Emirates American School

Emirates American School is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at Al Falah-6, Al-Qarrayen, near Sharjah National Park (P.O. Box 45683). The campus is located in a residential area with straightforward road access and is served by local transport options in the Sharjah area. You can contact the school at 06-5092727 or +971 50 870 3255 for directions or transport questions.

The school operates four levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The Kindergarten program serves early years, and the site provides pathways up through high school, as listed in the site's navigation.

Emirates American School is a co-educational, day school. In practice, some upper grades operate with gender-segregated sections after the early years, according to external listings that describe a move to single-sex sections in upper grades. The school conducts a daytime schedule with standard school-day hours.

Not publicly disclosed. (The school does enroll international students as part of its international program, but specific nationality mix data are not published on official materials.)

SEN/learning supports include English as a Second Language (ESL) assistance and Gifted and Talented Programs. The curriculum also features Arabic language support and regular assessments to monitor progress, including MAP and other standardized measures.

United Arab Emirates (the school is located in Sharjah, UAE).

No formal religious affiliation is indicated. Islamic Education is part of the curriculum (Islamic Studies), integrating Islamic values within the UAE context.

School hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays. A typical daily routine includes arrival from 7:30–8:00 AM, morning lessons, a mid-morning break, a lunch break, and post-lunch activities until 3:00 PM.

Emirates American School provides a school bus service with routes covering a wide area in Sharjah and nearby regions. The service includes route planning, SMS notifications for changes, and a real-time bus-tracking system for parents. Buses are staffed with trained attendants, and safety measures include fingerprint-enabled doors and regular municipal inspections.

Emirates American School offers an American-curriculum, K-12 program with Cognia accreditation and is a member of the Global Schools Group, organized into Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Elementary (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The Nojooms framework—Academic Excellence, SDGs, Sports Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Globalization, Arabic Virtues, and Community Integration—drives the curriculum across all levels. Kindergarten (3-5) uses a play-based approach aligned to the American Common Core, delivering core subjects (English, Math, Science, Arabic) plus Islamic Studies, Art, Music, PE, and Social-Emotional Learning with ongoing assessments. Elementary (grades 1-5) centers on English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Arabic as core subjects, with NGSS for Science and MOE Arabic guidelines, and integrated MAP testing, STEAM, Digital Learning, and SEL. High School (grades 9-12) offers U.S./UAE MoE-accredited diplomas with flexible pathways (General Diploma, Diploma Plus, Advanced Stream) and an AP program (AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry), alongside IELTS/SAT/EMSAT prep and university partnerships to support college admissions.

Emirates American School supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through Life at EAS, which promotes holistic development with student-led clubs, leadership roles, peer mentoring, and campaigns such as Anti-Bullying and Healthy Lifestyle, complemented by the Nojoom Framework and Spark Program.

SEN and Inclusion support is provided via an Inclusion/SEN Coordinator (Ms. Thanaa) and a School Wellness Team including a SEN/Inclusion Head and Social Workers; the policy describes monitoring vulnerable students and inclusive safeguarding practices.

The ESL program provides tailored instruction to help non-native English speakers improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; ESL teachers use methods to support participation in academic and social life.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the wellness framework and safeguarding measures; the school maintains a Wellness Committee led by the School Counselor, and student wellbeing is integrated with life activities such as peer mentoring and anti-bullying campaigns.

Safeguarding and child protection are governed by the Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy, Health & Safety Policy, and E-Safety Policy; there is a designated Safeguarding Lead and a School Wellness Team, with an online safeguarding incident form for reporting.

1. Submit Inquiry. Begin by submitting the online inquiry form with essential details about your child to start the admissions process. The academic year runs from September to June, and admission is possible at any time during the year depending on grade-level availability. The inquiry initiates the school's admissions workflow and guides the next steps. Access to the inquiry form is available in the admissions area.

2. Review Documents. Review documents to ensure the child meets admission criteria before proceeding. A complete document list can be viewed via a link on the admissions page. Prepare and submit the required documents accordingly.

3. Assessment Process. The child will complete a placement test and a brief interview as part of the admissions process. This assessment helps determine the appropriate grade placement and informs subsequent steps. The assessment is described under the “Assessment Process” section of admissions.

4. Registration Fee. A registration fee of AED 500 applies and will be deducted from the Term 1 fee. Complete enrollment formalities after the assessment and document review.

5. Term Payment. Term payments follow a schedule: Term 1 due by August 15; Term 2 due by December 15; Term 3 due by March 15. Ensure timely payments to secure placement for the upcoming term.

6. Start Classes. After completing the above steps and processing, start classes for the new term. The admissions page outlines the sequence and transition to the class schedule.