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American School of Creative Science - Maliha

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 22,850 - 50,560
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3982
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Typical class size 15

102 Maleha St, Institutes Land, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

American School of Creative Science - Maliha has 3,982 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The American School of Creative Science Maliha is located on Maliha Road in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is BEAM-managed and NEASC-accredited, reflecting its international standards. The campus offers modern facilities, including libraries, auditoriums, ICT rooms, kitchen labs, and sporting amenities such as a swimming pool, a gym, and a multi-purpose hall. Transport is provided for students in accordance with local regulations.

Stages
ASCS Maliha serves students from Pre-KG through Grade 12, with classrooms and programs spanning early years to secondary levels. The curriculum combines US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in English and Science with UAE MOE Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education.

Type
ASCS Maliha is a private international day school managed by Bukhatir BEAM. It delivers a US-oriented curriculum blended with UAE MOE subjects and is NEASC-accredited.

Pupil Nationality Mix
ASCS Maliha serves students from over 52 nationalities, including UAE citizens and international expatriates. The school notes a diverse mix, but publishes no single predominant nationality or precise ratio of local to international students. Instruction is delivered in English and Standard Arabic.

Additional learning support
The school provides on-site inclusion support via a team of social workers and SEND teachers, with modified entrance assessments and documentation requirements where needed. An on-site safeguarding and wellbeing framework supports students, including a designated Inclusion Lead and a SEND team.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation. The school follows a blended US curriculum (Common Core/NGSS) with UAE MOE requirements and holds NEASC accreditation.

Religious affiliation
Islamic Education is part of the UAE MOE curriculum, and ASCS Maliha runs a Quran memorization program. The school itself is not a religiously affiliated institution.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. Timings vary by grade, but typical start times are around 7:00–7:30 am and finish times around 2:45 pm, with shorter hours on Thursdays for some year groups.

Bus service
ASCS Maliha offers student transport in compliance with RTA regulations. The transport system includes multiple routes with published fees by destination (AY 2025–2026). One-way and two-way fares are listed for various routes.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American School of Creative Science - Maliha ranges from AED 22,850 to AED 50,560 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application fee

- Registration deposit (new enrolment only): AED 500. This deposit is applied against the first-term tuition fee. If the child does not join the school, the deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition fees (per term and yearly total)

Fees shown are for Academic Year 2025-26. Installment dates are shown as 1st September (first installment), 1st December (second installment) and 1st March (third installment).

- Pre-KG: Term 1 AED 9,140; Term 2 AED 6,855; Term 3 AED 6,855; Yearly total AED 22,850.
- KG1: Term 1 AED 9,140; Term 2 AED 6,855; Term 3 AED 6,855; Yearly total AED 22,850.
- KG2: Term 1 AED 9,140; Term 2 AED 6,855; Term 3 AED 6,855; Yearly total AED 22,850.
- Grade 1: Term 1 AED 10,792; Term 2 AED 8,094; Term 3 AED 8,094; Yearly total AED 26,980.
- Grade 2: Term 1 AED 10,792; Term 2 AED 8,094; Term 3 AED 8,094; Yearly total AED 26,980.
- Grade 3: Term 1 AED 10,792; Term 2 AED 8,094; Term 3 AED 8,094; Yearly total AED 26,980.
- Grade 4: Term 1 AED 12,368; Term 2 AED 9,276; Term 3 AED 9,276; Yearly total AED 30,920.
- Grade 5: Term 1 AED 13,424; Term 2 AED 10,068; Term 3 AED 10,068; Yearly total AED 33,560.
- Grade 6: Term 1 AED 16,785; Term 2 AED 12,590; Term 3 AED 12,590; Yearly total AED 41,965.
- Grade 7: Term 1 AED 17,548; Term 2 AED 13,161; Term 3 AED 13,161; Yearly total AED 43,870.
- Grade 8: Term 1 AED 17,563; Term 2 AED 13,171; Term 3 AED 13,171; Yearly total AED 43,905.
- Grade 9: Term 1 AED 19,968; Term 2 AED 14,976; Term 3 AED 14,976; Yearly total AED 49,920.
- Grade 10: Term 1 AED 19,980; Term 2 AED 14,985; Term 3 AED 14,985; Yearly total AED 49,950.
- Grade 11: Term 1 AED 20,196; Term 2 AED 15,147; Term 3 AED 15,147; Yearly total AED 50,490.
- Grade 12: Term 1 AED 20,224; Term 2 AED 15,168; Term 3 AED 15,168; Yearly total AED 50,560.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Installment due dates are presented as 1st September (first installment), 1st December (second installment) and 1st March (third installment). The first-term fee (first installment) must be paid in cash or by current-dated cheque. The second and third installments must be provided as post-dated cheques submitted along with the first installment.
- All cheques must be made payable to "AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE PVT L.L.C SP." If a post-dated cheque needs to be withdrawn, written notice plus the exact amount of cash must be provided to the accounts department at least two weeks before the cheque due date.
- Tuition fee for late enrolment is calculated according to Ministry of Education rules and regulations. External exam fees are charged separately.

