
International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba occupies a campus in Nad Al Sheba 3, positioned along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and co-located with the American School of Creative Science on an adjacent plot. The school opened in 2016 and has grown steadily to serve 1,657 students across FS1 to Year 13 — a full all-through provision that took eight years to build out. [MISSING: total campus size in square metres or acres]. The two Creative Science schools share certain sports facilities across their neighbouring sites, which is a practical arrangement but one parents should factor into expectations around dedicated, exclusive-use provision.
Facility detail in the public domain is limited. What is confirmed includes a canteen, an on-campus library, and access to shared sports facilities with the adjacent American School of Creative Science. The KHDA inspection report references weekly library visits as part of structured reading programmes, and notes that learning technology is used across subjects via an e-learning platform. Medical staff, counsellors, and social workers are present on campus — a meaningful commitment to pastoral infrastructure that the inspection rated positively. KHDA rated Health and Safety Outstanding across all phases, and overall wellbeing provision was rated Very Good — among the strongest findings in the 2023–2024 report. [MISSING: specific sports facilities detail — pool, gymnasium, courts; arts and performance spaces; science lab count; maker space or STEAM facilities].
The inspection's assessment of Management, Staffing, Facilities and Resources was rated Very Good, suggesting inspectors found the physical environment adequate and well-managed for the school's purpose. The report notes that leaders manage facilities and resources effectively, and that classroom environments are described as positive and secure. The Foundation Stage curriculum design is rated Very Good, implying age-appropriate early years spaces, though no specific detail on dedicated FS outdoor areas or specialist rooms is publicly available.
At fees ranging from AED 34,287 to AED 65,504, ISCS sits at the lower-to-mid range of British curriculum schools in Dubai, where the median annual fee is AED 49,630. At this fee level, parents are not paying for the premium infrastructure of Dubai's top-tier British schools — and the facility picture reflects that. The shared sports arrangement and the absence of publicly detailed specialist spaces such as a dedicated performing arts theatre, swimming pool, or STEAM hub means the physical offer is functional rather than exceptional. That said, the school's standout investment appears to be in its people and pastoral systems rather than bricks and mortar: 51 teaching assistants, 1 guidance counsellor, medical staff, and social workers represent a meaningful support infrastructure for 103 students of determination enrolled. Parents choosing ISCS for its values-led ethos and Islamic Studies focus will likely find the environment fit for purpose; those prioritising elite sports or performing arts facilities should visit and compare directly with neighbouring schools.