City School Ajman

Owned by READ (R holding Education and Academic Development), City School Ajman opened its doors in 2017. READ started contributing to the education sector in Ajman in 2012 with the launch of City University College of Ajman (CUCA) and City American School.

City School currently offers classes from KG1 to Grade 12 based on the Indian CBSE curriculum. 2,342 students are presently enrolled at The City School. Almost 180 students are enrolled in KG1, and 350 students are part of KG2 classes. CSA has employed 218 teachers and 43 teaching assistants. The teacher to student ratio is 2:25 in KG, while it is 1:30 for other classes. City School is well-equipped with all modern facilities needed for the holistic development of children in the 21st century.

The closest residential community is Al Mowaihat 3. Other residential areas near the campus are:

• Al Mowaihat 2
• Al Rawda 2
• Hamidiyah

Al Mowaihat, located in the south of Ajman, is close to the Sharjah-Ajman border. The neighbourhood is divided into three sectors and offers affordable properties for rent. Al Rawda located on the Ajman outskirts is close to Sharjah and is a family-friendly community in the city. Residential options in Al Rawda include apartments and villas. Al Hamidiyah is a large neighbourhood on the eastern side of Ajman. Divided into two large sub-communities, the area is a preferred choice for renting and buying villas in the city.

Those looking to live near the school can check out:

• Villas for rent near City School Ajman
• Villas for sale near City School Ajman

City School Ajman campus is spread across 500,000 sq. ft. making it the largest school in Ajman. The campus is massive and provides world-class facilities ensuring students get a perfect environment for learning and development, be it academics or extracurricular activities.

The main building in the centre has classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, libraries and cafeterias. Libraries are well-stocked with grade-appropriate books. All labs are well-equipped to support the Science curriculum at all levels. Students can also access IT labs and ICT resources. Students can pray in the male and female prayer rooms.

City School realises the tremendous importance of athletics and sports in a child’s development. All students are encouraged to take part in physical education and extracurricular activities. On campus, students have access to:

• Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
• Football fields
• Basketball and tennis courts
• Multi-purpose sports space (for gymnastics, Taekwondo and Karate)
• Facilities for high jump, long jump and sprinting

Since academic development is incomplete without extracurricular activities, The City School has excellent facilities for:

• Music
• Theatre
• Dance
• Painting
• Art lessons

City School Ajman is based on Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Road, Al Tallah 2. The nearest landmark is Al Tallah Camel Race Course. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is the closest highway connecting the school with other parts of Ajman. Parent looking for the best schools in Al Tallah can also consider:

• Delhi Private School
• Ajman Academy
• The International School of Choueifat
• Habitat School Ajman

City School Ajman, owned by READ – R Education and Academic Development, is committed to the UAE Vision 2021 and supports all aspects of it through City School Ajman and City University College of Ajman (CUCA).

CSA is also the largest CBSE curriculum school in the emirate and one of the best Indian schools in Ajman. City School’s vision is to create and maintain a student-centred environment integrated with the UAE Vision 2021. The school believes in each student’s holistic grooming, including their moral, social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

City School in Ajman also believes in Perseverance, Strength, Respect, Innovation, Ethics, Dedication and Excellence. All these values are instilled in City School Ajman students to make them high achievers. Also, the school ensures that students have high regard for others.

The diverse student population on campus makes it an ideal facility where students can learn tolerance, mutual respect and knowledge of different cultures.

As a new school, City School Ajman managed to attract students belonging to different nationalities. As a result, staff numbers also grew significantly by almost 125%. Teachers belong to different countries and have diverse expertise and qualifications. All teachers have a Bachelor’s degree in their key subject as well as a Bachelor of Education degree.

Using base-line assessment systems makes it possible for City School to guide teachers and improve students’ progress. Students can take ASSET and Cat4 tests.

Special educators and a qualified team are part of the school to support students with different abilities. Once such students are identified, individual education plans are designed for each student.

All plans for students of determination are closely monitored by the Learning Support Team (LST). Gifted and Talented students also get additional support at the school.

Summing up, here’s why parents can consider City School, Ajman for their children:

• The largest CBSE School in Ajman
• Licensed by The Ministry of Education
• World-class campus with the state-of-the-art facilities
• Specialised teachers and coaches for all academic disciplines
• Extensive curriculum with ten subjects
• Second Languages offered include Hindi, French, Malayalam, Urdu and Bangla
• Students are encouraged to take part in Physical Education, Art, Music, Health Education, Dance and Drama
• Enrichment programs involve Robotics, The Gavel Club, Formula One and The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• Sports, including Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Swimming, Martial Arts and Athletics, are an integral part of the curriculum
• Special attention is paid to hands-on-activities and practical application of concepts
• A safe, secure, positive and happy learning environment
• ‘No Child Left Behind’ policy ensures that all students get a quality education regardless of aptitude and learning abilities

CSA is an all-through school offering classes from KG until Grade 12. Years offered at City School Ajman are divided into the following sections:

City School offers education based on the CBSE (Indian) curriculum. Core subjects taught include:

• Islamic Education
• Arabic
• Social Studies
• English
• Mathematics
• UAE Social Studies
• Life Skills
• Science
• ICT
• Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Bangla and French ( as a second language)

Kindergarten Curriculum at CSA

The Kindergarten curriculum is based on age-specific learning targets and goals. It is designed keeping in mind the latest educational trends and needs of children in mind. The thematic approach in kindergarten fosters learning as the focus is on developing young learners’ key skills.

