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Credence High School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 15,000 - 27,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2056
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Typical class size 15
Introduction

Credence High School L.L.C is a co-educational Indian-curriculum (CBSE) school located in Al Quoz Fourth, Dubai, offering education from Pre‑KG through Grade 12 and serving children aged 3–18. The language of instruction is English; Arabic is provided as an additional language and public listings also record other language options such as Hindi, Malayalam and French. The school is CBSE‑affiliated and registered at senior‑secondary level. Published facility information notes air‑conditioned classrooms with interactive technology, separate laboratories for biology, physics and chemistry, a library, a 700‑seat auditorium, indoor sports halls, a swimming pool, a large dance and drama hall, medical centre and transport provision. Documented programme features include a blended Early Years approach drawing on EYFS, Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles, AI and STEM integration in lower primary grades, and a substantive inclusion provision with specialist support and a school reading‑literacy programme. Inspection reports and public directories record the school's KHDA inspection outcomes and programme details rather than promotional claims.

Al Quoz Fourth, Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Credence High School has 2,056 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Credence High School is located in Al Quoz 4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in Al Quoz near Sheikh Zayed Road, serving a diverse expatriate community. It is accessible by major roads and offers a school bus service to many areas of Dubai.

Stages
The school serves ages 3 to 18, Pre-KG to Grade 12. The programs are organized into Early Years, Primary, Middle School (Grade 6–8) and Secondary/Senior Secondary.

Type
The school is co-educational and follows the CBSE curriculum. There is a voluntary Day Boarding Programme for Grades 4–8; residential boarding facilities are not listed.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school hosts students from over 30 nationalities; Indian expatriates form the largest group. Local-to-international ratio is not publicly published.

Additional learning support
No dedicated SEN provisions are publicly listed. The school emphasizes an inclusive campus and a sense of belonging.

Country affiliation
CBSE-affiliated; curriculum aligns with India's Central Board of Secondary Education.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated. Islamic Education is mandatory for Muslim students.

School day structure
The standard start and end times are not published on the site. Public listings show typical hours around 7:50 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays. The Day Boarding Programme for Grades 4–8 runs from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm on selected days.

Bus service
The authorised bus provider is Blue Line Star Passengers Transport. Routes cover areas including Al Khail Gate/Al Khail Heights, Al Quoz, Umm Suqeim/Jumeirah, Studio City, and Dubai Silicon Oasis, among others.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school does not offer a traditional boarding option. It provides a voluntary Day Boarding Programme for Grades 4 to 8, held after school on select days. Sessions run from 2:30 to 3:45 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and include after‑school activities; light snacks are available in the cafeteria. If a day boarder uses the school bus, they board by 3:55 PM and buses depart at 4:05 PM; pick‑up for non‑bus riders is by 3:50 PM from EXIT-9.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. The uniform set includes T‑shirts, pinafores/shorts, track pants, white shirts, skirts/trousers, a tie, belt, socks, and a cap; a uniform schedule is provided by the class teacher and exchanges are allowed within a week. Additional uniform pieces can be purchased if needed.

Food Options
The cafeteria is open for light snacks during day boarding days; there is no mention of hot meals on site.

House System
The school operates a house system with house events and assemblies as part of the calendar; inter-house activities are conducted.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by Nalapad Investments and MVK Holdings; this group also runs Crayons Nursery and is developing Chrysalis International Academy as part of its education portfolio.
Fees

Annual tuition at Credence High School ranges from AED 15,000 to AED 27,000 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: AED 525 (for new students only).
- Resource / Annual fee: AED 750 (annual).
- The registration deposit is non‑refundable and is adjusted against tuition.

Tuition fees (by year group) — amounts shown in AED; breakdown per term and monthly option

