Ajman Academy is a private, co-educational international school in Ajman, established in 2012. It delivers an International Baccalaureate (IB)- and British-based education for students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 on a purpose-built campus in the Al Tallah 2/Al Mowaihat area, just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).
The school is an IB World School, accredited to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and holding IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) accreditation for Grades 6 to 8, before transitioning students to IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and AS/A Levels (Grades 11–12). The school also describes itself as the only CIS (Council of International Schools) accredited school in Ajman. Teaching follows the National Curriculum of England, delivered within the IB framework, with a genuine emphasis on supporting students' mother-tongue languages alongside English.
Ajman Academy serves an international community of several hundred students from over 50 nationalities, including a notably strong Emirati enrolment for an international school in the emirate. It's a common choice for families who want an IB pathway without relocating to Dubai or Sharjah, and for those comparing British and IB curricula within Ajman.
Ajman Academy sits on the edge of Al Tallah 2, within the wider Al Mowaihat area, one of Ajman's better-value residential communities for families, offering larger homes at lower prices than comparable options in Sharjah or Dubai. Al Mowaihat is divided into three sub-communities (Al Mowaihat 1, 2, and 3), bordered by Al Rawda to the north and Al Tallah to the west.
Villas are the area's signature property type, generally in 3- to 7-bedroom configurations. Al Mowaihat also has a growing supply of studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartments for families who prefer not to take on a villa. Al Mowaihat 1 is about a 5-minute drive from the school and offers a good mix of villas and apartments; Al Mowaihat 3, along the eastern edge of the community near E311, offers particularly quick access to the school and onward toward Dubai.
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Curriculum and academic pathway: Ajman Academy teaches the National Curriculum of England within an IB framework. Students follow the IB Primary Years Programme through Early Years and Primary, move into the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–8, then the IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and finish with AS and A Levels for Grades 11–12.
Grades and year groups: Pre-KG (around age 3) through Grade 12 (around age 18), spanning Early Years, Primary, Middle School, and Senior School.
Languages: English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic also taught. The school places particular emphasis on developing students' mother-tongue languages alongside English as part of its IB-aligned approach.
Teaching and learning approach: Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum via a 1:1 iPad programme, wireless connectivity across the campus, and interactive whiteboards or data projectors in every classroom.
Inclusion and learning support: The school describes inclusion as central to its philosophy and supports Students of Determination, English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, Gifted and Talented students, and those requiring Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) or Learning Support Plans (LSPs). The school holds British Dyslexia Association accreditation.
Academic calendar: The academic year follows the standard September-to-June UAE private school calendar, divided into three terms. The school publishes exact term dates and calendar downloads on its official website; please check there, as they are set annually.
How to apply: Parents complete the online application form via the school's official website and pay a non-refundable assessment fee (currently AED 500, as per the most recently verified fee structure), which is deducted from tuition if the student joins. All applicants undertake an assessment. The school recommends visiting the campus or taking the virtual tour on the official website before applying.
Age/grade requirements: Placement is based on the child's age as of 31 August for the September intake.
Required documents: Typically, a transfer certificate from the student's previous school (attested by the relevant education authority if issued outside the UAE) and the most recent report card.
Fees last published figures, 2025/2026 academic year)Annual tuition ranged from about AED 24,000 for Pre-KG to about AED 66,350 for Grade 12, increasing progressively by year group. We could not verify officially published 2026/2027 fees at the time of writing; parents should confirm current fees directly with the school's Admissions Office or official Fees & Payment page before budgeting.
Payment structure: Based on the school's published payment terms, fees are payable in four instalments: an initial advance payment upon acceptance (with a non-refundable portion deducted from tuition), followed by three termly instalments throughout the academic year. Accepted payment methods have included cash, cheque, credit card, online payment, and bank transfer.
Additional costs: Catering, transportation, uniforms, extracurricular activities, and school trips are all charged separately from tuition and should be confirmed directly with the school for the current academic year.
Scholarships: A Scholarship Programme is available for high-achieving students applying to Grades 4 through 12, offered as a tuition fee discount, with full eligibility criteria published on the school's admissions pages.
Withdrawal: 30 days' written notice to the Admissions Office is required; tuition and transportation refunds follow the UAE Ministry of Education's bylaws for private education.
Ajman Academy's campus includes a range of flexible, purpose-built learning spaces:
Health and student support: The school employs a full-time nurse and a part-time doctor, with clinic facilities across its primary and secondary sections.
Extracurricular activities: Students take part in a structured ECA (Extracurricular Activities) Programme, a House System, and a Student Leadership Programme, alongside Thursday Clubs, elective classes, and after-school support classes in subjects such as English, Arabic, Maths, and the arts.
Transportation: The school provides bus transportation covering Ajman and neighbouring emirates, including Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah, charged separately from tuition. Confirm current routes and rates with the school, as these are updated periodically.
Canteen: School cafeterias emphasise healthy food choices, though we could not independently verify a detailed, up-to-date menu or a specific catering provider. Parents should confirm current catering options directly with the school.
Main telephone: +971 6 731 4444
Official website: www.ajmanacademy.com
Instagram: instagram.com/ajmanacademy
Facebook: facebook.com/AjmanAcademy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ajman-academy
Ajman Academy follows the National Curriculum of England within an IB framework: the IB Primary Years Programme, then the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–8, followed by IGCSE and AS/A Levels in the senior years.
The school admits students from around age 3 (Pre-KG) through to around age 18 (Grade 12).
Officially published 2026/2027 fees could not be verified at the time of writing. The last published figures (2025/2026) ranged from approximately AED 24,000 to AED 66,350 per year, depending on grade. Parents should confirm current fees directly with the school.
The most recently published fee structure listed a non-refundable AED 500 assessment fee per applicant, later deducted from tuition if the student joins. Confirm the current fee with the school.
Yes, a Scholarship Programme is available for high-achieving students applying to Grades 4 through 12, offered as a tuition discount.
Yes, the campus includes a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.
Yes, it covers Ajman and neighbouring emirates, including Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah, and is charged separately from tuition.
The school is accessible to families in nearby parts of Sharjah and eastern Dubai (such as Mirdif) via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), though commute times vary by exact starting point.
Al Mowaihat (particularly Al Mowaihat 1 and 3) is the closest community, offering both villas and apartments within a short drive of the campus.
Yes, the school describes inclusion as central to its approach, supporting Students of Determination, EAL learners, Gifted and Talented students, and those needing Individual Educational Plans, and holds British Dyslexia Association accreditation.
