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Sharjah English School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 28,420 - 72,765
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22

Meliha Rd, Industrial Area 17 Near National Paints, Opposite, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Sharjah English School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Sharjah English School is located on Meliha Road, opposite University City in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on a large, green site adjacent to University City, with nearby universities giving the area a strong educational context. The address is Meliha Rd, Opposite University City, P.O. Box 1600, Sharjah. The campus location provides relatively straightforward access to downtown Sharjah and to nearby emirates; Dubai and Sharjah airports are within a short drive.

Stages
SES serves Foundation Stage 1 (age 3) through Year 13. The Primary section covers early years to Year 6, and the Secondary section covers Year 7 to Year 13. The school makes entry available from FS1 up to Year 13.

Type
The school is a not-for-profit, co-educational day school operating within the British curriculum. It is not a boarding school. The school presents itself as British-curriculum, non-selective, and not-for-profit.

Pupil Nationality Mix
SES emphasizes diversity and describes itself as having a diverse community with many cultures represented. It highlights that diversity is a core strength and notes the school welcomes students from various backgrounds; specific nationality numbers are not publicly published. The admissions page also states the school's diversity is a key strength.

Additional learning support
The school states it is inclusive and does not discriminate against any student with learning difficulties, provided the school has the necessary support systems in place. This indicates a commitment to Additional Learning Needs within an inclusion framework.

Country affiliation
Sharjah English School follows the British curriculum and is accredited as a British School Overseas (BSO) by the UK Department for Education. It operates under the UAE's SPEA framework (MoE) in Sharjah.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated for the school; the campus description notes it is welcoming to all nationalities and faiths.

School day structure
The school runs a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday). Foundation typically runs 7:50 to 13:50, Primary 7:50 to 14:50, and Secondary 7:40 to 15:40, with ECAs after school. These timings reflect the current parent FAQ for school days and hours.

Bus service
SES uses a third‑party transport provider (Combine Star LLC) for its school buses. There are multiple route areas: Area 1 in Sharjah (University City area and surroundings) with seven buses; Area 2 in Dubai with three buses; Area 3 in Ajman with one bus. The provider and SES monitor routes via the Mamman app, and transport is subject to SPEA regulations. Morning ECAs are not served by the bus, and a Sibling Club for Primary is a paid service. For current routes and costs, contact Combine Star LLC.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Sharjah English School ranges from AED 28,420 to AED 72,765 for 2026/27.

Registration and Security Deposit

- Registration fee (non-refundable): AED 400.
- Security deposit (payable on acceptance): AED 5,000 per child. The security deposit is refundable or may be used as part payment against the final term's fees provided all financial obligations to the school have been met and parents have given a term's written notification of withdrawal.

Tuition fees (per term and annual) — Academic year 2025/26

- FS1 / Pre-KG: Term 1 AED 11,370; Term 2 AED 8,525; Term 3 AED 8,525; Annual AED 28,420.
- FS2 / KG1: Term 1 AED 16,232; Term 2 AED 12,174; Term 3 AED 12,174; Annual AED 40,580.
- Year 1 / KG2: Term 1 AED 16,577; Term 2 AED 12,434; Term 3 AED 12,434; Annual AED 41,445.
- Year 2 / Grade 1: Term 1 AED 16,577; Term 2 AED 12,434; Term 3 AED 12,434; Annual AED 41,445.
- Year 3 / Grade 2: Term 1 AED 17,912; Term 2 AED 13,434; Term 3 AED 13,434; Annual AED 44,780.
- Year 4 / Grade 3: Term 1 AED 17,912; Term 2 AED 13,434; Term 3 AED 13,434; Annual AED 44,780.
- Year 5 / Grade 4: Term 1 AED 17,912; Term 2 AED 13,434; Term 3 AED 13,434; Annual AED 44,780.
- Year 6 / Grade 5: Term 1 AED 17,912; Term 2 AED 13,434; Term 3 AED 13,434; Annual AED 44,780.
- Year 7 / Grade 6: Term 1 AED 22,820; Term 2 AED 17,115; Term 3 AED 17,115; Annual AED 57,050.
- Year 8 / Grade 7: Term 1 AED 22,820; Term 2 AED 17,115; Term 3 AED 17,115; Annual AED 57,050.
- Year 9 / Grade 8: Term 1 AED 22,820; Term 2 AED 17,115; Term 3 AED 17,115; Annual AED 57,050.
- Year 10 / Grade 9: Term 1 AED 24,415; Term 2 AED 18,310; Term 3 AED 18,310; Annual AED 61,035.
- Year 11 / Grade 10: Term 1 AED 26,870; Term 2 AED 20,150; Term 3 AED 20,150; Annual AED 67,170.
- Year 12 / Grade 11: Term 1 AED 29,105; Term 2 AED 21,830; Term 3 AED 21,830; Annual AED 72,765.
- Year 13 / Grade 12: Term 1 AED 29,105; Term 2 AED 21,830; Term 3 AED 21,830; Annual AED 72,765.

