Sharjah American International School - Dubai
- American
Per yearabout USD 4.89K–12.2K
AED 18K–44.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Sharjah American International School (SAIS) Dubai Branch is a member school of the SAIS group. It opened in 2005 as a KG to Grade 12 American curriculum school with 60 students. The school is accredited by NEASC and Cognia and is inspected annually through the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2005
- Religion
- islamic
- Accreditations
- NEASC, COGNIA
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead 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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 17,976≈ USD 4.89K |
| KG 2 | AED 20,544≈ USD 5.59K |
| Grade 1 | AED 21,826≈ USD 5.94K |
| Grade 2 | AED 23,111≈ USD 6.29K |
| Grade 3 | AED 24,396≈ USD 6.64K |
| Grade 4 | AED 25,678≈ USD 6.99K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 17,976 (about USD 4.89K) |
| KG 2 | AED 20,544 (about USD 5.59K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 21,826 (about USD 5.94K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 23,111 (about USD 6.29K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 24,396 (about USD 6.64K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 25,678 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 26,963 (about USD 7.34K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 28,246 (about USD 7.69K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 29,529 (about USD 8.04K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 30,815 (about USD 8.39K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 32,099 (about USD 8.74K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 35,949 (about USD 9.79K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 41,086 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 44,938 (about USD 12.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah American International School - Dubai (this school) | AED 17,976 (about USD 4.89K) | AED 44,938 (about USD 12.2K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 263
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
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
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Halal
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- Model Congress
- Workshops
- Business Competitions
- Sports Competitions
- Student Leadership Positions
- Expo 2020 opportunities
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
School bus service with seating plans and safe transport procedures. Buses are cleaned regularly and daily boarding records are kept.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
School uniform is required, with PE kit worn on days with PE lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Air-conditioned cafeteria run under KHDA and Dubai Municipality rules. Food meets Islamic cultural requirements and the menu is updated yearly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Member of the SAIS school group, with a governing board and an education board. An advisory board including parents meets monthly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the American curriculum from KG to Grade 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Aims for a caring, innovative learning environment. A Hero Points reward system encourages behaviour aligned with school values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic extra-curriculars include Model United Nations, Model Congress, business competitions and workshops.
- Model United Nations
- Model Congress
- Business Competitions
- Workshops
- Expo 2020 opportunities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers student leadership positions and a leadership programme.
- Student Leadership Positions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by NEASC and Cognia. Holds licences from several Dubai authorities, including a KHDA education permit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Compiled from public sources
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