The right school in Ajman depends on more than reputation; curriculum, budget, location, facilities, transportation, and your own child's needs all shape which school fits your family. A British or IB curriculum suits a different plan than a CBSE or Pakistani one; a school near Al Jurf or Al Tallah suits a different commute than one near Al Hamidiya; and fees across Ajman's schools span a wide range, from around AED 4,300 a year to over AED 66,000. This guide compares 11 schools across Ajman, their curricula, fees, facilities, grade levels and locations so you can shortlist based on what matters for your family rather than starting from scratch.

TL; DR

  • Ajman offers British, American, CBSE, IB, SABIS and Pakistani curriculum schools, with fees ranging roughly from AED 4,300 to AED 66,000 a year.
  • Most schools cluster around Al Jurf, Al Tallah and Al Hamidiya, with a comparison table below covering fees, grades, location and transport for all 11.
  • Ajman Academy is the only IB provider on this list; Crown Private School is the main British-curriculum option covered here.
  • CBSE options (East Point, Al Ameer, Woodlem Park) generally sit at the more affordable end of the range.
  • Not every school confirms transportation publicly; always check directly before assuming a bus route covers your area.
  • A “Which School Should You Choose?” section further down compares curricula directly, and a Living Near Schools section connects this to where to look for a home.

School Comparison Table

Fees below are current as of the most recent figures available and are presented as ranges across grade levels. Confirm exact, current-year fees directly with each school before applying, since they change annually and can vary by grade or sibling discounts.

School

Curriculum

Annual Fees

Grades

Location

Transport

Website

International School of Choueifat

SABIS

AED 28,000 54,000

KG–Grade 12

Al Tallah 2, South Sector

Confirm with school

iscajman.sabis.net

East Point Indian International School

CBSE

AED 5,000 9,600*

KG–Grade 12

Al Hamidiya 1

Confirm with school

eastpoint.ae

Ajman American Private School

American

AED 17,200 30,900

KG–Grade 12

Al Jurf 1

Confirm with school

ajmanamericanschool.com

Al Ameer English School

CBSE

AED 4,300 9,100

KG–Grade 12

Al Jurf 2

Provided

alameerschool.com

Pakistani School Ajman

Pakistani

AED 14,800 26,050

KG Secondary

Al Tallah 2

Confirm with school

psa.sch.ae

Ajman Academy

IB & IGCSE

AED 24,000 66,350

FS–Year 13

Al Tallah 2

Confirm with school

ajmanacademy.com

City American School

American

AED 15,600 25,200

KG–Grade 12†

Al Tallah 2

Provided

cityamericanschool.ae

Crown Private School

British

AED 21,100 30,150

Pre-KG Grade 12

Al Jurf 2

Confirm with school

cpschool.uk

The First Academy Ajman

American

AED 15,900 28,800

KG1–Grade 12

Al Hamidiya

Confirm with school

firstacademy.org

Woodlem Park School

CBSE

AED 5,850 10,850

KG–Grade 12

Al Jurf

Confirm with school

woodlempark.ae

Ajman Modern School

American

AED 11,000 26,300

KG1–Grade 12

Al Jurf

Confirm with school

Not verified‡

Schools in Ajman: Full Profiles


International School of Choueifat

Part of the global SABIS network, International School of Choueifat has operated in Ajman since 1993. The school is known for a structured, outcomes-driven approach and a strong record of graduates progressing to competitive universities abroad.

Curriculum: SABIS (the school's own earlier marketing has sometimes referenced CBSE, but Choueifat schools worldwide run on the SABIS curriculum and system; confirm this directly if you've seen conflicting information elsewhere)

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 28,000 – AED 54,000 a year

Grade Levels: KG – Grade 12

Facilities: Swimming pools, science and other labs, library, sports facilities

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly about bus routes for your area

Why Parents Choose This School

Families choose Choueifat for the SABIS system's structured academic pace and its track record of university placements, including Ivy League admissions cited by the school.

Nearby Communities

Al Tallah 2 (South Sector), within reach of Al Yasmeen and the wider Al Tallah school cluster.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 742 1111

Website: iscajman.sabis.net


East Point Indian International School

East Point Indian International School welcomes children of all nationalities, not only Indian families, and emphasises a multicultural learning environment alongside its academic programme.