- Pre‑KG: KHDA approved fee AED 16,923; discounted yearly payable AED 15,000; Term 1 AED 4,500; Term 2 AED 6,000; Term 3 AED 4,500; Monthly AED 1,500.
- KG‑1 & KG‑2: KHDA approved fee AED 16,923; discounted yearly payable AED 15,850; Term 1 AED 4,755; Term 2 AED 6,340; Term 3 AED 4,755; Monthly AED 1,585.
- Grade 1 & Grade 2: KHDA approved fee AED 19,178; discounted yearly payable AED 17,850; Term 1 AED 5,355; Term 2 AED 7,140; Term 3 AED 5,355; Monthly AED 1,785.
- Grade 3 & Grade 4: KHDA approved fee AED 21,434; discounted yearly payable AED 19,950; Term 1 AED 5,985; Term 2 AED 7,980; Term 3 AED 5,985; Monthly AED 1,995.
- Grade 5 & Grade 6: KHDA approved fee AED 23,691; discounted yearly payable AED 22,050; Term 1 AED 6,615; Term 2 AED 8,820; Term 3 AED 6,615; Monthly AED 2,205.
- Grade 7 & Grade 8: KHDA approved fee AED 25,946; discounted yearly payable AED 24,000; Term 1 AED 7,200; Term 2 AED 9,600; Term 3 AED 7,200; Monthly AED 2,400.
- Grade 9 & Grade 10: KHDA approved fee AED 28,204; discounted yearly payable AED 26,000; Term 1 AED 7,800; Term 2 AED 10,400; Term 3 AED 7,800; Monthly AED 2,600.
- Grade 11: KHDA approved fee AED 28,736; discounted yearly payable AED 27,000; Term 1 AED 8,100; Term 2 AED 10,800; Term 3 AED 8,100; Monthly AED 2,700.
- Grade 12: KHDA approved fee AED 28,736; discounted yearly payable AED 27,000; Term 1 AED 8,100; Term 2 AED 10,800; Term 3 AED 8,100; Monthly AED 2,700.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year billing is termised: Term 1 (April–June), Term 2 (September–December), Term 3 (January–March). Monthly payment option is available (except July–August) where shown.
- Transport fees must be paid term‑wise only.
- Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Card, Online. Online payment guidelines are provided by the school's accounts system. Non‑payment may result in withholding of reports, references and examination results, and may lead to temporary or permanent exclusion.
- Sibling discount: no discount for the eldest; second sibling receives 10%; third sibling onwards receive 20% (applicable to younger siblings).

Boarding / Day‑boarding

- No full boarding fees apply. A voluntary after‑school Day Boarding Programme (Grades 4–8) operates for selected terms and activities; most activities are free but specific activities incur equipment/uniform charges (examples: Judo/Taekwondo uniform AED 250; Karate uniform AED 200; archery arm guard & finger tape AED 75). Day boarding is optional and has its own schedule and rules.

Transport (school bus) fees and terms

- Transport fees vary by route. Examples of annual fees by route: typical annual fees shown include AED 2,000 (Al Khail Gate area), AED 3,500 (Awqaf/Wasl/Al Quoz clusters), AED 4,750 (Umm Suqeim/Jumeirah/Business Bay), AED 5,000 (Studio City/JVC/Marina areas), AED 6,500 (Dubai South / Palm Jumeirah / Al Nahda–Sharjah as applicable), and AED 7,000 for Sharjah interior routes. Term‑wise splits are published for each route (term amounts correspond to the annual total divided into the three school terms). If a specific route is not listed, transport/accounts should be contacted for the applicable rate. Transport fee billing is term‑wise.

Uniform, books and stationery costs

- Book set and uniform fees are charged per class. Examples (total textbook + uniform fee in AED): Pre‑KG AED 749; KG‑1 AED 914; KG‑2 AED 954; Grade 1 AED 1,282; Grade 2 AED 1,097; Grade 3 AED 1,172; Grade 4 AED 1,262; Grade 5 AED 1,292; Grade 6 AED 1,196; Grade 7 AED 1,241; Grade 8 AED 1,271; Grade 9 AED 1,298; Grade 10 AED 1,323; Grade 11 AED 1,388 (textbook component shown as AED 700–900); Grade 12 AED 1,188 (textbook component shown as AED 550–700). Textbook fees include ministry‑prescribed books where indicated; second language, Islamic books and notebook sets may be charged separately. Exchange of uniform is possible within one week if packed and unused.

Other costs and notes

- Books & Resource / Annual Fee is non‑refundable. Application fee is non‑refundable. The registration deposit is non‑refundable and adjusted against tuition.
- Transport refunds and tuition refunds follow KHDA guidelines; examples of deductions applied on withdrawal: if enrolled two weeks or less, one month's fees deducted; if enrolled between two weeks and one month, two months' fees deducted; if enrolled for more than one month, a full term's fees will be deducted. These refund terms apply to tuition and transport as defined by KHDA.

