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Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 4,617 - 9,619
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 15000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Filipino
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, delivers the Philippine K-12 curriculum to co-educational students. Established in 2001, it is one of the pioneering Filipino schools in the region and has operated for over 24 years. FEPS follows Kindergarten 1–2 through Senior High 11–12, with host-country Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies integrated into the program. It is recognized as the largest Philippine Curriculum Provider in the Northern Emirates and is owned and managed by Ahmed Alansaari and Maria Teresa Sales Alansaari. Facility-wise, the campus features biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, computer laboratories, a library/learning resource center, and multipurpose halls, plus indoor and outdoor playing areas; these facilities also serve FEPS's Al Shahba and Al Azra campuses. Sports include an outdoor basketball court, a football field, and an indoor gym with locker rooms and a canteen. Extracurriculars include Public Speaking and Debate, Scouting, Dancing and Singing, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Environmental projects, and Community Outreach, with students recently participating in Dubai Expo 2020 Young Stars.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus has 15,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
FEPS Al Shahba Campus, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The flagship campus is near Sulaiman Traffic Signal on University City Road in the Mughaidir Suburb of Al Shahba. FEPS also operates a second campus, FEPS Al Halwan, in Sharjah.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Pre-Elementary, Elementary, and Secondary).

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) support is acknowledged; FEPS uses technology to assist learners with SEND.

Country affiliation
Philippines — affiliated with the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) and recognized by the host country's MOE and SPEA.

School day structure
School day runs 8:00 am to 2:40 pm (Monday to Thursday). Office hours 8:00 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bus service
FEPS provides school buses; routes are coordinated with the bus coordinator and fees are arranged with parents. Parents may also drop off/pick up students.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is a school uniform and a sports dress; not wearing the school uniform or sports dress is a first-level violation.

Food Options
A canteen is present to provide the students and staff with affordable snacks.

House System
The school has a house system with House Captains; houses include Sina, Green Field, and Razi.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by Sir Ahmed Al Ansari and Madam Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari. It is part of the Al Ansari Education Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus ranges from AED 4,617 to AED 9,619 for 2026/27.

*Application fees*

- No separate application or registration fee is published for Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus.

*Tuition fees (annual) by year group — amounts shown are School Fees (Tuition + Books); Uniform listed separately*

- KG1: AED 4,617. Uniform: AED 330.
- KG2: AED 4,617. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 1: AED 5,301. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 2: AED 5,276. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 3: AED 5,276. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 4: AED 5,296. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 5: AED 5,660. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 6: AED 5,635. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 7: AED 6,278. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 8: AED 6,278. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 9: AED 7,255. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 10: AED 7,285. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 11: AED 8,541. Uniform: AED 330.
- Grade 12: AED 9,619. Uniform: AED 330.

*Notes on the tuition figures above*

- The listed School Fees amounts are presented as annual figures (tuition plus books) and a separate uniform charge is shown for each year group.

*Per-term fees / termised breakdown*

- A per-term or per-installment breakdown of the tuition amounts is not published in the available fee schedule materials. The provided figures are annual totals; the school's accounts office should be contacted to confirm whether the annual amount may be paid in terms or installments.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*

- No publicly published billing schedule (for example: number of installments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) is provided in the available fee documents. For payment dates, installment options, and formal payment terms, contact the school accounts office. Accounts contact details are available from the school's published contact information.

*Boarding fees*

- The Al Shahba Campus operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this campus.

*Other costs and fees*

- Uniform: AED 330 per student (uniform charge shown alongside grade fees).
- Books: the annual School Fees figures are listed as inclusive of books (School Fees = Tuition + Book).
- Transportation / school bus: bus service is available and bus fees are arranged directly with the school bus coordinator; specific bus-fee amounts are not published.
- Extracurricular activities, trips, exam or assessment fees, stationery, or other incidental charges are not itemised in the publicly available fee schedule; such items are commonly charged separately by schools but no specific amounts are published.

*Refund information*

- A published refund policy (for withdrawal, mid-year departure, or overpayment) is not included in the available fee schedule materials or school pages. Refund rules and applicable refund percentages (if any) are not publicly listed and must be confirmed with the school's accounts office.

*Fee payment options*

- Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portal or cash) are not specified in the publicly available materials. The school's accounts office handles fee payments; parents should contact the accounts office to confirm accepted payment modes and any transaction fees. Accounts contact details are published by the school.

*Administrative contacts for fee matters*

- FEPS – Al Shahba Campus accounts office: phone numbers and accounts email are published for direct enquiry with the school's accounts team. Use the school accounts contact to request invoices, payment schedules, installment options, documented refund policy, or transport-fee details.

