SchoolAjman Modern School (AMS) is a private co-educational school in Al Jurf, Ajman. Founded in 2005, the school offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 education following an American curriculum aligned with New York State and Next Generation Science Standards, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development.
The school hosts a diverse community of over 800 students, including those of determination, providing an inclusive environment that nurtures learning, creativity, and extracurricular growth. While AMS has not been formally inspected by local or international agencies, the UAE Ministry of Education recognises its commendable performance.
Admissions involve submission of academic records, identification documents, and any necessary assessments. AMS combines modern facilities, well-equipped classrooms, and co-curricular opportunities, offering families a supportive and internationally aligned education in Ajman.
Ajman Modern School Al Jurf is easily accessible from the following residential communities enjoying a central location in the city.
Al Rawda 2 is the nearest community to the school. Even though it is located on the outskirts of the emirate, the community promotes an active lifestyle given the facilities and leisure options within its vicinity.
Parents looking to move near the school campus can consider:
The Ajman Modern School campus offers a modern and supportive learning environment. The following facilities are available on the campus:
| Reception | Smart boards |
| Computer labs | Music rooms |
| Science lab | Library |
| Activity stage | Telawa classes |
| Swimming pool | Mosque |
Ajman Modern School’s location falls in Al Jurf 2, a sub-community in Al Jurf residential area. The school campus shares the site with other educational institutes like Pakistani Islamia Higher Secondary School, Ajman American Private School, Al Ameer English School and International Indian School Ajman.
Ajman Modern School Al Jurf 2 follows the American curriculum and offers international education at affordable prices. Students are familiarised with the American system of education and the local culture of the UAE.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) found AMS Private School to be highly effective in inculcating positive attitudes as part of school life. Also, the children show exemplary behaviour and good manners during lessons, break time, and on the school bus.
A wide range of facilities, along with a multitude of co-curricular and extracurricular activities available to students make AMS a popular choice among parents. Those in search of other options can check out top schools in Ajman.
Ajman Modern American School is divided into four sections:
| Grades | Phases |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KG 1 and KG 2 |
| Elementary School | Grade 1 to Grade 5 |
| Middle School | Grade 6 to Grade 8 |
| High School | Grade 9 and Grade 12 |
Since kindergarten is the official start of the academic journey for students, the learning environment is emulated to resemble the home. Similarly, little ones are encouraged to explore and engage in various ideas and activities designed to open their minds.
All Kindergarten students are provided with interactions and teaching that addresses:
Here, students are exposed to new skills and opportunities which will enable them to identify their interests and passions. Likewise, the Ministry of Education curriculum is also introduced in the elementary phase. Both Arab and non-Arab students have to attend Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies and Social studies.
Arabic and Islamic Requirements for Arab students:
Grades 1 to 3:
Grades 4 and 5:
Arabic and Islamic Requirements for non-Arab students:
The American curriculum taught in middle and high school allows students to acquire new skills and ideas, but they must apply the learned theories to real-life scenarios.
Besides this, formative and summative assessments are aligned to assess students’ current performance and understanding and how far they are from achieving benchmark performance.
During these stages, children are taught English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World languages, Music, Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education. Your child can select elective modules that best match their interest and goals in high school.
Ajman Modern School follows the August to late June academic year format.
| Key milestones | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Term | 26th August to 15th December |
| Winter Break | 16th December to 3rd January |
| Second Term | 4th January to 23rd March |
| Spring Break | 24th March to 4th April |
| Third Term | 5th April to 27th June |
Students belonging to diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply for AMS Al Jurf 2 admissions. The admission guidelines are as follows.
Parents must submit the following mandatory documents to the school office during registration.
Before seeking admission at AMS School Ajman, please ensure that your child meets the following age requirement guidelines.
| Grades | Minimum Entry Age | Maximum Entry Age | Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Grades KG 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 4 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Grades KG 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 5 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Grades Grade 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 6 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
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 August (for schools beginning in September).
* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
Ajman Modern School tuition fee is reviewed annually. The current fee structure can be seen below.
| Grades | Total Tuition Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| KG | 11,960 |
| Grade 1 | 14,300 |
| Grade 2 | 15,220 |
| Grade 3 | 16,290 |
| Grade 4 | 17,610 |
| Grade 5 | 19,100 |
| Grade 6 | 20,240 |
| Grade 7 | 22,040 |
| Grade 8 | 23,950 |
| Grade 9 | 25,690 |
| Grade 10 | 29,500 |
| Grade 11 | 31,600 |
| Grade 12 | 32,600 |
Ajman Modern School tuition fees include the cost of books and uniforms. However, the fees do not cover the following:
You can pay the fees of Modern Ajman School via cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Keeping students’ health in mind, Ajman Modern School in Al Jurf has a canteen that serves fresh refreshments. Parents can also send home-prepared meals with their children.
Ajman Modern School in Al Jurf, Ajman provides safe and reliable transportation services for students, with routes covering selected areas in Ajman, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain; parents are advised to contact the school office for route availability. Transportation fees are charged separately from tuition and are approximately AED 2,500 for Ajman and AED 3,000 for Sharjah–Umm Al Quwain.
An adequate number of sports facilities allow students to attend physical education classes and engage in various sporting activities.
Ajman Modern Private School challenges students to go that extra mile. To do so, AMS Ajman has introduced many extracurricular activities that complement daily lessons.
Field trips and excursions effectively support the Ajman Modern School curriculum. These trips also strengthen students’ observation skills and allow them to pursue their interests.
AMS American School takes students to places like museums, beaches, amusement parks and other tourist attractions for an additional charge.
The school has a medical facility on campus that provides first-aid care and treats minor injuries. Headed by a registered school nurse, the clinic maintains medical records of each child for future reference.
At Ajman Modern Private School in Al Jurf, parents play an essential role in students’ academic life.
The school encourages parents to:
Apart from this, you can contact AMS Al Jurf through the email address and telephone number provided below. Also, check out their social media links.
Note that the cover image belongs to Ajman Modern School
Ajman Modern School offers education from KG until Grade 12.
AMS Al Jurf 2 follows a co-education model from KG until Grade 3. Boys and girls are taught separately from Grade 4 and above.
As of now, there are more than 800 students enroled in the school.
The academic calendar starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.
Tuition fees range from AED 11,960 - AED 32,600.
The school organises parent-teacher meetings, in addition to the parents' electronic portal. Also, you can send feedback and make inquiries by filling out the inquiry form on the school's website.
Yes, a cafeteria in the school serves students fresh meal and refreshments.
The school organizes many educational and recreational field trips for students in order to involve them in the local community.