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Tuition Fees: Reported fee figures vary by source, roughly AED 5,000 to AED 9,600 a year depending on grade level; confirm the current figure directly with the school

Grade Levels: KG – Grade 12

Facilities: Labs, interactive classrooms, and classes in yoga, dance, music and martial arts

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents cite the school's inclusive, multicultural intake and its range of co-curricular options (yoga, dance, martial arts) alongside academics.

Nearby Communities

Al Hamidiya 1, near the police station, within reach of Al Jurf.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 747 4899

Website: eastpoint.ae


Ajman American Private School

Ajman American Private School follows a US curriculum and has built a reputation among Ajman's expatriate community, with a large, well-resourced campus.

Curriculum: American

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 17,200 – AED 30,900 a year

Grade Levels: KG – Grade 12 (ages 4–18)

Facilities: Modern academic, sports and art facilities; campus security including surveillance and fire safety measures

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents choose it for its American curriculum pathway and a campus set up to support academics, sports and the arts side by side.

Nearby Communities

Al Jurf 1, behind Sheikh Khalifa Hospital.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 744 4565

Website: ajmanamericanschool.com


Al Ameer English School

Al Ameer English School offers a CBSE education with a particular focus on making daily logistics easier for working parents, including organised transport.

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 4,300 – AED 9,100 a year

Grade Levels: KG – Grade 12

Facilities: Standard academic facilities; transport services provided

Transportation: Provided by the school

Why Parents Choose This School

One of the more affordable CBSE options in Ajman, with transportation already built into the school's offering, useful for parents without a flexible daily commute.

Nearby Communities

Al Jurf 2, behind Ajman Centre.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 743 6600

Website: alameerschool.com


Pakistani School Ajman

Pakistani School Ajman follows a Pakistani curriculum with English as the medium of instruction, while Urdu and Arabic are compulsory subjects. The school is particularly known for its secondary and higher-secondary programmes.

Curriculum: Pakistani

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 14,800 – AED 26,050 a year

Grade Levels: KG through secondary and higher-secondary levels

Facilities: Indoor and outdoor sports facilities; extracurricular activities alongside academics

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Families seeking continuity with the Pakistani education system, with English-medium instruction and compulsory Urdu and Arabic, choose this school for cultural and linguistic grounding.

Nearby Communities

Sources vary slightly on the exact current address, previously listed as Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid St, Al Tallah 2, with more recent listings citing Al Jurf 2. Confirm the current campus location directly with the school.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 54 704 1499 / +971 6 745 1110

Website: psa.sch.ae


Ajman Academy

Established in 2012, Ajman Academy was the first school in the emirate to adopt the International Baccalaureate and remains one of the few IB providers in Ajman. It also offers IGCSE, giving families a choice of pathway.

Curriculum: IB (PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme) and IGCSE

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 24,000 – AED 66,350 a year

Grade Levels: Foundation Stage – Year 13

Facilities: Science labs, library, sports facilities; strong emphasis on Arabic, English and French language learning

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

The main draw is genuine IB availability, rare in Ajman, combined with an IGCSE option, plus a stated focus on mother-tongue and additional-language development.

Nearby Communities

Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street, within the Al Tallah school cluster.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 731 4444

Website: ajmanacademy.com


City American School

City American School delivers a US curriculum under Ministry of Education oversight, with Cognia accreditation, and is positioned as a student-centred, inclusive option among Ajman's American schools.

Curriculum: American (MOE-regulated, Cognia-accredited)

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 15,600 – AED 25,200 a year

Grade Levels: KG1 onward; the current top grade offered varies by source, so confirm directly

Facilities: Well-resourced library, modern classrooms, IT labs; French offered as an additional language

Transportation: An organised transport system is offered

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents cite the Cognia accreditation and a well-organised transport network as practical reasons to choose this school over less-accredited alternatives.

Nearby Communities

Al Tallah 2.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 705 2000 / +971 52 682 3837

Website: cityamericanschool.ae


Crown Private School

Crown Private School follows the British curriculum and is known for a diverse student body representing dozens of nationalities alongside a STEM and robotics focus.

Curriculum: British

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 21,100 – AED 30,150 a year

Grade Levels: Pre-KG – Grade 12

Facilities: STEM and robotics-focused programming; pastoral care alongside academics

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents choosing an international, mixed-nationality environment with a STEM and robotics emphasis frequently pick Crown over other British options.

Nearby Communities

Sources vary on the exact current address; it was previously listed as Al Humaidiya 1, with more recent listings citing Al Jurf 2. Confirm the current campus location directly with the school.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 50 900 5699

Website: cpschool.uk


The First Academy Ajman

Established in 1998, The First Academy blends an American curriculum with the UAE Ministry of Education's approach to Arabic language teaching and emphasises students' learning about different cultural and religious values.

