Ajman Modern School

Founded in 2005, Ajman Modern School (AMS) is a private and co-educational school. AMS School follows the American curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12, focusing on New York State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.

Ajman Modern School is located in Al Jurf, one of the highly sought-after districts in the emirate. It is situated close to the coastline and Al Ittihad Street.

Currently, the school has over 800 students, including students of determination. Students from different parts of the world are part of this educational institute. No local or international agency has officially inspected Ajman Modern School. However, the Ministry of Education finds the school’s performance to be appreciable.

This Ajman Modern School guide can assist parents in making an informed decision. The guide includes details regarding the AMS curriculum, school fees, admission process and more.

• Location: Al Jurf
  School fees: AED 11,000 - AED 26,300
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed from KG 1 until Grade 3 | Segregate from Grade 4 and above
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Ajman Modern School Al Jurf is easily accessible from the following residential communities enjoying a central location in the city.

• Al Rawda 1
• Al Rawda 2
• Al Rawda 3

Al Rawda 2 is the nearest community to the school. Even though it is located on the outskirts of the emirate, the community promotes an active lifestyle given the facilities and leisure options within its vicinity.

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There is not much information about the Ajman Modern School campus on the official website. However, excellent facilities, including smart boards, a music room, a science lab and an activities stage, are available on the premises to facilitate learning.

Ajman Modern School’s location falls in Al Jurf 2, a sub-community in Al Jurf residential area. The school campus shares the site with other educational institutes like Pakistani Islamia Higher Secondary School, Ajman American Private School, Al Ameer English School and International Indian School Ajman.

Ajman Modern School Al Jurf 2 follows the American curriculum and offers international education at affordable prices. Students are familiarised with the American system of education and the local culture of the UAE.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) found AMS Private School to be highly effective in inculcating positive attitudes as part of school life. Also, the children show exemplary behaviour and good manners during lessons, break time, and on the school bus.

A wide range of facilities, along with a multitude of co-curricular and extracurricular activities available to students make AMS a popular choice among parents. Those in search of other options can check out top schools in Ajman.

Ajman Modern American School is divided into four sections:

Kindergarten

Since kindergarten is the official start of the academic journey for students, the learning environment is emulated to resemble the home. Similarly, little ones are encouraged to explore and engage in various ideas and activities designed to open their minds.

All Kindergarten students are provided with interactions and teaching that addresses:

• Physical well-being
• Health and motor development
• Social and emotional development
• Approaches to learning
• Cognition and general knowledge
• Language, communication and literacy

Elementary

Here, students are exposed to new skills and opportunities which will enable them to identify their interests and passions. Likewise, the Ministry of Education curriculum is also introduced in the elementary phase. Both Arab and non-Arab students have to attend Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies and Social studies.

Arabic and Islamic Requirements for Arab students:

Grades 1 to 3:

• Six Arabic classes per week
• Three Islamic education classes per week
• One social studies class per week

Grades 4 and 5:

• Five Arabic classes per week
• Two Islamic education classes per week
• One Social Studies class per week

Arabic and Islamic Requirements for non-Arab students:

• Four Arabic classes per week
• Two Islamic classes per week
• Grades 4 and 5 have one social studies class a week

Middle and High School

The American curriculum taught in middle and high school allows students to acquire new skills and ideas, but they must apply the learned theories to real-life scenarios.

Besides this, formative and summative assessments are aligned to assess students’ current performance and understanding and how far they are from achieving benchmark performance.

During these stages, children are taught English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World languages, Music, Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education. Your child can select elective modules that best match their interest and goals in high school.

Ajman Modern School follows the August to late June academic year format.

• First term commences in the last week of August and concludes in the second week of December.
• Second term begins in the first week of January and continues until the last week of March.
• Third term commences in the second week of April and concludes in the last week of July.

Students belonging to diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply for AMS Al Jurf 2 admissions. The admission guidelines are as follows.

• New students applying for admission might have to sit for an entrance exam.
• Students applying for the entrance test must clear core subjects to get admission.
• Students transferring from other UAE schools to Ajman Modern School must provide the original Transfer Certificate.
• Parents or sponsors will have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 to secure a seat.

Parents must submit the following mandatory documents to the school office during registration.

• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• Report card from the last school (if the child is not entering Ajman Modern School from KG1)
• Four recent passport size photographs of the applicant
• Birth certificate of the applicant
• Updated vaccination card of the applicant

Before seeking admission at AMS School Ajman, please ensure that your child meets the following age requirement guidelines.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September).

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Ajman Modern School tuition fee is reviewed annually. The current fee structure can be seen below.

Ajman Modern School fees do not cover the cost of:

• Field trips and excursions
• Meals, snacks and drinks at school
• Replacement costs for lost or damaged books, materials or equipment
• School transportation

You can pay the fees of Modern Ajman School via cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Keeping students’ health in mind, Ajman Modern School in Al Jurf has a canteen that serves fresh refreshments. Parents can also send home-prepared meals with their children.

Ajman Modern School Al Jurf Ajman offers transportation facilities, guaranteeing a safe and sound commute. Parents must visit the school office to find out more about the areas covered by the bus services.

 Please note that transportation charges are not included in the annual tuition fees and must be paid separately.

An adequate number of sports facilities allow students to attend physical education classes and engage in various sporting activities.

Ajman Modern Private School challenges students to go that extra mile. To do so, AMS Ajman has introduced many extracurricular activities that complement daily lessons.

Field trips and excursions effectively support the Ajman Modern School curriculum. These trips also strengthen students’ observation skills and allow them to pursue their interests.

AMS American School takes students to places like museums, beaches, amusement parks and other tourist attractions for an additional charge.

The school has a medical facility on campus that provides first-aid care and treats minor injuries. Headed by a registered school nurse, the clinic maintains medical records of each child for future reference.

At Ajman Modern Private School in Al Jurf, parents play an essential role in students’ academic life.

The school encourages parents to:

• Ensure that homework is complete
• Students attend the school on time
• Promote a positive attitude toward learning
• Foster self-esteem and individuality amongst students
• Ensure that students respect the values of Ajman Modern School and show consideration to their fellow students and teachers
• Maintain effective communications with the school.
• Create, maintain and develop the appropriate learning environment for students at home.

Apart from this, you can contact AMS Al Jurf through the email address and telephone number provided below. Also, check out their social media links.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-743-1168
• Email:
  • General Enquiries: info@amschool.ae
  • Admission Enquiries: registrar@amschool.ae
• AMS Website
• AMS Facebook
• AMS Instagram
• AMS YouTube

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How many grades/years are there in your school?

Ajman Modern School offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Does your school follow a co-education model?

AMS Al Jurf 2 follows a co-education model from KG 1 until Grade 3. Boys and girls are taught separately from Grade 4 and above.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

As of now, there are more than 800 students enroled in the school.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Tuition fees range from AED 11,000 to AED 26,300.

How do you communicate with parents?

The school organises parent-teacher meetings, in addition to the parents' electronic portal. Also, you can send feedback and make inquiries by filling out the inquiry form on the school's website.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Yes, a cafeteria in the school serves students fresh meal and refreshments.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

The school organizes many educational and recreational field trips for students in order to involve them in the local community.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

Currently, there are around 63 teachers in the school.