American School of Creative Science – Maliha Road

American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS Maliha) is one of the best schools in Sharjah. It is a prestigious educational institution under the management of Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management (BEAM). It has sister schools in the United Arab Emirates including ASCS Al Barsha and ASCS Al Layyah.

Founded in 2013, ASCS Maliha follows the US Curriculum based on American Common Core State Standards. It is also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school enrols students from the Pre-KG to Grade 12. Currently, the school has over 3,532 students, supported by 223 full-time teachers and 87 teaching assistants.

• Location: Maliha Road
• School Fee: AED 22,300 - AED 49,000
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or Segregate: Co-Ed
• KHDA/ADEK/SPEA rating: Good
• Years Offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12

ASCS Maliha is located on Maliha Road, Sharjah. The school is in close proximity to many residential neighbourhoods such as:

• The University City of Sharjah
• Al Juraina
• Al Noaf

The school’s ideal location on Maliha Road makes it easily accessible for parents living in both Sharjah and Dubai. Also, you can find:

• Villas for sale near American School of Creative science Maliha Road

 The American School of Creative Science Maliha boasts a state-of-the-art campus that houses various amenities.

• Classrooms equipped with Smart Board, Smart Projector and ActivTable
• Well-resourced libraries
• Auditorium
• Activity rooms
• ICT Labs
• Fully equipped Clinics
• Multipurpose Hall
• Quran classroom
• Prayer room
• Cafeteria

ASCS Maliha also has an innovative Kitchen Lab on campus, which is at the disposal of the students. The school encourage active participation in the Kitchen Lab for their weekly cooking activity.

American School of Creative Science Maliha is situated on Maliha Road, Sharjah and is easily accessible from prime communities such as Al Mizhar and Al Khawaneej.

 The Creative Science Schools are the only schools in the Middle East that are Promethean Centres of Excellence. They are also considered to be the only Promethean Innovation Hub in the world. American School of Creative Science Maliha has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a testament to the school’s educational achievements and standards. The school is managed by Bukhatir Education and Advancement Management (BEAM), an administration team with over two decades of experience in the education industry and is recognized for developing successful educational institutions in the UAE.

ASCS Maliha is an all-through school that imparts education to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This co-education school is split into three sections – Kindergarten, Elementary School and High School.

ASCS Maliha has adopted the American Curriculum and has based their syllabus on the US Common Core State Standards for English, Maths, History and Geography. The Next Generation Science Standards for Science has also been inculcated into their curriculum.

American School of Creative Science Maliha Road has tailored its curriculum to include the best of both the American curriculum as well as the UAE Ministry of Education’s requirements for Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies subjects. The result is a comprehensive syllabus that caters to the individual needs of each and every student.

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is a governmental education regulatory body in Sharjah. SPEA assesses schools' performance and issues a rating based on a six-point scale from Outstanding to Very Weak.

American School of Creative Science (ASCS) is rated Good by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA). For more information, read the inspection report available on the SPEA's website.

The academic calendar for the American School of Creative Science Maliha features two semesters. Here is the breakdown:

First Semester

Second Semester

Summer Break  

Parents who are interested in enrolling their child in the American School of Creative Science Maliha can fill out and submit this Registration of Interest form. Guidelines to keep in mind while applying to ASCS Maliha for admission are:

• Admission is offered on a first-come-first-served basis. ASCS Maliha welcomes students of all nationalities and the school ensures that no preferential treatment is given to any specific student.
• The student must meet the age criteria set by the Ministry of Education to qualify for admission in the required year.

The admissions procedure for new candidates is as follows:

• Parents must submit a filled registration form.
• Parents of candidates are required to provide the previous school’s report card for the confirmation of the correct grade level of the student.
• A computerised entrance exam and interview date will be set upon submission of the completed application form and report card.
• If a student is offered admission to ASCS, parents will be notified via a phone call and invited to complete the rest of the admission procedures. Parents are required to provide the documents within one week of the confirmation of an available seat for the prospective student. In case there is a delay in the submission of the documents, the school may be forced to give up the reserved seat to another prospective student.

Documents required by the Sharjah Private Education Council while submitting the application form include the following.

• Copy of your child’s most recent report card or ‘To Whom It May Concern’ letter from your child’s current school.
• Copy of the child’s, father’s and mother’s passport with valid residence visa (for expatriates).
• Original Emirates ID card of the child and a copy of it.
• Copy of each parent’s Emirates ID.
• Copy of child’s birth certificate.
• Copy of Family Register (for UAE applicants only).
• Copy of child’s vaccination certificate.
• 2 recent coloured photographs.
• Attested original transfer certificate (TC).
• Attested original end-of-year school report.
• A non-refundable admission Fee of Dhs 500 is required to be paid at the time of registration.

If your child is transferring from another school you will have to provide a Transfer Certificate (TC) at the time of registration.

For more information, read the admission process of ASCS Maliha.

