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American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS)
American School of Creative Science Maliha is a Sharjah school serving around 4,250 students with an American curriculum integrated with UAE Ministry requirements.
In brief
American School of Creative Science Maliha is a Sharjah campus in the Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management network, combining American curriculum standards with Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies.
The school serves a large roll from Pre-KG to Grade 12 and is positioned as an American-curriculum option for families in Sharjah and the northern Dubai commuter belt. Fees sit in the mid-market UAE range, roughly AED 21,500 to AED 46,000.
It suits families who want a UAE-rooted American pathway with faith and Arabic provision built into the school week. Families comparing it with Dubai schools should factor in the Maliha Road location and the scale of the campus.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | 3 | AED 22,850 |
| Pre-KG | 3 | AED 22,850 |
| KG 2 | 4 | AED 22,850 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | AED 26,980 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | AED 26,980 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | AED 26,980 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | AED 30,920 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | AED 33,560 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | AED 41,965 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | AED 43,870 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | AED 43,905 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | AED 49,920 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | AED 49,950 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | AED 50,490 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | AED 50,560 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Deposit | AED 500 |
Reviews
- Parents praise the dedication of staff and the school's responsiveness on emotional and behavioural issues. One parent noted no instances of bullying over five years; another said their child was known by teachers across the school, not just their classroom.
- The faith-and-academics combination is the main draw. Quranic memorisation built into the timetable, alongside the US curriculum, removes the after-school Islamic studies that many UAE families would otherwise organise.
- Confidence in the school's growth is consistent. Parents flagged active engagement with the high school build-out and a clear sense the campus is expanding deliberately.
- Two operational themes recur. Senior leadership has signalled that high-school admissions need to be more selective, since the school cannot fully support non-English speakers at that level. Special educational needs provision is described as a work in progress.
- Gender separation from Grade 4 onward draws practical questions from parents about ensuring equivalent delivery across boys' and girls' classrooms.
Positives
- Pastoral care. Parents flag staff dedication, low bullying, and children being known across the school.
- Faith and curriculum integration. Quran memorisation built into the school day alongside US curriculum is a primary draw for Muslim families.
- Growth and expansion. High school build-out and rising enrolment generate engaged parent interest.
Considerations
- Admissions and English support. Leadership signals high school needs more selective admissions, with limited capacity to support non-English speakers.
- Gender separation. Single-gender classes from Grade 4 onward raise parent questions about equivalent delivery.
- SEN provision. School described as actively strengthening SEN support, indicating prior gaps.
Leadership
Mrs. Majd C. Hussain
Mrs. Majd C. Hussain is the pioneering Principal of the American School of Creative Science Maliha, bringing over three decades of experience in educational administration, leadership, and management across British and American curriculum schools in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- SAT 2019 Math 300–730, ERW 310–580. IELTS 5.0–8.0. 2019 GPA: 6% 4.0, 39% 3.75–3.99, 19% 3.50–3.74, 23% 3.0–3.49.