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Rushmore American School is located in Al Suyouh, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in a residential area with access to major highways, supporting commutes from across Sharjah and neighboring emirates. The neighbourhood includes family-friendly amenities, parks, and nearby shopping options such as Sahara Centre.
Rushmore American School provides a K-12 program. The school includes a Pre-KG/KG section, an Elementary School, a Middle School, and a High School. The Pre-K section is on the ground floor, while middle and high school facilities are on the first floor, including laboratories and music rooms.
The school operates as a co-educational environment for students up to Grade 4. Beginning in Grade 5, learning is segregated by gender.
Rushmore American School includes provisions for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The admissions policies state an inclusive approach and that SEN students are integrated into regular classes with appropriate support. The campus includes dedicated spaces for Special Education.
The curriculum is American-based, aligned with Massachusetts standards.
No formal religious affiliation is indicated in official materials.
School timings run Monday through Thursday. Pre-KG to KG2 operate 7:30am–1:50pm; Grades 1–7 operate 7:30am–2:50pm. A Breakfast Club option starts at 7:00am.
Rushmore American School announced partnerships to deliver quality uniforms, transport, and catering ahead of its September 2025 opening, with transport arrangements to be confirmed.
Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee: AED 500 due at the time of submitting the application. This fee is refundable if the school does not offer a place; it is non-refundable if the school offers a place and the family chooses not to accept it; it is not deductible from total tuition if a place is accepted.
- Registration deposit: AED 500 payable after accepting an offer to secure a place. This deposit is non-refundable and is adjustable against the first term's tuition.
Tuition fees (annual and per-term amounts by year group)
- Pre-K: Annual AED 35,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 26,000 — Per term (annual ÷ 3): AED 8,666 Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 11,666.
- KG 1: Annual AED 38,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 30,000 — Per term: AED 10,000. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 12,666.
- KG 2: Annual AED 38,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 30,000 — Per term: AED 10,000. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 12,666.
- Grade 1: Annual AED 45,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 39,600 — Per term: AED 13,200. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 15,000.
- Grade 2: Annual AED 45,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 39,600 — Per term: AED 13,200. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 15,000.
- Grade 3: Annual AED 45,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 39,600 — Per term: AED 13,200. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 15,000.
- Grade 4: Annual AED 45,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 39,600 — Per term: AED 13,200. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 15,000.
- Grade 5: Annual AED 45,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 39,600 — Per term: AED 13,200. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 15,000.
- Grade 6: Annual AED 55,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 48,400 — Per term: AED 16,133. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 18,333.
- Grade 7: Annual AED 55,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 48,400 — Per term: AED 16,133. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 18,333.
- Grade 8: Annual AED 55,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 52,250 — Per term: AED 17,416. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 18,333.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 55,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 55,000 — Per term: AED 18,333. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 18,333.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 63,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 63,000 — Per term: AED 21,000. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 21,000.
- Grade 11: Annual AED 63,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 63,000 — Per term: AED 21,000. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 21,000.
- Grade 12: Annual AED 63,000 (SPEA approved). Founding-family rate: Annual AED 63,000 — Per term: AED 21,000. Per term (SPEA approved ÷ 3): AED 21,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Application fee is payable at application submission; registration deposit is payable after accepting an offer and is adjustable against the first term's tuition. All published fees are stated as annual amounts; the school's fee notes reference the first term specifically. All fees are subject to 5% VAT. Early-payment and sibling discounts are published (5% early-payment discount for tuition paid in full; sibling discounts of 5%, 10% and 15% for second, third and fourth-or-more children respectively).
Other costs and additional fees
- Uniforms, transportation (school bus) and optional extra-curricular activities are treated as separate charges and may incur additional fees; specific amounts for these items are not published in the school's fee schedule. Exam, consumable or specialist-program costs may also be charged separately.
Refunds and adjustments
- Application fee: refundable only if the school does not offer a place; non-refundable if a place is offered and declined. Registration deposit: non-refundable but adjustable against the first term's tuition. Other refund terms specific to tuition instalments or late withdrawals are not published in the fee summary.
Rushmore American School in Sharjah offers a Massachusetts-aligned American curriculum for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The campus integrates a Google-powered approach, where students utilize Chromebooks for daily lessons. Facility highlights include specialized 3D printing labs, dedicated robotics areas, and dual multipurpose halls equipped for both sports and performing arts. Students in the elementary grades learn in a co-educational setting, while instruction transitions to gender-segregated classes beginning in Grade 5. The school features a dedicated Emirati Stars Program, designed to provide targeted mentorship and enrichment for local talent. Beyond standard coursework, students can engage in practical electives such as drone technology, fashion design, and financial literacy. An active House System organizes the student body into distinct groups for regular competitions and leadership development. The daily schedule also incorporates a Breakfast Club starting at 7:00 am, supporting families with early morning routines.
