Al Salam Community School

Al Salam Community School (ASCS) is part of Al Salam Private School. Al Salam Private School and Nursery started its journey in 1985 and has served Dubai residents for over three decades. During its initial years, the school experimented with different locations to find the perfect spot in the city. After a long journey involving some of the most historic communities of Dubai, Al Salam Private School finally settled for Al Nahda 2.

Lately, the senior management decided to establish a new campus for secondary students. Hence, Al Salam Community School came into existence in 2019. Once the new campus was functional, all middle school and secondary school students in Al Salam Primary School moved to the new branch while the original campus kept serving young learners from Foundation Stage until Year 6.

The school follows the British curriculum. The Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum is followed for Arabic Studies, Islamic Education, Moral Education and Emirati Social Studies. ASCS Dubai offers quality education to children from the Foundation Stage until Key Stage 5.

Al Salam Community School Dubai, at the time of its opening, had 800 students. And soon, there were many new applicants seeking admission in Years 7 to 10. Students enrolled in ASCS belong to various nationalities, but Arab students are in the majority. The school also recruited 47 new teachers to join the existing teaching staff.

ASCS is in Al Twar, one of the popular communities in Dubai. The neighbourhood is located in eastern Dubai and is close to the Dubai International Airport. Since the school was inaugurated recently, KHDA hasn’t inspected it. Apart from Al Salam Community School, you can find many quality British schools in Dubai.

This Al Salam Community School review answers all questions you might have regarding the school. We have listed key information, such as school fee, location, curriculum and activities, so that you can make an informed decision regarding your child’s future.

Al Salam Community School’s location puts it close to many famous residential communities in the city, including:

• Al Garhoud
• Al Rashidiya
• Muhaisnah
• Umm Ramool
• Al Qusais

Approximately a 6-minute drive from the campus, the nearest residential area is Al Qusais. It is one of the oldest districts of Dubai, with a rich culture and history. Here, you can find warehouses and offices along with residential units.

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Al Salam Community School has kept in mind the needs of students of determination while designing the campus. There are over 70 spacious classrooms with easy access to indoor and outdoor learning zones, especially for students in the foundation and primary stages.

You will find seven science labs besides the dedicated labs for Technology, Art, Media and Design. Similarly, a dynamic heritage centre is established with direct access to outdoor areas. Students who want to pursue their interest in technology and innovation can make the most of the innovation hub and makerspace.

Now talking about indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the school has netball and basketball courts, a full-sized football pitch, a six-lane full-fledged swimming pool and a beginner’s pool.

Also, there is a huge 1,000 sq.m. multi-purpose sports hall featuring equipment for various arts and sporting activities. Other campus facilities include a canteen and a clinic. Parents can find details regarding the white, red and grey-coloured Al Salam Community School uniform on the official website.

Al Salam Community School is in Al Twar 2, a sub-community near the Dubai-Sharjah border. One of the most attractive features of this family-friendly neighbourhood is the availability of supermarkets and cafes at short intervals.

You will find the school just off Beirut Street. ASCS Al Twar is positioned amidst commercial properties. Parks, sports complexes and international-chain restaurants are all found near the school.

Al Salam Community School, Al Twar Dubai, is a family-run school. It is one of the few independent schools in Dubai, meaning that the school can make administrative changes without the intervention of third party organisations. It highly values recommendations, suggestions and feedback given by parents.

Dismissing the ‘mono’ culture is another reason parents prefer Al Salam Community for their children. Students belonging to different nationalities, cultures, religions and socio-economic classes coexist.

ASCS is an extension of Al Salam Primary School with a near-perfect record of educating Dubai residents for over three decades. It is an all-through school and an ideal choice for parents looking for top British curriculum schools in Dubai.

The age placement guidelines set by the school are based on the National Curriculum of England. This age bracket framework allows your child to easily adapt to the learning environment.

Al Salam School Dubai follows the National Curriculum of England, leading to A Levels in the Sixth Form (Key Stage 5). The school follows an international curriculum so that students can access quality education.

