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The International School of Choueifat - Ajman

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 26,000 - 49,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat – Ajman is a non‑selective, co‑educational, trilingual, college‑preparatory English‑medium day school in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 12, ages 3+ to 18+). A member of the global SABIS® Network since opening in 2016, the school follows the SABIS® Educational System, drawing on American, British and Emirati frameworks and preparing students for a range of external examinations (AP®, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A‑Level and various English/French proficiency tests). The school publishes that it offers a wide roster of AP subjects (including calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, computer science, economics, environmental science, human geography, psychology and AP English and French) and that four languages are taught (English, Arabic, French and Mandarin); Arabic is compulsory in grades 1–9 and Islamic Studies is compulsory for Muslim students. ISC‑Ajman also highlights its emphasis on educational technology and the SABIS® Student Life Organization as a core, distinctive element of its programme.

South Sector, Al Tallah 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat - Ajman has instruction in English.

Location
ISC-Ajman is located in Al Tallah 2, South Sector, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. It sits about 2 kilometres from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road on a purpose-built campus. The campus covers around 70,000 square metres and includes modern classrooms, sports facilities, and IT resources.

Stages
The school is structured into four levels: Early Childhood Education (Pre-KG–KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
ISC-Ajman is a co-educational, English-medium, independent day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupil nationality mix is multinational, with representation from multiple nationalities; a published breakdown is not provided.

Additional learning support
Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-Ajman. Provision includes teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, and group leadership; SABIS Student Life Organization mentors support students; Advising Classes begin in Grade 4; ISC-Ajman has resident nurses for health care and provides university counselling beginning in Grade 9.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; ISC-Ajman is a private international school located in the United Arab Emirates and is a member of the SABIS network.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated for ISC-Ajman.

School day structure
The school day generally runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; a graduate testimonial refers to 8 a.m.–4 p.m. timings. The 2025–2026 Academic Calendar shows the first day of school as August 25, 2025 and the last day as July 3, 2026.

Bus service
ISC-Ajman offers transportation to Ajman, Dubai, and Sharjah for an additional fee. Fees vary by area; published guidance lists Ajman around AED 3,900–4,500 per year, Dubai around AED 5,700, and Sharjah around AED 4,000–5,000.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of the SABIS Network; private day school.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Choueifat - Ajman ranges from AED 26,000 to AED 49,000 for 2026/27.

Application / joining fee
- A joining (application/registration) fee is required to initiate the admission process and must be paid prior to testing/placement.

Tuition fees — annual and per-term (per grade)
- PreKG: AED 28,000 (approved); AED 26,000 (discounted). Installments (discounted fee): 1st AED 8,700 · 2nd AED 8,700 · 3rd AED 8,600.
- KG1: AED 28,000 (approved); AED 26,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 8,700 · 2nd AED 8,700 · 3rd AED 8,600.
- KG2: AED 30,000 (approved); AED 28,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 9,400 · 2nd AED 9,400 · 3rd AED 9,200.
- Grade 1: AED 32,000 (approved); AED 30,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 10,000 · 2nd AED 10,000 · 3rd AED 10,000.
- Grade 2: AED 34,000 (approved); AED 32,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 10,700 · 2nd AED 10,700 · 3rd AED 10,600.
- Grade 3: AED 36,000 (approved); AED 33,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 11,100 · 2nd AED 11,100 · 3rd AED 10,800.
- Grade 4: AED 38,000 (approved); AED 35,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 11,700 · 2nd AED 11,700 · 3rd AED 11,600.
- Grade 5: AED 40,000 (approved); AED 37,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 12,400 · 2nd AED 12,400 · 3rd AED 12,200.
- Grade 6: AED 42,000 (approved); AED 38,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 12,700 · 2nd AED 12,700 · 3rd AED 12,600.
- Grade 7: AED 44,000 (approved); AED 40,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 13,400 · 2nd AED 13,400 · 3rd AED 13,200.
- Grade 8: AED 46,000 (approved); AED 42,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 14,000 · 2nd AED 14,000 · 3rd AED 14,000.
- Grade 9: AED 48,000 (approved); AED 44,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 14,700 · 2nd AED 14,700 · 3rd AED 14,600.
- Grade 10: AED 50,000 (approved); AED 45,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 15,000 · 2nd AED 15,000 · 3rd AED 15,000.
- Grade 11: AED 52,000 (approved); AED 47,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 15,700 · 2nd AED 15,700 · 3rd AED 15,600.
- Grade 12: AED 54,000 (approved); AED 49,000 (discounted). Installments: 1st AED 16,400 · 2nd AED 16,400 · 3rd AED 16,200.

