Frontline International Private School, Ajman

Based in the picturesque northern emirate of Ajman, Frontline International Private School (FIPS) opened its doors in 2017. It offers the National Curriculum of England from FS 1 until Year 13 and will gradually add high school grades. 

Boasting a modern 5-acre campus, Frontline International School Ajman offers quality education and state-of-the-art facilities to students.

Frontline British School is a private school affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It is strategically located in the community of Al Tallah 2 and is easily accessible for families residing in nearby communities.

• Location: Al Talla 2
• School fees: AED 12,750 - AED 22,950
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• Years offered: Pre-KG (FS 1) - Grade 12 (Year 13)

The Frontline Private School Ajman is located in the community of Al Tallah. It is a family-friendly residential area that boasts several lifestyle amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants and schools. The area is also in proximity to several other communities in Ajman, including:

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

Al Mowaihat 3 and 1 are the closest residential areas. Both sub-communities of Al Mowaihat offer a mix of apartments and villas for rent and sale.

Parents looking for accommodation near the school can check out:

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Premium campus facilities make Frontline School popular amongst students. For children and staff’s safety, all exit and entry points are covered by surveillance cameras besides regular patrolling.

The purpose-built Frontline International Private School campus has excellent facilities to create the best learning environment. From digitally-equipped classrooms to play areas, children have access to outstanding resources.

Classrooms are specially designed to accommodate 25 students and are well-equipped with whiteboards, projectors, television sets and sound systems. Furthermore, the campus has Science laboratories, a Math lab, computer labs and a well-stocked library with access to online publications and resources.

Most school events are held in a well-equipped auditorium that can seat over 1,200 students. To promote healthy living, FIPS Al Tallah has two canteens – one for boys and one for girls. Children are served nutritious and healthy snacks; however, they can also bring lunch from home.

Other campus facilities include a prayer room, transportation facilities, a medical clinic, a music studio and an art studio. Sports facilities available to children include football and cricket fields, a basketball court, a badminton court, two table tennis tables and a gymnasium.

FIPS School is located in the community of Al Tallah. The school is situated near Loku Bites cafe at the corner of  Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street. Other schools that share the neighbourhood with FIPS include Ajman Academy and The International School of Choueifat – Ajman.

FIPS School Al Tallah garnered immense popularity soon after its launch. The school is counted amongst the best schools in Al Tallah and top British schools in Ajman. Parents and students have good things to say about the school regarding education and character development.

Frontline International Private School UAE believes in the well-rounded development of students through extracurricular and co-curricular activities. From community-based projects to inter-school competitions, children can pursue their skills while building their confidence. Parents interested in expanding their options further can check out the list of top international schools in Ajman.

Frontline International Pvt School, Ajman offers the British curriculum from FS 1 until Year 13.

The Frontline International Private School curriculum is based on five main teaching protocols:

• Differentiated Instruction
• Essential Questions
• Vocabulary, Writing Mystery
• High Order Assessment
• Standards-Based Learning

As per the British curriculum, little ones in the Kindergarten section become familiar with writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through the Early Years Foundation (EYFS) framework. Numbers are also introduced at this level. Children initiate most activities but under the supervision of class teachers.

The six key areas of learning during kindergarten level are:

In the primary section, FIPS follows the Cambridge Primary Programme. Students are put through a more rigorous assessment system in the form of quizzes, assignments, project works and extra-curricular activities.

The testing structure assesses learner’s performance and reports progress for both students and parents. FIPS offers Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Grade 6.

Subjects offered in primary school include:

Lower Secondary

During the course of their lower secondary years,  students are encouraged to concentrate in developing the four vital skills they need to access the curriculum at secondary school: communication, collaboration, independence and thinking skills.

Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum that consists of:

Secondary

At Key Stage 4, the curriculum is established to ensure excellent educational outcomes in Maths, English, and Science and so that students will be immersed in a wide variety of subjects to captivate their interest and enjoyment.

Other than compulsory curses, the school offers a degree of choice in different Science disciplines including Core Science, Additional Science, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

An academic calendar usually shows dates for important school events and various holidays. Frontline International Private School’s academic calendar starts in August and ends in June. Here’s an overview of the terms.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a 3-week winter break.
• The second term resumes in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a 2-week spring break.
• The third term begins in the second week of April and concludes in the last week of June, followed by a 2-month summer vacation.

Frontline International Private School’s admission process is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Frontline International request parents to register their child on priority since the school has a long waiting list.

To start the admission process, you must register your child for an entrance exam. The registration form has to be submitted to the school secretary. Once your child has successfully cleared the entrance exam, the result will be sent to you. After that, students will be called for a counselling session along with their parents.

As soon as the counselling session ends, both students and parents will be taken on a school tour to become familiar with facilities, teachers and other amenities offered by Frontline International School.

Both students and parents will be interviewed by the principal or department supervisor. Upon clearing the interview, parents and children will proceed to the school secretary to fill the admission application form, pay the fees and submit the required documents.

• Passport of the student with a valid visa (two copies)
• Emirates ID of student (original and two copies)
• Emirates ID of both parents (copies)
• Passport copy of both parents with a valid visa
• Student’s birth certificate (two copies)
• Six recent passport size photographs of the student
• A copy of the vaccination card
• Original transfer or leaving certificate (only for Grade 2 and above)
• Copy of the last report card (only for Grade 2 and above)
• Khulasath Qaid – only for UAE nationals
• For international applicants (except for students from the USA, Canada, North America, Europe and Australia), the transfer/ leaving certificate should be attested by:
  • The Ministry or Department of Education of the original country
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the original country or embassy/consulate of the original country in the UAE
  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Please note that the school has age placement guidelines.

