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Ajman American Private School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 17,200 - 30,900
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 950
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 25

Rashid Al-Khadar St, near Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Al Jerf 1, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Ajman American Private School has 950 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
The Ajman American Private School is located at Al Jurf 1, Ajman, behind Sheikh Khalifa Hospital. The campus sits in Ajman's Al Jurf district, adjacent to local healthcare facilities. A school bus service is available, with routes that cover Ajman (AJM), Sharjah (SHJ), and Umm Al Quwain (UAQ).

Stages
The school is a private K–12 institution offering programs from Kindergarten through High School. It divides its programs into Early Learning (Kindergarten), Elementary, Middle School, and High School, all using a U.S. curriculum.

Type
Private school. The school operates as a day school with no boarding facilities indicated on public pages.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school lists 30+ nationalities represented among students; the community is described as diverse and multicultural, though a specific nationality breakdown or local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
The school publishes policies on digital safety and safeguarding (E-safety, Child Protection & Safeguarding). There is no detailed public listing of Specific Educational Needs (SEN) provisions.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; the school follows a U.S. curriculum and holds NEASC accreditation.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is listed; the Vision notes the incorporation of Islamic values as part of the school's ethos.

School day structure
The school day runs 8:00 AM–2:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM on Fridays, and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on Saturdays.

Bus service
Transportation is available with routes to Ajman (AJM), Sharjah (SHJ), and Umm Al Quwain (UAQ); fees are AED 3,500, 4,500, and 4,500 respectively depending on the route.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ajman American Private School ranges from AED 17,200 to AED 30,900 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Registration (application) fee: AED 500 (non‑refundable; adjustable against tuition).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)

Note: the school charges tuition in three terms. The per‑term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three (equal term instalments) to match the school's three‑term payment schedule. (Per‑term amounts are shown to two decimal places where not whole dirhams.)

- KG 1 & 2:
- Annual: AED 21,000. Per term (calculated): AED 7,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 16,000. Per term (calculated): AED 5,333.33.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 14,400. Per term (calculated): AED 4,800.00.

- Grade 1 to Grade 4:
- Annual: AED 24,000. Per term (calculated): AED 8,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 19,000. Per term (calculated): AED 6,333.33.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 17,100. Per term (calculated): AED 5,700.00.

- Grade 5 to Grade 6:
- Annual: AED 27,000. Per term (calculated): AED 9,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 21,000. Per term (calculated): AED 7,000.00.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 18,900. Per term (calculated): AED 6,300.00.

- Grade 7 to Grade 8:
- Annual: AED 30,000. Per term (calculated): AED 10,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 23,000. Per term (calculated): AED 7,666.67.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 20,700. Per term (calculated): AED 6,900.00.

- Grade 9 to Grade 10:
- Annual: AED 33,000. Per term (calculated): AED 11,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 25,000. Per term (calculated): AED 8,333.33.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 22,500. Per term (calculated): AED 7,500.00.

- Grade 11 to Grade 12:
- Annual: AED 36,000. Per term (calculated): AED 12,000.00.
- After discount: Annual AED 28,000. Per term (calculated): AED 9,333.33.
- After sibling discount: Annual AED 25,200. Per term (calculated): AED 8,400.00.

Other mandatory and common fees

- Book fees (one‑off / annual, varies by grade):
- KG 1 & 2: AED 1,200.
- Grade 1–4: AED 1,800.
- Grade 5–6: AED 1,850.
- Grade 7–8: AED 2,200.
- Grade 9–10: AED 2,300.
- Grade 11–12: AED 2,900.

- Uniform fee: AED 750 + 5% VAT. Payment for uniform is non‑refundable.

- Transportation (annual):
- Ajman routes: AED 3,500.
- Sharjah routes: AED 4,500.
- Umm Al Quwain routes: AED 4,500.

Boarding fees

- Boarding not applicable: no boarding fees are listed and the school operates as a day school only.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment structure: fees are collected across three terms. Parents pay the first term at enrolment; two post‑dated cheques (PDCs) are collected at that time for the second and third term. Specific PDC dates listed in the published schedule are 15 January and 15 April (dates shown for the academic year example). Cash, credit card and current‑dated cheques are also accepted for the first term.

Refund information

- Registration fee: not refundable.
- Books and uniform payments: not refundable.
- Tuition fee refund (attendance‑based scale):
- Attendance up to 2 weeks: one month's fee payable.
- Attendance 2 weeks to 1 month: two months' fees payable.
- Attendance more than 1 month: three months' fees payable.

Fee payment options

- Accepted methods at time of first term payment: cash, credit card and current‑dated cheque. Two post‑dated cheques (PDCs) for the second and third terms are collected at first‑term payment. No separate bank‑transfer or online bank payment method is specified in the published fee information.

Note on academic year and currency

- The figures above are published in UAE dirhams (AED) and correspond to the school's published fee structure for the academic year 2024–2025; the school's public admissions notices reference the following academic year but the detailed fee table available is shown for 2024–2025. The per‑term amounts above are calculated by dividing the annual figures by three to reflect the school's three‑term payment schedule.
Academics

Ajman American Private School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is a private K–12 institution offering a U.S. curriculum. It is NEASC accredited, and is the first and only NEASC-accredited school in Ajman and the Northern Emirates. The American Curriculum is designed to meet international standards and prepares students for global opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes sustainability, service learning, and STEAM-based real-world problem solving. The school aligns with UAE Vision to prepare students for higher education and lifelong success.

Higher Education Progression
The High School provides college and career pathways to prepare graduates for higher education.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry & Registration. Online Registration is available via the online registration form. A campus visit can be arranged to meet the Registrar and receive detailed information about the admission process, fee structure, and required documents. In-person tours or virtual tours are offered for prospective families. 2. Document Submission. Submit the required documents: student and parent passport copies (including visa pages); Emirates IDs for both student and parents; two recent passport-sized photos; an attested birth certificate (English or Arabic); vaccination certificate; previous school reports (last 2 years for KG, latest report for Grades 1–12); and a transfer certificate if applicable. Additional documents may be requested by the Registrar as needed. 3. Assessment & Interview. An interactive session or assessment test is scheduled as directed by the Registrar. The evaluation assesses academic readiness and placement needs. An interview may be conducted as part of the process. 4. Admission Confirmation. The Registrar confirms admission status after the assessment. You will be notified of the outcome and next steps. Provisional admission is subject to Ministry of Education approval. 5. Fee Payment & Final Registration. Pay the registration fee, which will be credited toward the first term fees. Bring the original Emirates IDs for the child and parent to complete registration with the Ministry of Education. Final registration is contingent on MOE approval. 6. Age Placement. Age placement follows MOE regulations and international best practices. Each grade lists an age by August 31; examples include early grades starting at age 3. The Registrar can confirm the appropriate grade for a child who is transferring from another curriculum. Parents should verify the correct grade with the Registrar if unsure.
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