Ajman American Private School (AAPS) is a private, co-educational K–12 school established in 2018, located in Al Jurf 1, Ajman, behind Sheikh Khalifa Hospital and adjacent to Ajman University. AAPS delivers the U.S. Common Core Standards curriculum alongside the UAE's National Curriculum for Arabic and Islamic Studies, and describes itself as the first and only NEASC-accredited school in Ajman and the Northern Emirates. The school also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
AAPS operates in partnership with Paradigm Pioneers Group and is partially owned by Sheikh Sultan Saqer Al Nuaimi, a member of Ajman's ruling family. The school serves around 950 students from over 30 nationalities, with typical class sizes of 25, and welcomes applicants of all nationalities and curriculum backgrounds.
AAPS suits families specifically seeking a U.S.-curriculum education with international accreditation in Ajman, without needing to commute to American-curriculum schools in Sharjah or Dubai.
AAPS sits in Al Jurf 1, part of Ajman's wider Al Jurf district, alongside Ajman University and Gulf Medical University. Al Jurf 1 is not a designated freehold zone; property ownership here is reserved for UAE and GCC nationals, though expats can rent apartments and villas in the area freely.
Al Jurf 2, the neighbouring block, is the nearest area with a broader mix of apartments and villas along Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street, including both commercial and residential properties. As with Al Jurf 1, residential ownership in Al Jurf 2 is reserved for nationals, though expats can purchase commercial plots and can rent freely.
See our Al Jurf 1 Area Guide and Al Jurf 2 Area Guide for full details, or the wider Al Jurf Area Guide for context on the district as a whole. For a look at where expats can buy freehold property in Ajman instead, see Ajman Property Ownership for Foreigners: Rules and Benefits.
Curriculum: AAPS follows the U.S. Common Core Standards curriculum, combined with the UAE's National Curriculum for Arabic and Islamic Studies. The school integrates sustainability projects and community service initiatives into its programme.
Grades and structure: The school is organised into four sections: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering KG through Grade 12.
Language: English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic Studies taught as part of the UAE National Curriculum component.
Assessment approach: The school uses internationally recognised assessment tools, including NWEA MAP, CAT4, and PISA benchmarks, to track student growth.
Accreditation: AAPS states it is the first and only NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)-accredited school in Ajman and the Northern Emirates, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
How to apply: Parents begin the admissions process by either completing online registration or visiting the campus to meet the Registrar. Required documents include passport copies (front and back, and visa page) for the child and parents.
Assessment: New applicants are scheduled for an interactive session or assessment appropriate to their age group. The Registrar confirms the admission status after the assessment, with final registration contingent on the Ministry of Education's approval.
Required documents at registration: Original Emirates IDs for the child and parent are required to complete registration with the Ministry of Education. All admissions are provisional pending approval from the Ministry of Education, Ajman.
Fees 2026/2027 academic year: Published annual tuition ranges from approximately AED 17,200 to AED 30,900 depending on grade, with KG1 and KG2 at approximately AED 21,000 per year. Fees are charged in three terms across the academic year. Parents should confirm current fees directly with the school's admissions office, as figures can vary by source and change between academic years.
Registration fee: A non-refundable AED 500 registration fee applies, adjustable against the first term's tuition.
Payment structure: Fees are payable in three instalments. The first term is typically paid in cash, by credit card, or by a current-dated cheque, with two post-dated cheques collected for the second and third terms.
Discounts: A 10% sibling discount is available. The school has also offered scholarships of 20% to 25% off annual tuition for outstanding academic performance; confirm current eligibility directly with the school.
Transportation fees: Bus transportation is available for an additional fee, varying by route, approximately AED 3,500 per year for Ajman routes and approximately AED 4,500 per year for Sharjah or Umm Al Quwain routes. Confirm current rates with the school.
Refunds: The registration fee, book, and uniform fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds are calculated based on the duration of attendance, with a minimum of one month's fees payable even for early withdrawals.
AAPS operates on a purpose-built campus with the following facilities and services reported:
Catering: The school provides nutritious snacks and refreshments; parents who prefer to send home-prepared lunches may do so.
Transportation: Daily school bus service covers routes across Ajman, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain, with buses equipped with GPS tracking, surveillance cameras, and attendance recording devices.
Educational trips: The school has organised trips to destinations including Al Helio Park, The Dubai Mall, Sharjah Desert Park, the Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences, and Kidzania.
We could not independently verify specific facilities, such as a swimming pool or a dedicated library, from official sources at the time of writing; parents should confirm the full current list of facilities directly with the school.
Address: Al Jurf 1, Ajman, behind Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Main telephone: +971 6 744 4565
Mobile: +971 55 221 7953
General enquiries email: info@ajmanamericanschool.com
Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Official website: www.ajmanamericanschool.com
Instagram: instagram.com/ajmanamericanschool
AAPS follows the U.S. Common Core Standards curriculum, combined with the UAE's National Curriculum for Arabic and Islamic Studies.
The school states it is the first and only NEASC-accredited school in Ajman and the Northern Emirates, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
AAPS is organised into Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering KG through Grade 12.
Published annual tuition ranges from approximately AED 17,200 to AED 30,900 depending on grade, with fees charged in three terms. Parents should confirm current figures directly with the school, since amounts vary by source.
Yes, a non-refundable AED 500 registration fee applies and is offset against the first term's tuition.
A 10% sibling discount is available, and the school has offered scholarships of 20% to 25% off tuition for outstanding academic performance confirm current eligibility with the school.
Yes, covering Ajman, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain routes, for an additional fee that varies by route.
The school sits in Al Jurf 1, which is not a freehold zone; residential ownership is reserved for UAE and GCC nationals, though expats can rent apartments and villas in the area.
Passport copies (first page, last page, and visa page) for the child and parents, followed by original Emirates IDs at registration to complete enrolment with the Ministry of Education.
Al Jurf 1 and the neighbouring Al Jurf 2 are closest, offering a mix of rental apartments and villas along Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street.
