects, with outstanding care, protection and guidance. Leadership is capable and reflective, though teaching in English and mathematics in Phase 2, and English in Phase 3, needs strengthening, along with SEN support in Phase 2.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–30), inspected 3 to 6 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 6 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2023, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 1 show an improvement.
The effectiveness of leadership: Good → Very good · Self-evaluation and improvement planning: Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Arabic (AFL) — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Arabic (AFL) — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | EYFS | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | EYFS | Very good | — |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Progress | High | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | EYFS | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | EYFS | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Very good | — |
| Science — Attainment | EYFS | Very good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| Science — Progress | EYFS | Very good | — |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Very good | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Science — Achievement | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Science — Achievement | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Science — Achievement | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Science — Achievement | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
This SPEA review rated the school good overall, the same as in 2018, but found strong leadership, teamwork and training had improved teaching and achievement. Achievement was very good in EYFS and High, with outstanding results in Qur'an recitation, Economics and Sociology, though higher-attaining students' progress needs strengthening across subjects.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 20 – 23 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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