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Affordable Schools in Sharjah
Sharjah is the value capital of UAE education: most of the emirate charges less than comparable schools in Dubai. Every school below starts under AED 30,000 a year, sorted cheapest first.
59Institutions
4K–73KFee range · AED
British, AmericanTop curricula
SharjahMost common emirate
All 59 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Indian School | Indian CBSE | AED 3,700 | Good |
| Ibn Seena English High School | British | AED 5,500 | Good |
| Gulf Asian English School | Indian CBSE | AED 5,730 | Good |
| India International School | Indian CBSE | AED 7,200 | Good |
| PACE International School | Indian CBSE | AED 8,100 | Good |
| Ambassador School Sharjah | Indian CBSE | AED 8,124 | Very Good |
| GEMS Our Own English High School Sharjah - Boys | Indian CBSE | AED 8,292 | Very Good |
| GEMS Our Own English High School Sharjah - Girls | Indian CBSE | AED 8,292 | Very Good |
| Ryan International School, Sharjah | Indian CBSE | AED 8,500 | Good |
| School of Knowledge | British | AED 8,800 | Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many affordable schools are there in Sharjah?
- Talem lists 59 Sharjah schools with fees starting under AED 30,000 a year, around half of the whole emirate, with dozens under AED 15,000.
- What is the cheapest school in Sharjah?
- Fees at the most affordable Sharjah schools start under AED 5,000 a year. Sort by fees and check each profile for the grade-by-grade breakdown.
- Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for schooling?
- Generally yes, often by a wide margin at the same curriculum and quality level, which is why many families in eastern Dubai school their children in Sharjah.