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About The First Academy, Ajman

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Established in 2012, this school in Ajman is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education. The First Academy offers grades from KG to 12th in a co-educational environment. Drew on the Common Core State and International Standards, The First Academy offers an American Curriculum. One of the main focuses in school is cultural, Islamic, and religious studies based on Quran and Hadith. The ratio of student to teacher is perfect.

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Residential Areas Near The School

One of the major plus points of The First Academy Ajman is that it is easily reachable for various families and students. Here are some of the nearby residential areas near the school.

Among all, Al Raqaib, located in the suburbs of Ajman, is a newly developed residential community in Ajman, and development is still happening in this residential district. It consists of 2 phases: Al Raqaib 1 and Al Raqaib 2. This place is considered and prioritized for renting villas in Ajman.

Here are the places for families to consider if they need a residence near the school.

School Campus Details

The campus of the school has mesmerizing architecture and provides the following facilities to its students:

  • well-stocked libraries
  • well-equipped gyms
  • Huge swimming pools
  • Activity rooms
  • High-tech and modern science labs
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School Details

Why Choose The First Academy School?

One of the main goals of the First Academy Ajman is to be the one who provides exceptional and quality education. They want to do so by creating and polishing the skills of students.

Every student is born with a different taste and different interests. Still, the school's goal is to nurture some skills in students and make them morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially strong. Admirable efforts are put in by the teachers so that students can get the education they deserve which also fulfills the demands of this century.

Here are the 3 main categories on which the school focuses. They all help the students to get creative and think critically.

  • Academics
  • Sports
  • Extracurricular

Creating a sense of responsibility is focused on students, which The First Academy School Strives for. Every single person at The First Academy School is respected equally. The academics and extracurriculars prove that the school shows respect and value for the culture of the UAE.

Here are some of the great highlights of the features of the school.

  • The impressive architecture of the school
  • High-tech and updated teaching facilities.
  • Highly qualified and extremely professional teaching staff.
  • Consistent curriculum and subjects.
  • A child-centered approach to learning.

Grades Being Offered at School

The primary grades offered at The First Academy School are from KG to Grade 12. All these grades are further categorized into sections like;

The school also offers classes from KG-1 to Grade 12, which are further divided into

  • Pre-Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten
  • Upper Elementary
  • Middle School.

School Curriculum

Drew on the Common Core State Standards, National Science Education Standards, and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, The First Academy follows an American Curriculum.

The teachers use various audio and visual aids to fulfill the universal requirements of English Language Learners (ELLs). To meet the needs of STEM content in youngsters, a K-8 STEM system is used for effective learning.

Here are some of the essential parts of the curriculum.

  • Presentations and Public Speaking
  • Communication (oral and written)
  • Listening
  • ITC-Information and communication technology literacy
  • Media and Internet literacy
  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Computer programming
  • Civic and ethical knowledge
  • Economic and financial literacy
  • Entrepreneurialism

Here is the subject guide for 1st and 2nd Graders:

  • Arabic
  • Science
  • English Language
  • Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Math
  • Physical Education and also Health Library Media Centre (LMC)
  • Information Literacy and Technology

Here is a subject guide for students from 3rd to 8th grade.

  • English Language
  • Arabic Language along with Emirates Integration (For Grade 3 to Grade 8)
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Math
  • Physical Education and Health
  • Library and Media Centre
  • Arts
  • Information Literacy and Technology

For the high achievers of The First Academy from grades 6 and 7, those who do exceptionally well in mathematics and sciences must study an advanced course.

Academic Calendar At School

Here are some of the actual dates from the academic calendar.

  • The new academic year starts on 30th August. It is also the time 1st Term to start. The 1st term exams begin on 22nd November and end on 10th December.
  • The winter break after 1st Term lasts from 13th December to 3rd January.
  • The 2nd Term starts on the 1st week of January. The Final exams for the 1st Term are expected every year from 21st March to 25th March.
  • The end of the 2nd Term is the time for students to enjoy the spring break, which lasts till the 17th of April.
  • The 3rd Term starts on 18th April, and the exams start on 24th June.
  • Makeup exams are expected from 27th June to 1st July.
  • The last academic day for students is on the 1st of July.
  • As Islamic Holidays depend upon the lunar calendar, their dates will be announced later after the notification from the Ministry of Education.
  • You can also check out the academic calendar on the school's official website.
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Location & Nearby

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Admission and Fees

How to Apply?

Here are the mandatory documents you will need for your child's admission at The First Academy School.

