American Gulf School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 8.71K–17.2K
AED 32K–63.1K · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
American Gulf School Sharjah describes itself as an American IB Continuum School, with Kindergarten, primary and secondary programmes and a focus on inquiry-based learning.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | AED 32,000≈ USD 8.71K |
| KG 1 | AED 32,800≈ USD 8.93K |
| KG 2 | AED 38,400≈ USD 10.5K |
| Grade 1 | AED 38,400≈ USD 10.5K |
| Grade 2 | AED 38,400≈ USD 10.5K |
| Grade 3 | AED 42,800≈ USD 11.7K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | AED 32,000 (about USD 8.71K) |
| KG 1 | AED 32,800 (about USD 8.93K) |
| KG 2 | AED 38,400 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 38,400 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 38,400 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 42,800 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 42,800 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 42,800 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 48,600 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 48,600 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 48,600 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 56,400 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 56,400 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 63,100 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 63,100 (about USD 17.2K) |
Source: school website (ags.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American Gulf School (this school) | AED 32,000 (about USD 8.71K) | AED 63,100 (about USD 17.2K) |
| 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) |
| Sharjah English School | AED 28,420 (about USD 7.74K) | AED 72,765 (about USD 19.8K) |
| GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah | AED 23,545 (about USD 6.41K) | AED 52,180 (about USD 14.2K) |
| GEMS Millennium School Sharjah | AED 15,880 (about USD 4.32K) | AED 25,360 (about USD 6.91K) |
Source: school website (ags.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,000
- Deposit
- AED 1,000
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Chess
- Dodgeball
Arts
- School choir
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Sports
- Music
- Drama
- Robotics
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The inclusion department provides graded learning support, from classroom adaptations to individual assistance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Presents itself as an American school that delivers American standards through IB programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Runs a house system across grade levels to build belonging, teamwork and leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Built around IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP), with career-related and American High School Diploma options listed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports reaching at or above the international average in two TIMSS 2023 domains and is an official IELTS test centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Supports social and emotional learning through assemblies and wellbeing programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Uses a tiered support model with classroom, targeted and intensive levels, including IEPs and structured literacy intervention programmes.
- Tiered support model
- Push-in and pull-out support
- Individualized Educational Plans
- SNIP Literacy Programme
- Handwriting Without Tears
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers individual and small-group counselling with confidentiality, including face-to-face and online options.
- Individual counselling
- Small group counselling
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States that established child protection procedures are followed where student safety may be at risk.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Recognises achievement across academics, sports, culture, community and wellbeing as core pillars.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Takes part in academic activities such as robotics competitions, an AI launch event and a reading cup.
- Robotics competition
- AI Innovators Launch Event
- Chevron Readers' Cup
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Showcases arts activities including the school choir and theatre performances.
- School choir
- Drama performance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Takes part in cultural events such as an Arabic play and traditional dance performances.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Links classroom learning to community action through service learning projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches modern foreign languages including French and Spanish.
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Celebrates achievements across five pillars through assemblies, awards ceremonies and graduations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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