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.
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:
The American School of Creative Science Maliha boasts a state-of-the-art campus that houses various amenities.
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.
Phases | Grades Covered |
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Kindergarten | Pre-KG, KG 1 and KG 2 |
Elementary School | Grade 1 to Grade 5 |
High School | Grade 6 to Grade 12 |
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
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) |
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:
The admissions procedure for new candidates is as follows:
Documents required by the Sharjah Private Education Council while submitting the application form include the following.
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.
Grades | Minimum Entry Age | Maximum Entry Age | Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* |
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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)
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:
Grades | Tuition 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.
Particulars | Discounts |
---|---|
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% |
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:
Destination | One Way | Two 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 |
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:
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:
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.
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:
Gymnastics |
Soccer |
Basketball |
Martial Arts |
Environment Club |
Arts and Crafts |
Recycling Club |
Board Game Club |
Cooking Club |
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.
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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.
ASCS Maliha Road welcomes students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
Currently, there are 3,532 students enrolled in the school.
American School of Creative Sciences Maliha Road Sharjah's tuition fee ranges from AED 22,300 to AED 49,000.
There are several discounts and scholarship programmes for deserving students. You can check the fee structure section for more details.
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