BRITISH SYSTEM

We trust you enjoyed quality time with your loved ones and are now ready to begin an exciting new academic journey. A heartfelt welcome also goes out to all new students and their families—thank you for choosing Al Ain Juniors School. We remain committed to delivering the high-quality, holistic education that has been the foundation of our vision since inception.

As we begin this academic year together, we look forward to your continued partnership in fostering academic excellence, student well-being, and positive school experiences.

“Embrace this new chapter of learning with enthusiasm—each day brings a new opportunity to grow, explore, and shine. Let curiosity guide your steps and determination shape your path. Here's to a year filled with knowledge, friendships, and unforgettable experiences!”

 

 Celebration of Excellence: CIE Results (June 2026)

We are proud to share the remarkable performance of our students in the CIE June 2026 examination series:

-100% of A-Level students achieved MOE Grade 12 equivalency

-10 students qualified under the academic criteria for the UAE Golden Visa

-AS-Level: 98% pass rate achieved, while IGCSE: 99% pass rate achieved—the highest results recorded in the past four years.

Congratulations to all students, parents, teachers, and staff who contributed to this outstanding achievement.

Key Strategic Priorities for AY 2026–2027

• Academic Rigor & Continuity: Capitalizing on our CIE success to further raise standards across all grade levels.
• Operational Discipline & Safety: Ensuring smooth daily routines through strict adherence to school guidelines.
• Holistic Well-being: Supporting students' emotional and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Cultural Integration: Strengthening national identity, Arabic language proficiency, and UAE heritage across student activities.

We are pleased to welcome new educators to the AJB School community. Our new team members bring rich, international experience and strong subject expertise in the British Curriculum, further strengthening our academic foundation.

Detailed introductions will be made during the upcoming Parent Orientation sessions.

 

Week 1 School Timings (31 August– 4 September 2026)

(For below mentioned grades)

Class	Day/Date	Start Time	End Time	Pick-up/Drop-off Location
FS2/KG 1	Monday 31st August 2026 Note: Orientation Day Only	9:00 AM	11 :00 AM	Gate A8
	Tuesday-Thursday, 1st -3rd September 2026	7:20 AM	11:00 AM
	Friday 4th September 2026	7:20 AM	10:45 AM
Year 1/KG 2	Thursday 3rd September 2026 Note: Orientation Day only	9:00 AM	11:00 AM	Gate A8
	Friday, 4th September 2026	7:20 AM	10:45 AM

 

Regular School Timings – Effective Monday, 7th September 2026

(FS2/KG 1/ to Year 1/KG 2)

Class	Day/Date	Start Time	End Time	Bus /own transport timings	Pick up/Drop off Location
FS2/KG 1 To Year 1/KG 2	Monday to Thursday:	7:20 a.m.	1:00 p.m.	Bus Transport: 1:00 PM Own Transport: 1:20 PM	Gate A8
	Friday:	7:20 a.m.	10:45 am	Bus Transport: 10:45 AM Own Transport: 11:00 AM

School reopening for Year 2/Grade 1 to Year 13/Grade 12 is Monday, 31 August 2026.

Regular School Timings

 

Class	Day/Date	Start Time	End Time	Pick-up/Drop-off Location
Year 2/Grade 1 to Year 13/ Grade 12	Monday - Thursday	7:15 AM	2:15 PM	Gate A7
	Friday	7:15 AM	10:45 Am

 

Note: School gates will open at 7:00 AM. Students are expected to arrive no later than 7:30 AM to ensure a timely start to the school day.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring a smooth transition.

Gate Entry/Exit Guidelines

For KG Students (Gate A8):

• Entry opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 7:30: a.m.
• Entry requires a valid Student ID and proper school uniform (including jacket)

For Grades 1–12 (Gate A7):

• Entry opens at 7:00 a.m., gate closes at 7:30 a.m. (no entry after 7:50 a.m.)
• ID cards and full uniforms are mandatory
• Parents/guardians must drop children at the gate only
• At pick-up, parents may enter only the designated waiting areas
• Please be on time for pick-up. The school holds no responsibility for students outside the stipulated school hours

Important School Policies & Reminders

 Class Allocation:

Classes have been allocated based on demographics, gender balance, learning styles, and academic profiles. Requests for section changes will not be accepted.

Punctuality:

Being on time is a core school value. Students who are late more than 3 times will receive a disciplinary letter. Early pick-up is discouraged as it impacts learning.

 Mobile Phones/Gadgets/Social media

The use of mobile phones and personal gadgets is strictly prohibited. Any confiscated devices will be returned only to the parents/guardians. Detailed guidelines regarding this policy will be communicated in the next communication.

School Uniform:

All students must wear complete school uniform and ID card daily.

Baseline Assessments (Grades 1–12)

 Students will undergo baseline assessments in core subjects based on the previous year’s syllabus. These assessments are part of formative evaluations to help set academic goals.

