Our Own English High School
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 2.26K–4.24K
AED 8.29K–15.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Girls' school in Sharjah, UAE, offering the CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, part of the GEMS Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
Indian
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1982
- Gender
- Girls
- Nurse on site
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 8,292≈ USD 2.26K |
| KG2 | AED 8,292≈ USD 2.26K |
| 1 | AED 9,986≈ USD 2.72K |
| 2 | AED 9,986≈ USD 2.72K |
| 3 | AED 9,986≈ USD 2.72K |
| 4 | AED 9,986≈ USD 2.72K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 8,292 (about USD 2.26K) |
| KG2 | AED 8,292 (about USD 2.26K) |
| 1 | AED 9,986 (about USD 2.72K) |
| 2 | AED 9,986 (about USD 2.72K) |
| 3 | AED 9,986 (about USD 2.72K) |
| 4 | AED 9,986 (about USD 2.72K) |
| 5 | AED 9,986 (about USD 2.72K) |
| 6 | AED 11,940 (about USD 3.25K) |
| 7 | AED 11,940 (about USD 3.25K) |
| 8 | AED 11,940 (about USD 3.25K) |
| 9 | AED 11,940 (about USD 3.25K) |
| 10 | AED 15,587 (about USD 4.24K) |
| 11 | AED 15,587 (about USD 4.24K) |
| 12 | AED 15,587 (about USD 4.24K) |
Source: school website (gemsoo-sharjah.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Own English High School (this school) | AED 8,292 (about USD 2.26K) | AED 15,587 (about USD 4.24K) |
| 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) |
| Ajman American Private School | AED 21,000 (about USD 5.72K) | AED 36,000 (about USD 9.8K) |
Source: school website (gemsoo-sharjah.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 500
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 websiteCompiled from public sources
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
- Sports field
- Gym
- Theatre
Sports
- AstroTurf
- 200m track
- Indoor games area
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Throwball
Arts
- Art room
- Music rooms
- Auditorium
After-school activities
- Eva Green Eco Club
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The Counselling and Learning Centre gives students and parents counselling and learning support, and refers to approved outside centres when needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Part of the GEMS Education group, which has partnerships with bodies such as UNESCO and the World Economic Forum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The canteen sells healthy snacks and drinks, with strict hygiene standards maintained.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A Local Advisory Board advises on strategy, policy and standards, with GEMS representatives, the Principal and staff and parent members.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
A CBSE curriculum school that also teaches digital citizenship and uses technology across subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports results from TIMSS, PISA, CAT4 and ASSET. It states PISA mean scores were higher than the Sharjah private international school average.
- TIMSS
- PISA
- CAT4
- ASSET
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Runs social-emotional learning initiatives and the PULSE life skills programme, covering handling emotions, relationships and healthy lifestyle.
- PULSE life skills programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
A special educator is on the counselling team, and chair lifts and elevators support students with disabilities or mobility needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Runs wellbeing programmes and awareness campaigns, with counselling available to students and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
CCTV cameras cover the campus, and the health units are staffed by doctors and nurses who keep health records for each student.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has provided education since 1982 and follows the CBSE curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a close school community of students, teachers and parents, with activities such as clean-up campaigns and an eco club.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Kindergarten, primary and senior students have separate blocks, with libraries, ICT labs, science labs, sports courts and a medical unit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes an indoor games area, AstroTurf, a 200-metre track and synthetic courts for badminton, basketball, volleyball and throwball.
- Indoor games area
- AstroTurf
- 200m track
- Badminton courts
- Basketball courts
- Volleyball courts
- Throwball courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Two libraries, six ICT labs, separate science labs, an innovation studio and interactive screens in classrooms.
- Libraries
- ICT labs
- Science labs
- Innovation studio
- Learning hub
- Interactive classroom screens
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Spaces include an auditorium, art room, music rooms, prayer rooms in each block and a canteen.
- Auditorium
- Art room
- Music rooms
- Prayer rooms
- Canteen
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts activities take place in the art room, music rooms and auditorium, with expert teams supporting students' artistic talent.
- Art room
- Music rooms
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
The Eva Green Eco Club runs eco initiatives, and students have volunteered in community clean-up campaigns.
- Eva Green Eco Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Has second language rooms, Islamic Studies rooms and an Arabic supervisor.
- Second language rooms
- Islamic Studies rooms
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognised as a Common Sense Media School since 2015 for teaching digital citizenship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The Sharjah Private Education Authority reviews education quality, and admissions are subject to SPEA approval.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online registration for 2027-28 is open for all grades except 10 and 12, subject to SPEA approval.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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