The Bloomington Academy

United Arab Emirates, Ajman

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 17,000 - 23,000

Ages Not listed

Opened 2014

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

Taught languages English, Arabic, French

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The Bloomington Academy is a British-curriculum school in Ajman, UAE, serving learners from early years through to A Levels and BTEC. It follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education framework across EYFS, Primary, and Lower Secondary, with the Cambridge Primary Programme, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS/LV Levels, and Pearson Edexcel BTEC International Level 3 for Years 12–13. Established in 2014, it is the first British-curriculum institution in Ajman and welcomes a diverse student body representing 65+ nationalities. The school holds British Schools Overseas accreditation and has earned recognitions including the e-SAFE Award, Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards, the Madam Sosamma Lazar 100% Scholarship Award, and a distinguished Cambridge profile. Arabic, Islamic studies (for Muslim students), Social Studies and Moral Education are taught in line with UAE MOE requirements, while independent learning and inquiry are emphasized and AI is integrated across the curriculum. The airy, well-lit campus provides a calm, child-friendly environment. Beyond the syllabus, STEAM activities and annual arts performances foster creativity, critical thinking and global awareness.

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The Bloomington Academy, P.O Box 5505, Ajman, UAE

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The Essentials

Location

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Stages

Early Years Foundation Stage; Primary; Secondary Level (Grades 6–8; Cambridge Lower Secondary).

Additional learning support

Inclusion and EAL (English as an Additional Language) support.

Country affiliation

British curriculum alignment (United Kingdom).

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Fees

Application / Registration fee
- No published application or registration fee amount is listed. Application forms are available from the Admissions Office; payment terms for any registration/reservation fee are not published.

Annual tuition (per year group)
- KG1: Ministry-approved AED 17,000; Discounted AED 13,700.
- KG2: Ministry-approved AED 17,000; Discounted AED 13,700.
- Grade 1: Ministry-approved AED 18,800; Discounted AED 14,500.
- Grade 2: Ministry-approved AED 19,700; Discounted AED 14,500.
- Grade 3: Ministry-approved AED 19,700; Discounted AED 14,500.
- Grade 4: Ministry-approved AED 21,200; Discounted AED 16,100.
- Grade 5: Ministry-approved AED 22,400; Discounted AED 16,100.
- Grade 6: Ministry-approved AED 22,400; Discounted AED 16,500.
- Grade 7: Ministry-approved AED 22,400; Discounted AED 16,800.
- Grade 8: Ministry-approved AED 22,400; Discounted AED 19,000.
- Grade 9: Ministry-approved AED 22,400; Discounted AED 20,000.
- Grade 10: Ministry-approved AED 23,000; Discounted AED 21,500.
- Grade 11: Ministry-approved AED 23,000; Discounted AED 22,500.
- Grade 12: Ministry-approved AED 23,000; Discounted AED 23,000.

Approximate fees per term (three-term billing — inferred equal split)
- The school bills across three terms (Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3). The per-term figures below are the annual published fee divided by three and are presented as approximate equal instalments for planning purposes; the school's published payment schedule uses three term instalments and post-dated cheques for Term 2 and Term 3.
- KG1 / KG2: Ministry-approved ~AED 5,667 per term; Discounted ~AED 4,567 per term.
- Grade 1: Ministry-approved ~AED 6,267 per term; Discounted ~AED 4,833 per term.
- Grade 2 / Grade 3: Ministry-approved ~AED 6,567 per term; Discounted ~AED 4,833 per term.
- Grade 4: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,067 per term; Discounted ~AED 5,367 per term.
- Grade 5: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,467 per term; Discounted ~AED 5,367 per term.
- Grade 6: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,467 per term; Discounted ~AED 5,500 per term.
- Grade 7: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,467 per term; Discounted ~AED 5,600 per term.
- Grade 8: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,467 per term; Discounted ~AED 6,333 per term.
- Grade 9: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,467 per term; Discounted ~AED 6,667 per term.
- Grade 10: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,667 per term; Discounted ~AED 7,167 per term.
- Grade 11: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,667 per term; Discounted ~AED 7,500 per term.
- Grade 12: Ministry-approved ~AED 7,667 per term; Discounted ~AED 7,667 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment is structured across three terms. Term 1 is paid at the start (payment by cash or card); Term 2 is normally settled via a post‑dated cheque (PDC) dated 1 December; Term 3 via PDC dated 1 March. Parents are required to submit PDCs where requested and to follow the school's published timetable for collection of books and uniforms (book/uniform collection is conditional on Term 1 clearance).
- The school accepts payments in person at the Cashier's Office, online through the secure payment portal (Orison), by bank transfer, and by the payment methods the cashier accepts (cash, card). The Admissions page provides the bank transfer details and instructs parents to include the student's full name, GR number and year group in the transfer reference and to email transfer confirmations to accounts@thebloomingtonacademy.com. WhatsApp confirmation is also listed.