*Brief note on available fee material and remaining items to confirm*

- The official school fee schedule lists annual tuition (shown as School Fees = Tuition + Books) and a uniform charge per grade. No separate application fee, formal billing schedule, published payment methods, boarding fees, or published refund policy appear in the provided fee documents and school pages; these items require confirmation from the school accounts office.
Academics

Far Eastern Private School – Al Shahba Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
FEPS uses the Philippine K-12 Curriculum (K to 12). The program covers Kindergarten 1–2, Primary Grades 1–6, Junior High Grades 7–10, and Senior High Grades 11–12. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies are included as host-country subjects. The curriculum is described as the largest Philippine Curriculum Provider in the Northern Emirates, supported by departments and extra-curricular activities. It aims to enhance learners' basic skills, produce competent and productive citizens, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, lifelong learning, and employment or entrepreneurship. The teaching approach emphasizes understanding, self-expression, and self-learning to help students navigate life.

Higher Education Progression
Prepares graduates for tertiary education.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
The learning environment is safe, well-designed, and friendly, conducive to learning, innovation, and fun.

Safeguarding
Disciplinary rules include guardian notification for violations and progressive disciplinary measures.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2001, FEPS in Sharjah uses the Philippine curriculum for Pre-Elementary through Secondary Education. FEPS – Al Shahba Campus is one of the pioneering Filipino schools in the region and has operated for 24 years. FEPS is owned and managed by Ahmed Alansaari and Maria Teresa Sales Alansaari.

Community
FEPS has an active school life with events and cultural activities. Examples include Intramurals (Sports Day) on 3 January 2024, United Nations Day Celebration on 25 October 2023, Poem Recital Competition at the Kindergarten Department on 24 October 2023, and Healthy Food Workshop & Campaign on 9 October 2023. A Community Service & Sustainability section is part of School Life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has buildings with instructional rooms, science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), computer laboratories, a library (learning resource center), and multipurpose halls and activity rooms. There are indoor and outdoor playing areas. These facilities serve both Al Shahba Campus and Al Azra Campus.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor basketball court and outdoor football field. An indoor gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court and additional spaces for volleyball, handball, and indoor football. Separate locker rooms for boys and girls. A canteen is provided for snacks.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; computer laboratories; library/learning resource center; instructional rooms; faculty rooms; and multipurpose spaces to support teaching and learning across departments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs include Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Badminton; Scouting Team; Dancing and Singing/Glee; Drawing and Painting; Photography; Public Speaking and Debate; Environmental initiatives; and Community Outreach.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Public Speaking and Debate is an extra-curricular activity at Far Eastern Private School. The FEPS Extra-Curricular Activities page lists Public Speaking and Debate among eight clubs, alongside Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Badminton), Scouting Team, Dancing and Singing/Glee, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Environmental, and Community Outreach.

Arts & Creative
Dancing and Singing/Glee is offered as an FEPS extra-curricular activity. Drawing and Painting is offered as an FEPS extra-curricular activity. Photography is offered as an FEPS extra-curricular activity. FEPS students participated in Dubai Expo 2020's Young Stars Performance on February 28, 2022, showcasing singing and dancing.

Social & Hobbies
Scouting Team is listed as an FEPS extra-curricular activity, alongside Sports, Dancing and Singing, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Public Speaking and Debate, Environmental, and Community Outreach.

Community & Service
Environmental and Community Outreach are listed as FEPS extra-curricular activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports include Basketball, Volleyball, Football, and Badminton. Dancing and Singing/Glee is also listed as a movement-based activity.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic is compulsory through Grade 10. Filipino is taught as a heritage language. Grades 1–6 are taught in English with Arabic as a second language and Filipino.

Bilingual Teaching
English with Arabic as a compulsory second language through Grade 10; Filipino taught for heritage.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission procedures. FEPS – Al Shahba Campus welcomes students who wish to pursue Philippine education in the UAE. There is high demand and waiting lists for numerous sections. Parents are encouraged to discuss the admission process early for students wanting to become FEPSians. After admission, an assessment takes place to identify strengths and weaknesses to tailor instruction.

2. Admission for Kindergarten 1 and 2. Admission requires documents. These include a photocopy of the passport with a valid residence visa for the student and parent, a photocopy of the birth certificate, and a photocopy of the vaccination record. Three recent passport-size photos and the original Emirates national ID are also required.

3. Admission for transferees from schools within the UAE. Admission requires several documents. These include a photocopy of the passport with a valid residence visa for the student and parent, the original report card, and the original transfer certificate issued by the last school attended. A photocopy of the birth certificate, the original Emirates national ID, and a photocopy of the student's vaccination record are also required. If the student is coming from a Philippine school, the original F-137 is required.

4. Admission for transferees from Philippine schools. This requires an original authenticated transcript of record (F-137) from the Department of Education, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy in Manila. A photocopy of the passport with a valid residence visa for the student and parent, the original report card, and a photocopy of the birth certificate are also required. A photocopy of the student's vaccination record and three passport-size photos are required, along with the original Emirates national ID.

5. Admission for transferees from abroad. Admission requires an original authenticated mark sheet or transfer certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in the previous country and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A photocopy of the passport with a valid residence visa for the student and parent, a photocopy of the birth certificate, and a photocopy of the student's vaccination record are also required. Three passport-size photos and the original Emirates national ID are additionally required.

Waitlist
There is high demand and waiting lists for numerous sections.
School Events
The school has not added events
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