Transportation (school bus) fees
- Ajman area: AED 4,500 per year, payable in three installments of AED 1,500 each.
- Dubai area: AED 5,700 per year, payable in three installments of AED 1,900 each.
- Sharjah area: AED 5,000 per year, payable in three installments of AED 1,667 each.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Discount eligibility and installment deadlines are set by the school; the published payment deadlines include re-registration and three instalment due dates. The school's stated payment deadlines include a re-registration cutoff and instalment due dates in the published schedule.
- Published instalment deadlines shown in the school's fee schedule: re-registration deadline (listed), first instalment due on or before the first instalment date, second instalment due on or before the second instalment date, third instalment due on or before the third instalment date.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and additional charges
- Uniforms, textbooks, meals subscriptions, extracurricular activity fees and similar ancillary costs are not included in the tuition figure and are charged separately. Transportation is charged separately as shown above.
- Government employees may be eligible for a discounted tuition rate under the school's noted employee discount.

Refunds and withdrawal
- The school's published admissions and tuition documents include the requirement for a joining fee and payment schedule; a detailed refund policy is not published within the tuition schedule or admissions summary documents available in the school's admissions materials. Parents should follow the admissions/withdrawal instructions set by the school's admissions office.

Accepted payment methods and how fees are collected
- Fees (including tuition, bus, meals, and extra-curricular activity fees) are collected by cash, current-dated cheque, or bank transfer as listed by the school.

Notes
- The school publishes a full fee schedule with approved (standard) annual fees and a discounted annual fee option with the corresponding three instalment amounts; transport fees are shown separately by area.
Academics

The International School of Choueifat - Ajman teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISC‑Ajman follows the SABIS Educational System, organized into Early Childhood Education (Pre‑KG–KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12), and uses the SABIS Academic Monitoring System (AMS) and SABIS Point System to track progress, with the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) supporting student life and life skills. In Early Childhood Education, the program builds foundations with reading, phonics, and language development in English, Arabic, and French or Mandarin, alongside art, music, and physical education. Lower School (Grades 1–5) uses the SABIS Educational System to balance academic progress with social, physical, and emotional development, with art, music, and PE contributing to a positive learning environment. Middle School (Grades 6–8) emphasizes mastery of English, Arabic, and mathematics, and develops logical reasoning and critical thinking, while offering an arts, computing, and PE program. High School (Grades 9–12) begins a four‑year cycle leading to graduation and external university entrance qualifications, with options including a U.S.-recognized High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, and AS/A Levels, alongside UAE national exams.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISC‑Ajman promotes Social and Emotional Learning through the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO), which is described as the heart of school life and a vehicle for countless academic, social, and emotional benefits for students. The SLO is integrated into the timetable as a weekly SLO period, ensuring regular student involvement. It comprises nine departments that empower students to organize academic events, social activities, sports, clubs, and community service, among other initiatives. Participation in SLO activities builds skills in collaboration, leadership, communication, and responsible citizenship, contributing to students' wellbeing. The school emphasizes that involvement in daily life and school events supports holistic personal growth and wellbeing. [Source: turn4search6; turn2view0]

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is an essential part of the SABIS® Educational System at ISC‑Ajman, with progress monitored and gaps addressed through additional support channels. Support is delivered via Teacher‑Led Study Groups, assigning Prefects and Group Leaders, and the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) Academic Department, with mentors available during breaks, weekends, or after school. Additional support includes Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On‑Demand Tutoring Videos. From Grade 4, Advisory Classes provide a safe space to discuss contemporary themes related to health, well‑being, and study skills, with higher grades expanding to health topics, IT safety, and career guidance. ISC‑Ajman also has resident nurses to manage medical care, injuries, acute illness, and long‑term healthcare needs, and to respond to health concerns. The Admissions Policy notes that special academic support is taken very seriously at ISC‑Ajman. [Source: turn3view0; turn5search2]

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ISC‑Ajman is described as a private, English‑medium day school, indicating English is the language of instruction. There is no explicit public detailing of dedicated EAL programs on the site. The History & Achievements page notes that ISC‑Ajman offers a trilingual education (English with French or Mandarin) for Pre‑KG to Grade 12, indicating language offerings beyond English. Explicit EAL support provisions are not publicly disclosed on the school's pages. The school's multilingual language offerings are part of its broader language program rather than a stated EAL support service. [Source: turn1view0; turn4search2]

Mental Wellbeing
ISC‑Ajman addresses mental wellbeing through Health & Wellness services, with resident nurses responsible for medical care during the school day, including management of injuries, acute illness, and long‑term healthcare needs. School advisory activities provide a safe space to discuss themes relevant to students' lives, including health, well‑being, conflict resolution, and life skills, and later include career and university counseling. The SABIS® Student Life Organization also contributes to mental wellbeing by fostering student engagement, leadership, and social connection through its nine departments and integrated activities. University counseling is available to support students' future plans, including guidance on university options and preparation for standardized tests. Together, these provisions reflect ISC‑Ajman's approach to supporting students' mental wellbeing within a holistic lifelong‑learning framework. [Source: turn3view0; turn4search6]

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies. The SABIS® network provides governance structures such as the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) and an Honor Code that contribute to a safe school environment, and on‑site nurses support health‑related safeguarding needs. Data privacy notices published by the SABIS network indicate protections for personal data and related safeguards. While these elements contribute to student safety and protection, ISC‑Ajman's public pages do not present explicit, school‑level safeguarding or child protection policies. [Sources: turn0search7; turn3view0; turn5search1]
Parent Experience

History
ISC-Ajman opened in September 2016, initially serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. It is a member of the SABIS network and implements the SABIS Educational System, a program developed and refined over more than 135 years. The school now offers a trilingual education with options in French or Mandarin for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. SABIS emphasizes academics, self-development, and life preparation, underpinned by traditional values such as hard work and responsibility. In its early years, ISC-Ajman expanded to include Grades 7 and 8 in the 2017–18 academic year and continues toward a full K–12 offering.

