Ajman, the smallest emirate in the UAE, offers a quieter lifestyle while still being close to the hustle and bustle of Dubai and Sharjah.
For parents considering a move to Ajman, one of the biggest decisions is choosing the right school for their children. The good news, Ajman has a growing choice of private schools, offering a wide range of curricula – British, US, Indian, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
In a big move toward transparency, the Private Education Affairs Office of Ajman recently launched a test version of its new website. This site gives parents all the information they need about private schools in the emirate, including inspection ratings for each school.
For families looking for a British education in Ajman, there is a growing selection of schools offering the UK curriculum. In this guide, we round up our WhichSchoolAdvisor reviews for the top UK curriculum schools in Ajman to help you make an informed choice for your child’s education.
List of Best British Schools in Ajman
As of now, 46 schools are listed, with ratings as follows: six schools are rated “Good,” 31 schools are rated “Acceptable,” and two schools are rated “Weak.” Seven new schools are still waiting for their ratings. No schools in Ajman have yet achieved a “Very Good” or “Outstanding” rating.
The Bloomington Academy Ajman (TBAC)
The Bloomington Academy Ajman was founded in 2014, and according to its owners, was the first UK curriculum school in Ajman. It enrols children in FS through to Year 13, from 4 to 18 years of age.
TBAC states that it provides “best quality education with International standard for students across all phases from KG to A Level.” It was awarded an Acceptable rating in its inspection in 2023-24.
It seeks to achieve this by offering the Early Years Foundation Stage to students in KG1 and 2, followed by the Cambridge International Primary curriculum in Grades 1 to 5, the Cambridge International Secondary curriculum from Grades 6 to 8 and IGCSE for Grades 9 and 10, followed by International AS and A Levels in Grades 11 and 12.
Fees for 2024-25 range from AED 9,800 to AED 21,000.
Frontline International School
Frontline International Private School is a UK curriculum school located in the Al Tallah 2 area of Ajman. The school, which is the first British school rated ‘Good’ in Ajman, is open to students from FS1 (pre-KG) to Year 13 (Grade 12).
The school is part of the same group that operates Al Amana Private School and Brilliant International Private School in Sharjah. Frontline International Private School (FIPS) has grown by over 30% growth from 2022-23 to 2023-24 and now numbers over 1,500 students from FS1 (pre-KG) to Year 13 (Grade 12). This has made Frontline the fastest growing British curriculum school in Ajman.
Fees for 2024-25 range from AED 12,750 to AED 22,950.
North Gate British School
North Gate British School is a new school that opened in the first week of September 2024. Based in the Al Hamadiya area of Ajman, it is the latest school to join the group of Habitat schools, which are also owned by S&Z Group, of whom Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqer Al Nuaimi is the Chairman.
The school opened from FS1 (pre-KG) to Year 6 (Grade 5) for the 2024-25 academic year and will continue to grow to Year 13/Grade 12 over successive years.
The school has not yet been inspected by the Private Education Affairs Office of Ajman.
Fees for 2024-25 range from AED 22,oo0 to AED 25,800.
PACE Creative British School
PACE British Creative School Ajman is the fourth affordable British curriculum school to be opened by the PACE group in the UAE. Located in Al Tallah, adjacent to Delhi Private School in Ajman, the school says that “it offers affordable high quality education without compromise”.
PCBS follows the British Curriculum through EYFS, Primary and Secondary, culminating in I/GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education for both Arabs and Non-Arabs are delivered in accordance with federal laws.
The school has not yet been inspected by the Private Education Affairs Office of Ajman.
Fees for 2024-25 range from AED 9,9o0 to AED 18,400.
Woodlem British Private School
Woodlem British School Ajman was the latest member of this expanding school group to open in the UAE for the 2023-24 academic year. The school follows the Cambridge International Education Primary and Secondary curricula. An adaptation of the National Curriculum for England (in terms of more internationally relevant content), students will be expected to take Cambridge IGCSE subjects and examinations in Years 10 and 11, to be followed by Cambridge AS and A Level subjects and examinations in Years 12 and 13,
The school is owned by Sheikh Dr. Majid Saeed Rashed Al Nuaimi. Woodlem British School Ajman is a sister school to four CBSE curriculum schools, Woodlem Park School Ajman (located in Al Jurf), Woodlem Park School Al Hamidiyah, Dewvale School Dubai and Woodlem Park School Dubai.
The school has not yet been inspected by the Private Education Affairs Office of Ajman.
Fees for 2024-25 range from AED 12,5o0 to AED 19,600.
Are there any other UK curriculum schools in Ajman?
Other UK curriculum schools in Ajman include Bright Future Private School, British International Private School, and Crown Private School – all rated Acceptable.
What do we know about Ajman?
Covering just 260 square km and home to a population of 373,000, Ajman is the smallest among the seven emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates. It is governed by H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi.
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