Sharjah British International School
- British
- American
Per yearabout USD 3.69K–8.47K
AED 13.6K–31.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Sharjah British International School in Sharjah, UAE, combines British and American curriculum education. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught as Ministry of Education subjects.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2001
- School bus
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 13,550≈ USD 3.69K |
| FS2 | AED 14,950≈ USD 4.07K |
| Year 1 | AED 15,950≈ USD 4.34K |
| Year 2 | AED 15,950≈ USD 4.34K |
| Year 3 | AED 17,950≈ USD 4.89K |
| Year 4 | AED 19,080≈ USD 5.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 13,550 (about USD 3.69K) |
| FS2 | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) |
| Year 1 | AED 15,950 (about USD 4.34K) |
| Year 2 | AED 15,950 (about USD 4.34K) |
| Year 3 | AED 17,950 (about USD 4.89K) |
| Year 4 | AED 19,080 (about USD 5.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 19,080 (about USD 5.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 20,130 (about USD 5.48K) |
| Year 7 | AED 21,300 (about USD 5.8K) |
| Year 8 | AED 21,480 (about USD 5.85K) |
| Year 9 | AED 23,850 (about USD 6.49K) |
| Year 10/ Grade 9 | AED 27,350 (about USD 7.45K) |
| Year 11/ Grade 10 | AED 30,920 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Year 12/ Grade 11 | AED 30,920 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Year 13/ Grade 12 | AED 31,100 (about USD 8.47K) |
Source: school website (sharjahbritishinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah British International School (this school) | AED 13,550 (about USD 3.69K) | AED 31,100 (about USD 8.47K) |
| Sharjah English School | AED 28,420 (about USD 7.74K) | AED 72,765 (about USD 19.8K) |
| 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) |
| Scholars International Academy | AED 23,500 (about USD 6.4K) | AED 35,875 (about USD 9.77K) |
Source: school website (sharjahbritishinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application 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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance exam
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · American curriculum
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Includes Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies as Ministry of Education subjects.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- Social Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
A summer uniform list by year group covers girls' and boys' clothing and P.E. kit.
- Green/white checked dress
- Polo shirt
- Plain white shirt
- Mid grey shorts
- Long grey trousers
- P.E. kit
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the British National Curriculum with Cambridge International elements from EYFS to Year 13, and also offers the American curriculum.
- EYFS
- Primary (Years 1-4)
- Lower Secondary (Years 5-8)
- Secondary (Years 9-12)
- Tertiary (Year 13)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in Sharjah in 2001, the school aims to combine British and American curricula in an international education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises community and cooperation, presenting small class sizes and a culturally diverse student body.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
In middle school students usually choose between French, Spanish or Arabic as a modern foreign language.
- French
- Spanish
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families submit the admission form and book an entrance exam. Entry depends on space in the year group, exam results, and completed paperwork and visa steps.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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