Ibn Seena English High School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 5,600 - 11,500

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1978

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages Arabic

Strengths Sport

Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Ibn Seena English High School is longstanding Sharjah institution serving ages three to eighteen, following British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Founded in 1978 under patronage of H. H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, the school operates with the motto no frills, no jargon, just honest education. The campus features a computer lab with desktops, reliable internet and email for students and staff, and a dedicated visitors wireless network. There is no BYOD policy, and safeguarding is led by the e safety officer with an IT manager monitoring the network. Students benefit from ICT integrated lessons and sport, including football and basketball cricket and softball, with tournaments and sports days for girls and boys. Extracurricular activities include School Elections and Investiture, Stress Management, Islamic Activity, Orientation Day, Health Talks, BEA FEST and Star Performer. Islamic Activity and School Election appear as cultural, leadership and wellbeing activities in student life.

www.ibnseenaschool.net

P.O. Box 2909, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was built in 1978 under the patronage of the ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohd. Al Qassimi. The postal address is P.O Box 2909 – Sharjah. Contact details include Tel 06 5582071 and E-Mail ibnseena@emirates.net.ae.

Stages

FS2 - Year 4; Year 7 - Year 13

Bus service

Bus service is available; there is a bus fee with discounts (AED 500 discount for April–June 2026 if the April–June 2026 bus fee is paid by 30 April 2026).

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Fees

Fee overview — Academic Session 2026–2027

Application / admission requirements and advance deposit
- At the time of admission an advance equal to two months' tuition fees must be paid in cash; this advance is adjusted against future payments.

Tuition fees by year group (annual tuition, Ministry book charge, total, and three-term instalments)
- FS2 (Kindergarten): AED 5,550 tuition; Ministry books AED 50; Total AED 5,600. Instalments: 1st (Sep–Dec) AED 2,270; 2nd (Jan–Mar) AED 1,665; 3rd (Apr–Jun) AED 1,665.
- Year 1: AED 5,650 tuition; Ministry books AED 50; Total AED 5,700. Instalments: 1st AED 2,310; 2nd AED 1,695; 3rd AED 1,695.
- Year 2 – Year 5: AED 7,100 tuition; Ministry books AED 130; Total AED 7,230. Instalments: 1st AED 2,970; 2nd AED 2,130; 3rd AED 2,130.
- Year 6 – Year 7: AED 8,100 tuition; Ministry books AED 130; Total AED 8,230. Instalments: 1st AED 3,370; 2nd AED 2,430; 3rd AED 2,430.
- Year 8 – Year 10: AED 8,100 tuition; Ministry books AED 150; Total AED 8,250. Instalments: 1st AED 3,370; 2nd AED 2,430; 3rd AED 2,430.
- Year 11 (IGCSE/OL): AED 8,700 tuition; Ministry books AED 150; Total AED 8,850. Instalments: 1st AED 4,500; 2nd AED 4,350; 3rd not applicable.
- Year 12 (AS Level): AED 8,700 tuition; Ministry books AED 100; Total AED 8,800. Instalments: 1st AED 4,450; 2nd AED 4,350; 3rd not applicable.
- Year 13 (A2 Level): AED 11,400 tuition; Ministry books AED 100; Total AED 11,500. Instalments: 1st AED 5,800; 2nd AED 5,700; 3rd not applicable.

Transport / bus fees (2026–2027)
- Sharjah bus service: Annual bus fee AED 3,500. Instalments: 1st AED 1,400; 2nd AED 1,050; 3rd AED 1,050. (Payment of transport fees must be cleared together with school fees or can be paid for the whole term as instructed.)

Billing schedule and payment terms (dates and rules)
- Instalment due dates for Academic Session 2026–2027: 1st instalment (Sep–Dec) due 25 Aug 2026; 2nd instalment (Jan–Mar) due 10 Jan 2027; Final instalment (Apr–Jun) due 10 Apr 2027.
- Office accepts fee payments on working days during stated hours; fees are to be paid in advance for each term and payment of overdue fees or September/October fees may have specific cash-only requirements. No post-dated cheques are accepted.
- Two months' tuition paid at admission is adjusted in future payments. Students whose fees remain unpaid by the stated deadlines risk removal from the school roll; re-admission requires a fresh application if space permits.

