Sharjah International Private School – British Section

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 10,355 - 32,470

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2260

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages Arabic, French

Typical class size 15

Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

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

Introduction

Sharjah International Private School – British Section is located in Sharjah's Al Qarain 5 area and educates students from early years (FS1/FS2) through Year 13. It follows the British curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications. Established in 1996, the private UAE school carries Cambridge and Edexcel international accreditations and operates on a single campus with English as the main medium of instruction. The program emphasizes reading and language development, supported by a large Arabic book collection and e-reading platforms. The curriculum uses inquiry-based, collaborative, and project-based learning, and older students may choose additional science subjects to extend their talent development. Community engagement is integrated through projects and volunteering, including involvement with the Red Crescent. Extracurricular life includes gymnastics, football, and karate, along with cultural events such as International Day and World Food Day, fostering wellbeing and social awareness. The campus also features a sports court and outdoor play area to support physical activity.

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Sharjah - Al Qarain 5, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, in the Al Qarain 5 area. Sharjah - Al Qarain 5 is the listed area. The school operates as a private British-curriculum institution.

Stages

Foundation Stage (FS1, FS2) through to Class 13.

Type

Private school offering the British curriculum.

Country affiliation

United Arab Emirates

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Fees

Application / registration fee

- Registration (application) fee: AED 500. This fee is paid during registration and is applied against the first term's tuition if the student enrols. If the student does not start in the registered academic year the deposit is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group — annual amounts and per‑term breakdown

- The published annual school fee figure shown below is for "School Fees (Tuition + Book)". The school divides tuition into three instalments across the year: Term 1 = 40% of the annual tuition, Term 2 = 30%, Term 3 = 30%. Uniform charges are applied separately. Use the per‑term values below for budgeting; Term 1 amounts below show the 40% instalment plus the separate uniform charge (where shown).

- FS1 (Foundation Stage 1)
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 10,355
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% of tuition + uniform): AED 4,622
- Term 2 due (30% of tuition): AED 3,107
- Term 3 due (30% of tuition): AED 3,107.

- FS2 (Foundation Stage 2)
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 10,355
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 4,622
- Term 2 due: AED 3,107
- Term 3 due: AED 3,107.

- Year 1
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 10,355
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 4,622
- Term 2 due: AED 3,107
- Term 3 due: AED 3,107.

- Year 2
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 12,825
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 5,610
- Term 2 due: AED 3,848
- Term 3 due: AED 3,848.

- Year 3
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 12,825
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 5,610
- Term 2 due: AED 3,848
- Term 3 due: AED 3,848.

- Year 4
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 12,855
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 5,622
- Term 2 due: AED 3,857
- Term 3 due: AED 3,857.

- Year 5
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 15,300
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 6,600
- Term 2 due: AED 4,590
- Term 3 due: AED 4,590.

- Year 6
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 15,330
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 6,612
- Term 2 due: AED 4,599
- Term 3 due: AED 4,599.

- Year 7
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 15,475
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 6,670
- Term 2 due: AED 4,643
- Term 3 due: AED 4,643.

- Year 8
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 18,925
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 8,050
- Term 2 due: AED 5,678
- Term 3 due: AED 5,678.

- Year 9
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 18,960
- Uniform: AED 480
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 8,064
- Term 2 due: AED 5,688
- Term 3 due: AED 5,688.

- Year 10
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 19,080
- Uniform: AED 600
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 8,232
- Term 2 due: AED 5,724
- Term 3 due: AED 5,724.

- Year 11
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 25,330
- Uniform: AED 600
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 10,732
- Term 2 due: AED 7,599
- Term 3 due: AED 7,599.

- Year 12
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 28,300
- Uniform: AED 600
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 11,920
- Term 2 due: AED 8,490
- Term 3 due: AED 8,490.

- Year 13
- Annual (Tuition + Book): AED 32,470
- Uniform: AED 600
- Term 1 due (40% + uniform): AED 13,588
- Term 2 due: AED 9,741
- Term 3 due: AED 9,741.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year starts in September. Tuition (and transportation) instalments are split 40% / 30% / 30% across Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3. To compute a monthly figure the school divides the total tuition by 10 months.

- Payment options accepted by the school include: full payment (cash or Visa/MasterCard/debit/credit card) or a cash + post‑dated cheque plan (one cash/current cheque plus three post‑dated cheques). All cheques must be made out in the name SH. INT. PVT. SCHOOL and payments are processed through the Accounts Department. The school may also accept other standard payment methods through the finance office; follow the accounts instructions when completing enrolment.

- Installment cheque schedule (cash & cheque option): 1st payment — 30% cash or current‑dated cheque before the year starts; 2nd payment — cheque between November and December; 3rd payment — cheque between January and February; 4th payment — cheque between April and May. Tuition and transport are collected in three instalments across the academic year.

- Late or unpaid fees may result in penalties including withholding academic certificates, blocking transfer to another institution, and preventing re‑enrolment until outstanding fees are settled.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school and provides optional school transport; there is no published boarding fee. Transport is charged separately.

Transport (school bus)

- Annual school bus fees (typical published amounts): Sharjah / Ajman routes AED 4,200 per year; Dubai / Al Dhaid routes AED 4,800 per year. Transport charges are calculated and collected under the same 40/30/30 instalment framework.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Uniform: shown above per year group (AED 480 or AED 600 depending on year group). Uniform charges are non‑refundable.

