Al Salam Community School

Al Salam Community School is located in Al Twar 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Al Twar area near the Dubai–Sharjah boundary, with convenient road access and local amenities nearby. The Admissions office is on site at Al Twar 2, Dubai, making visits straightforward for relocating families. The surrounding area is residential and well-connected to Dubai's city streets and public transport routes.

Foundation Stage (3–5 years), Primary (5–11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Post-16 (16–18 years).

Co-educational; day school.

ASCS has a highly international student body representing many nationalities. The school describes its community as diverse and multicultural; historically the largest nationality group has been Pakistani, with representation from Arab, Asian, African and European backgrounds. The exact current mix is not publicly published.

ASCS provides inclusive education with a formal SEN provision. It uses an Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle for learning needs and has robust early identification and differentiation. The school has been awarded the SEND Inclusion Award (2026–2028) and its premises are accessible for students of determination.

The school follows a British curriculum (Edexcel and Cambridge) and is recognised as a British School Overseas. It maintains UK-based affiliations and collaborations, including with the University of Birmingham, Dubai.

Islamic values underpin the school's ethos; it is not a religiously affiliated school.

The school day typically starts around 7:30 am and ends around 3:30 pm for most year groups, with Fridays finishing earlier (about 12:00 pm for some levels). A midday break is included on school days; Friday hours vary by year group. Timings reflect a British-curriculum timetable implemented in Dubai.

ASCS operates a bus service with routes across Dubai; buses are equipped with GPS tracking and CCTV. On some routes or for younger students, conductors or bus monitors may be provided. A dedicated Transport Manager can be contacted for arrangements and route details.

The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) from the Foundation Stage through Key Stage 4 and into Key Stage 5, with additional entitlement in the later years. Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) uses the UK EYFS framework, with Read Write Inc phonics taught from FS1. Primary (5–11 years) covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) focusing on mastering English, Maths, and Science, with emphasis on problem-solving, literacy, creativity, and Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning. Secondary (11–16 years) offers compulsory subjects (English, Maths, UAE Social Studies, Islamic Studies for Muslim students) and a Science route; Year 10 streams students to up to 10 GCSEs or equivalent, with IGCSEs, BTECs and other Cambridge/Edexcel/AQA qualifications. Sixth Form (16–18) provides AS & A Levels or BTEC qualifications through personalised pathways, with entry to Year 12 requiring 5 A-C grades (9-5) including a B in Maths and English. The curriculum is complemented by UAE heritage and Islamic values and enrichment activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, careers guidance, field trips, and international exchanges.

Al Salam Community School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its Caring Hearts pastoral framework, which places the development of the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—at the heart of education. The Wellbeing and Pastoral Care framework provides universal and targeted support to help pupils manage their emotions, make responsible choices, and build resilience. The ASCS Student Wellbeing Policy defines this holistic approach using the PERMA model to develop resilience, self-confidence, and agency, and the ASCS Student Counselling Policy guarantees access to professional counselling with confidentiality. The Anti-Bullying Policy promotes empathy and inclusion through wellbeing lessons and the Komodo platform, and is complemented by a Behaviour for Learning policy. Staff wellbeing committees across the Al Salam Group support a positive SEL climate by fostering belonging and a supportive culture. The school has been recognized with the Wellbeing Award for Schools (2026-2028) for excellence in student mental health and pastoral care.

ASCS describes its approach as inclusive education within a common learning environment, including students identified as experiencing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who are Gifted and Talented. ASCS provides support, accommodations, and curricular modifications for students of determination to enable equitable access to educational opportunities. Additional fees may apply for additional staff requirements; these fees do not apply to physical disability and moderate learning difficulty where Level 1 and most Level 2 interventions are sufficient. The Inclusion Policy and Gifted and Talented Policy are published to guide practice. ASCS has earned the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA) for 2026-2028, demonstrating external validation of its SEND provision, including early identification, adaptive teaching, and partnership with parents. ASCS presents inclusive education within a common learning environment aligned with KHDA Inclusive Education Policy, and does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution in public materials.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. Inclusion content describes inclusive education in a common learning environment, including Students of Determination and Gifted and Talented, but does not specify EAL programmes. The Dubai KHDA Inclusive Education Policy Framework is referenced within the Inclusion policy, but no EAL-specific details are provided on public pages.

Wellbeing and Pastoral Care is central to ASCS's approach to mental wellbeing, with a framework that treats wellbeing as the foundation of learning. The ASCS Student Wellbeing Policy uses the PERMA model to develop resilience, self-confidence, and agency, and the ASCS Student Counselling Policy guarantees access to professional counselling with confidentiality. The Anti-Bullying Policy promotes kindness, inclusion, and safe relationships through wellbeing lessons and the Komodo platform. The Behaviour for Learning Whole School Policy provides guidance to maintain a safe, respectful environment. Wellbeing is reinforced by staff wellbeing committees within the Al Salam Group, and the school earned the Wellbeing Award for Schools for 2026-2028.

ASCS places safety and wellbeing of every child as its highest priority; safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The school has a dedicated Safeguarding and Child Protection Team, led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, to oversee concerns and ensure action in line with UAE and international standards. The safeguarding framework is guided by Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema's Law), KHDA Guidelines for Child Protection and Wellbeing (2025), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). ASCS uses digital safety tools like Blocksi and wellbeing platforms such as Komodo to identify early signs of distress or unsafe online behavior. The Safeguarding Policy outlines how concerns are identified, reported, and acted upon, with references to the Student Intimate Care Policy, safer recruitment, and staff training. Parents can access the policy and contact the safeguarding team; students can speak to any trusted adult in school.

1. Submit an enquiry via the ASCS admission form and contact the Admissions Team to discuss joining ASCS. The enquiry form is accessible from the Admissions section, and you can visit the Admissions Office at Al Salam Community School Campus, Al Twar 2, Dubai, UAE.

2. After your application is submitted and reviewed, your child will be invited to an assessment session. A non-refundable payment of 525 AED is required at this time. The assessment is designed to understand your child's needs and fit within ASCS's admissions process.

3. Place confirmation will be given within 3 days if a place is available. The school admits students regardless of nationality, religion, race or country of residence, in accordance with UAE law. The full ASCS admissions policy is available for reference.

4. Admissions are open for AY 2025-26 to AY 2026-27; ASCS offers British education from FS to Year 13. The school is a bilingual institution, applying the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies to connect students with their culture and identity.