SABIS International School Aljada
- Own curriculum
- American
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 7.35K–13.1K
AED 27K–48K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private, English-medium day school in Sharjah, UAE, opened in 2021 as a member of the global SABIS Network. Curriculum draws on American, British and Emirati systems and prepares students for AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level and UAE national exams.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
Own curriculum · American · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2021
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- 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 |
|---|---|
| PS | AED 27,000≈ USD 7.35K |
| KG1 | AED 27,000≈ USD 7.35K |
| KG2 | AED 29,000≈ USD 7.9K |
| Grade 01 | AED 31,500≈ USD 8.58K |
| Grade 02 | AED 33,500≈ USD 9.12K |
| Grade 03 | AED 33,500≈ USD 9.12K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PS | AED 27,000 (about USD 7.35K) |
| KG1 | AED 27,000 (about USD 7.35K) |
| KG2 | AED 29,000 (about USD 7.9K) |
| Grade 01 | AED 31,500 (about USD 8.58K) |
| Grade 02 | AED 33,500 (about USD 9.12K) |
| Grade 03 | AED 33,500 (about USD 9.12K) |
| Grade 04 | AED 35,750 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Grade 05 | AED 35,750 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Grade 06 | AED 37,750 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grade 07 | AED 38,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grade 08 | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Grade 09 | AED 42,000 (about USD 11.4K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 44,500 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 48,000 (about USD 13.1K) |
Source: school website (sisaljada.sabis.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| SABIS International School Aljada (this school) | AED 27,000 (about USD 7.35K) | AED 48,000 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Crown American Private School | AED 13,000 (about USD 3.54K) | AED 21,700 (about USD 5.91K) |
| GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah | AED 23,545 (about USD 6.41K) | AED 52,180 (about USD 14.2K) |
| 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 Millennium School Sharjah | AED 15,880 (about USD 4.32K) | AED 25,360 (about USD 6.91K) |
Source: school website (sisaljada.sabis.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · 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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- no fixed deadline; early application recommended
- Entry process
- Interview, Diagnostic test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · IGCSE · A Level · 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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
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
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, exam study sessions, academic games and tutoring videos for students with learning gaps.
- Teacher-led study groups
- Peer tutoring
- Power Study Sessions
- Academic competitions
- On-demand tutoring videos
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
A day school; boarding is not offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A member of the global SABIS Network, which also manages other schools in the UAE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the SABIS international curriculum drawing on American, British and Emirati systems, with AP, SAT, IGCSE and A Level preparation.
- AP
- SAT
- IGCSE
- AS/A Level
- UAE national exams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes international exam results and university acceptances; university counselling starts in Grade 9.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Weekly advising classes from Grade 4 cover life skills, wellbeing, IT safety and career topics.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Provides services for emotional and physical wellbeing, with resident nurses for routine care and emergencies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 2021; the parent SABIS network traces its education tradition to 1886.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A modern campus in Sharjah's large lifestyle development with classrooms, labs, a theatre, library and sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a semi-Olympic pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a full-size soccer field and running track.
- Semi-Olympic swimming pool
- Indoor basketball/tennis court
- Outdoor basketball court
- Soccer field with running track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Spacious classrooms, science and computer labs, a computerised testing hall and a library.
- Classrooms
- Science laboratories
- Computer laboratories
- Integrated Testing and Learning Hall
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Kindergarten has its own building with a heated pool, mini-gym, play areas and a child-friendly traffic car track.
- KG heated pool
- Mini-gymnasium
- Car track
- Theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
From Kindergarten to Upper School, students study music, art and theatre with performance and competition opportunities.
- Music
- Art
- Theatre
- Choir
- Art competitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English-medium school; English is the language of instruction.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Describes itself as fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission involves a campus visit, application with documents, and diagnostic tests in core subjects; offers depend on available places, and non-selective.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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