The First Academy, Ajman

• The First Academy School Ajman location
• Years offered
• The First Academy School Ajman curriculum
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• PTA and contact information

The First Academy School Ajman is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education. Founded in 2012, it follows the American curriculum based on the Common Core State and International Standards and offers classes from KG-1 to Grade 12 in a co-educational setup. The school pays special attention to Islamic and religious studies (Quran and Hadith).

The school has an impressive teacher to student ratio. Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the facilities the school has to offer.

• Location: Al Hamidiya
• Fees: AED 15,800 to AED 26,800
• Curriculum: US curriculum
• Co-ed or Segregated: Co-ed
• Grades: KG1 to Grade 12

Talking about residential communities near the school, the campus is easily accessible for families residing in:

• Al Rawda
• Al Muntazi
• Al Raqaib
• Al Muhait

Al Raqaib is a relatively new residential district in the emirate. It is split into two sub-communities: Al Raqaib 1 and Al Raqaib 2. Al Raqaib is one of the preferred areas to rent villas in Ajman. Al Rawda is located on the Ajman outskirts, close to the Ajman-Sharjah border.

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The school campus has modern facilities including well-stocked libraries, well-equipped gyms, swimming pools, modern science labs and activity rooms.

The First Academy Ajman in Hamidiya is located on Al Hamidiya Street. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street connects it to other parts of Ajman. The nearest landmark is Hamidyah Sports Park. Other schools nearby are Hamidiya School, The Royal Academy and the East Point Indian International School.

The First Academy Ajman aims to become the centre of educational excellence. It wants students to transform into lifelong learners and leaders of tomorrow.

The school’s mission is to nurture passionate learners and develop their creative minds. The school stresses on the well-rounded development of each child morally, socially, spiritually, emotionally and physically.

The First Academy teachers strive to deliver exemplary education to cater to the changing learning needs and demands of the 21st Century. The physical and mental development of students is the centre of the whole ethos.

The First Academy Ajman focuses on the academic, sporting and extracurricular needs of each child. It interlinks both curricular and extracurricular activities to help students think critically and creatively.
The school has a dedicated staff that strives to foster a sense of community in students. Each individual at the school is respected and is encouraged to reach his/her full potential.

The school values the UAE culture, and it is reflected in the curricular and extracurricular programme. The student-centred approach is another positive feature of the school.

Key features of the school are:

• Quality buildings and superb teaching facilities
• The strong governance and management
• The school’s hardworking teachers and other staff
• Coherence within the subjects and across the curriculum
• Child-centric teaching approach

The school offers classes from KG-1 to Grade 12, which are further divided into Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Upper Elementary and Middle School.

The school follows the American curriculum based on the Common Core State Standard, National Science Education Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.

Teachers use strategies and materials to meet the holistic needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). Similarly, a K-8 STEM system is implemented to fulfil the STEM content requirements in young kids.

The curriculum supports research skills and interrogative questioning. Essential components of the curriculum are:

• Oral and written communication
• Public speaking and presenting
• Listening
• Information and communication technology (ITC) literacy
• Media and internet literacy
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Computer programming
• Civic and ethical knowledge
• Economic and financial literacy
• Entrepreneurialism

Subjects taught in Grade 1 and Grade 2 are:

From Grade 3 to Grade 8, students study the following subjects:

The First Academy recognises Gifted and Talented students. Grade 6 and Grade 7 students who show outstanding abilities in Mathematics and English study advanced coursework.

The academic calendar at First Academy Ajman  starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

Parents interested in The First Academy Ajman admissions have to submit mandatory documents that include:

• Four recent photographs of the student
• Two copies of the student’s passport with a valid visa
• Passport copies of both parents with a valid visa
• Two copies of both parents’ Emirates ID
• Two copies of Family book
• Two copies of Bedon Document if there’s no Passport
• Two copies of the birth document of the student
• Health file/vaccination card
• Report card of last year (for Grades 1 to 11)
• Transfer report (must be certified)
• Emirates ID card (two copies and original)
• SIS number from the previous school
• If the student is coming from a private school in Ajman, a transfer certificate from the previous school and a copy of the last report card are required.
• If the student is coming from any other emirate, transfer certificate from the previous school must be certified from the Ministry of Education. He/she must also submit a copy of the last report card.
• If the student is coming from a government school, the school leaving certificate must be certified from the Ministry of Education. Plus, a copy of the last report card is required.
• International students must submit a transfer certificate certified from the Ministry of Education, the Foreign Ministry and the UAE Embassy in the country of origin.

The First Academy Ajman fee structure is mentioned below.

Registration fee is AED 500, which is non-refundable. However, it is included in the tuition fee.

Please note that the aforementioned fee structure does not include cost of participation in extracurricular activities.

• Second child: 10% discount
• Third child: 10% discount
• Fourth child: 5% discount
• Fifth child: 5% discount
• Sixth child: 5% discount

FAS has a canteen where students can have their lunch.

The school offers transportation services to students. Transportation fee is as follows:

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

The school has exceptional sports facilities including:

• Swimming pool
• Basketball court
• Football area

Students can participate in Thursday Clubs and Elective Classes. Other extracurricular activities include:

Students can participate in the differentiated lessons and after-school support classes. Students who require additional help in English Language, Arabic, Math and Arts can enrol for these classes.

Parents can join grade-specific WhatsApp groups for updates regarding the school and their child’s progress. They can also use the parent-portal using the link stated on the official school website.

• Telephone: +971-6-7417-111
• Registration email: registration@firstacademy.org
• Career email: jobs@firstacademy.org
• Website: The First Academy Ajman
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What are the school hours?

First Academy Ajman timing is from 07:30 am to 1:00 pm for kindergarten students. The starting time is the same for other grades but classes end at 02:00 pm.

Does the school arrange after-school activities?

The after-school activities at this school are remedial classes in specific subjects, such as Arabic, English and Mathematics.

How many grades does the First Academy Ajman have?

First Academy Ajman accepts students from KG1 to Grade 12

What is the academic calendar of First Academy Ajman?

The academic calendar at First Academy Ajman starts in August and ends in June. For more information, check out the academic calendar section in this guide.

What is the tuition fee charged by the school?

First Academy Ajman tuition fee ranges between AED 15,800 to AED 26,800.

How does the school communicate with parents?

The school uses many tools to communicate with parents, including WhatsApp groups, social media and the official website.

Does the school have an electronic portal or communication app?

Yes, the school has a parent portal which can be accessed via the official website.

Does the school have any cafeteria or a canteen?

Yes, the school has a canteen where fresh and nutritious food is available.

Does the school organise field trips?

The school organises many educational and recreational field trips throughout the year.