Similarly, the Ministry of Education (UAE) curriculum is adopted for children to get familiar with the local culture and heritage. The MOE curriculum applies to Islamic Education, Moral Education, Arabic Studies and Emirati Social Studies.

Foundation Stage

This stage is when the little ones officially start their academic journey. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. It focuses on developing reading, writing and numeracy skills in young students.

ASCS works on the following seven key areas of learning during the Foundation Stage:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Most activities conducted during the Foundation Stage are teacher-led. Children are encouraged to engage with their peers and surroundings. Similarly, child-led outdoor activities familiarise kids with the fauna and flora in a natural setting.

Primary School

The Primary section sees the introduction of teacher-specific subjects, a sign that the curriculum for students is about to get a bit rigorous yet exciting at the same time.

Development of numeracy and literacy skills in the previous stage is nurtured further with the help of group work, individual assignments, and problem-solving and creativity-inducing activities.

Interestingly, technology is a part of the curriculum at the primary level. The school routinely uses Google technology, Chrome hardware, software and various apps to engage students in innovative learning. Coding is part of the curriculum and is offered as an after-school club activity. Teachers also encourage the use of editing tools, design tools and robotics.

Secondary School

The secondary school covers Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The curriculum for secondary school prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and Advanced (A) Levels.

Both parents and teachers are highly involved in students’ academic performance at this stage. Children are provided with an excellent set of campus facilities along with an exciting co-curricular program. Almost all subjects are teacher-specific; hence two-way communication is of high importance.

In Year 10, students can choose from a broad range of IGCSE subjects, including:

• Accounting
• Chemistry
• History
• Arabic
• Economics
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Art and Design: Fine Art
• Enterprise
• Physics
• Art and Design: Graphic Design
• Environmental Management
• Psychology
• Biology
• French
• Sociology
• Business Studies
• Geography
• Travel and Tourism
• Computer Science

For IAS and IA level subjects, students can choose from:

• Accounting
• Applied ICT
• Arabic
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English Language
• English Literature
• French
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Travel and Tourism

Formed in 2006, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a regulatory body that inspects private schools in Dubai in partnership with the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB). It rates all private schools based on the quality of education, teachers, campus facilities and school performance.

The six-point scale measuring schools’ performance is shown below.

The KHDA hasn’t inspected the school yet. We will update more details regarding the Al Salam Community School KHDA rating as soon as the detailed inspection report is released.

Like other British schools in Dubai, the Al Salam Community School calendar is divided into three terms. The academic year runs for ten months.

The official school calendar has dates marked for school events, exams, results and other holidays.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a three-week winter break.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March, followed by a two-week spring vacation.
• The third term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July, followed by a two-month summer holiday.

The school remains open from Monday to Friday. Al Salam Community School timings are different for each section and are as follows:

• Foundation Stage: 07:30 am to 01:00 pm (Monday to Thursday)
• Foundation Stage: 07:30 am to 11:30 am (Friday)
• Primary and secondary school: 07:30 am to 02:40 pm (Monday to Thursday)
• Primary and secondary school: 07:30 am to 11:30 am (Friday)

Each year, ASCS Al Twar 2 looks forward to welcoming children from diverse backgrounds. To start the Al Salam Community School’s admission process, you must complete the online registration and submit the following documents.

• A copy of the applicant’s visa, passport and Emirates ID card
• A copy of each parent’s visa, passport and Emirates ID Card
• Previous academic year’s school report
• Previous school behaviour/conduct report
• The applicant’s birth certificate (Foundation Stage only)
• Transfer Certificate (for further information, please click here)

Once the school receives the online admission form and the required documents, the admission team will review the candidate profile. If a student meets the criteria, the school will call them for an assessment.

The assessment is designed to judge the school readiness of the students and select the most appropriate year group. While the student sits for the entrance exam, parents can explore the campus and discuss questions they might have about the school.

Please note that parents are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable assessment fee of AED 500 before the assessment takes place.

The result will be announced within three days of the assessment. Students offered a place at Al Salam Al Twar 2 are required to deposit a registration fee within seven days of receiving the offer.

