Victoria English School

Victoria English School is located in Al Azrah, School Complex Area, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within the Al Azrah area of Sharjah, inside a school complex that is accessible from main roads and nearby residential neighborhoods. The school serves both expatriate and local families seeking a British-style international education.

The school provides education from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 13. The Primary Department covers FS1 to Year 6, the Secondary Department covers Year 7 to Year 13, and there is an Arabic/Islamic Department serving FS1 to Year 13.

Victoria English School is a co-educational international school that follows a British curriculum. There is no boarding facility indicated for the school.

The school serves expatriate and local students and states it has students from over 60 nationalities. It also notes students come from around 80 countries, but a precise local-to-international ratio is not published.

The admissions policy notes that students with special educational needs should be identified and recorded on the application form. Limited additional learning support is offered where possible to help a child progress.

United Arab Emirates.

There is no official religious affiliation published for the school. The policy states the school caters to all nationalities and religions, and the curriculum includes an Arabic/Islamic Department.

Start and end times, and break schedules are not published on the publicly available materials. The school provides information about admissions, including bus details, but precise daily timetable is not disclosed.

Victoria English School operates its own student transportation. Bus charges commonly appear as AED 4,500 per year for Sharjah routes and AED 5,000 per year for Dubai routes, with route maps and fees referenced in admissions.

Victoria English School follows a British-style curriculum within its Ultra Curriculum framework, with separate Primary and Secondary phases and English as the language of instruction. The curriculum includes Arabic/Islamic studies, French, ICT/Computer Science, Expressive Arts, Humanities, and a Personal Enrichment Programme that emphasises 21st‑century skills. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) students study English, Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science, Social Studies, ICT/Computer Science, French, Humanities, and Expressive Arts, with small class sizes (no more than 20 per class). In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) students follow seven IGCSE/GCSE courses: five compulsory (English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and four optional from a wide list, plus non‑IGCSE subjects such as Arabic and Islamic Studies/PSHE and Physical Education. Kindergarten operates a bilingual environment with 50% Ukrainian and 50% English and a “one mentor – one language” approach to language development. The school reports strong GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level results and places graduates at leading universities worldwide.

Class sizes are small, with no more than 20 pupils per class in Key Stage 3 settings.

GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level outcomes are presented as strong, with a track record of high performance and admission to leading universities; A‑Levels are reported as a successful pathway for graduates.

The school aims to prepare students for leading universities worldwide, with reported progression to top institutions following A‑Levels.

The Education Enrichment Model promotes learning beyond the curriculum through volunteering, internships, and entrepreneurship programmes in partnership with local and international organisations, supporting advanced and entrepreneurial thinking.

Victoria English School places a strong emphasis on holistic development and wellbeing as core to its ethos. The Headteacher describes a culture built on core values (Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Honesty and Success) with Pastoral responsibility considered as essential alongside academic standards, aiming for happy, healthy, and confident learners. In Secondary, the school provides Transition and Pastoral Support, with form tutors and a guidance counsellor available to support student wellbeing during key transitions. The Head of Sixth Form and the guidance counsellor are on hand to assist both students and parents with post-16 planning. Community Work engages students with the wider community to develop social intelligence and emotional intelligence, and the House System fosters a sense of belonging and community across year groups.

Victoria English School identifies gifted students and those with special educational needs (SEN) on the application form and offers limited additional learning support to help progression. The school cites an LD Inclusion Policy and an LD Online Inclusion Policy as part of its pastoral/inclusion framework, indicating formal structures to support inclusion. The admissions page states inclusive education and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility. The school does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution. Where SEN is involved, identification and targeted support are described, but the institution emphasizes limited additional learning support rather than a full or dedicated SEN program.

The school describes itself as inclusive and multicultural, serving expatriate and local families with a British-style education. However, explicit information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs, staff, or dedicated EAL provision is not published. The admissions content highlights inclusive education and a diverse student body, which implies a focus on language and communication within a multilingual community, but specific EAL services are not detailed.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's pastoral framework and emphasis on student care. The Headteacher's welcome notes that the school aims to develop happy, healthy, and confident learners with strong pastoral responsibility. The Secondary curriculum explicitly references Transition and Pastoral Support with a guidance counsellor, and the Sixth Form team includes a guidance counsellor to assist students with their journeys. Community Work and social-emotional development activities further support wellbeing by fostering emotional intelligence and social skills.

Pastoral Policies listed on the Secondary page include Access Arrangements Policy, LD Inclusion Policy, LD Online Inclusion Policy, and a Pastoral Policy, indicating formal safeguarding-relevant frameworks. The Headteacher's statements also emphasize creating a safe and secure environment for students. While explicit safeguarding or child-protection policy language is not shown as a standalone document, the presence of these pastoral and inclusion policies demonstrates published structures aimed at safeguarding and welfare.

1. Application submission. A completed application form is required along with supporting documents listed in the application procedure. All supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application. Submission implies acceptance of the school's mission, vision, and admissions policy. 2. Registration requirements for admission: UAE-based students must provide a passport with residence visa, a birth certificate, and copies of both parents' passports with residence visas plus Emirates IDs. UAE nationals should provide the UAE full family book. A vaccination and medical record are required; a transfer certificate where applicable; the original Emirates ID with two copies; bus location map and fees if applicable; and post-dated cheques may be required. 3. Admissions policy: The school embraces inclusivity and diversity, catering to all nationalities and religions. The school aims for safe, welcoming, and valued learners and expects complete information on previous schooling and welfare to support transition. The school provides a British national curriculum and adheres to UAE law, MOE, and SPEA guidelines. 4. Year group and placement: Correct placement is determined by SPEA rules and in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team. The National Curriculum for England and Wales followed at Victoria English School uses a 13-year format. Placement is based on previous schooling, the latest school report, entrance test results, SPEA age rulings, and transfer certificates. 5. Tuition: Tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year are published; the 2026-27 rates are subject to change. 6. Ready to enroll: Admissions for the academic year 2024–2025 is open. Enroll today.