Inspection Rating
Very Good-- SPEA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Al Taawun Street, Al Mamzar, PO Box 68600, Sharjah, UAE
1 year / Early Learning Centre
Early Learning Centre for ages 2-3. Play-based learning under the Victorian Early Years framework (VEYLDF).
1 year / Early Learning Centre
Early Learning Centre for ages 3-4. Intentional, play-based early learning with Arabic introduced.
1 year / Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten for ages 4-5. Early literacy and numeracy ahead of the Primary years.
1 year / Primary
Foundation (Prep) year for ages 5-6. The first year of the Victorian Curriculum primary phase.
1 year / Primary
Primary (Victorian Curriculum) for ages 6-7, with core English and Mathematics.
1 year / Primary
Primary (Victorian Curriculum) for ages 7-8, inquiry-led with learner agency.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Early Learning Centre | 2-3 | 32,000 | - |
| Pre-KG | Early Learning Centre | 3-4 | 32,000 | - |
| KG | Early Learning Centre | 4-5 | 38,000 | - |
| Prep | Primary | 5-6 | 45,000 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 45,000 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 54,545 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 54,545 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 54,545 | - |
| Grade 5 | Primary | 10-11 | 54,545 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 62,745 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 62,745 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 62,745 | - |
| Grade 9 | Middle School | 14-15 | 62,745 | - |
| Grade 10 | Senior School | 15-16 | 70,590 | - |
| Grade 11 | Senior School | 16-17 | 70,590 | - |
| Grade 12 | Senior School | 17-18 | 78,400 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Not-for-profit school. Figures are the official 2026/27 schedule; transport billed separately by zone (AED 4,800-9,300).
Three installments via post-dated cheques: 40% + full resource levy by 15 Aug, 30% by 10 Dec, 30% by 10 Mar.
Cash, credit card, cheque or bank transfer (Sharjah Islamic Bank).
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
Source: Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) — February 2023
Language
English
Languages Offered
French (IB Group 2: ab initio / B)
Teachers
Predominantly Australian-trained, the majority from Victoria
Australian Early Years framework (VEYLDF/EYLF) across five learning outcomes — identity, community, wellbeing, confident learners and effective communicators.
Teaching Approach
Play-based, intentional and child-led teaching.
Australian Victorian Curriculum primary phase plus UAE MoE subjects, with a strong values programme.
Teaching Approach
Inquiry and learner agency — students set goals and reflect on how they learn.
Australian Victorian Curriculum with UAE MoE requirements, building the General Capabilities.
Teaching Approach
Real-world, project-based learning with ongoing assessment and personalised feedback.
Purpose-built, Victorian-designed waterfront campus on the Al Mamzar / Al Taawun seafront (opened 2007), with separate Early Learning, Primary and Secondary sections and shared specialist facilities.
Dedicated innovation centre supporting design, technology and creativity.
Large technology centre with Apple-focused digital learning.
STEM laboratory for hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths.
Specialist science laboratories.
Computer laboratories with technology-equipped classrooms throughout.
Classrooms equipped for design and digital technologies.
School library and resource centre.
Dedicated art and creative studios.
Dedicated Music Academy and performing-arts spaces.
A 500-seat auditorium / theatre for performances and assemblies.
Indoor swimming pool (segregated swimming from Grade 6).
Indoor sports centre for physical education and indoor sports.
Basketball courts for PE and competitive sport.
Tennis courts on the waterfront campus.
Outdoor football field.
Cricket nets and practice facilities.
Learning Enhancement and English as an Additional Language support.
Career guidance and university counselling in the senior school.
On-campus school clinic and health services.
Six-zone bus network across Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman with CCTV, seat belts and GPS tracking.
Predominantly Australian-trained, the majority from Victoria
CEO, VISS Schools Group
Chief Executive of the VISS Schools Group; previously Executive Principal at Al Taawun. From Victoria, Australia, with an MEd in International Education (Monash).
Campus Principal
Campus Principal of VISS Al Taawun since 2019; from Victoria, Australia.
Deputy Principal — Head of Primary
Deputy Principal — Head of Middle School
Deputy Principal — Head of Senior School
Victoria International School of Sharjah
AED 32,000 - 78,400/yr