Nevertheless, before seeking admission, please ensure that your child meets the following age placement criteria.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April) and 31st December (for schools beginning in September).

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

The tuition fee at the American School of Creative Science Maliha is paid in three instalments over the academic year. Fees structure for each grade at ASCS Maliha is as follows:

Students are eligible for discounts and scholarship under various circumstances. See the table below for details.

ASCS Maliha promotes healthy eating habits for their students through a wide range of nutritious foods and drinks they provide at the canteen. Parents can sign their children up for the lunch service. The canteen is fully equipped and has separate menus for Kindergarten and for High School. 

Parents and students can also pre-order meals from online canteen app Hot Oven. The staff deliver the packed meals to students inside the class. Health and safety precautions are implemented.

Students can also bring healthy packed lunches from home. Chocolate, candy, nuts and sodas or other carbonated drinks are not permitted on the campus.

ASCS Maliha has contracted Emirates Transportation services, a reputed bus service company that offers safe and efficient transportation facilities to provide transportation for the students. The school ensures that all the buses comply with the rules and regulations set by the Sharjah Transport Corporation (STC) and Road and Transport Authority (RTA). These buses cover various routes around the United Arab Emirates.

Transportation charges for each area are as follows:

Transportation cancellation and refund policy:

• In case of cancellation, a request form should be submitted in writing to the Transport Department.
• A copy with the complete details of period/facility availed by the student shall be submitted to the Accounts Department.
• Refunds will be processed as per the Ministry of Education rules and regulations applicable to tuition fees.

The American School of Creative Science has up-to-date sports facilities on campus. This promotes students to maintain a physically healthy lifestyle. Some of the sports provisions offered by ASCS Maliha are:

• Playgrounds: The school has both indoor and outdoor playgrounds for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School students. The outdoor playgrounds are shaded and offer a wide range of equipment to play with.
• Swimming pool: The school has a world-class indoor swimming pool on its premises. The school offers swimming classes to students of Grade 3 and up.
• Gymnasium: To make sure the physical development of each student isn’t curtailed, the school has a well-equipped gym on campus.
• Soccer and Basketball courts: The school has fields specifically used for soccer and basketball practice and competitions.

To further encourage physical fitness amongst students, the school organizes various sporting events such as basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and martial arts. The Multipurpose Hall provides a venue for these events, in addition to the various celebrations and assemblies held in it.

The school believes that the integration of co-scholastic activities in the curriculum is essential to the students’ growth. For this purpose, the American School of Creative Science Maliha schedules various activities for students of each grade. These activities include:

Students of ASCS Maliha can also assume leadership roles and become members of the student council, take part in the publishing of the school newspaper or become members of the UAE Red Crescent.

Students regularly go on excursions organised by the American School of Creative Science Maliha. Kindergarteners of ASCS Maliha recently went on a field trip to Kidzania, where they learned about different job roles and careers and took part in pretend-play of the same. The students also went on a trip to the Creek Park Bird Show and Dubai Dolphinarium.

ASCS Maliha schedules different after-school activities for the benefit of its students. The school has a weekly after-school activity program which takes place on Thursday from 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm.

The variety of activities that transpire during this time are:

American School of Creative Science Maliha has a fully functional Medical Clinic on campus. The school employs a full-time nurse to tend to the students and do regular checkups as and when required.

Services like necessary vaccinations, vision tests, hearing tests, dental check-ups etc. are carried out by the school clinic if necessary.

ASCS Maliha implements the use of a parent portal to communicate effectively with the parents. This parent portal serves as an effective medium for two-sided communication between parents and teachers and can be securely accessed using individual login details.

Parents receive information regarding their child’s progress, daily schedule, weekly schemes, assessments, notices, homework, attendance, assessment results, cafeteria utilization and credit, library resource utilization, overall financial status and other details of their account through this portal.

The parent will, however, be notified through SMS in the event of an emergency.

• Telephone Number: +971-800-2326
• Email: info@ascs.sch.ae
• ASCS Maliha Website
• ASCS Maliha Facebook
• ASCS Maliha Twitter
• ASCS Maliha Instagram

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What are the timings of the American School of Creative Science - Maliha Road?

The timings for KG are 07:30 am- 01:30 pm (Mon - Wed) | 07:30 am - 01:10 pm on Thursday.

The timings for Grade 1 to Grade 12 are 07:30 am to 02:55 pm (Mon-Wed) | 07:30 am - 01:10 pm on Thursday.

How many grades/years are there in ASCS Maliha?

ASCS Maliha Road welcomes students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

How many students are currently studying at ASCS Maliha?

Currently, there are 3,532 students enrolled in the school.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by ASCS Maliha?

American School of Creative Sciences Maliha Road Sharjah's tuition fee ranges from AED 22,300 to AED 49,000.

Are there any scholarship programmes for needy and deserving students?

There are several discounts and scholarship programmes for deserving students. You can check the fee structure section for more details.