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Crown American Private School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 14,100 - 31,400
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 581
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Introduction

Crown American Private School is an American‑curriculum K–12 school located at Al‑Jurf 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The school, founded in 2005, welcomes students from kindergarten through Grade 12 and states that it follows the California State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); it also reports accreditation by Cognia. The school's programme is delivered through an American‑style framework in English while meeting UAE Ministry of Education requirements: Arabic, Islamic and moral education and UAE social studies are included in the timetable. The school's curriculum policy specifies that Arabic and national studies are taught in Arabic for Emirati and Arab students and in English for non‑Arab students; French is offered in upper grades. The website lists technology‑enhanced smart classrooms and a robotics and innovation lab among its facilities, and the curriculum documentation notes the planned provision of Advanced Placement courses for Grades 10–12.

Al Jarf 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Crown American Private School has 581 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

Crown American Private School is located in Al-Jurf-2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within Ajman city and serves the local community. It is reachable by road from surrounding neighbourhoods in Ajman. (Address and location confirmed on the school's pages.)

Stages

The school welcomes students from Kindergarten (KG) up to Grade 12. It states it serves KG through Grade 12, indicating a full K–12 structure.

Type

The institution operates as a private day school offering an American curriculum. There is no public listing of boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school represents 40+ nationalities. No public breakdown of local versus international students is provided, and there is no stated single majority nationality.

Additional learning support

Public information does not list specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. The site does not describe dedicated SEN facilities or programs.

Country affiliation

Curriculum is described as American (California State Standards and NGSS), but an official country-licensing affiliation is not stated.

Religious affiliation

There is no stated religious affiliation. The program integrates UAE national content and Islamic studies as part of the curriculum.

School day structure

School days typically start at 7:45 am. KG ends at 12:45 pm, while Grades 1–12 end at 2:15 pm. Assembly is at 7:30 am, and gates close at 7:30 am; Friday timings are shorter.

Bus service

A school bus service is offered. Parents may complete a Bus form; a transportation deposit of AED 500 is charged and deducted from the annual transport fees. Full transport details are provided during admission.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Two uniform sets are issued. Kindergarten students wear a grey pinafore for girls or grey formal trousers with a light blue shirt for boys; Primary students wear a grey skirt for girls or grey formal trousers with a light blue shirt for boys; Secondary students wear a long grey skirt for girls or grey formal trousers with a light blue shirt for boys. A PE Tracksuit and a Winter Jacket are provided in the student's house color (Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow).

Food Options

The canteen offers a wide range of healthy meals, snacks, and beverages at affordable prices. Hygienic standards are maintained and a Healthy Eating Policy governs packed lunches (the policy prohibits items such as sweets, chocolate, chips, nuts and carbonated drinks).

House System

Pupils are assigned to one of four houses: Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. The house determines the color of the PE tracksuit and Winter Jacket.

Governance and Ownership

Crown American Private School is part of the Avalon Group Initiative. The Leadership Team lists Vinod Kumar Sharma as Chairman and Imran Shaikh as Principal, reflecting governance by a local leadership team within the Avalon group; Global School Management (GSM) acquired a majority stake in Crown Private School Ajman in 2023, with the founders and management continuing to operate the school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Crown American Private School ranges from AED 14,100 to AED 31,400 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A seat-holding registration payment of AED 1,000 is required within seven days of booking. AED 1,000 is deducted from the school's annual tuition fees. AED 500 of this amount is non‑refundable if the student does not return.

Tuition, resources and uniform — annual amounts by year group

- KG (Kindergarten): Tuition AED 13,000; Resources / Books AED 1,100; Uniform AED 735 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 14,835.
- Grade 1: Tuition AED 14,600; Books AED 1,600; Uniform AED 840 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 17,040.
- Grade 2: Tuition AED 15,300; Books AED 1,600; Uniform AED 840 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 17,740.
- Grade 3: Tuition AED 15,900; Books AED 1,600; Uniform AED 840 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 18,340.
- Grade 4: Tuition AED 16,900; Books AED 1,600; Uniform AED 840 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 19,340.
- Grade 5: Tuition AED 18,500; Books AED 1,600; Uniform AED 840 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 20,940.
- Grade 6: Tuition AED 18,500; Books AED 2,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 21,545.
- Grade 7: Tuition AED 21,400; Books AED 2,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 24,445.
- Grade 8: Tuition AED 21,700; Books AED 2,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 24,745.
- Grade 9: Tuition AED 23,400; Books AED 2,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 26,445.
- Grade 10: Tuition AED 27,100; Books AED 3,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 31,145.
- Grade 11: Tuition AED 28,300; Books AED 3,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 32,345.
- Grade 12: Tuition AED 28,300; Books AED 3,100; Uniform AED 945 (Inc. 5% VAT); Total AED 32,345.

Per-term / instalment detail

- Tuition is published as an annual fee and the school requires payment in three instalments. Instalment due dates are: first instalment on or before 15 August; second instalment on or before 15 December; third instalment on or before 15 March. The school notes that instalment amounts are to be arranged with the admissions/accounts team and that post‑dated cheques (PDCs) must be submitted at admissions.

