Sharjah English School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 7.74K–19.8K
AED 28.4K–72.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Not-for-profit British school in Sharjah, UAE, serving ages 3 to 18 on a large campus near University City. Founded in 1974, with a secondary school added in 2005. Accredited by BSO and recognised by SPEA.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,000
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1974
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- 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 / Pre-KG | AED 28,420≈ USD 7.74K |
| FS2 / KG 1 | AED 40,580≈ USD 11K |
| Year 1 / KG 2 | AED 41,445≈ USD 11.3K |
| Year 2 / Gr 1 | AED 41,445≈ USD 11.3K |
| Year 3 / Gr 2 | AED 44,780≈ USD 12.2K |
| Year 4 / Gr 3 | AED 44,780≈ USD 12.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 / Pre-KG | AED 28,420 (about USD 7.74K) |
| FS2 / KG 1 | AED 40,580 (about USD 11K) |
| Year 1 / KG 2 | AED 41,445 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Year 2 / Gr 1 | AED 41,445 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Year 3 / Gr 2 | AED 44,780 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 4 / Gr 3 | AED 44,780 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 5 / Gr 4 | AED 44,780 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 6 / Gr 5 | AED 44,780 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 7 / Gr 6 | AED 57,050 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 8 / Gr 7 | AED 57,050 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 9 / Gr 8 | AED 57,050 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Year 10 / Gr 9 | AED 61,035 (about USD 16.6K) |
| Year 11 / Gr 10 | AED 67,170 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Year 12 / Gr 11 | AED 72,765 (about USD 19.8K) |
| Year 13 / Gr 12 | AED 72,765 (about USD 19.8K) |
Source: school website (sharjahenglishschool.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah English School (this 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 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 British International School | AED 13,550 (about USD 3.69K) | AED 31,100 (about USD 8.47K) |
| Delhi Private School Sharjah | AED 12,200 (about USD 3.32K) | AED 16,520 (about USD 4.5K) |
Source: school website (sharjahenglishschool.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 400
- Deposit
- AED 5,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Entry process
- Admission test
- Sibling discount
- 10% of term tuition for the eldest child in families with 3 or more children
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
- Theatre
- Library
Sports
- Football field
- 25m pool
- Sports halls
- Cricket facilities
- Floodlit field
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art
After-school activities
- Music ECAs
- Drama clubs
- House sporting activities
- House non-sporting activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- BSO · outstanding
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Follows the British curriculum and holds British School Overseas accreditation. Operates under the UAE framework via SPEA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus network covers areas in Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman, operated by a third-party provider.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
A uniform policy sets appearance standards inside and outside school, with official and sportswear suppliers listed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Secondary students are placed in mixed-age houses, with siblings kept together. Houses run sporting and non-sporting activities.
- Falcons
- Geckos
- Lynxes
- Foxes
- Stingrays
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A not-for-profit school that reinvests its income. Overseen by a voluntary Board of Governors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
British curriculum for ages 3 to 18, with IGCSE and A Level pathways in secondary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is built into the curriculum and school values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Emphasises pastoral support and wellbeing, with weekly Moral Education on friendships and conflict resolution.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1974 as a not-for-profit school. Moved to its current campus in 2005 and marked its 50th year in 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A very large, green campus of nearly 100,000 square metres with purpose-built buildings.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Large grass field, 25m pool, two sports halls and floodlights for evening sport.
- Grass field
- 25m swimming pool
- Two sports halls
- Cricket nets
- Floodlights
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Specialist rooms for science, design technology, library, art, drama and computer science.
- Science
- Design technology
- Library
- Art
- Drama
- Computer science
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Music, drama and art activities, including large-scale concerts, musicals and performances.
- Music
- Drama
- Art
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Designated a Beacon school of best practice by SPEA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds BSO accreditation, is designated a SPEA Beacon school, and is a member of COBIS and BSME.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Use an admissions calculator to check the entry year, book a tour, then apply online.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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