The KG curriculum planned is child-centred and focuses on a play and learn basis. At this stage, the curriculum is divided into scholastic and non-scholastic subjects.

Scholastic and non-scholastic subjects are:

Personal and social development, art and design are integrated with literacy, understanding of the world and Mathematics.

Primary Curriculum at CSA

The primary curriculum is primarily focused on a child’s innate inquisitive nature. Students are encouraged to question and explore. The Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum, New Delhi and the Ministry of Education program are implemented to cater to all students while keeping their individual needs in mind.

Scholastic subjects taught during Primary school are:

• Science
• English
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• UAE Social Studies
• Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Bangla, French
• Islamic Studies, Moral Science

Non-scholastics subjects include:

• Art & Craft
• Music & Dance
• Swimming
• Physical Education
• Club Activities

Students get equal opportunities irrespective of their gender, ability, race, nationality, language, class, social and economic conditions. City School implements creative and innovative strategies for encouraging students and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Need-based teaching methods are also implemented in the Primary section.

Middle and Secondary School Curriculum at CSA

Middle and Secondary school curriculum adheres with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and the Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines. It is focused on developing independent learners that can succeed in high school and beyond.

In Middle School, academic rigour is mixed with extensive co-curricular activities meeting the needs of students.

Scholastic subjects during this stage are:

Like other Indian schools in the city, the academic year at City School Ajman starts in April and ends in March of the following academic year.

Parents looking to enrol their child in City School Ajman can follow these simple steps:

1- Submit the registration form via the online registration link or visit the school campus.
2- Once the registration is completed physically or online, submit the requested documents to the school’s admission department.
3- The school will inform you about the interactive session for KG-1 and entry test dates for KG2 to Grade 12 candidates.
4- After the entrance exam, a seat will be confirmed depending on the applicant’s age, entrance test results and social development within the policy guidelines.
5- When the seat is confirmed, parents are asked to pay the admission fee and the first instalment of the grade-related tuition fee.

Parents are also requested to submit the below-mentioned documents along with the registration form. All documents will be sent to the UAE Ministry of Education for approval.

• Completed admission form
• One copy of the student’s passport with valid residence visa and Emirates ID
• One copy of the parent’s passport with valid residence visa and Emirates ID
• One copy of the birth certificate (English or Arabic)
• Eight passport size photographs of the student with white background
• Copy of immunisation card
• Copy of original mark sheet of the last examination cleared (for KG-2 and above)
• Any learning support documents about your child’s educational needs (for KG-1, please submit nursery report if available)
• Transfer certificate or school leaving certificate of the last school attended.
• Student continuity certificate and conduct certificate from the current school (if the child enrolled in any of the school in UAE)
• Copy of 9th CBSE registration card (for Grade 10 only)
• For overseas transfer, the TC has to be duly attested. The school will retain the original certificate for Grade 2 and above. You can read more about the TC attestation guidelines here.

Please note that the admission depends on the availability of seats and a good behaviour report from the former school head.

• Students should pass the entrance test for KG-2 onwards in English and Mathematics.
• Applicants of Grade 7 need to appear for entrance exams in Science.
• Grade 8, 9 and 10 applicants have to clear the entrance test in Social Science, English, Science and Mathematics.

The school follows these age placement guidelines for admissions:

The fee quoted above is stated in an annual figure and can be paid in three terms.

• 1st term fee should be paid on a monthly basis.
• 2nd and 3rd term tuition and transport fees must be paid in quarterly instalments before the start of the term.
• No fee will be charged for July and August.
• Annual Fee (Part of Tuition Fee) is a one-time compulsory fee paid at the beginning of every year. It is non-refundable and non-adjustable
• Registration & breakfast fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Other Charges Include:

City School Ajman scholarships are indicated in the table below:

Siblings Scholarships:

Other Scholarships:

• Please note that parents must submit all supporting documents with the admission application to avail staff or sibling discounts.
• If a student cancels admission during the academic year, the school will revoke any discounts offered at the time of re-registration.
• For sibling discounts, the highest discount will apply for the student in the lowest tuition fee bracket.
• No two scholarships can be used together except for the Early Bird discount.
• Students who qualify for the scholarship program will pay the equivalent amount if they cancel or withdraw their admission during the academic year.

City School has cafeterias where students can sit and have their lunch during the break.

Safe and secure transportation is offered to students. Female helpers accompany all bus drivers to assist children during the ride. Parents interested in the school bus service can download the transport form and submit it to the transport office at the school.

The school’s transportation fee is mentioned here in detail.

Tremendous importance on sports and athletics make City School an all-round educational centre. Students can access indoor and outdoor play areas, basketball courts, and tennis courts and football fields. There is a multi-purpose sports area where students can polish their karate, gymnastics and taekwondo talents. Tracks and field facilities are part of the premises where students can practice long, jump, high jump and sprinting.

Extracurricular activities are considered as an enrichment programme to stimulate children’s interest. These activities are carefully designed and include areas such as:

The school campus has performance spaces for music, dance, art, theatre and painting lessons.

Parents can fill the “request information” form on the school website should they have any query. They can use the password-protected Parents Portal to access their child’s progress report, attendance and other announcements related to the school.

• Telephone: +971-6-714-7777
• Email: info@cityschool.ae
• City School Ajman Website
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