  • Four recent photographs of the student
  • Also, Two copies of the student's passport with a valid visa
  • The Passport copies of both parents with a valid visa
  • Two copies of both parents’ Emirates ID
  • Two copies of the Family book
  • Two copies of the Bedon Document if there’s no Passport
  • Two copies of the birth document of the student
  • Health file/vaccination card
  • For admission grades 1 to 11, Report card of last year.
  • Certified transfer report
  • One original Emirates ID card and two copies of it.
  • SIS number from the previous school

Important Information

  • The student must provide a transfer certificate from the last school, and copies of the previous grade's result card are also required if the student was from a private school.
  • For students who are transferring from a different emirate, the transfer certificate of the student from their last school must be attested by the Ministry of Education. The previous grade's result card copy is also mandatory.
  • If the last school of the student was the government, then the leaving certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education Last grade’s result card’s copy is also mandatory.
  • International students must submit a transfer certificate to the Ministry of Education, the Foreign Ministry, and the UAE Embassy.

Fee Structure

The fee structure for various grades of The First Academy School is as follows.

A non-refundable registration fee would be 500 AED. It would be included in the tuition fees.

The fee mentioned above will have the following inclusions:

  • Books
  • Uniform

Kinship Discounts

  • For 1st child: 10% discount
  • For 3rd child: 10% discount
  • For 4th child: 5% discount
  • For 5th child: 5% discount
  • For 6th child: 5% discount
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School Facilities

Lunch and Snack Options

There is also an excellent cafeteria on campus that provides completely hygienic food options for students.

School Transportation

The First Ajman Academy also provides a transportation service for its students. Here are the areas covered by the fleet of school buses.

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

Sports Activities

The school encourages the students to participate in various sports to maintain good physical health. Here are the sports facilities provided by the school.

  • Swimming pool
  • Basketball court
  • Football area

Extracurricular Activities

To encourage various types of talent in students, The First Academy arranges Thursday clubs and some extra classes to train students in their desired categories.

Following are the categories.

  • Helping Hands Club    
  • Drama Club
  • Speech Club    
  • Debate
  • Science Club/Environment Club         
  • Horticulture
  • Calligraphy      
  • Cooking
  • Foreign Language        
  • Performing Arts
  • Fine Arts           
  • Quran Recitation
  • Martial Arts     
  • Healthful Living and Fitness

After-School Care

After-school care is provided at the First Academy Ajman through support classes. Students who think they need extra help in English, Language, Arabic, Math, and Arts can join these different classes.

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Contact

Communication Between Parents and Teachers

There are WhatsApp groups for parents of students from different grades. These groups can be used for assessing the child's academic performance.

There is a portal for parents that they can use for various purposes.

School Contact Information

Telephone:

 +971-6-7417-111

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What curriculum does The First Academy, Ajman follow?
    The school offers the American curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards, National Science Education Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, while also incorporating UAE Ministry of Education requirements such as Arabic, Islamic and social studies.

    2. Which grade levels does The First Academy Ajman offer?
    It provides education from KG1 through Grade 12, spanning early years, elementary, middle and high school learning stages.

    3. What is the medium of instruction and language policy?​​​​​​​
    English is the main language of instruction for core academic subjects. Mandatory UAE Ministry subjects including Arabic and Islamic Education are also taught, supporting bilingual competency and UAE cultural integration.

    4. Is The First Academy co‑educational?
    Yes The First Academy offers co‑educational learning for all grade levels from early years through Grade 12.

    5. What are the typical annual tuition fees?​​​​​​​
    Annual tuition typically ranges from about AED 14,400 to AED 25,900/AED 28,800 depending on grade level and services chosen, with registration fees applied separately.Exact current figures should be confirmed with the school.

    6. What is the admissions process?
    Admission generally involves submission of an application, necessary documentation (e.g., passport & visa copies, Emirates IDs, previous school reports where applicable), and placement consideration. (Specific assessment details may vary by grade and school policy.)

    7. How is the academic year structured?
    The school year typically runs from August through June, aligning with most international American curriculum schools, with breaks and term assessments spaced throughout that period.

    8. What facilities does The First Academy provide?
    The campus includes libraries, gyms, science labs, ICT learning rooms, a canteen, swimming pool, sports courts/fields, and various student activity spaces supporting both curricular and extracurricular development.

    9. Does the school offer transportation and extracurricular activities?
    Yes  school transportation is available for Ajman, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with specified annual fees, and students can participate in a range of clubs and extracurricular programmes such as debate, speech, science clubs, martial arts, performing arts and after‑school support classes.

    10. How does The First Academy support student learning and development?​​​​​​​
    The school emphasises holistic development intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and physical  with emphasis on creative thinking, STEM integration in early years, Arabic/Islamic studies, communication skills, and extracurricular engagement. ​​​​​​​

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