Sharjah American International School

Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • American
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About

Sharjah campus of the SAIS Group of Schools in Sharjah, UAE, offering an American curriculum based on American education standards (CCSS for English and Math, NGSS for Science) and modelled on the California State Education Framework.

Key facts

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Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    American

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Founded
1997
Gender
coed_primary_single_secondary
Device policy
Laptop programme

Curriculum and academics

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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

Strengths

  • STEM

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sports field
  • Lab

Sports

  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming

Arts

  • Art
  • Music

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More details

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The essentials

  • Country affiliation

    An American-style school that adopts American education standards.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    Part of the SAIS Group of Schools, operating alongside branches in other UAE emirates.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Follows an American curriculum based on American education standards: CCSS for English and Math, NGSS for Science, modelled on the California State Education Framework.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Opened in Sharjah in 1997. Branches followed in Dubai (2005), Umm Al Quwain (2014) and Abu Dhabi (2016).

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    Separate sections for KG, elementary, and middle/high school boys and girls, with dedicated music, literacy, STEAM and art rooms.

    • KG section
    • Elementary section
    • Middle and high school boys section
    • Middle and high school girls section
    • Music room
    • Literacy room
    • STEAM room
    • Art room

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Indoor gyms for girls and boys, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer fields and two swimming pools.

    • Indoor gym (girls)
    • Indoor gym (boys)
    • Volleyball courts
    • Basketball courts
    • Soccer fields
    • Swimming pools (2)

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  • Academic facilities

    A large secondary library and well-equipped science labs, plus Islamic, French and Arabic language rooms.

    • Secondary library
    • Science laboratories
    • Islamic room
    • French room
    • Arabic language rooms

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Admissions

  • Admissions

    Enquiry and application forms are available online, and registration consultants help families through the process.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

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