Al Shola American School, Ajman

Al Shola American School (SAS) is a newly established school in Ajman catering to the educational needs of students aged 4 to 18 years old. As the name suggests, it follows the US National Curriculum for its educational programme. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

SAS follows the TEAM approach as its philosophy of education. The TEA approach is based on board, community, teachers, administration and students. Most teachers at the campus are native English speakers that have appropriate qualification and experience.  The school has an incredible range of facilities at the campus to ensure a high-quality learning environment for students.

Al Shola American School also has an extra-curricular programme that focuses on developing all-round skills among students. Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the educational programme, admission and fee details and other information.

• Location: Al Tallah 2
• School Fees: AED 14,800 - AED 26,050
• Curriculum: US curriculum with MOE Guidelines
• Co-ed or Segregate: Segregate after Grade 4
• Years Offered: KG - Grade 12

Al Shola American School is located in Al Tallah 2 – a sub-community in Ajman known for top-notch schools in the emirate. The school is surrounded by the following residential communities:

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

Al Mowaihat 2 is the nearest residential community from the school. The community is the developmental phase and has the lowest rental trends in Ajman. Al Mowaihat 2 is designed to be a mixed-use community with a plethora of commercial and residential opportunities. Right now, the community only offers villas for residence. Other nearby residential options include Al Mowaihat 1 and Al Mowaihat 3 that are also under construction. Those interested in fully developed communities can opt for residential spaces in Al Rawda 1 and Al Rawda 2.

Al Shola American School in Ajman has a spacious campus equipped with a plethora of academic and non-academic opportunities for students. Outside the campus, there is a parking space for teachers and parents. The school building consists of bright and airy classrooms, computer labs, science labs, libraries and other academic facilities. Classrooms are equipped with interactive white screens to aid in students’ learning.

The school also has provisions for sports and physical education. There is a fully furnished indoor sports hall for students to play basketball, volleyball, badminton and other sports. SAS Ajman also has an outdoor grassy pitch for footballs and other outdoor activities.

Al Shola American School is located near Al Tallah Camel Racecourse and Saudi German Hospital Ajman in Al Tallah 2. Those interested in visiting the school can find it surrounded by the International School of Choueifat Ajman and Delhi Private School on Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street. Residents of nearby communities can easily access the school via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed and Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street.

Al Shola American School offers a quality educational programme based on the National Curriculum of the US. It follows the US Common Core State Standards for core subjects and the Next Generation Science Standards for Science. These standards are renowned for their academic rigour and prepare students for the future. Thus, students of Al Shola American School are prepared for the academic challenges offered in higher education. Also, students of this institution are accepted all over the world.

The teaching force at this school is highly professional and experienced. The school has a strict policy while hiring teachers suitable for its syllabus. Most teachers in this educational institute are native English speakers with IELTS or TOEFL certificates. Additionally, the technology resources used at the campus complement the teaching style of students.

Another alluring feature of Al Shola American School is its affordable tuition fee. The school charges a nominal tuition fee as compared to other international American schools in its vicinity. The tuition fee at this school ranges from AED 12,000 to AED 23,600. Thus, parents can now offer quality American education to students at an affordable cost.

Al Shola American School is a private and co-educational K12 school that provides US-based education to students aged 4 to 18 years old. The phases of education at this school are as follows:

Al Shola American School follows the National Curriculum of the US for its education programme. It is one of the renowned educational programmes adopted by numerous schools across the world. For core subjects, the school uses the US Common Core State Standards. Besides, the school follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science. The school also follows the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education (MOE) for Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies.

The subjects taught to students in the kindergarten stage to Grade 3 are:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• USA Social Studies
• Arabic
• Islamic Education

From Grade 6 onwards, the school introduces UAE social studies and French language within the syllabus. Additionally, the science subject is split into the following three domains from Grade 9:

• physics
• chemistry
• Biology

For more information, check out the syllabus for each grade at Al Shola American School.

The academic year of Al Shola American School is like the most American international schools in the UAE. The year starts in late August and ends in early July. There are three terms in an academic year. The important dates of these terms are as follows:

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. The term ends with a three-week winter holiday that ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. This is followed by a two-week spring break in the last week of March and the first week of April.
• The classes resume for the third term in the second week of April and end in the first week of July.

Besides the events mentioned above, the school also observes national and religious events. The school remains closed on some of these events. The exact dates of these events are subjected to moon sighting and government announcements.

The admission process at Al Shola American School in Ajman is straightforward. Those wishing to enrol their kids to this school can start the admission process by visiting the campus and enquiring the basic requirements. The school principal will arrange a school tour for parents to help them in making an informed decision. Afterwards, parents can register their child for this school by filling an online application. Those who are already a part of this school can fill the re-registration form,

Afterwards, the school asks the parents to bring their child for an assessment. The assessment includes a 30-minute entrance test based on multiple-choice questions and a writing passage. The test gauges students English writing, grammar and punctuation skills. Candidates for the kindergarten stage have to answer oral or picture selection questions as the entrance test. Al Shola American School also interviews students and parents to gather information. The admission depends on the performance of students in the entrance test and age-grade guideline. The age-grade guideline followed by Al Shola American School (SAS) is as follows:

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

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

The names of the successful candidates are placed on a waiting list. Parents are informed and requested to submit the documents and clear the dues within 5 days to secure a seat for their child. The students’ names will remain on the waiting list until all the dues are clear. All these processes are managed by experts in the admission department.