Birthday Celebrations:

Birthday celebrations are not allowed

KG to Grade 6 students may come in neat colored dress on their birthday

No food items, sweets, or drinks are allowed for distribution

Parent Orientation Schedule

INDIAN SYSTEM

Dear Valued Students and Parents,

As we welcome you back to school after a well-deserved summer break, we are delighted to begin another exciting academic journey together. The start of a new school year brings fresh hopes, new possibilities, and countless opportunities to learn, explore, create, and grow. We hope the vacation gave you precious moments of rest, happiness, and togetherness, and that you return with renewed energy, enthusiasm, and a heart full of wonderful memories.

The school is once again alive with the joy of learning, the excitement of friendship, and the enthusiasm of young minds ready to discover something new. Every new day brings an opportunity to learn from our experiences, embrace challenges with confidence, and make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.

Let us step into this academic year with curiosity in our minds, kindness in our hearts, and determination in our actions. Together, let us make it a year filled with meaningful learning, memorable experiences, personal growth, and shared success.

“A new year is a fresh canvas—fill it with dreams, colour it with courage, and create a masterpiece of

learning and growth.”

SCHOOL REOPENING DAY, SCHOOL TIMINGS, LATECOMERS, GATE ENTRY/EXIT, DISPERSAL

Refer to the tables below for School reopening day, new school timing for all students from Grades1 to Grade 12. Please note carefully and adhere to the given schedule and safety guidelines on new timings, gate entry/exit, and students coming late in the school.

Table 1: SCHOOL REOPENING DAY

Phase /Level	Reopening day and date
Grades 1 to 12	Monday - 31st August 2026

 

Note: In order to avoid overcrowding and traffic congestions; safe and smooth entry/exit of students having their own transport, parents/designated guardians are requested to adhere to following instructions

School timings effective from Monday, 31^st August 2026

We would like to inform you that, effective Monday, 31^stAugust 2026, the school will implement daily timings to enhance student well-being, support effective teaching practices, and improve overall operations.

Please find the timings and related information below:

Phase /Level	Date	Reasons for Revision	Benefits
Grades 1 to 12	Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.	• To align with updated academic and curriculum requirements • To ensure optimal transport scheduling and reduce congestion • To better support student health and attention spans • To meet compliance requirements from ADEK/MOE

We appreciate your understanding and continued support in ensuring a smooth transition. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.

For Grade 1 to 12 students:

• Gate A4 opens for entry of students from Grade 1 to 12 at 7:00 a.m. only and closes at 7:00 a.m. daily. Students will not be allowed to enter after 7:30 a.m.
• Students cannot enter school premises through the specified gate if they do not present their student ID card, and appropriate school uniform (including school jacket).
• Parents or designated Guardians can accompany their children only up to the entry gates (A4) and will not be allowed to enter inside the school.
• At let off time, parents and designated guardians will be required to enter the school premises (only up to the designated area).
• Please come on time to pick up your children as we have no provision for care taking. The school shall hold no responsibility for child safety and security after the prescribed daily opening and closing time as mentioned in the undertaking during admission.

Punctuality: It is very important for our students to be punctual to school. This is in line with our core values of the school and to inculcate responsible attitude and behavior amongst them. We would appreciate if parents make an effort to bring and pick up their children to and from school ON TIME.
The names of students who are late will be recorded and a letter
will be sent to the parents of students who are late more than 3 times and disciplinary action will be taken against such students. We also would like to remind parents not to take their children earlier than the set dispersal time as students will lose learning time.

Mobile Phones and Other Gadgets: The school does not allow students to bring their mobile phones or any other gadgets to school as mandated by ADEK. Please make sure your children abide by this school policy. Any gadgets found with the student will be confiscated and will only be released once parents come to school to claim them.

School Uniform (Student dress code): All students must come in neat uniform including their student I.D.’s and children must wear full school uniform each day to school. The school policy requires ALL students to always use their I.D.’s while they are in the school premises.

Celebration Of Student Birthdays in School: Kindly note that school does not allow celebration of Birthdays in school. Students are allowed to come in a decent colored dress on the day of their birthday for kindergarten to Grade 6 only. The school does not permit the students to bring and distribute any kind of foodstuff not just during birthdays but on any day including chocolates and toffees, fizzy drinks and any kind of chips. Please be assured that at Al Ain Juniors, student’s health, safety and security are given the highest priority. It is our constant endeavor to ensure that our teachers and other members of staff deliver the best services for the benefit of our students in important matters of child protection, health, discipline and behavior as per our Policy which is in line with ADEK and Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) regulations. We always work with our valued parents and students to ensure that Federal and National Safety Regulations are enforced.

Meeting School Personnel: Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with the Vice Principal/ Subject Coordinator/ HODs if you have any concern about your child's education. Prior Appointments can be made via front office.
For behavior related concerns, take an appointment with the school counselor or the teachers through the Front desk.

Mode of Communication between School, Parents and Students We will be adopting the following means of communication to reach out to you all as well as support students.
• Website: http//www.alainjuniors.com – Stay tuned for the latest information.
• Emails- Teachers shall keep you informed with the latest updates.
• Feedback Helpdesk (SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US)
- We value your feedback and strive to provide service that is fair, efficient, and delivered to the best of our ability
- Go to our school website and click on the Feedback link.
• Edunation LMS –Teaching and Learning Tasks, Activities, Assignments, etc. Thank you for your usual support and partnership in the holistic education of your child!