Admission
Thank you for your interest in the American School of Creative Science - Maliha. ASCS serves students from over 52 different nationalities including local citizens of UAE and expatriate communities. ASCS students speak different languages including Arabic, Urdu, and English; however, the language of instruction is English and Standard Arabic. ASCS welcomes qualified students regardless of their race, religion, color, or nationality. Please see below some general information about ASCS admissions.
The admissions cycle for the next academic year will open from January onwards of the current academic year.
Booking seats for returning students for the following academic year starts in January of every year.
General Admissions Information
- The academic year begins at the end of August/early September and ends June/July as stipulated by the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE).
- Each academic year consists of 2 semesters with winter, spring, and summer breaks.
- The school is closed during all UAE public holidays.
- ASCS 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.
- Admission depends on the availability of seats, on a first come, first served basis and age of the child. Please see below the age cut-off guidelines for admission to respective grades.
Age Policy
Please note as per the rules and regulations, new joiners will be fit to join the grade/year depending on the student’s DOB.
Year Group | |||||
Age (Years) | AY 24-25 | AY 25-26 | |||
MIN | MAX | MIN | MAX | ||
Pre-KG / FS1 | 3 | 31/8/2021 | 1/9/2020 | 31/8/2022 | 1/9/2021 |
KG 1 / FS 2 | 4 | 31/8/2020 | 1/9/2019 | 31/8/2021 | 1/9/2020 |
KG 2 / Year 1 | 5 | 31/8/2019 | 1/9/2018 | 31/8/2020 | 1/9/2019 |
Grade 1 / Year 2 | 6 | 2018 | 2019 | ||
Grade 2 / Year 3 | 7 | 2017 | 2018 | ||
Grade 3 / Year 4 | 8 | 2016 | 2017 | ||
Grade 4 / Year 5 | 9 | 2015 | 2016 | ||
Grade 5 / Year 6 | 10 | 2014 | 2015 | ||
Grade 6 / Year 7 | 11 | 2013 | 2014 | ||
Grade 7 / Year 8 | 12 | 2012 | 2013 | ||
Grade 8 / Year 9 | 13 | 2011 | 2012 | ||
Grade 9 / Year 10 | 14 | 2010 | 2011 | ||
Grade 10 / Year 11 | 15 | 2009 | 2010 | ||
Grade 11 / Year 12 | 16 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
Grade 12 / Year 13 | 17 | 2007 | 2008 |
Age Policy
Our qualified staff in the registration department will be able to assist you with inquiries and registration procedures. If you are enquiring from overseas, please fill in the online query form or call 0097165055021