Bank transfer / account details (for payments by bank transfer)
- Account Title: THE BLOOMINGTON ACADEMY LLC. IBAN: AE910030010309108124001. Account Number: 10309108124001. BIC / SWIFT: ADCBAEAAXXX. Bank: ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB), Branch Code / Branch Name: 321 / AJMAN. Email confirmation to: accounts@thebloomingtonacademy.com. WhatsApp payment confirmation: +971505414756.

Boarding
- Boarding provision is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and provides school-bus transport.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Uniforms and textbooks: Full sets of textbooks, notebooks and uniforms must be purchased from the school store; students will not be permitted to attend classes without the full set. Uniform and book purchases are paid on the scheduled distribution dates (cash or card). Entrance/attendance slip for the new academic year is issued only after textbooks, notebooks and uniforms are checked.
- Transport (school bus): Transport is charged separately; parents must book transport seats and pay the transport fee for Term 1 as a direct payment at booking, with Transport Term 2 and Term 3 payments scheduled as per the school's instalment/PDC timetable. Specific transport-route fees are not published in the general admissions listing.
- Examination / exam-entry fees, extra-curricular activity fees, insurance, meals, special-programme fees, or other incidental fees are not detailed in the public admissions summary. Where such fees apply they are billed separately in line with school circulars.

Refunds and cancellation
- No school-wide refund policy with specific refund tables is published in the general admissions summary or the published Terms & Conditions. The school's circulars and parent communications require Term 1 clearance before provision of books/uniforms; parents should expect the school to follow its internal circulars for refunds and to require documentation for any refund requests. For specific refund rules for tuition, transport or uniform/book purchases, parents should confirm with the school accounts office (accounts@thebloomingtonacademy.com).

Fee payment options (summary)
- In-person payment at the school Cashier (cash, card).
- Online payment via the school's secure payment portal (Orison).
- Bank transfer to the school's ADCB account (use the IBAN and SWIFT provided above; email transfer confirmation to accounts@thebloomingtonacademy.com and include the student name, GR number, and year group).
- Post‑dated cheques (PDCs) are used for Term 2 and Term 3 instalments where required by the school.

Notes for parents (concise factual points)
- The school publishes two annual fee tiers for each grade: a Ministry‑approved maximum and a discounted tuition rate; the discounted amount is the figure most families pay.
- Book, uniform and transport purchases are conditional on Term 1 fee clearance; parents are expected to bring fee receipts at distribution/bookings.
- For registration, sibling discounts, scholarships, exact transport-route fees, exam-entry charges or a detailed refund schedule not shown above, contact the school accounts/admissions teams using the published phone, email or WhatsApp contacts.

Academics

Curriculum

The Bloomington Academy is a British curriculum school in Ajman affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) offers flexible, quality education with learning areas including Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Numeracy, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design, with progress tracked and shared with parents. The Cambridge International Primary Programme provides the framework to develop Mathematics, English and Science knowledge and skills in young children, and comprises The Cambridge Primary Curriculum Framework, The Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Exams. The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6–8) builds on the primary stage, with Progression Tests in Mathematics, English and Science and Cambridge Checkpoint tests at the end of Grade 8, preparing students for the IGCSE. The IGCSE forms the secondary core (Grades 9–10) under the Cambridge International Curriculum; the school also offers Cambridge International A Levels (AS/AL) and Pearson Edexcel BTEC International Level 3 qualifications for Years 12–13, including Applied Science and Business.

Exam Results

The school highlights Cambridge World Toppers and Quality-First Teaching. All teachers are trained in the Cambridge curriculum, and some are Cambridge examiners. The school states that its students are world toppers for Cambridge subjects.

Higher Education Progression

Top university destinations include Ajman University (Architecture and Interior Designing); GMU Jerf (MBBS); Arizona State University (BSc Computer Science); Curtin University (BSc Computer Science); Bolton University, Ras Al Khaimah (BSc Computer Science); Loadz University, Poland (Software Engineering); Heriot-Watt University (Fashion Branding and Promotion); AURAK (Biotechnology); Israt Jahan Bolton (BSc in Law); Middlesex University (Media and Filming).