Community
ISC-Ajman serves a multicultural community, with students from numerous nationalities; by its early years it welcomed around 400 students from 38 nationalities. The school organizes events to celebrate diversity, notably International Day, first held in 2022, with dances from China, France, the UAE, and the United Kingdom and a traditional fashion show by younger students. The SABIS Student Life Organization anchors student life and community engagement through clubs, competitions, and service activities. ISC-Ajman regularly hosts regional SABIS events, including basketball competitions and ballet performances, involving students and the wider school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal PTA is not described in ISC-Ajman's public materials. Parent involvement is integrated within the SABIS Student Life Organization framework, which centers student life and community engagement. Parents participate as attendees or volunteers at school events and activities that connect families to the ISC-Ajman community, including the multicultural International Day and SABIS regional events. Examples of events with family participation include the Inter-SABIS Under-13 Girls' Basketball Competition and the SABIS Regional Ballet Competition hosted in the UAE. The school's family engagement is facilitated through school communications and event planning within the SABIS network, rather than a separate PTA structure.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International School of Choueifat – Ajman opened in 2016. It is a private English-medium day school fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies. It is a member of the global SABIS network. The campus features a state-of-the-art environment with cutting-edge education technology to support learning. The school delivers a world-class education through a comprehensive SABIS curriculum drawing from American, British, and Emirati educational traditions, and it prepares students for higher education with exposure to AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and UAE national exams.

Academic Facilities
The SABIS Educational System provides an international curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through graduation. The curriculum develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French/Mandarin. English and mathematics are emphasized, with the sciences highlighted in secondary as students prepare for external exams such as IGCSEs and the Advanced Placement program. The curriculum also includes social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, computer studies, and emerging topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and web development. The approach combines frequent assessment with a 360° view of individual progress and incorporates a strong student-led component via the SABIS Student Life Organization.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The SABIS Student Life Organization is central to ISC-Ajman's school life, empowering students to participate actively and contribute to the school and community. Activities are organized through the SLO, including During School Activities, After School Activities, Weekend Activities, and Regional & International Experiences. Participation in these activities supports well-being and personal development beyond academics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISC-Ajman offers a comprehensive international curriculum drawn from American, British, and Emirati educational systems. The school is private and English-medium, fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies. It prepares students for AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and UAE national exams. As part of the SABIS Network, the school emphasizes academic excellence and personalized learning to help students reach their potential.

Arts & Creative
Extra-Curricular Activities are provided through the SABIS Student Life Organization. The SLO offers during-school, after-school, and weekend activities to engage students beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
Regional and International Experiences are part of ISC-Ajman's program. The SABIS Network connects students with peers across campuses to broaden cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of activities is available through the SLO, fostering social interaction and diverse interests. Participation in clubs and organized activities supports student well-being and community involvement.

Community & Service
The SLO emphasizes making a difference in the school and wider community. Students participate in community service and service-oriented initiatives as part of school life.

Leadership & Professional
The SLO provides leadership opportunities, including prefect roles and other student leadership structures. SLO activities develop life skills and professional competencies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The SLO promotes wellbeing and balanced student life through structured activities. The school supports physical activity and social-emotional development as part of its student life program.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is English-medium. English and Arabic are the core languages taught; Arabic is included in the core curriculum alongside English and math, and instruction runs from Pre-KG through Grade 12.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a school tour and information session. Families are encouraged to visit the school for a tour of the campus and discussion with the admission staff.

2. Submit an application. You may apply online by filling in the Application Form or in person at the school by obtaining the application pack from the school reception desk. There is no application deadline, but it is recommended that the admission process be initiated early. Applications are accepted but place offers are granted based on spaces available throughout the school year. There is no “joining fee” on the first occasion of going through the admission process.

3. Submit required documents. The following documents are required: SABIS® Application Form, SABIS® Medical Form, SABIS® SDP Form, four passport-size photographs of the student on white background, copies of the student's passport, father's passport, and mother's passport, copies of residency, copy of the student's UAE ID, copy of the student's birth certificate attested and translated, copy of the student's vaccination card, and a recent school report.

4. Document attestation and translation requirements. Documents must be attested by the relevant ministry (e.g., Ministry of Education), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE embassy in the issuing country, or stamped by the embassy of the issuing country in the UAE. Translations must be in Arabic or English and translated by an official translator in the UAE where necessary.

5. Interview / Diagnostic Tests. After the Admissions Office confirms that the application is complete, a date is set for the interview (Pre-KG to KG 2) or diagnostic test (Grade 1 and above).

6. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the needs of the candidate.

7. Place reservation. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved.
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