Before enrolment, parents must ensure their child meets the following age placement guidelines.

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

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

The Al Salam Community School fee structure falls in the mid-range and is approved by the KHDA. Here’s a breakdown of the annual fee for each year group.

Some additional charges include:

• Application/Assessment fee of AED 525 (non-refundable and non-transferable)
• Registration deposit for new students as well as existing students is AED 1,500. It is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term tuition fees.

Sibling Discount

The school offers a sibling discount for the convenience of parents.

• Second and third child: 5% discount on tuition fees
• Fourth child: 10% discount on tuition fees
• Fifth child onwards: 15% discount on tuition fees

You can pay Al Salam Community School fees via cash, cheque, bank transfer or credit card.

Al Salam Community School offers a catering service to students. The school ensures that students eat healthy, delicious hot meals and snacks. ASCS also encourages children to adopt healthy eating habits and learn table manners.

Parents sending lunch with their children must ensure that the meal provided is healthy and does not contain junk food and fizzy drinks.

 The school offers a complimentary shuttle bus service for parents who have children studying in both Al Salam Private School in Al Nahda 2 and Al Salam Community School in Al Twar 2.

Both campuses make use of the same transport facility. So students enrolled in the Al Twar 2 campus can opt for the Al Nahda 2 campus shuttle services. It is beneficial for siblings studying on different campuses. Please note that the shuttle service is offered free of charge.

One-way and two-way transport service charges and the areas covered by the school buses can be seen here.

As of now, Al Salam School only offers on-site sports camps for children during holidays. It plans to introduce more holiday camps in the future.

Students interested in sports can make the most of an outdoor full-sized football pitch, netball and basketball courts, a 6-lane full-fledged swimming pool and a beginner’s pool.

All students have access to a 1,000 square metres multi-purpose sports hall, outdoor recreational areas and indoor and outdoor play areas. FS and primary students have dedicated play areas.

The decision making at Al Salam Community School revolves around students’ future. The institute acknowledges the role of extracurricular activities in classroom learning; hence, it offers extra and co-curricular activities to students.

At the moment, your child can take part in clubs like karate, ballet, table tennis, chess, drama, music, art, gymnastics and football. However, the school plans to add more exciting and engaging activities in the future.

ASCS School encourages **children to participate in one sporting activity and one creative activity each term.**

It’s only been a few months since the school has opened, but students visited the Dibba camp for an overnight stay. ASCS will introduce more educational and entertainment field trips soon.

Many extracurricular activities at ASCS happen after school hours. The school has collaborated with an external service provider called Elite to provide football training to students.

Al Salam Community School in Dubai has a medical facility that healthcare professionals head. The clinic is well-equipped to provide first-aid and treat minor injuries.

A nurse looks after the facility and ensures that all medical records are maintained safely. Since the school requests a vaccination report during the admission process, parents must provide an updated medical report, especially if their child has a chronic medical condition.

Apart from vaccination and treating injuries, the healthcare facility at the school also conducts sessions to educate students on issues such as oral hygiene.

Acknowledging the importance of parents’ involvement in a child’s academic career, Al Salam Community School Al Twar 2 has established multiple communication modes for parents to share their feedback and suggestions.

Parent-teacher meetings are conducted to discuss the student’s performance. Teachers help parents identify ways to work on their child’s weak learning areas at home.

The second mode of communication designed by the school is called ‘Parents of Al Salam’ (PALS). Here, parents partner with the school to organise various events and activities, including carnivals, spring fairs, Sports Day and other ventures.

ASCS School has plans to develop innovative ways for parents to become part of their child’s academic life.

For now, parents and guardians looking for traditional modes of communication can use Al Salam Community School contact details provided in the section below. You can contact the school via email or phone.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-221-5554
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@alsalamcommunity.ae
  • Admission Enquiries: admissions@alsalamcommunity.ae
• Al Salam Community School Website
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• Al Salam Community School LinkedIn
• Al Salam Community School YouTube

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