- For planning purposes only: if an annual tuition amount is divided equally into three term instalments, the approximate per-term figures would be the annual tuition divided by three. (The school's published materials do not state fixed instalment percentages; instalment amounts are agreed with the school's accounts officer.)

Transport, location and related fees

- A bus form fee/deposit of AED 500 is payable when submitting the bus form; this AED 500 is deducted from the annual transport fees. The school operates a transport service; transport fees are additional to tuition and are invoiced separately.

- A location fee is published by location: Ajman AED 4,000; Sharjah AED 4,500; Umm Al Quwain AED 4,500.

Other costs and fees

- Books / resources and uniform charges are published per grade and are included in the totals listed above; book and uniform charges are collected in addition to tuition.

- Extra activities and additional service charges (for example specialist activities) may appear on individual invoices. The accounts section requests parents to check extra-activity fees on their invoice and inform accounts by 31 August.

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published in the school's fee schedule; the school operates as a day school with available transport services.

Refund information

- The AED 1,000 seat-holding payment is applied to the annual tuition; AED 500 of that amount is non‑refundable in the event the student chooses not to return. No additional refund rules or a detailed refund schedule are published within the school's fee brochure and admission summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule: tuition is payable in three instalments with due dates on or before 15 August, 15 December and 15 March. Post‑dated cheques (PDCs) are required at the time of admission for instalment plans. Books, uniform and transport fees are additional and collected when invoiced.

Accepted payment methods and administrative requirements

- Accepted payment methods listed: Cash, Cheque and Credit card. Instalment plans require PDCs to be submitted at admission. Parents collect books and uniform after fees are settled.

Summary of the most important figures

- Registration / seat-holding payment: AED 1,000 (AED 500 non‑refundable if student does not return).
- Example annual tuition totals by grade (selected): KG Total AED 14,835; Grade 6 Total AED 21,545; Grade 10 Total AED 31,145; Grade 12 Total AED 32,345. Full grade-by-grade totals are listed above.
Academics

Crown American Private School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Crown American Private School is an American-curriculum school in Ajman founded in 2005, welcoming students from kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum follows the California State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) across the school, with Arabic, Islamic, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies taught under Ministry of Education requirements. Cognia accreditation confirms the school's adherence to a recognized framework for curriculum, assessment, and school improvement. In high school (grades 9–12), an Advanced Placement (AP) program is offered with AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP English Language and Composition. The KG–Grade 8 program covers Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, English, Mathematics, Science, ICT/Computing, PE, Arts and Music, with French introduced in later years and weekly periods allocated per subject as detailed in the curriculum tables. Grades 9–12 expand to include Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Arabic, English, Mathematics, U.S. Social Studies, Computer Science, PE, Arts, Music, and AP electives, with a formal High School Diploma pathway and a structured assessment framework combining formative and summative methods and employing a 5E instructional model.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Crown American Private School adopts a whole-school approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) and treats emotional health as central to daily life. The Wellbeing Policy states that the school prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of both students and staff, with a caring, inclusive ethos and a focus on voice and welfare for all members of the community. SEL resources are provided in SEL classrooms, and there is a counseling corner website that supports wellbeing check-ins and access to school counselors. Wellbeing is implemented across online and in-person learning, including virtual meeting rooms and SEL activities in Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, plus circle-time approaches and wellbeing awareness campaigns. Staff roles include teachers and senior leaders who identify wellbeing concerns and connect students with appropriate support; there are established communication and review processes for wellbeing. Outcomes highlighted include increased student engagement, higher self-esteem, improved behavior and attendance, and active parental involvement in learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school follows an inclusive model and integrates Students of Determination (SOD) into mainstream classrooms rather than operating as a specialist SEN institution. The Inclusion Policy states that Crown American Private School enrolls students of determination and provides support both within the classroom and in targeted settings such as a resource room for individualized help. The policy defines SEN as needs arising from disabilities or recognized conditions and describes supports including Classroom Support Plans (CSP), Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), Advanced Learning Plans (ALP), Behavior Management Plans (BMP), and Home Programs (HP). Identification and early intervention are continuous processes involving teachers, SENDCO, SEN educators, and external information; plans are reviewed with parents and updated as needed. The Head of Inclusion leads SEN provision, supports mainstream teachers, maintains SOD records, and coordinates with external agencies as required. The school is described as inclusive rather than a dedicated SEN specialist institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The publicly disclosed materials do not describe a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, staff, or EAL-specific provisions. Crown American Private School is described as following an American curriculum with English-language instruction, but no separate EAL support details are publicly documented. The school policies page enumerates policies on assessment, health and safety, safeguarding, online safety, and inclusion, but does not contain an EAL policy or explicit EAL staffing information. Accordingly, there is no publicly disclosed, school-specific EAL provision in the available materials.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of the Wellbeing Policy, which defines mental health as an integral component of health and outlines a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing. The policy describes the use of SEL resources in dedicated SEL classrooms and a counseling corner website to facilitate wellbeing check-ins and access to counselors. It also details the staff roles for identifying mental health concerns and the categories of warning signs, with procedures for intervention and support. The policy emphasizes that wellbeing outcomes include higher engagement, improved self-esteem, better behavior and attendance, and a supportive environment for staff as well as students.

