PACE British School

PACE British School is located in School Zone, Muweilah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Muweilah area, accessible via Sharjah's road network. The school operates on a single campus with separate wings for boys and girls.

PBS offers an all-through education from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Primary and Secondary. The Primary phase covers Key Stage 1 and 2, while the Secondary phase covers Key Stage 3 to 5, with IGCSE examinations and A-Levels in the senior years.

The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school.

Official nationality data are not published by the school. A third-party listing shows 1,284 students on roll and 46 Emirati students, with the largest nationality groups identified as Pakistani and Indian.

PBS provides inclusive education through an Inclusion Department. The school supports learners with additional needs and English as an additional language (EAL). It has a team of specialist teachers, a dedicated SEND coordinator, and more than six learning support assistants.

PBS is a British curriculum school overseas, designated as a British School Overseas (BSO).

PBS has no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Education is available in the UAE curriculum for Muslim students, and Arabic/Islamic studies are part of the curriculum where appropriate.

The school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. The UAE weekend for students is Friday to Sunday, with Friday and Sunday being weekend days; Sunday is designated as a weekend day. Breaks and lunch times are not published publicly.

PBS operates a school transport service with a fleet of 20 buses. Buses cover Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai, with designated stops and a departure time of 3:15 p.m. Parents/guardians have responsibilities for pickup, safety and termly transport fees.

The PBS curriculum follows the World Class International Curriculum with British standards, adapted for the UAE; it includes IGCSE examinations and A levels, and Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education are provided in line with SPEA guidelines. The curriculum is organised into Key Stages from Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13), with formal assessments at the end of each stage. In Primary, the programme covers English, Maths, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education (optional), Moral Education, Social Studies, Humanities, PE, Expressive Arts, IT and French, with KS1 phonics screening and KS2 checks. In Secondary, Years 7–9 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary framework and begin IGCSE coursework in Year 9; Years 9–11 follow the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE curriculum (and Cambridge IGCSE) with IGCSE examinations typically held in May/June of Year 11. KS5 (Years 12–13) follow the Pearson Edexcel A Level curriculum alongside MOE requirements, with AS examinations in Year 12 and A levels in Year 13, and a broad range of option subjects including English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Business Studies, Geography, History, French, Art and ICT.

PACE British School in Sharjah emphasizes a supportive, pastorally oriented approach to student wellbeing alongside academic rigour. The school states that it provides pastoral support to pupils to foster positive personal growth in tandem with academic achievement. It highlights inclusivity and close, positive relationships as core elements of its approach, aiming to engender a sense of community and belonging for all learners. The Inclusion Department explicitly notes a commitment to inclusion, a sense of community, and addressing different learner needs (including EAL and SEND) within a supportive school environment. This combination reflects an explicit focus on social and emotional aspects of learning through holistic education and positive relationships.

PACE British School states it is committed to inclusion and delivers high-quality education to all students, with SEND addressed in mainstream settings and, where appropriate, in withdrawal settings. The school identifies learners with ‘additional needs', those who are ‘gifted and talented', and English as an additional language (EAL) as focal groups for support. It maintains a committed team of specialist teachers, qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinators/leaders of Inclusion, and over six learning support assistants to support a wide range of needs. The provision is described as mainstream inclusion with withdrawal options when needed, indicating it is not a specialist SEN institution.

EAL is explicitly listed as a focus within the Inclusion Department, with PBS noting attention to English as an additional language as part of its inclusion strategy. The school describes having a committed team of specialist teachers and SEN coordinators/leaders of Inclusion to support learners with diverse language needs (alongside SEND and gifted/talented provisions). These details confirm that EAL is a formal, supported aspect of the school's inclusive practice rather than an ad hoc arrangement.

The school's pastoral framework is evidenced by the presence of a Head of Pastoral Care and a designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), underscoring formal pastoral and welfare support within the safeguarding structure. The safeguarding team is explicitly described in the policy as prioritising pupil welfare and providing appropriate support for pupils in need, with safeguarding integrated into the broader school ethos. PBS also notes that safeguarding education is part of a broad and balanced curriculum, including teaching pupils about safeguarding and keeping themselves safe, including online. The inclusion and pastoral emphasis is reflected in the school's public statements about pastoral support and community.

PACE British School provides a formal Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy derived from UK guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and UAE laws (including Wadeema's Law), detailing roles, responsibilities, and inter-agency cooperation. The designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Ms Sue Davis, with a Deputy DSL as part of the safeguarding structure, and contact details are provided for the DSL and Head of Pastoral Care. The policy requires staff and volunteers to read and acknowledge the safeguarding policy, maintains secure record-keeping of concerns, and outlines procedures for reporting to statutory bodies when necessary. It also sets out staff training requirements and safer recruitment practices, and requires the safeguarding policy to be publicly accessible. Pupils and staff involved in safeguarding receive appropriate support, and safeguarding is embedded throughout the curriculum.

1. PBS serves students aged 3 to 18, covering the Foundation Stage through Year 13. The Primary School includes Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, while the Secondary School covers Key Stages 3 to 5, supporting progression from Foundation Stage to Year 13. This structure aligns with a British-style curriculum framework used by PBS. 2. Applications are submitted online via the Apply Online option in Admissions or by following the How to Apply guidance. The Admissions section provides direct links to Apply Online and How to Apply. 3. SPEA Registration is part of the admissions process. PBS provides Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education in accordance with SPEA guidelines. 4. Fees are published in the Fees Structure and families should review this information as part of planning. Transport Rules are available to guide travel arrangements, and the Withdrawal Process is listed for departures. 5. After admission, enrollment proceeds through the processes described in How to Apply and Fees Structure, and families should complete any required steps and fees. The school maintains a Withdrawal Process for those who need to leave.