The City School International – Sharjah is a private co-educational British school in the Al Azra area, opened in 2021 and operated by City School Holdings International (a group founded in 1978). It delivers the UK National Curriculum with the Early Years Foundation Stage, using thematic, cross-curricular teaching and introducing French from Year 5, currently from FS1 to Year 6 (ages 3-11). The school is phasing up toward IGCSE and a Sixth Form A Level offering as its cohorts progress. A small school of around 145 students (2022 figure, likely higher now) with average class sizes of about 13 and a ratio below 1:10, it offers inclusive SEN support and is rated Good by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), improved from Acceptable the previous cycle.
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
2024/25 fee schedule, published by the school (operative through 2025-26 per its payment dates). British curriculum FS1–Year 10; Years 11–13 phasing in 2026–2028.
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SPEA 2024–2025 inspection
The Early Years Foundation Stage, building communication, early literacy and numeracy through play and theme-based learning.
The UK National Curriculum delivered through thematic, cross-curricular teaching, with French introduced from Year 5 and inclusive SEN support throughout.
Lower secondary follows Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum for England, broadening subject specialism ahead of IGCSE, alongside the UAE-required Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
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Principal
Head of Secondary
Head of Primary
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Plot 1890, Al Azra Area, Sharjah, UAE