Transportation fees and billing

- Transportation is charged separately. Sample rates for Academic Year 2025-26 (amounts in AED):
- Dubai: One-way AED 5,300; Two-way AED 6,400.
- Sharjah: One-way AED 5,000; Two-way AED 6,100.
- Ajman: One-way AED 5,100; Two-way AED 6,200.
- Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Al-Filly, Flaj-Al Mualla, UAQ: One-way AED 8,700; Two-way AED 8,700 (these locations are shown at the same rate).
- Transport cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Transport Department. Refunds for transport are processed in accordance with Ministry of Education rules and regulations; the transport department will provide details to Accounts for refund processing.

Boarding / residence fees

- Boarding is not listed and no boarding fees are provided. ASCS Maliha operates as a day school with separate transport options; there are no boarding fee entries in the published fee structure.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms and school books are charged separately. Fees for school books and uniforms are non-refundable. Uniform purchases may be paid in cash or by card depending on the items purchased. External examination fees are charged separately.
- The fee schedule notes that parents who receive tuition coverage through their employer must submit a confirmation letter from the employer and provide a security check from their personal account; payment from the employer must be arranged within 30 days according to the payment plan.

Discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discounts on net tuition fees: 1st child 0%; 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; 4th child 15%; 5th child and above 20%.
- Quran memorization discounts on net fees: 20–29 Juz' = 15% discount; Full memorization = 25% discount. Referral discounts (applied on youngest child net fees) and performance-based discounts for MAP and SAT high achievers are also listed.

Refund information and timing

- Fees for school books and uniforms are non-refundable. Discounts are not applicable in the event of cancellation of registration during the academic year. Refunds (including transport refunds) are processed as per Ministry of Education rules and regulations. Fee refunds are made only once all dues are settled. Any refund requires twelve (12) working days after all relevant paperwork has been submitted to the Accounts Department.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods for tuition and fee installments: cash or cheque. Post-dated cheques are required for the second and third installments and must follow the stated cheque rules. Uniforms may be paid for in cash or by card depending on the item. The fee schedule indicates accounts procedures for employer-sponsored payments.

Notes

- External exam fees and any other third-party charges are billed separately from the tuition schedule. Tuition for late enrolment and refunds are handled according to Ministry of Education regulations. For account queries, the published contacts are available through the school's admissions and accounts channels.
Academics

American School of Creative Science - Maliha teaches American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ASCS Maliha delivers a US-based curriculum aligned to California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards, with UAE MOE standards applied to Arabic subjects. Kindergarten (Pre-KG to KG2) emphasizes foundational reading and language, using California Common Core alongside MOE Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran. Grades 1–5 cover Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Moral Education, Arabic, Qur'an, Islamic Studies, Art, Home Economics, Physical Education, and Computer, with cross-curricular integration. Grades 6–12 provide a rigorous Middle/High School program across core subjects, with emphasis on critical thinking, independent learning, and experiential activities such as contests, virtual field trips, and experiments. Assessments include internal measures and external standardized tests such as MAP, CAT4, PIRLS, PISA, E-TIMSS, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT and EMSAT, supporting ongoing progress within an UAE-aligned framework .
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The school serves students from over 52 nationalities and the language of instruction is English and Standard Arabic. Qualified students are welcomed regardless of race, religion, color, or nationality. Admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis based on seat availability and the age of the child. The admissions cycle for the next academic year will open from January onwards of the current academic year, and booking seats for returning students starts in January.

2. The academic year begins at the end of August or early September and ends in June or July, as stipulated by the UAE Ministry of Education. The school consists of two semesters with winter, spring, and summer breaks. The school is closed on UAE public holidays.

3. Age policy: new joiners will be fit to join the grade/year depending on the student's date of birth. There are defined age ranges by grade from Pre-KG through Grade 12, and placement is determined by the DOB. Admission is also based on seat availability and age considerations.

4. The school requires that all students undertake the Ministry of Education subjects, and Muslim students are further required to enroll for Islamic Studies and learn the Quran.

5. For inquiries from overseas, please fill in the online query form or call 0097165055021. The registration department assists with inquiries and registration procedures, and you can start the process by registering interest online via the provided button. Staff are available to help guide prospective families through required steps and timelines.

Scholarships
BEAM University Scholarship Program provides substantial financial support to help cover tuition fees at a designated university and includes a leadership development pathway within the BEAM network. Scholars are guaranteed employment within BEAM schools with a clearly defined career progression toward leadership roles, such as Head of Department, Vice Principal, and Principal. Selection criteria include consistent top academic performance, strong moral character, and proven leadership potential; shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview. Recipients must maintain high academic standards and uphold BEAM values to retain the scholarship benefits. For more information or to apply, contact info@beam.co.ae.
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