Other costs and sundry fees
- Ministry book charge: shown per year group above (these are billed together with tuition as part of the total tuition fee).
- Uniform: uniform sales are organised by the school; uniform sale dates are published before term start (uniform sale notice for August 2026 included). Specific uniform item prices are handled at the school uniform sale.
- Examination/board fees for external exam candidates (Edexcel/Pearson) may be charged separately and must be cleared in advance for examination registration; parents of exam candidates should expect board/exam-related charges as advised at the relevant time.
- Returned/bounced cheque charge: an administrative/bank charge (for bounced cheques) is applied where relevant (example charge shown as AED 50 in school fee rules).

Refund information and discounts
- Fees once paid are not refundable after 15 June for the next academic year; the school's fee rules also state that fees once paid are not refundable in general (see the school's fee rules for the operative deadlines).
- The school does not offer discounts on tuition or bus fees except when specific temporary discounts are announced (for example occasional short-term bus fee discounts have been communicated previously). Parents should observe published notices for any limited-time offers.

Payment methods and options
- Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheques drawn in favour of the school (account-payee), credit card payments, and online/mobile payments via the SKIPLY app (which supports Visa/MasterCard). The school has promoted the SKIPLY/Rakbank payment option for card and online transactions.
- Receipts are the only proof of payment and must be retained. Specific payment windows and any cash-only requirements for particular instalments are published in the school's payment notices and fee schedules.

Boarding
- Boarding facilities are not part of the school's fee schedule; the school operates as a day school with organised transport for bus-using students.

Contact for fee enquiries
- Fee-related enquiries may be directed to the school's fee office email: fees@ibnseenaschool.net and the school contact numbers as published by the school.

(Amounts are shown in UAE dirhams — AED — and are presented as stated for the Academic Session 2026–2027.)

Academics

Student Teacher Ratio

The teacher-student ratio is 1:20.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have gone on to join prestigious universities all over the world, including MIT, Stanford, Yale, University of California-Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, Cambridge University, Oxford University, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Manchester University, University of Edinburgh, McGill University, the IITs and IIMs in India, Australian National University and Melbourne University.

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Admissions

Step 1. Determine the class you are applying for: FS2, Year 1, or Year 2, or Year 3 to Year 13. The admissions requirements vary by class, so identify the correct level before proceeding. Prepare to follow the applicable document lists and testing steps.

Step 2. For FS2, Year 1 and Year 2 admissions, provide the following originals and photocopies: Original Passport with a valid residence visa plus one photocopy; Original Birth Certificate (in English or Arabic) plus one photocopy; Two passport-size photographs; One photocopy of the Father's passport with valid residence visa; Original Emirates ID plus one photocopy; Copy of Vaccination Card; All photocopies on A4 size paper; SIS Number of Nursery if attended in Sharjah or Ajman; Advance payment of two months' fees (cash only). If transferring from a UAE school, bring the Medical File from the previous school.

Step 3. For Year 3 to Year 13 admissions, transferring within Ajman and Sharjah, provide: School Leaving Certificate attested by the Ministry of Education plus SIS No (Sharjah + Ajman) plus Report Card attested; For those from the British system, provide a Transfer Certificate attested; Original Passport with a valid residence visa plus one photocopy; One photocopy of the Father's Passport with valid residence visa; One passport-size photograph of the student; Advance of two months' fees (cash only); Original Birth Certificate (English or Arabic) plus photocopy; Original Emirates ID plus photocopy; Latest Report Card attested by MOE; Copy of Vaccination Card; Those transferring from within UAE must bring the Medical File from the previous school; All photocopies must be on A4 size paper.

Step 4. For transfers outside the UAE, provide: School Leaving Certificate attested plus Report Card attested; Transfer Certificate attested; All Candidates must provide a Report Card attested; Attestations include The Ministry of Education or Education Bureau of the country, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country; The Transfer Certificate should state that the student has passed and been promoted to the next class.

Step 5. Note that subject to change by the Ministry of Education.

Step 6. Requirements for the Admission Test: Candidates must bring the Report Card of the previous school; If transferring midterm, bring the latest report card from the current school; Parents should be honest when filling the registration and admission forms because withholding information or giving false information is dishonest.

Step 7. Syllabus for the Admission Test: The Entrance Exam Syllabus covers Year 1 to Year 4; English topics include letter recognition, digraphs, punctuation, comprehension, and basic writing; Math topics cover numbers, place value, time, and basic operations appropriate to each year; The syllabus for Year 1 to Year 4 is published with grade-specific details.

Step 8. Examination and selection: Admission will be given to the highest scorers in the entrance exam, in order of merit; Fifty percent is the passing mark for Math and English; Selected candidates will be informed to complete the admission process; those who do not clear the exam or have outstanding fees may not be admitted.

