Inspection Rating
Very Good-- SPEA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Meliha Road, opposite University City, Industrial Area 17, PO Box 1600, Sharjah, UAE
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Play-based, language-immersion learning across the seven areas of the EYFS framework.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Early literacy and numeracy through structured play ahead of Key Stage 1.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Core English, Mathematics and Science with UAE Arabic and Islamic Studies.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Consolidating literacy and numeracy ahead of Key Stage 2.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. A broad three-form primary curriculum with specialist music and PE.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Developing independent learning, with French introduced.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 28,420 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 40,580 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 41,445 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 41,445 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 44,780 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 44,780 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 44,780 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 44,780 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 57,050 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 57,050 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 57,050 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 61,035 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 67,170 | - |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form | 16-17 | 72,765 | - |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form | 17-18 | 72,765 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Not-for-profit school; fees exclude VAT and cover books, medical services and classroom supplies (uniform, transport, exam fees and trips are extra). Figures are 2025/26.
One-time, non-refundable.
Refundable, or credited against the final term.
Three termly payments, due before the start of each term.
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) — November 2022
Language
English
Languages Offered
French (from primary to A-Level)
Teachers
Majority UK-trained or qualified in English-speaking countries
EYFS framework delivered through play-based, language-immersion learning; the vast majority reach age-related expectations by Key Stage 1.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning and language immersion in a dedicated Foundation Stage building.
National Curriculum for England with UAE cultural enrichment.
Teaching Approach
Thematic teaching building literacy and numeracy foundations.
Three-form primary phase with specialist teaching for music and PE; French introduced.
Teaching Approach
Specialist subject teaching with growing academic challenge.
Campus of roughly 100,000 m2 on Meliha Road opposite University City — among the largest school sites in the UAE, with separate primary and secondary zones, a performing-arts building with auditorium, expansive sports fields with a spectator stand and an outdoor pool.
Well-resourced libraries for the primary and secondary phases.
Separate Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories.
Computer rooms with interactive whiteboards in every classroom.
Workshops for design and technology projects.
Dedicated Foundation Stage building (2017) with construction, creative-writing and role-play zones.
Dedicated Sixth Form study and common rooms.
Rooms for Learning Support and Language Support provision.
Outdoor pool with a lifeguard on duty during school hours.
Expansive outdoor fields for rugby, football and cricket.
Running track with a spectator grandstand.
Indoor sports hall for physical education and indoor sports.
Separate gymnasia for the primary and secondary phases.
Performing arts building (2012) with a versatile auditorium.
Art and drama studio (2018) with gallery space.
Dedicated music rooms and studios.
On-site clinic staffed by qualified nurses.
Canteen serving hot food, fruit, salads and juices.
Prayer rooms for students and staff.
Dedicated counselling and wellbeing space.
Ramps and lifts throughout the main building.
Government-compliant bus service with CCTV and seat belts.
Majority UK-trained or qualified in English-speaking countries
Principal
Principal of Sharjah English School since 2021; previously Head of Primary at JESS Arabian Ranches, Dubai.
Chair of the Board
Head of Primary
Head of Secondary
Head of Sixth Form
Meliha Road, opposite University City, Industrial Area 17, PO Box 1600, Sharjah, UAE
Sharjah English School
AED 28,420 - 72,765/yr