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Admissions

1. Registration for the Academic Year 2026–2027 has started. Application forms are available at the Admissions Office, but an assessment should be done first. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Register early as seats are limited. 2. Fees are published per grade as Ministry Approved Tuition Fees and Discounted Tuition Fees, with examples such as KG1 17,000 AED (13,700 discounted) and Grade 12 23,000 AED (23,000). Fees can be paid at the school, online through a secure portal, or by bank transfer, and the transfer should include the student's full name, GR number, and year group. 3. Registration: You can schedule an appointment with the admissions office one day in advance for assessment; bring required documents; the registration/admission procedure begins after the assessment. 4. Application Process: All necessary documents must be provided; the prescribed admission form must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Officer; payment cannot be processed until the application is complete. 5. Availability & Waiting-list: Admissions are on a first-come-first-served basis, and admission depends on seat availability in the desired grade.

Scholarships

The Madam Sosamma Lazar Award recognizes students who display qualities that would have made her proud: academic excellence, hard work, tenacity and good character. The school offers one-hundred percent and partial tuition-fee scholarships to students who would have made her proud.

Waitlist

The admissions are on a first-come-first-served basis; admission is dependent on seat availability in the desired grade.

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FAQs

Where is The Bloomington Academy located and what grade levels does it serve?

The Bloomington Academy is in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. It serves students from the Early Years through to Year 13 (ages up to 18), following the Cambridge International Curriculum at each stage and offering AS/AL A Levels or BTEC in the final years.

What curriculum does The Bloomington Academy follow?

TA follows the British Cambridge International Curriculum, using Cambridge Primary for the early years, Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grades 6–8, IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and Cambridge A Levels or Pearson Edexcel BTEC for Years 12–13.

Is The Bloomington Academy a boarding school?

No. It operates as a day school and provides a school‑bus transport service.

What are the tuition fees by grade and are there discounted rates?

Fees are published per grade with two tiers: a Ministry‑approved maximum and a discounted rate. For example, KG1 is 17,000 AED (13,700 discounted) and Grade 12 is 23,000 AED (23,000 discounted). Fees are billed across three terms.

How does the admissions process work and is there a waiting list?

Admissions are on a first‑come, first‑served basis and depend on seat availability. Registration and an assessment are required, with required documents collected before processing payment. Waitlists are not published as a standard policy; seats are allocated as they become available.

Are scholarships available at The Bloomington Academy?

Yes. The Madam Sosamma Lazar Award offers 100% or partial tuition scholarships to students who demonstrate qualities such as academic excellence, hard work, tenacity and good character.

What Cambridge programs are used at TA across year levels?

Cambridge Primary is used in the early years, followed by Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8), IGCSE (Grades 9–10), and Cambridge A Levels or Pearson Edexcel BTEC for Years 12–13.

How does TA perform in Cambridge exams and what about teacher qualifications?

TA highlights Cambridge World Toppers and Quality‑First Teaching. All teachers are trained in the Cambridge curriculum, and some teachers are Cambridge examiners.

Are class sizes or student‑teacher ratios published?

Public data on exact class sizes or the student–teacher ratio is not provided.

What are the campus facilities like at TA?

The campus is described as airy, well‑lit and spacious, with a calm, child‑friendly ambience and good amenities to support learning.

Are there STEAM facilities or programs, and is AI used in learning?

Beyond the Curriculum offers STEAM activities and critical thinking experiences, with AI integrated across the Cambridge curriculum to support learning.

Is there a bus transport service for students?

Yes, TA provides a school bus transport service; transport is billed separately and routes/fees are set by the school.

What extracurricular activities does TA offer beyond the classroom?

Beyond‑the‑Curriculum includes STEAM and critical thinking activities, with annual arts events such as the Primary Annual Concert, giving students opportunities in music, drama and other creative pursuits.

What leadership opportunities exist for students?

There is a four‑house system (Arthur, Edward, Richard, William) with House Captains and Deputy Captains elected through Student Council processes, and weekly announcements highlight house achievements.

Does TA offer community service or service‑learning opportunities?

Yes. Ethics, values and morals are reinforced with a focus on community service and partnerships with the local community to promote social contribution.

What EAL support is available for students?

EAL support is provided within an inclusive framework, including a Buddy System to help new English language learners settle in and access the curriculum.

How does TA handle safeguarding and mental health?

The school has a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, with targeted support and liaison with external agencies as needed; wellbeing and mental health are treated as a whole‑school priority with parental involvement.

How are SEN needs supported at TA?

TA follows inclusive education with enhanced access to support for Pupils of Determination and for pupils with additional vulnerabilities.

Does TA have a house system and how does it work?

Yes. TA has four Houses—Arthur, Edward, Richard and William. Houses are assigned randomly, siblings may be in the same House, and each House is led by a Student House Captain and Deputy Captain, elected through Student Council processes.

How can parents get involved in school life?

Parents participate through the Parent Council (the Parent Voice), which represents parental views in school improvement; there are regular Parent‑Teacher Meetings to support home–school collaboration.

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