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)

Frontline International Private School’s tuition fee falls in the mid-range. Currently, the school is offering a 15% discount as well on the annual fee.

Additional charges include:

• Books Fee:
  • Pre-KG to Grade 7: AED 750
  • Grade 8 to Grade 12: AED 900
• Uniform fee: AED 500 (Inclusive of 5% VAT)
• Reservation fee of AED 500 + 3 post-dated cheques

Please note that the tuition fee can be paid via three post-dated cheques.

As far as the refund policy is concerned, Frontline International School Al Tallah does not refund books, uniforms and reservation fees. However, the school does refund transportation and tuition fees:

• If a student attends classes for two weeks or less, one month’s tuition fee is to be paid.
• If a student attends classes between two weeks and a month, two months’ tuition fee is to be paid.
• If a student attends classes for a month or more, three months’ fee is to be paid.

To provide further relief to parents, FIPS Ajman offers sibling and single pay discounts.

The second child gets 5%, the third child gets 10%, and the fourth child (onwards) gets a 15% discount. Those paying the annual tuition fee in one instalment get a 5% discount.

Knowing the importance of a healthy diet, Frontline International Private School Al Tallah Ajman has opened two large lunch rooms on the campus to accommodate around 300 students. Parents are also allowed to send home-made lunches.

When having lunch:

• Students must remain seated at their designated tables.
• Litter goes into garbage barrels, and all aluminium cans must be placed in recycling bins.
• Students must not litter or toss food around in the cafeteria or any other area.
• Food and drinks are not permitted outside of the cafeteria.
• Students must leave the lunchroom after getting permission from the cafeteria staff.
• Glass containers are prohibited on school grounds.

Frontline International Private School Al Tallah 2 allows students to sign up for transportation facilities. FIPS manages a fleet of air-conditioned buses that are used for picking up and dropping off students at the school.

All the buses come equipped with a first-aid kit, a surveillance camera, child lock, GPS, electronic attendance scanner, a bus conductor and various other safety features. You can avail of the bus service for an additional charge. Please see below for annual expenses.

• Ajman: AED 3,000
• Sharjah/ Umm Al Quwain/ Ras Al Khaimah: AED 3,500

You can discuss the pick-up and drop-off points with the transport officer. Also, in case of absence, parents are requested to inform the school and bus driver in advance. In case the parent decides to pick the student, he or she should call the reception two hours before the students’ dispersal. If somebody other than the parent has to come and pick the student up, a prior note has to be sent by the parent to the department supervisor.

On the other hand, if there is a delay or change in pick-up point from the bus driver’s end, you will be sent an SMS at least 10 to 15 minutes before to avoid any inconvenience.

Frontline International Private School Ajman campus has excellent sports facilities, including practice fields for football and cricket. The Indoor Sports Complex houses a basketball court, badminton courts, two table-tennis tables and a gymnasium.

Frontline International Private School United Arab Emirates believes in students’ social, emotional, mental and physical development. To achieve this, it is extremely important to engage students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

While at school, little ones and senior students have a plethora of activities to select from. Be it sports, drama, music or science fair, your child has the opportunity to pursue their interest and passion. Outstanding campus facilities further support extra-curricular activities planned by the school.

Field trips are another method of engaging students in the informal learning process. As is common in private schools in Ajman, Frontline International Private School in Al Tallah takes students on educational and recreational trips around the year.

During educational trips, children get to understand and witness classroom learning in a real-life setting, while recreational trips are more for amusement and fun. In the past, students have visited various tourist attractions, beaches and parks in Ajman.

Frontline International Private School United Arab Emirates has a well-equipped clinic. Students and staff can use the facility to receive treatment for minor injuries.

Parents’ involvement in their child’s education is always beneficial for children. Research has shown that parents taking an interest in their child’s academic journey results in better academic performance, well-rounded development of children and improved confidence.

FIPS School Ajman has implemented similar strategies at school. Parents are called for a conference thrice in an academic year where their child’s academic and non-academic performance is discussed. Similarly, as soon as students gain admission into the school, parents are part of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).

As a parent or a guardian, you are responsible for ensuring that your child continues learning even after school hours. Checking your child’s homework diary and contacting concerned authorities at school for any query ensures that your child receives the best education.

Frontline Private School encourages parents to contact them via email, in person or through social media sites to remain updated on the latest school events and how they can be a part of FIPS.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-740-6688
• Mobile Number: +971-50-171-2284
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@frontlineschool.ae
• FIPS Website
• FIPS Twitter
• FIPS Instagram

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What are the timings of your school?

The official working hours for students extend from Monday to Thursday from 07:15 am until 03:00 pm, while Friday hours end at 12 noon.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

Frontline International Private School offers education from Pre-KG until Grade12.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The school calendar runs from late August until late June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

AED 12,750 - AED 22,950

How do you communicate with parents?

Parent-teacher meetings and Parent Association are the two main ways of establishing contact with parents.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Yes, there's a cafeteria in the school offering offering healthy and tasty foods to students.