Curriculum: American, with UAE MOE-aligned Arabic instruction

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 15,900 – AED 28,800 a year

Grade Levels: KG1 – Grade 12

Facilities: Library, smart classrooms, swimming pool, gym, activity rooms, prayer room, ICT labs

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents value the school's stated focus on giving every student equal attention and its blend of American academics with UAE-aligned Arabic and cultural studies.

Nearby Communities

Al Hamidiya Street.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 741 7111

Website: firstacademy.org


Woodlem Park School

Woodlem Park School follows the CBSE curriculum and runs separate wings for boys and girls, serving a large student body with a substantial teaching faculty.

Curriculum: CBSE

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 5,850 – AED 10,850 a year

Grade Levels: KG – Grade 12

Facilities: Science and ICT labs, library, art and music rooms, football and basketball courts

Transportation: Bus service offered (per school listings); confirm specific route coverage directly

Why Parents Choose This School

One of the more affordable CBSE options with a genuinely large campus and faculty, making it a common choice for families prioritising value alongside a broad facilities offering.

Nearby Communities

Al Jurf.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 740 9444 / +971 54 334 1994

Website: woodlempark.ae


Ajman Modern School

Founded in 2005, Ajman Modern School (AMS) delivers an American curriculum aligned with New York State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Curriculum: American (New York State Standards)

Annual Tuition Fees: AED 11,000 – AED 26,300 a year

Grade Levels: KG1 – Grade 12 (co-educational KG1–Grade 3; separated from Grade 4)

Facilities: Smart boards, a music room, a science lab and an activities stage

Transportation: Not publicly confirmed; ask the school directly

Why Parents Choose This School

Parents cite the inquiry-based approach and the school's stated focus on intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and exposure to cultural diversity.

Nearby Communities

Al Jurf, close to the coastline and Al Ittihad Street.

Contact Details

Phone: +971 6 743 1168

Website: www.amschool.ae

Which School Should You Choose?

There's no universal “best” curriculum; the right one depends on your child's needs, how long you expect to stay in the UAE, and where you might study or work afterwards. Here's how the main options on this list differ, without ranking one above another.

British curriculum (Crown Private School) follows the UK National Curriculum through to IGCSEs and, at other schools in the wider market, A-Levels. It suits families who value a well-established, internationally portable qualification and may relocate to the UK or other Commonwealth-curriculum countries.

American curriculum (Ajman American Private School, City American School, The First Academy, Ajman Modern School) generally follows US state standards and leads toward a High School Diploma, often with the option to sit SAT/AP exams. It suits families likely to pursue university in the US, or who want a broad, less exam-intensive structure through school.

CBSE (East Point, Al Ameer, Woodlem Park) follows India's Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus through to Grade 12 board exams. It's a common choice for Indian families planning to study or return to India and is often priced more accessibly in Ajman.

IB (Ajman Academy) follows the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, with a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and internationally recognised university entry. It suits families wanting a globally portable qualification not tied to one national system, though it typically sits at a higher fee point.

SABIS (International School of Choueifat) is a structured, outcomes-driven system used across the global SABIS network, with a strong track record of graduates entering competitive universities. It suits families who prioritise a highly structured, academically paced environment.

Pakistani curriculum (Pakistani School Ajman) follows Pakistan's national curriculum with English-medium instruction and compulsory Urdu and Arabic. It suits families planning to continue education within the Pakistani system or maintain strong continuity.

Whichever curriculum you're weighing, cost is rarely the only variable; also weigh grade-level continuity (does the school go all the way to Grade 12?), commute, and whether siblings can attend the same campus.

Living Near Schools in Ajman

Most of the schools on this list cluster around a handful of communities Al Jurf, Al Tallah and Al Hamidiya in particular which makes location a practical factor alongside curriculum and fees when choosing both a school and a home.

Living close to your child's school cuts daily travel time, which adds up quickly across a school year, and gives families more flexibility around drop-off, pick-up and after-school activities without relying entirely on a bus schedule. It can also mean a shorter, calmer start and end to the day, which is especially valuable with younger children or multiple school runs. For working parents, a shorter commute can also mean a more predictable daily routine, since school timing often anchors the rest of the day.

If proximity to a specific school or curriculum type is a priority, explore the residential communities near Ajman's main school clusters before settling on a property covered in the Related Guides below.

