Ajman Modern School (AMS) is a private, co-educational school established in 2005, located in the Al Jurf area of Ajman. The school combines the Ministry of Education's Arabic-language curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for students aged 3 to 15, international, thematic curriculum frameworks used by more than 1,000 schools across over 80 countries.
The school places particular emphasis on Arabic language development, incorporating school theatre, press, oratory, and school broadcasting into its programme to build students' formal Arabic language skills alongside the internationally benchmarked IPC/IMYC curriculum. AMS started with Kindergarten through Grade 7 and has expanded its grade offering over time; reported current grade coverage varies by source (up to Grade 10 according to some, up to Grade 12 according to others). Parents should confirm the current top grade level directly with the school.
AMS suits families specifically looking for a school with a strong Arabic-language and Islamic values foundation, combined with an internationally recognised curriculum framework, in a central location in Ajman.
Ajman Modern School sits within the wider Al Jurf district of Ajman. Al Rawda 2 is the nearest residential community to the school, offering an active, family-friendly lifestyle with nearby leisure facilities.
Al Jurf itself is organised into several sub-communities. Al Jurf 1 and Al Jurf 2 are not designated freehold zones; residential ownership is reserved for UAE and GCC nationals, though expats can rent apartments and villas freely. Al Jurf 2 additionally allows expats to purchase commercial plots.
See our Al Jurf Area Guide for the full picture of the district, and our Al Jurf 1 Area Guide and Al Jurf 2 Area Guide for sub-community detail. For where expats can buy freehold property in Ajman instead, see Ajman Property Ownership for Foreigners: Rules and Benefits.
Curriculum: Ajman Modern School combines the UAE Ministry of Education's Arabic curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), internationally recognised thematic frameworks designed to make learning active, engaging, and meaningful for students aged 3 to 15.
Grades: The school began with Kindergarten through Grade 7 and has since expanded. The current top grade level is reported inconsistently across sources; confirm directly with the school.
Language: Arabic language development is a particular focus, incorporated through activities such as school theatre, press, oratory, and school broadcasting, alongside English-medium instruction within the IPC/IMYC framework.
Academic calendar: The school year runs from late August to late July, divided into three terms: the first from late August to mid-December, the second from early January to late March, and the third from mid-April to late July.
Admission requirements: For all grades except KG, a report card from the student's previous school is required, along with a transfer certificate, a success certificate from the previous school, a conduct certificate (for Grades 9 and above), a medical file, and four recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. Students must meet the school's age-appropriate grade guidelines.
Entrance assessment: New students applying for admission may be required to sit an entrance exam and must clear core subjects to be offered a place.
Fees: Reported annual tuition has ranged from approximately AED 11,000 to AED 32,600 depending on grade level and source, though figures vary between reporting sites and the applicable academic year is not consistently stated. Parents should confirm current fees for the specific academic year directly with the school.
Registration fee: A non-refundable AED 500 reservation fee is required to secure a place.
Additional costs: Costs for damaged equipment or books and transportation are charged separately from tuition. Specific payment terms and instalment structures are not consistently published; contact the school's admissions office directly for current payment plan options.
Discounts: The school's admissions materials have referenced discounts of up to 25% on fees; specific eligibility criteria are not detailed publicly. Confirm current terms directly with the school.
Reported facilities at Ajman Modern School include:
Canteen: The school canteen offers healthy and nutritious food options; students may also bring lunch from home.
Transportation: The school provides buses for students' daily transportation, with safety measures in place. Transportation charges are separate from tuition fees; parents should contact the school's transportation department directly for current rates.
Sports: The school encourages student participation in a range of sports activities.
We could not independently verify the availability of additional specific facilities, such as a library or an IT laboratory, from consistent official sources at the time of writing. Parents should confirm the full list of current facilities directly with the school.
Location: Al Jurf, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Official website: www.amschool.ae
AMS combines the UAE Ministry of Education's Arabic curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for students aged 3 to 15.
The school started with Kindergarten through Grade 7 and has expanded since; the current top grade level is reported inconsistently across sources, so confirm directly with the school.
Reported annual tuition has ranged from approximately AED 11,000 to AED 32,600 depending on grade, though figures vary by source and academic year. Confirm current fees directly with the school.
Yes, a non-refundable AED 500 reservation fee is required to secure a place.
New applicants may be required to sit an entrance exam and must clear core subjects to be offered a place.
Yes, the school provides buses for daily transportation, charged separately from tuition fees.
The school year runs from late August to late July across three terms, with breaks in December, over spring, and in summer.
The school's admissions materials have referenced discounts of up to 25%, though specific eligibility criteria are not detailed publicly — confirm current terms directly with the school.
The school sits in the Al Jurf area, where residential ownership in Al Jurf 1 and Al Jurf 2 is reserved for UAE and GCC nationals, though expats can rent apartments and villas freely.
Al Rawda 2 has been cited as the nearest residential community to the school.