Safeguarding

Crown American Private School operates a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (AY 2025/2026) led by the designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO). The policy confirms compliance with UAE law, including Wadeema's Law (Federal Law No. 3 of 2016) and Ministerial Resolution No. 659 of 2020, to protect students from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It sets out immediate reporting channels to the DCPO and, when required, to competent authorities via the Ministry of Education and the official Child Protection Helpline (80085). Disclosures are treated confidentially, records are kept securely, and staff are trained to handle safeguarding issues and escalate as necessary. The policy also outlines an intervention and follow-up plan to support the student within the school and in coordination with authorities.
Parent Experience

History

Crown American Private School is an American-curriculum school founded in 2005. It operates under the Avalon Group Initiative. The school follows the California State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), with Arabic, Islamic, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies taught under the Ministry of Education framework. Cognia accredits the school. The leadership team is headed by Vinod Kumar Sharma as Chairman and Imran Shaikh as Principal.

Community

The CAPS community includes students from more than 40 nationalities, reflecting a diverse international environment. Testimonials describe CAPS as a family-like, friendly community with social activities that help students connect beyond academics. Islamic values are integrated into school life, with opportunities to pray together and to serve the local community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

There is no publicly documented PTA page or formal PTA structure on the Crown American Private School site. Engagement with parents is described through the 'Communications with Parents' policy published in the School Policies section. A parent portal labeled 'PARENTS LOGIN' is available for parent access, and standard contact channels exist for inquiries. The school policies include a 'Communications with Parents' policy to guide parent-school interactions. For formal PTA details, parents may contact the school directly through the provided contact points.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Crown American Private School is located in Ajman at Al-Jurf-2. The campus features technology-enabled smart classrooms and a Robotics & Innovation Lab to support STEM learning. Smart classrooms integrate interactive whiteboards, specialized software, and high-quality audio to enhance lessons. The Robotics Lab emphasizes hands-on projects and technical exploration as part of the curriculum. Additional details about libraries, sports facilities, arts spaces, or dining facilities are not published on the official site.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include technology-enabled smart classrooms with interactive boards and specialized software, along with a dedicated Robotics & Innovation Lab. These resources support STEM learning and digital curriculum delivery. The emphasis is on integrating technology into learning and enabling hands-on experimentation through the robotics facility. Other specific academic spaces, such as libraries or science laboratories, are not listed on the official site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school follows the California State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as part of the American curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning to develop curiosity, independence, and critical thinking. In KG through elementary grades, learning includes practical, hands-on activities that accommodate different learning styles. Robotics and an Innovation Lab support STEM learning.

Arts & Creative

Visual and Performing Arts are part of the curriculum. Extra-curricular activities are offered.

Cultural & Language

Arabic, Islamic, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are taught as part of the Ministry of Education curriculum. Cultural and language-related events include National Day, World Food Day, and Islamic occasions such as Israa Wal Miraj. Arabic language studies and UAE social studies are emphasized as part of the educational program.

Social & Hobbies

Sports Day is held as part of school life. Literacy Week is an extracurricular event. Extra-curricular activities are available.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership and entrepreneurship are emphasized as part of the mission to prepare students for life beyond school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Physical development is a component of the pedagogy. Sports Day demonstrates a focus on fitness.
Languages

Language Provision

The school provides English language development. Arabic, Islamic, Moral Education and UAE social studies are taught under the Ministry of Education curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions

Registration for the 2025-2026 academic year is open for KG to Grade 12 with limited seats. Step 1: Submit the documents at the registration office from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including a recent passport photo; UAE ID cards for student and parents; birth certificate; vaccination card; transfer letters if transferring within the UAE; final report card and transfer certificate from the previous school (stamped by the Education Zone if within the UAE); and documents attested when required; complete the registration form. Step 2: Booking the seat requires visiting the accounts department to pay AED 1,000 within seven days (this amount is deducted from annual tuition); AED 500 is non-refundable if the student does not return. Step 3: Full Fees payment and collection of books and uniform: tuition is paid in three instalments; first instalment due on or before 15 August each year (subject to any agreed early-bird discounts); second instalment due on or before 15 December; third instalment due on or before 15 March; check extra activities fees in the invoice by 31 August. Discounts apply to each student's tuition as agreed with the admissions officer and may not be clubbed with other offers. Important notes: age determines grade placement per MOE rules; the school may reject a student's registration for not meeting standards; legal guardians must provide authentic court documents verifying guardianship; to register with Ajman Education Zone, the student's name must be entered in the Ministry SIS system using the student's UAE ID or Transfer Certificate before the start of the school year; the 2025-2026 academic year begins on Monday, 26 August 2025. School timings: KG to KG2 – 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Friday); Grade 1 to 12 – 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Assembly time is 7:30 a.m. The collection of new books and uniforms takes place during Term 1.
School Events
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