Step 9. Syllabus resources: A vocabulary list for KG1 (FS2) and the Entrance Exam syllabus for Year 1 to Year 4 are available to guide preparation; Additional subject-specific materials are published for Year 1 and Year 2 tests as applicable.

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FAQs

Where is Ibn Seena English High School located and what ages does it serve?

Ibn Seena English High School is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is a co-educational day school for students aged 3 to 18 and has been open since 1978. The head of school is Mrs. Fatima Mamnoon.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The school delivers the English National Curriculum. It covers from FS2 to Year 13, aligning with English standards across primary and senior levels.

Is Ibn Seena English High School a day school, and is there transport available?

Yes, it operates as a day school with organised bus transport. A Sharjah bus service is available for an annual fee, with instalment options.

What is the tuition range for the 2026-2027 academic year and how are the payments structured?

Fees vary by year level, from a total of AED 5,600 for FS2 up to AED 11,500 for Year 13. Tuition is billed with a Ministry book charge and is payable in three instalments each term. An advance payment of two months' tuition is required at admission and is adjusted against future payments.

Are there discounts on transport or any other fees?

There is a bus service with a fee (AED 3,500 per year). A discount is offered for April–June 2026 if the April–June 2026 bus fee is paid by 30 April 2026. Other discounts on tuition or bus fees are not listed except for occasional limited-time offers.

What are the admission steps and what documents will we need for FS2, Year 1, and Year 2?

Admissions begin by selecting the correct class and following the required document list. For FS2, Year 1 and Year 2, you must provide original and copy documents including passport, birth certificate, Emirates ID, vaccination card, and two months' advance payment in cash. If transferring, you should bring the Medical File from your previous school.

Are there specific documents and tests for Year 3 to Year 13 admissions?

For Year 3 to Year 13, you need a MOE-attested School Leaving Certificate, report cards, attested transfer documents, original passport and copies, photos, and the latest MOE-attested report card. There is an admission test covering English and Math; the highest scorers are admitted by merit, with 50% passing marks in Math and English.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ibn Seena English High School?

The student-teacher ratio is 1:20, meaning relatively small classes that support individual attention. This ratio applies across the school.

What can you tell us about higher education destinations for graduates?

Graduates from Ibn Seena English High School have gone on to study at prestigious universities around the world, including MIT, Stanford, Yale, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, Oxford, and many others. The school notes successful destinations across the US, UK, Europe, and beyond.

What facilities support learning and technology?

The school has a computer lab with desktops for student use and provides internet, intranet, and an email system for students and staff. There is no BYOD policy; an E-Safety officer leads safeguarding, and the IT Manager monitors the network.

What sports and extracurricular activities are available?

Sports include football, basketball, cricket, and softball with regular tournaments and sports days. There are student activities such as School Elections, Investiture, and health talks, along with events like BEA FEST and Star Performer.

What wellbeing and safeguarding measures are in place?

An E-Safety officer leads safeguarding with a dedicated e-safety team and senior leadership, supported by an IT Manager who monitors the network. The information provided emphasizes safeguarding and digital safety; there is no specific mention of SEN/EAL programs.

What is the uniform and house system like?

Uniform consists of an abaya and full sleeves house shirts, and there is a house system with house shirts as part of the uniform. This supports a sense of school community and student leadership opportunities.

Is boarding available at Ibn Seena English High School?

Boarding is not available; the school operates as a day school with bus transport for those who use the service. There are no boarding facilities listed in the fee schedule.

What is known about the school's history and community role?

The school was built in 1978 under the patronage of the ruler of Sharjah, with a mission of affordable, honest education. It emphasizes a straightforward, no-frills approach and offers weekly assemblies and various student activities.

What happens if fees are late or unpaid?

Fees unpaid by the stated deadlines risk removal from the school roll, and re-admission would require a fresh application if space is available. The deadlines are published with instalment due dates.

How are external exam fees handled?

Examination/board fees for external candidates (Edexcel/Pearson) may be charged separately and must be cleared in advance for exam registration. Parents should expect board or exam-related charges as advised.

What languages are taught at Ibn Seena English High School?

The school runs the English National Curriculum, with English as the language of instruction. There is no specific information about additional language offerings in the provided data.

What community events or leadership opportunities exist for students?

Student activities include School Elections and Investiture, Stress Management programs, Islamic Activity, Orientation Day, and weekly assemblies. The school emphasizes leadership experiences and community involvement through these activities.

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