Related Ajman Property & Area Guides

Al Jurf 2 Area Guide is home to several schools on this list, including Al Ameer, Ajman American Private School and Ajman Modern School.

Al Hamidiyah Area Guide covers the area around East Point and The First Academy.

Al Helio Area Guide is a well-established community within reach of the Al Tallah and Al Jurf school clusters.

Al Amerah Area Guide is for families comparing communities further along the eastern Ajman corridor.

Ajman Uptown Area Guide: a villa and townhouse community roughly 15–20 minutes from several schools on this list.

Emirates City Area Guide: a mixed-use community bordering several of the above.

Browse the full list of Ajman area guides for other communities, including Al Yasmeen and Al Zahya, which weren't yet confirmed live at the time of writing.

Villas for Sale in Ajman and Apartments for Sale in Ajman for families house-hunting near a specific school.

For rental options, browse properties for rent in Ajman.

Tips for Parents Before Choosing a School

  • Visit the campus in person; photos and brochures rarely capture how a school actually feels day to day.
  • Compare annual fees across the full grade range your child will progress through, not just the entry-year figure.
  • Review transportation options directly with the school; not every school publishes bus routes, and coverage varies by area.
  • Check extracurricular activities: sports, arts, music and STEM programmes vary significantly between schools.
  • Consider travel time from home realistically, including peak traffic, not just off-peak distance.
  • Understand the curriculum's progression: does the school go all the way to Grade 12 or Year 13, or will you need to switch schools partway through?
  • Speak with current teachers or staff where possible, not only admissions staff, for a fuller picture.
  • Review admission requirements and deadlines early; popular schools and grade levels can fill up well ahead of the academic year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best schools in Ajman?

There's no single “best” school; it depends on curriculum, budget and location. Ajman Academy is the main IB option, Crown Private School offers a British curriculum, and CBSE options like East Point, Al Ameer and Woodlem Park tend to be more affordable. The comparison table above sets out fees, grades and locations so you can weigh options against your own priorities.

Which schools offer the British curriculum?

Crown Private School, in Ajman's Al Jurf area, is the main British curriculum option covered in this guide, running from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

Which schools offer the American curriculum?

Ajman American Private School, City American School, The First Academy and Ajman Modern School all follow an American curriculum, with fees ranging from roughly AED 11,000 to AED 30,900 a year depending on the school and grade.

Which schools follow the CBSE curriculum?

East Point Indian International School, Al Ameer English School and Woodlem Park School all follow the CBSE curriculum, generally at a more accessible fee point than British, American or IB options.

Which schools offer the IB curriculum?

Ajman Academy is the main IB provider on this list, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes alongside IGCSE, from Foundation Stage through Year 13.

Which schools provide transportation?

Al Ameer English School and City American School both confirm they provide transportation. Several other schools on this list don't publish transport details; confirm bus routes and coverage directly with the school before assuming your area is served.

Which schools are near Al Yasmeen?

None of the 11 schools profiled here sits directly within Al Yasmeen, but the Al Tallah cluster including International School of Choueifat, Pakistani School Ajman, Ajman Academy and City American School is within reasonable reach, given Al Tallah and Al Yasmeen are adjoining areas.

Which schools are near Al Zahya?

None of the 11 schools sits directly within Al Zahya, but Al Jurf's school cluster, including Woodlem Park, Al Ameer and Ajman Modern School, is within a reasonable drive via the same E311 corridor that serves Al Zahya and Ajman Uptown.

Which schools are near Al Helio?

Al Helio sits within reach of both the Al Tallah and Al Jurf school clusters covered in this guide, rather than hosting a dedicated school among the 11 profiled here.

What should parents consider before choosing a school in Ajman?

Curriculum fit, total fees across all grade levels (not just entry year), location and realistic commute time, facilities relevant to your child's interests, and transportation coverage. The Tips for Parents section above and the comparison table both help narrow this down before you visit campuses in person.

Looking for a Home Near Your Child's School?

Choosing a school is only half the decision; where you live relative to it affects your daily routine for years. AjmanProperties helps families find villas, apartments, townhouses and residential plots close to Ajman's schools, across communities including Al Jurf, Al Tallah, Al Hamidiya, Al Helio and Ajman Uptown.

Explore villas for sale in Ajman or apartments for sale in Ajman, read the area guides linked above for the communities near your shortlisted schools, or connect with an Area Specialist through AjmanProperties for guidance matched to your child's school and your family's needs.