The International School of Choueifat - Ajman

ISC-Ajman is located in Al Tallah 2, South Sector, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. It sits about 2 kilometres from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road on a purpose-built campus. The campus covers around 70,000 square metres and includes modern classrooms, sports facilities, and IT resources.

The school is structured into four levels: Early Childhood Education (Pre-KG–KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

ISC-Ajman is a co-educational, English-medium, independent day school.

Pupil nationality mix is multinational, with representation from multiple nationalities; a published breakdown is not provided.

Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-Ajman. Provision includes teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, and group leadership; SABIS Student Life Organization mentors support students; Advising Classes begin in Grade 4; ISC-Ajman has resident nurses for health care and provides university counselling beginning in Grade 9.

No formal country affiliation is stated; ISC-Ajman is a private international school located in the United Arab Emirates and is a member of the SABIS network.

No religious affiliation is stated for ISC-Ajman.

The school day generally runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; a graduate testimonial refers to 8 a.m.–4 p.m. timings. The 2025–2026 Academic Calendar shows the first day of school as August 25, 2025 and the last day as July 3, 2026.

ISC-Ajman offers transportation to Ajman, Dubai, and Sharjah for an additional fee. Fees vary by area; published guidance lists Ajman around AED 3,900–4,500 per year, Dubai around AED 5,700, and Sharjah around AED 4,000–5,000.

ISC‑Ajman follows the SABIS Educational System, organized into Early Childhood Education (Pre‑KG–KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12), and uses the SABIS Academic Monitoring System (AMS) and SABIS Point System to track progress, with the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) supporting student life and life skills. In Early Childhood Education, the program builds foundations with reading, phonics, and language development in English, Arabic, and French or Mandarin, alongside art, music, and physical education. Lower School (Grades 1–5) uses the SABIS Educational System to balance academic progress with social, physical, and emotional development, with art, music, and PE contributing to a positive learning environment. Middle School (Grades 6–8) emphasizes mastery of English, Arabic, and mathematics, and develops logical reasoning and critical thinking, while offering an arts, computing, and PE program. High School (Grades 9–12) begins a four‑year cycle leading to graduation and external university entrance qualifications, with options including a U.S.-recognized High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, and AS/A Levels, alongside UAE national exams.

ISC‑Ajman promotes Social and Emotional Learning through the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO), which is described as the heart of school life and a vehicle for countless academic, social, and emotional benefits for students. The SLO is integrated into the timetable as a weekly SLO period, ensuring regular student involvement. It comprises nine departments that empower students to organize academic events, social activities, sports, clubs, and community service, among other initiatives. Participation in SLO activities builds skills in collaboration, leadership, communication, and responsible citizenship, contributing to students' wellbeing. The school emphasizes that involvement in daily life and school events supports holistic personal growth and wellbeing. [Source: turn4search6; turn2view0]

Learning Support is an essential part of the SABIS® Educational System at ISC‑Ajman, with progress monitored and gaps addressed through additional support channels. Support is delivered via Teacher‑Led Study Groups, assigning Prefects and Group Leaders, and the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) Academic Department, with mentors available during breaks, weekends, or after school. Additional support includes Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On‑Demand Tutoring Videos. From Grade 4, Advisory Classes provide a safe space to discuss contemporary themes related to health, well‑being, and study skills, with higher grades expanding to health topics, IT safety, and career guidance. ISC‑Ajman also has resident nurses to manage medical care, injuries, acute illness, and long‑term healthcare needs, and to respond to health concerns. The Admissions Policy notes that special academic support is taken very seriously at ISC‑Ajman. [Source: turn3view0; turn5search2]

ISC‑Ajman is described as a private, English‑medium day school, indicating English is the language of instruction. There is no explicit public detailing of dedicated EAL programs on the site. The History & Achievements page notes that ISC‑Ajman offers a trilingual education (English with French or Mandarin) for Pre‑KG to Grade 12, indicating language offerings beyond English. Explicit EAL support provisions are not publicly disclosed on the school's pages. The school's multilingual language offerings are part of its broader language program rather than a stated EAL support service. [Source: turn1view0; turn4search2]

ISC‑Ajman addresses mental wellbeing through Health & Wellness services, with resident nurses responsible for medical care during the school day, including management of injuries, acute illness, and long‑term healthcare needs. School advisory activities provide a safe space to discuss themes relevant to students' lives, including health, well‑being, conflict resolution, and life skills, and later include career and university counseling. The SABIS® Student Life Organization also contributes to mental wellbeing by fostering student engagement, leadership, and social connection through its nine departments and integrated activities. University counseling is available to support students' future plans, including guidance on university options and preparation for standardized tests. Together, these provisions reflect ISC‑Ajman's approach to supporting students' mental wellbeing within a holistic lifelong‑learning framework. [Source: turn3view0; turn4search6]

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies. The SABIS® network provides governance structures such as the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) and an Honor Code that contribute to a safe school environment, and on‑site nurses support health‑related safeguarding needs. Data privacy notices published by the SABIS network indicate protections for personal data and related safeguards. While these elements contribute to student safety and protection, ISC‑Ajman's public pages do not present explicit, school‑level safeguarding or child protection policies. [Sources: turn0search7; turn3view0; turn5search1]

1. Schedule a school tour and information session. Families are encouraged to visit the school for a tour of the campus and discussion with the admission staff.

2. Submit an application. You may apply online by filling in the Application Form or in person at the school by obtaining the application pack from the school reception desk. There is no application deadline, but it is recommended that the admission process be initiated early. Applications are accepted but place offers are granted based on spaces available throughout the school year. There is no “joining fee” on the first occasion of going through the admission process.

3. Submit required documents. The following documents are required: SABIS® Application Form, SABIS® Medical Form, SABIS® SDP Form, four passport-size photographs of the student on white background, copies of the student's passport, father's passport, and mother's passport, copies of residency, copy of the student's UAE ID, copy of the student's birth certificate attested and translated, copy of the student's vaccination card, and a recent school report.

4. Document attestation and translation requirements. Documents must be attested by the relevant ministry (e.g., Ministry of Education), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE embassy in the issuing country, or stamped by the embassy of the issuing country in the UAE. Translations must be in Arabic or English and translated by an official translator in the UAE where necessary.

5. Interview / Diagnostic Tests. After the Admissions Office confirms that the application is complete, a date is set for the interview (Pre-KG to KG 2) or diagnostic test (Grade 1 and above).

6. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the needs of the candidate.

7. Place reservation. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved.