Introduction
If you’re weighing up British curriculum schools in Ajman, the most useful question isn’t just “is it British curriculum?” but “what does that actually look like, year by year?” At PACE Creative British School (PCBS) in Al Tallah 2, the British curriculum runs from Foundation Stage 2 through to Year 12, moving through EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases as children progress.
Here’s what each stage involves, and — just as importantly — what’s confirmed about the school’s examination pathway and what isn’t yet.
What "British Curriculum" Means at PCBS
The school describes its approach as following the UK British Curriculum “through EYFS, Primary and Secondary.” In practice, this means the early-years framework (EYFS) shapes learning for the youngest children, a broad Primary curriculum covers core subjects and skills through the middle years, and a Secondary phase introduces more subject specialisation as pupils move into Years 7 and beyond.
Foundation Stage 2 to Primary: The Early Years
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) is the entry point for the youngest pupils, continuing into Year 1 and then the Primary years. This stage focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy and social skills, delivered through the kind of interdisciplinary, hands-on projects — art, coding and robotics, and cross-subject work linking science with creative subjects — that the school highlights as part of how PACE schools in Ajman unlock creativity in younger pupils.
Moving Into Secondary
As pupils move into Years 7 through 9, and then Years 10 and 11, the curriculum shifts toward more distinct subjects and greater independence, consistent with a typical British Secondary structure. Year 12 marks the top of the school’s currently published fee structure, indicating that PCBS enrols pupils through this stage.
Arabic Islamic Education and Moral Education
Arabic, Islamic Education and Moral Education form part of the wider UAE curriculum requirements alongside British curriculum subjects. Islamic Education is taught to Muslim pupils, while Moral Education is a separate subject for pupils of different faiths. Requirements and timetables vary by year group, so ask the school about the subjects for your child’s stage.
GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels: Qualification Pathway
PCBS’s own website describes its curriculum as building toward GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels as pupils progress through the school. If your child is approaching an age where these qualifications matter — for example, moving into Year 10 or beyond — confirm directly with the school which examination board and qualifications are currently running for that specific year group, since exact arrangements can vary by cohort and by year.
Fees at a Glance
PCBS publishes a fee table alongside its curriculum stages, from AED 9,900 for FS2–Year 1 up to AED 19,900 for Year 12, plus a one-time AED 500 registration fee. For the full breakdown of what’s included and how payments work, see the school’s official tuition-fees page.
Admissions and Registration
PCBS’s admissions process asks families to complete online registration and provide a set of standard documents: passport copies for the student and both parents, an Emirates ID (original and copy), passport-sized photographs, a birth certificate and vaccination records. Pupils transferring from another school also need an attested original transfer certificate and marksheet.
Attestation requirements depend on where the transfer certificate is from. For documents issued in another Emirate, attestation from that Emirate’s own educational authority is required. For documents issued overseas, the certificate needs attestation from the educational authority in the country of origin, followed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Keep a printout of your online registration confirmation, since the school asks for this alongside the rest of the document set. For questions specific to your child’s situation, PCBS’s admissions team can be reached at admissions@pacecbs.com.
Regulatory Oversight in Ajman
Ajman doesn’t have its own dedicated schools authority in the way Dubai has the KHDA or Sharjah has SPEA. Oversight for private schools in Ajman sits with the UAE Ministry of Education’s regional administration. This is a structural point worth knowing if you’re used to KHDA ratings from researching Dubai schools — Ajman’s regulatory system is simply structured differently, and KHDA-style scoring doesn’t carry across directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PACE Creative British School offer A Levels? The school describes its curriculum as designed to lead toward A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs over time. Current examination-board arrangements for specific year groups should be confirmed directly with the school, particularly if this matters for your child’s immediate schooling.
What age group does FS2 cover? Foundation Stage 2 is typically for children around four years old, forming the entry point into PCBS’s early-years programme.
What curriculum framework does PCBS follow? The UK British Curriculum, delivered through EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, with the school’s own materials describing GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels as the intended long-term qualification pathway.
Is PCBS regulated by KHDA? No — KHDA regulates schools in Dubai specifically. PCBS, being in Ajman, falls under the UAE Ministry of Education’s regional oversight rather than KHDA or Sharjah’s SPEA.
What documents do I need for admission? Completed online registration, passport copies for the student and both parents, an Emirates ID (original and copy), passport-sized photographs, a birth certificate, vaccination records, and — for students transferring from another school — an attested original transfer certificate and marksheet.
What’s the highest year group PCBS currently teaches? Year 12, based on the school’s published fee structure, which lists fees up to that year group.
Plan Your Visit
To see the campus and discuss which stage is right for your child, or to ask about current examination-board arrangements for older year groups, contact PACE Creative British School to arrange a visit. For a broader look at how PCBS compares within the emirate, see this overview of the best schools in Ajman.