For more information, read the admission process and policy of Al Shola American School.

The fee structure of Al Shola American school is as follows:

All the payments need to be done before the start of the term. The deadlines for tuition fee are as follows:

• First instalment – 9th January of the current year
• Second instalment – 1st December of the current year
• Third Instalment – 1st January of the next year

For more information, check out the fee structure and payment methods of Al Shola American School (SAS) Ajman.

Al Shola American School (SAS) offers a reliable transport service to its students. It owns a fleet of well-maintained buses equipped with modern safety and comfort features. All the bus drivers and conductors are well-trained to handle different situations. The school transport service covers a wide range of routes, including Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The transport charges are as follows:

• For Dubai – AED 3,500
• For Sharjah – AED 3,000
• For Ajman – 2,500
• For Umm Al Quwain – AED 3,000

Currently, the school has put a limit on the number of students on a school bus. This step is taken to ensure that students can practise social distancing on the bus, as per the COVID-19 regulations. For more information, contact the school’s administration.

Al Shola American School (SAS) Ajman has a range of sports facilities. The school has a well-furnished sports hall with facilities for indoor sports. There also exists an outdoor grass-based bitch used for football and other outdoor activities.

The school has restricted the access of students to the sports facilities as per the COVID-19 protocols.

Besides academic prowess, Al Shola American School emphasises building all-round skills among students. For this purpose, the school has developed an extensive non-academic programme with a plethora of fun-based activities. Some noticeable activities are as follows:

Field Trip is a crucial part of the enrichment programme at SAS Ajman.  These trips allow schools to expose students to the outdoor environment. The school arranges several field trips throughout the year, predominantly recreational trips. One of the most popular field trips organised by the school were the visit to Kidzania, Expo 2020 and Sharjah Desert Park. Kidzania is a family entertainment centre where children can engage in various fun-based activities. Other popular field trips include visits to:

The only after-school care at SAS Ajman is in the form of the extra-curricular activities.

Al shola American School Ajman emphasises strongly on effective communication among school and parents. The school offers several modes of communication to facilitate communication among teachers, parents and the school.

The parent portal is one of the essential modes of communication for parents. It is a useful resource where parents can find all the relevant information on a single platform. Here, parents can find attendance records, academic records, teachers’ feedback, circulars and notices, and much more.

Official website of Al Shola American School is another source of information for teachers, parents and the wider community. Here, visitors can find general information on admission and payment, education programme and media gallery, etc. Also, parents can contact the school by filling out the online contact us form on the school’s website.

The school has an active social media presence on multiple platforms popular among users. Here, the school shares updates and recent developments. Al Shola American School also has WhatsApp groups where teachers and parents of students studying in the same classroom are part of the group. The group is used for urgent enquiries and news.

Other modes of communication include telephone numbers and email addresses. Parents interested in enrolling their kids in this educational institute can visit the school for more information.

• For general information: +971-6-745-1110 (EXT: 501 and 502)
• Admission: +971-54-704-1499 or +971-6-745-1110 (EXT: 511)
• Email: info@sholaamericanschool.com
• Admission: Admissions@sholaamericanschool.com
• Al Shola American School Website
• Al Shola American School Facebook
• Al Shola American School Twitter
• Al Shola American School Instagram
• Al Shola American School LinkedIn

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What are the timings of the school?

7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Does the school organise after-school activities?

Yes, it has after-school activities after school hours.

How many grades are there in the school?

KG1 to Grade 12.

Is there any waiting list?

Yes, the registration office maintains a waiting list. The waiting list depends on the priority of the application, the date and time of submission of the application.

Does the school follow a co-educational system?

Yes, but not completely. Students study in separate classes after Grade 4.

How many students does the school have at the moment? How many nationalities are represented?

Al Shola American School has 840 students belonging to 40 different nations.

Does the school have any special education programmes or learning plans for students of determination?

Based on the results of academic aptitude tests, Al Shola School, Ajman applies a special education program for students with special educational needs

Can the school's academic calendar be described?

The academic year is from the last week of August to the last week of June

Please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by the school.

AED 14,800 to AED 26,050 including books and uniform fee.

How to communicate with parents?

The school maintains smooth communication with parents. Parents can reach out to an educational advisor to obtain more information. Each teacher at Al Shola School gets two hours per week on appointment via the dedicated chat on Microsoft Teams. The school also arranges parent-teacher meetings and updates the official social networking sites. Parents can also make use of the Telegram application.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus? What is the average cost of a meal at the school?

Yes, there is a cafeteria. A meal generally costs between AED 8 to AED 10.

Does the school organise field trips for students?

Yes, it organises field trips annually.

Are there any criteria for hiring teachers?

The school prefers teachers who are fluent in English, mostly from Canada and America.

What are the minimum qualification requirements for teachers at the school?

Teachers must have an IELTS or TOEFL certificate.