Rushmore American School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 9.53K–17.2K
AED 35K–63K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Rushmore American School in Sharjah's Al Suyoh offers a K-12 American curriculum focused on individual growth, creativity and technology-enhanced learning, with an emphasis on ethical conduct and cultural understanding.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Sibling discount
- 5% off second child, 10% off third child, 15% off fourth child or more
- Gifted programme
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 35,000≈ USD 9.53K |
| KG1 | AED 38,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| KG2 | AED 38,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| Grade 1 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Grade 2 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Grade 3 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 35,000 (about USD 9.53K) |
| KG1 | AED 38,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| KG2 | AED 38,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 55,000 (about USD 15K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 55,000 (about USD 15K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 55,000 (about USD 15K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 55,000 (about USD 15K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 63,000 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 63,000 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 63,000 (about USD 17.2K) |
Source: school website (rushmoreamericanschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Rushmore American School (this school) | AED 35,000 (about USD 9.53K) | AED 63,000 (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) |
| 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 (rushmoreamericanschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- Enrolment fee
- AED 2,000
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, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
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.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Karate
- Basketball
- Football
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
After-school activities
- Art & Design
- Mini Olympians
- Arabic
- Dance
- Homework
- Gaming
- LEGO Engineering
- Football
- Qur'an
- Multi Sports
- Morning Qur'an
- Drama
- Spanish
- Coding
- Maths
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Describes an inclusive approach with support for students with special educational needs, disabled students, and gifted and talented students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Runs the UAE national curriculum alongside the American programme and offers Arabic and Qur'an activities to keep UAE language and values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Students are divided into four houses that compete in academics, sports and arts and are led by elected house captains.
- Washington House
- Jefferson House
- Roosevelt House
- Lincoln House
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows Massachusetts State Standards, combined with international practice and the UAE national curriculum alongside.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Provides SEN support and aims to include students in their regular classes rather than segregating them.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A wellbeing club covers mindfulness, teamwork and emotional awareness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Flexible learning spaces from Pre-K to high school, designed with a STEM focus and a safe, environmentally friendly layout.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Indoor swimming pool, multipurpose halls and gyms, and shaded outdoor learning spaces.
- Swimming Pool
- Multipurpose Halls
- Gym
- Outdoor Learning Spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Six science labs, three ICT suites, two Fab Labs, and libraries for elementary and secondary students.
- Science Labs
- ICT Suites
- Fab Labs
- Libraries
- Music Rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school clubs focused on academic skills such as maths, science, coding and debate.
- Maths Club
- Science Club
- Coding Club
- Debate Club
- Homework Club
- LEGO Engineering Club
- Library Club
- Phonics Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs including art and design, dance and drama.
- Art & Design Club
- Dance Club
- Drama Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and cultural clubs in Arabic, Qur'an and Spanish.
- Arabic Club
- Qur'an Club
- Morning Qur'an Club
- Spanish Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Leadership and professional
Student leadership roles such as house captains and vice captains.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
PE and wellbeing clubs, plus external sports activities run with a partner provider.
- PE Club
- Wellbeing Club
- Swimming
- Karate
- Basketball
- Football
- Gymnastics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic and Spanish clubs, plus Qur'an study activities.
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Qur'an
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Al Suyoh, Sharjah, UAE
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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