Al Zuhour Private School
- American
Per yearabout USD 3.02K–7.53K
AED 11.1K–27.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
US-accredited private school in Sharjah offering the American curriculum. Students come from diverse nationalities, mainly UAE locals and Arab expatriates. Part of the Athena Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1995
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 11,085≈ USD 3.02K |
| KG1 | AED 13,345≈ USD 3.63K |
| KG2 | AED 13,345≈ USD 3.63K |
| GR 1 | AED 15,445≈ USD 4.21K |
| GR 2 | AED 15,445≈ USD 4.21K |
| GR 3 | AED 15,475≈ USD 4.21K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 11,085 (about USD 3.02K) |
| KG1 | AED 13,345 (about USD 3.63K) |
| KG2 | AED 13,345 (about USD 3.63K) |
| GR 1 | AED 15,445 (about USD 4.21K) |
| GR 2 | AED 15,445 (about USD 4.21K) |
| GR 3 | AED 15,475 (about USD 4.21K) |
| GR 4 | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
| GR 5 | AED 16,845 (about USD 4.59K) |
| GR 6 | AED 16,990 (about USD 4.63K) |
| GR 7 | AED 20,390 (about USD 5.55K) |
| GR 8 | AED 20,425 (about USD 5.56K) |
| GR 9 | AED 20,425 (about USD 5.56K) |
| GR 10 | AED 24,990 (about USD 6.8K) |
| GR 11 | AED 26,335 (about USD 7.17K) |
| GR 12 | AED 27,665 (about USD 7.53K) |
Source: school website (alzuhourschool.com) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Zuhour Private School (this school) | AED 11,085 (about USD 3.02K) | AED 27,665 (about USD 7.53K) |
| Crown American Private School | AED 13,000 (about USD 3.54K) | AED 21,700 (about USD 5.91K) |
| GEMS Westminster School Sharjah | AED 13,715 (about USD 3.73K) | AED 27,005 (about USD 7.35K) |
| GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah | AED 23,545 (about USD 6.41K) | AED 52,180 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Sharjah English School | AED 28,420 (about USD 7.74K) | AED 72,765 (about USD 19.8K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Sharjah | AED 21,000 (about USD 5.72K) | AED 37,200 (about USD 10.1K) |
Source: school website (alzuhourschool.com) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Karate
- Ballet
Arts
- Drama club
- Art and design club
After-school activities
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Karate
- Ballet
- Reading club
- Drama club
- Robotics and coding club
- Art and design club
- Debate club
Ask this school
Fill it in once and reuse it for your next inquiry.
You can also ask several schools at once
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Welcomes students of determination, gifted students and EAL learners. A qualified Inclusion Lead works with teachers on specialised support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A private school in Sharjah offering the American curriculum with US accreditation. Students come from diverse nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A private school that is part of the Athena Education family of schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the US curriculum, adopting California State Standards, with emphasis on reading, writing, arithmetic and critical thinking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Has a qualified Inclusion Lead and works with outside specialist agencies for students of determination.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Welcomes and supports students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Prioritises child protection, with a written safeguarding policy, staff training, safe recruitment and clear reporting procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1995 and relocated to the Muwailih School Zone in 2001.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school academic clubs including reading, robotics and coding, and debate.
- Reading club
- Robotics and coding club
- Debate club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers drama and art and design clubs.
- Drama club
- Art and design club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Offers sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, karate and ballet.
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Karate
- Ballet
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by Cognia and NEASC.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
Al Ma'arifa International PVT SchoolAmerican · IGCSE · A Level
AED 13.8K–26.5K (about USD 3.77K–7.21K)
Sharjah British International SchoolBritish · American
AED 13.6K–31.1K (about USD 3.69K–8.47K)
Crown American Private SchoolAmerican
AED 13K–21.7K (about USD 3.54K–5.91K)
Ajman American Private SchoolAmerican
AED 21K–36K (about USD 5.72K–9.8K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · SharjahUpdated 2026-11-08
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio