American School of Creative Science - Maliha is a American Curriculum / UAE Curriculum school in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $6,221 to $13,767 USD.
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Scholarships Available
BEAM University Scholarship Program covers university tuition fees at a designated university and includes a leadership development pathway within BEAM schools, with guaranteed employment and career progression. Sibling discounts up to 20% for 5th child and above. Quran memorization discounts: 15% for 20–29 Juz, 25% for full memorization. Referral discounts and performance-based discounts for MAP and SAT high achievers also available.
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About
American School of Creative Science - Maliha is a NEASC-accredited, BEAM-managed co-educational international day school located on Maliha Road in Sharjah, UAE, serving students aged 3 to 18 from Pre-KG through Grade 12. The school delivers a US California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards curriculum blended with UAE MOE requirements for Arabic subjects, and welcomes students from over 52 nationalities. A comprehensive Student Service Team, inclusive SEN framework, and positive behaviour management system support holistic student wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ASCS Maliha is a NEASC-accredited, BEAM-managed international day school blending the US California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards with UAE MOE requirements. It serves students from over 52 nationalities, offers a Quran memorization programme with associated fee discounts, and provides a comprehensive Student Service Team for holistic wellbeing support.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 22,850~$ 6,226 |
| KG2 | AED 22,850~$ 6,226 |
| Pre-KG | AED 22,850~$ 6,226 |
| Grade 1 | AED 26,980~$ 7,351 |
| Grade 2 | AED 26,980~$ 7,351 |
| Grade 3 | AED 26,980~$ 7,351 |
| Grade 4 | AED 30,920~$ 8,425 |
| Grade 5 | AED 33,560~$ 9,144 |
| Grade 6 | AED 41,965~$ 11,435 |
| Grade 7 | AED 43,870~$ 11,954 |
| Grade 8 | AED 43,905~$ 11,963 |
| Grade 9 | AED 49,920~$ 13,602 |
| Grade 10 | AED 49,950~$ 13,610 |
| Grade 11 | AED 50,490~$ 13,757 |
| Grade 12 | AED 50,560~$ 13,777 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 22,850 - 50,560. Application fee: $136.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis based on seat availability and age. The admissions cycle opens from January onwards. Required documents include passports, Emirates IDs, birth certificates, vaccination records, and last two years of report cards. Assessments include interviews for Pre-KG and KG, written assessments for Grades 1–3, and computerized entrance exams for Grades 4–12. A non-refundable AED 500 registration deposit is required.
Admissions Details
Mid-year admissions are evaluated case by case depending on seat availability, reports, entrance results, and interview outcomes. A formal waitlist policy is not specified.
School Day
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. 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.
Student Life
Uniforms are mandatory and issued by the school; the school bag is part of the uniform. On PE and swimming days, students wear the PE uniform with plain white socks and plain black shoes. Girls in Grades 4–8 wear a white school hijab; girls in Grades 9–12 wear a navy blue school hijab. Hair and grooming rules apply.
The canteen is fully equipped and offers a range of nutritious food and drinks to promote healthy eating. An online canteen app, Hot Oven, allows pre-ordering meals and staff deliver meals to classrooms. Health and safety measures are in place in the canteen operations.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ASCS Maliha treats wellbeing as central to students' development. The Student Service Team includes an onsite doctor, nurse, social worker, guidance counselor, pastoral supervisor, homeroom teachers, and learning support assistants. The school runs a Wellbeing Promotion including a Top 10 Tips resource. Online safety resources for parents are also provided. A positive behavior management system with merit points runs alongside the moral education curriculum.
ASCS Maliha has a school-wide safeguarding framework with a dedicated Student Service Team. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs and DDSLs) operate across year groups. A formal Safeguarding Policy (2021-2022) is in place with active channels for reporting concerns. Online Safety guidance is provided for parents.
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School Background
Operated by BEAM (Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management). Governed by a School Governing Body including parents, teachers, students, and community members. Chair of Governors is Mr. Shadi Hassan.