Fee payment options and practical instructions

- Fees may be paid by Cash, Cheque, Card or Online through the school's payment portal; separate payment instructions exist for tuition/transport and for books & uniforms. Transport cheques (where applicable) are payable to the authorised transport vendor as specified by the school. For route‑specific transport payment, the transport/accounts department supplies exact amounts and payment procedures.
Academics

Credence High School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Credence High School uses the CBSE curriculum, aligned to CBSE with UAE-context adaptations; Kindergarten follows Enhanced Early Years with theme-based, cross-curricular learning and progression toward Grade 1. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), the program includes English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, a 2nd Language (Hindi/French), Arabic, UAE Social Studies, Computer Studies/Artificial Intelligence, Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Moral Education and Life Skills, with Islamic Education mandatory for Muslim students. In Secondary and Senior Secondary (Grades 9–12), students prepare for the All India CBSE Secondary (Grade 10) and All India Senior School Certificate (Grade 12), with core subjects and a 2nd Language (Hindi/French/Malayalam). Grade 11–12 offer Science and Commerce streams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Mathematics (and Applied Mathematics), Economics and Psychology, plus additional options such as Painting and Artificial Intelligence. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century skills and holistic development, supported by co-scholastic offerings and values education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
According to KHDA's DSIB inspection for 2023-2024 (the latest available report), Credence High School L.L.C in Dubai has a Very Good wellbeing rating, with Personal Responsibility rated Outstanding in KG and Primary and Community and Environmental Responsibility rated Outstanding to Very Good, reflecting a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning and character development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The DSIB confirms the curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of students (Very Good for Curriculum Design to Meet the Individual Needs) and that the overall quality of student support is Very Good to Outstanding across grade levels, indicating robust support for diverse learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English attainment is Very Good and progress over time is Very Good, demonstrating strong English language outcomes that support EAL learners within the school.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is rated Very Good in the DSIB inspection, indicating effective mental wellbeing and social-emotional support provisions.

Safeguarding
Health and safety is Outstanding, and the Quality of Support is Very Good to Very Good across levels, indicating strong safeguarding and protection measures for students.
Parent Experience

History
Credence High School, Dubai, was established on April 1, 2014, as a CBSE-affiliated co-educational school primarily serving Indian expatriates in Dubai. The school began with an Indian-focused orientation and has since grown into an international community hosting students from more than 30 nationalities. The campus sits on a seven-acre site in Al Quoz, Dubai, to support both academic and personal development. The school is led by a Chairman, Abdulla Nalapad, and a CEO-Principal, Deepika Thapar Singh, reflecting a formal governance structure focused on holistic education. Staff development and curriculum review are emphasized to keep pace with CBSE standards and the UAE context.

Community
The Credence High School community includes students from over 30 nationalities in Dubai, fostering an international environment alongside its Indian roots. Class assemblies, radio assemblies, house events, inter-school events, and tournaments are regularly conducted to promote student engagement and collaboration. Wellbeing initiatives such as Credence Cares, a Student Council, and an active alumni network support student welfare and leadership development. The school's events calendar features activities like the Pink October Assembly (2025) and Earth Day-focused programs, reflecting a vibrant on-campus culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Credence High School maintains a Parent Support Group (PSG) that represents parent involvement in school life. The 2025-2026 PSG roster lists members spanning Pre-KG through Grade 12, with contact details for many members. The PSG is connected with wellbeing programs (Wellbeing - Credence Cares) and the alumni network, enabling coordinated engagement across the school community. Parents participate in formal events such as Parent Orientation and Coffee Morning, as listed in the school's upcoming events. An active alumni network is linked from the PSG page, and the PSG roster is publicly accessible through the school site.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Credence High School Dubai offers CBSE education for Pre KG through Grade 12 on a 7-acre campus in Al Quoz. It serves children from ages 3 to 18. The campus includes a fully wireless IT environment with computer labs, student laptops and iPads, interactive whiteboards, and BENQ Smartboards. It features a 1000-seat auditorium, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, performing arts spaces, a library, a STEM learning lab, science labs, an early years area, and a medical clinic. KHDA rates Credence High School with Very Good, Excellent in Health and Safety, and Developed in Remote learning.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a soccer field, cricket pitch, basketball court, volleyball court, athletic running track, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, splash pad, badminton court, and a karate room. Outdoor and indoor spaces support a wide range of athletic programs and team activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities comprise a fully wireless campus with computer labs, student laptops and iPads, interactive whiteboards, and BENQ Smartboards. There are biology, physics, and chemistry labs, a STEM learning lab, and a well-equipped library. Early years spaces include indoor and outdoor play areas, an early years reading room, and an early years life skills room. An on-site medical clinic and cafeteria provide student support services.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities include Health and Physical Education including Work Education and SEWA, Creative Arts such as painting, crafts, dance, and music, social activities, General Studies, traditional games, indigenous sports, and martial arts. There are over 20 day boarding or after-school activities. Examples of activities include swimming, dancing, music, karate, chess, zumba, volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, table tennis, and badminton.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Credence High School delivers the CBSE curriculum for Pre-KG to Grade 12, aligned to CBSE standards and adapted for the UAE context. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century learning, literacy and life skills and aims to cultivate cognitive, affective and psychomotor development. It fosters values and cultural learning while building international understanding in an interconnected world. The program also emphasizes technology use and livelihood skills and supports student development in public speaking and personal growth.