- Schoolbooks: the published annual tuition figure in the school's fee schedule includes the books component (the fee line is labelled "Tuition + Book").
- Schoolbook charges are treated within the annual tuition total and are non‑refundable under the school's cancellation rules.

- External exam and assessment fees: the school charges separate exam/assessment fees. Example published amounts shown by the school are AED 700 (for CAT4, PT‑series and related charges for certain year groups) and AED 500 for other year bands; exam fees are billed separately from tuition. The school may also charge fees for optional extracurricular activities, trips, and other services.

Refund and withdrawal rules

- Withdrawal / cancellation rules: if a student attends two weeks or less, the school charges one month's tuition; if attendance exceeds two weeks but is one month or less, the school charges two months' tuition; if attendance exceeds one month the school charges the full term's tuition. The refunded amount is calculated from the date the parent's official withdrawal application is submitted (or the dropout date if earlier). Schoolbooks and uniforms are non‑refundable. Any refund requires processing through Accounts and the school states refunds take up to twelve (12) working days once all required papers are submitted. Discounts do not apply to registrations cancelled during the academic year.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Acceptable payment methods: full payment (cash or Visa/MasterCard/debit/credit card) or a combination cash + cheques as described above; cheques must be made payable to SH. INT. PVT. SCHOOL and all payments should be handled by the Accounts Department. The school publishes the bank/finance details and cashier procedures through its admissions/accounts office. Failure to follow payment procedures may incur penalties.

Academics

Curriculum

The school uses the British curriculum. Class levels run from FS1 and FS2 through to Year 13. It holds Cambridge and Edexcel Pearson international accreditations.

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FAQs

Where is Sharjah International Private School – British Section located, and what ages does it serve?

The school is in Sharjah, in the Al Qarain 5 area of the United Arab Emirates. It is a private, co‑educational school offering the British curriculum for students aged 3 to 18 (from FS1 through Year 13). The school holds Cambridge and Edexcel international accreditations.

What curriculum does the school follow and what levels are offered?

Sharjah International Private School – British Section follows the British curriculum from Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2) up to Year 13. It is accredited by Cambridge and Edexcel Pearson international bodies.

Who is the head of the school?

The head of school is Lana Koyi. She leads the private British-curriculum institution.

What are the annual fees and how are they paid?

Fees vary by year and are charged as tuition plus books, with three instalments across the year: Term 1 40%, Term 2 30%, and Term 3 30%. Uniforms are charged separately. Payments can be made in full or via a cash plus post-dated cheques plan, processed by the Accounts Department.

Is there an application/registration fee, and is it refundable?

Yes, there is a registration fee of AED 500 payable at registration, which is credited against the first term's tuition if the student enrolls. If the student does not start in the registered year, the deposit is non-refundable.

Is boarding available, and how does transport work?

Boarding is not offered; it is a day school. Transport is available as school bus services, and fees vary by route (Sharjah/Ajman routes about AED 4,200 per year, Dubai/Al Dhaid around AED 4,800). Transport fees are billed in the same 40/30/30 instalment framework.

What accreditations and curriculum can I expect academically?

The school uses the British curriculum and is accredited by Cambridge and Edexcel Pearson international bodies. Older students can take additional science subjects, and the learning approach emphasizes inquiry-based, collaborative, and project-based learning.

What is the learning approach like at the school?

Learning is inquiry-based, collaborative, and project-based across the curriculum, with opportunities for older students to develop enterprise, innovation, and creativity.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

The school offers gymnastics, football and karate as sports. Arabic reading competitions and language-support activities (such as Young Calligrapher, Dictation Star, Promising Speaker and Best Summation) are promoted, and students engage in community-based projects and cultural events.

Are leadership or community service opportunities available?

Yes, older students plan activities, engage in community-based projects, and participate in Red Crescent support. The curriculum integrates community service with learning to foster social responsibility.

What is the school uniform like?

Uniforms are year-group specific and sold through the school store. FS1–Year 1 wear navy-striped trousers with Bermuda and a navy-striped shirt; Years 2–7 wear white shirt with navy-striped trousers or navy-striped skirt; Years 8–13 wear white shirt with a pink/blue stripe and navy trousers or skirts. Hijab is allowed; an abaya worn over the uniform must be plain black; cosmetics are not allowed and jewelry is restricted.

What is the house system and how does it work?

The school has a British house system with four houses: Champions, Gladiators, Challengers and Warriors. Students are allocated to a house for life, and family members join the same house; houses compete in cross-curricular events across academics, arts, sport and culture to support pastoral care and leadership development.

What about meals and food policy?

Healthy eating is promoted. Lunch can be provided by an external catering company for a small charge or brought from home; nut products and peanut butter are not permitted. EYFS parents provide two snacks and lunches in clearly labeled insulated lunchboxes, with a hot meal option through the external catering programme as arranged for EYFS.

What accreditations does the school hold and how is its overall standing described?

The school holds Cambridge and Edexcel international accreditations. It has an overall evaluation of Good.

When was the school established and what is its community involvement?

The school was established on 3 October 1996 in Sharjah, Al Qarain 5. It engages with the local community through student-led projects, Red Crescent involvement and cultural events such as International Day and World Food Day; parents support Arabic reading through meetings and workshops.

Is there parent or community involvement through activities?

Yes. Parents support reading with children at meetings and workshops, and older students participate in community-based events and charitable activities.

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