Creative British School

School fees at Creative British School are among the most competitive for a British curriculum Abu Dhabi school offering the full FS2-to-Year-13 pathway. The 2025-26 fee structure ranges from AED 10,090 for FS2 to AED 25,970 for Year 10, with Years 11-13 at AED 25,890. This places CBS firmly in the value tier of Abu Dhabi private schools - comparable British-curriculum schools in the emirate with Good or Outstanding ADEK ratings typically charge AED 40,000-80,000+ for secondary years. The school fees 2026 structure is transparent and published on the school website, with a clear three-term payment schedule. Additional costs are manageable: transport is AED 5,000 annually for all available routes, and uniform costs range from AED 375 (FS2-Year 1) to AED 530 (Years 9-13) for a full set including jacket. A registration fee equivalent to 5% of annual tuition is payable upon acceptance and is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term fees. External board exam fees (IGCSE, A-Level) are additional and linked to the Cambridge examination schedule. The school does not publicly detail sibling discounts or scholarship programmes on its website, which is a gap in transparency. Payment is accepted online, by cash, or by credit card (Mastercard/Visa) at the accounts department. The three-term payment structure - due 15 August, 15 December, and 15 March - is standard for Abu Dhabi private schools. On value for money: CBS offers the British curriculum at a price point accessible to middle-income expatriate families, particularly those from South Asian backgrounds where this school's demographic is concentrated. The caveat is significant: an Acceptable ADEK rating means you are paying for a school that has not demonstrated consistent Good outcomes. For families where budget is the primary constraint, CBS is a rational choice. For families with flexibility, the fee gap between CBS and higher-rated British schools in Abu Dhabi is worth scrutinising carefully against the educational outcomes data.