International schools in Sharjah

• Crown American Private SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From AED 13K a yearCompare
• GEMS Wesgreen International School SharjahBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 23.5K a yearCompare
• GEMS Westminster School SharjahBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 13.7K a yearCompare
• Sharjah English SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 28.4K a yearCompare
• AAAjman AcademyIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From AED 24K a yearCompare
• Ajman American Private SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 4–18From AED 21K a yearCompare
• American Gulf SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From AED 32K a yearCompare
• American School of Creative Science MalihaAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From AED 22.9K a yearCompare

• Dubai schools: how to read KHDA ratingsA guide for parents comparing Dubai private schools: what KHDA's six-level ratings mean, how they link to fee increases, and how they differ from UK BSO accreditation. Treat a rating as a starting point and confirm the latest results and costs with official sources and the school.
• Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
• What school accreditation (CIS, WASC, NEASC, Cognia, BSO) tells youAccreditation means a school meets an outside body's standards and is reviewed regularly. Methods and cycles differ, so check both the status and the latest report.

• UAE dependent visa: validity, long stays abroad, divorce and widowhood

  Official sourceUAE Government Portal (u.ae)Checked 2026-11-04

• Dubai announced no private-school fee increase for 2026-27

  Official sourceDubai Media OfficeChecked 2026-11-04

• UAE family residence permit: sponsor conditions and income

  Official sourceFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), UAEChecked 2026-11-04

• UAE sponsoring children: ages, documents, special needs

  Official sourceFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), UAEChecked 2026-11-04

• In Dubai a private school raises tuition only after KHDA approval

  Official sourceKnowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), DubaiChecked 2026-11-04

• UAE fee rules: Dubai uses inspection grade and cost index, Abu Dhabi asks for January requests

  Official sourceThe Official Portal of the UAE GovernmentChecked 2026-11-04

• Dubai private school fee increases are tied to KHDA approval and ratings

  Official sourceKnowledge and Human Development Authority (Dubai)Checked 2026-10-29

• UAE family residence: sponsorship from AED 4,000 a month

  Official sourceThe Official Portal of the UAE GovernmentChecked 2026-10-29

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