Arts & Creative
Co-curricular activities include Creative Arts such as painting, crafts, dance and music. These arts activities form part of the co-curricular offerings and support creative expression beyond classroom learning. There are over 20 day boarding or after-school activities for students to pursue arts and other interests.

Cultural & Language
Credence High School emphasizes cultural learning and international understanding as part of the Credence IDEALS. The school hosts a diverse student body with students from over 30 nationalities. The Emirati club for Grade 1 to 3 offers opportunities to deepen students' understanding of Emirati culture.

Social & Hobbies
Credence High School provides more than 20 after-school activities. Class assemblies, radio assemblies, house events, inter-school events and tournaments are regularly conducted. The co-curricular program includes Health and Physical Education including Work Education and SEWA; Creative Arts; Social activities; General Studies; Traditional games; Indigenous sports; and Martial Arts.

Community & Service
Credence IDEALS include six core themes—International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. This framework is grounded in the Round Square philosophy and supports a service-oriented ethos within the school.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a Credence IDEALS focus. Students have opportunities to develop leadership through school initiatives, including the Student Council. Public speaking and life skills are emphasized as part of the learning experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school sits on a 7-acre campus in Dubai. Health and Physical Education including Work Education and SEWA are part of the co-curricular offerings, with a broad range of sports and activities such as swimming, dancing, karate, chess, zumba, volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, table tennis and badminton. The program emphasizes physical fitness and overall well-being as part of daily learning.
Languages

Language Provision
The curriculum includes English language instruction, including an English guided reading program. Arabic is taught as an additional language with a weekly Arabic period in KG-2. The curriculum is CBSE-aligned and adapted to the UAE context.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process. The academic year at Credence High School begins in April. The school follows a dynamic, ongoing admission policy that enables students to enroll throughout the year, depending on seat availability. The five-stage process is as follows:

1. Start Online Submission. Begin the admission journey by filling in the enquiry form. You will receive communication from the admissions team as the application progresses. The enrollment policy supports continuous submissions subject to seats being available.

2. Application Review. The admission team evaluates each application holistically, considering academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community participation, leadership qualities, and individual strengths. This review informs subsequent communications and next steps.

3. Communication. You will receive timely updates and personalized communication regarding the progress and status of your application.

4. Interaction & Decision Notification. An interactive session with the parents and an admission test for the child will be scheduled. The grade-specific syllabus for the entrance examination is provided to guide preparation.

5. Welcome to Credence High School. Successful applicants join the learning community and receive welcome communications. A transfer certificate and KHDA-related requirements are addressed during the process.

Checklist of Documents (Uploaded upon completion of the Admission process and before joining Credence High School): Passport copy; Visa; Emirates ID; Last Report Card from Previous School; Any Learning Support Documents; Nursery Reports for Early Years (if applicable); Immunization Record; Transfer Certificate. For Both Parents: Passport; Visa; Emirates ID. Attestation requirements depend on the origin of prior schooling (within UAE, GCC countries, India/Overseas).

Age Criteria (As per KHDA Guidelines): PRE KG 3 years; KG 1 4 years; KG 2 5 years; Grade 1 6 years (as of the cut-off date of 31 March). Admission to Grade 2–12 is based on the Transfer Certificate.

Grade 11 Admission: The school follows board and pre-board criteria for Grade 11, with subject-specific requirements and performance thresholds as part of the registration process.

Contact and location: Credence High School is located in Al Quoz, Dubai.
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