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American School of Creative Science – Maliha Road

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Overview

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.

In a Nutshell

  • 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

Residential Communities near American School of Creative Science Maliha

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

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

Campus of American School of Creative Science Maliha

 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.

Science Labs in ASCS Maliha
ASCS Maliha has science laboratories for dedicated learning (Image Credits: ASCS Maliha)

Location of ASCS Maliha

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.

Why ASCS Maliha?

 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.

Students in ASCS Maliha
ASCS Maliha has been accredited by the NEASC (Image Credits: ASCS Maliha)
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School Details

Grades Offered At American School of Creative Science Maliha

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.

PhasesGrades Covered
Kindergarten Pre-KG, KG 1 and KG 2
Elementary School Grade 1 to Grade 5
High School Grade 6 to Grade 12

American School of Creative Science Curriculum

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.

Classroom in ASCS Maliha
ASCS Maliha has well-equipped classrooms (Image Credits: ASCS Maliha)

SPEA Rating

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.

SPEA School Rating
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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.

Academic Calendar for ASCS Maliha

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

First Semester

Monday 28th August 2023 First day of the Academic Year for all students
Monday 18th December – Monday 1st January 2024 Winter Break for Students (School closed for students)
Tuesday 2nd January 2024 First Day Back After Winter Break for Students
Thursday 25th January 2024 Last Day of Semester 1 for all students

Second Semester

Monday 29th January 2024 First day of Semester 2 for all students
Monday 1st – Thursday 11th April 2024 Spring Break for Students (School closed for students)
Monday 15th April 2024 First Day Back after Spring break for Students
Thursday 4th July 2024 Last day of the Academic Year 23-24

Summer Break  

Monday 8th July – Thursday 23rd August 2024 Summer Break (School closed for students)
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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to ASCS Maliha?

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.

GradesMinimum Entry AgeMaximum Entry AgeMinimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Pre-KG
Minimum Entry Age
3
Maximum Entry Age
-
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
-
Grades
KG 1
Minimum Entry Age
4
Maximum Entry Age
5
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
KG 2
Minimum Entry Age
5
Maximum Entry Age
6
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 1
Minimum Entry Age
6
Maximum Entry Age
8
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 2
Minimum Entry Age
7
Maximum Entry Age
9
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
6
Grades
Grade 3
Minimum Entry Age
8
Maximum Entry Age
10
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
7
Grades
Grade 4
Minimum Entry Age
9
Maximum Entry Age
11
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
8
Grades
Grade 5
Minimum Entry Age
10
Maximum Entry Age
12
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
9
Grades
Grade 6
Minimum Entry Age
11
Maximum Entry Age
13
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
10
Grades
Grade 7
Minimum Entry Age
12
Maximum Entry Age
14
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
11
Grades
Grade 8
Minimum Entry Age
13
Maximum Entry Age
15
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
12
Grades
Grade 9
Minimum Entry Age
14
Maximum Entry Age
17
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
13
Grades
Grade 10
Minimum Entry Age
15
Maximum Entry Age
18
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
14
Grades
Grade 11
Minimum Entry Age
16
Maximum Entry Age
19
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
15
Grades
Grade 12
Minimum Entry Age
17
Maximum Entry Age
20
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
16

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)

Fee Structure at ASCS

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:

GradesTuition Fees (AED)
Pre-KG 22,300
KG 1 22,300
KG 2 22,300
Grade 1 25,950
Grade 2 25,950
Grade 3 25,950
Grade 4 29,800
Grade 5 32,520
Grade 6 41,550
Grade 7 41,550
Grade 8 40,900
Grade 9 48,500
Grade 10 48,500
Grade 11 49,000
Grade 12 49,000

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

ParticularsDiscounts
Sibling Discounts 2nd child - 5%
Referral Discounts 1 child referred 5%
Quran Memorization 20-29 Juz' 15%
MAP High Achievers (Grade 5 - 9) Higher percentile - up to 75%
SAT High Achievers (Grade 11) Higher percentile - up to 75%
Pre-KG Discount 10% and up to 30% with combined with siblings discount
AL-SAADA Discount AL-SAADA card holder are allowed 10%
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Facilities

Lunch Options at American School of Creative Science Maliha

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.

School Transportation at ASCS Maliha

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:

DestinationOne WayTwo Ways
Destination
Dubai
One Way
AED 4,800
Two Ways
AED 5,800
Destination
Sharjah
One Way
AED 4,500
Two Ways
AED 5,500
Destination
Ajman
One Way
AED 4,600
Two Ways
AED 5,600
Destination
Al Dhaid
One Way
AED 7,900
Two Ways
AED 7,900
Destination
Al-Madam
One Way
AED 7,900
Two Ways
AED 7,900
Destination
Al-Filly
One Way
AED 7,900
Two Ways
AED 7,900
Destination
Flaj-Al Mualla
One Way
AED 7,900
Two Ways
AED 7,900

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.

Sports Facilities at ASCS Maliha

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.

Shaded playground at ASCS Maliha
Shaded playground at ASCS Maliha (Image Credits: ASCS Maliha)

Extra-curricular Activities at ASCS Maliha

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:

Sports Competitions Cultural Days
Field Trips School Clubs
Spelling Bee Competitions Maths Competition
Quran Memorization Competitions Science Fairs
Art Fairs Cooking Competition

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.

Field Trips from ASCS Maliha

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 students at Creek Park
ASCS Maliha students went on a field trip to Creek Park (Image Credits: ASCS Maliha Facebook Page)

After-school Care

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:

Gymnastics
Soccer
Basketball
Martial Arts
Environment Club
Arts and Crafts
Recycling Club
Board Game Club
Cooking Club

Medical Care at ASCS Maliha

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.

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Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

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.

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FAQs

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.

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