- All tuition figures above are exclusive of VAT. School fees include books, medical services and classroom supplies; secondary students are expected to provide their own stationery. School fees do not include school uniform, bus transport, examination fees and school trips.

Sibling discount

- For families with three or more children, a 10% discount on the term tuition fees is applied to the eldest child/children.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Parents are invoiced before the end of each term for the subsequent term's fees. Fees are payable before the beginning of each term (term fees should be paid before or on the first day of term). Reminder notices are issued up to three times in the first month of a term for late payers.
- Non-payment consequences: students with outstanding fees from the previous school year will not be admitted to a new school year until arrears are settled; the school may withdraw a place and offer it to another child if debts remain unpaid. Students in arrears may be denied reports, transfer certificates, examination results and references until fees are fully settled. The school reserves the right to pursue legal action in persistent, substantial arrears. Any deviation from the normal payment schedule must be agreed in writing with the Bursar/Principal.

Refunds and pro‑rata

- The AED 400 application/registration charge is non-refundable. The AED 5,000 security deposit is refundable only against the final term's fees upon leaving provided all financial obligations have been met and one term's written notice of withdrawal has been given. There is no pro‑rata payment for part of a term and no part of the fee is refundable if a pupil is withdrawn before the end of a term.

Boarding

- Sharjah English School operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision. Annual boarding fees are shown as zero in external school-data records.

Other costs

- Uniform costs are not included in tuition. Uniform supplier contact details are published and parents obtain uniform items from the named suppliers. PE kit and specific items are managed through the school's uniform guidance. Bus transport, examination entry fees, trips and extra‑curricular charges are additional to tuition. Secondary students are expected to supply their own stationery.

Accepted payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods include cash, cheque, bank deposit/transfer and online payment through the Skiply app (Skiply accepts Visa/MasterCard). The school's bank account (for bank transfer / ATM deposit) is held at Sharjah Islamic Bank: Account name Sharjah English School; A/C Number 0011-232918-004; IBAN AE490410000011232918004; Swift NBSHAEAS. Parents receive the invoice by email and are expected to pay before the term starts.

Fees policy highlights

- All fee levels are set in line with the school budget and development plan and are submitted for approval to the relevant Sharjah education authority. The school states it does not operate hidden tuition fees; all additional expenses such as uniform and required stationery are explicitly outlined to parents. The level of sibling discounts is reviewed by the Board of Governors.

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Academics

Sharjah English School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Sharjah English School offers a British curriculum for ages 3–18, with Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) in the primary years and a secondary programme through Sixth Form (Year 12–13). The Foundation Stage uses a play-based, child-led approach focused on communication, literacy, numeracy and developing independence. Years 7–9 (Key Stage 3) follow the National Curriculum of England, augmented by UAE context and emphasis on the performing arts and sport; key skills in language, literacy, numeracy and information technology are developed. Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4) follow the I/GCSE programme, with English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects, and four additional subjects chosen from a broad range. The Sixth Form (Year 12–13) offers a flexible Advanced Levels (A Levels) programme with enrichment opportunities and university applications support. The curriculum is delivered under the UAE MoE framework for Arabic Studies, Islamic Education, Moral Education and Emirati Social Studies, and SES holds accreditations as a British School Overseas (DfE) and is a member of COBIS/BSME.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Sharjah English School is a British Curriculum, non-selective, not-for-profit school established in 1974. It welcomes students from age 3 in FS1 through to Y13. The school's teachers are predominantly from the UK and/or have British curriculum experience. The Curiosity Approach is used in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the school presents Sixth Form results and university destinations. Begin your admissions journey with the Admissions Calculator to determine the correct entry point for your child and to review the year-group fees.

Our admissions process is structured around a series of steps:
1. ENQUIRE NOW: Use the Admissions Calculator to determine the correct entry year group for SES and review the fee breakdown for your year group.
2. VISIT US: Book a tour to experience daily life at SES. The campus is a spacious green site with facilities that support a well-rounded curriculum, including core subjects, sports, music, arts and drama, and specialised ECA programs across the school.
3. APPLY ONLINE: Submit your application online. Have ready: Student's passport copy, Student's latest school reports, UAE residency visa and Emirates ID if applicable.
4. BOOK ASSESSMENT: After your application is received, the Admissions Team will contact you to book an assessment date. A confirmation of assessment fee payment must be submitted to be eligible to sit for the assessment test.
5. CONFIRM OFFER: Within 4 working days, the Admissions Team will notify you of your offer status. To confirm your place, deposit 5,000 AED (refundable against the last term's fees) must be paid within 4 working days.
6. COMPLETE REGISTRATION: Submit all required documentation: passport copy with valid UAE residence visa; Emirates ID copy; birth certificate; latest school reports; transfer certificates with attestation; immunisation card copy; sponsor's passport copy with valid UAE residence visa; sponsor's Emirates ID copy; sponsor UAE Pass; completed medical record form.
7. BUS INFORMATION: All school buses comply with government regulations and are equipped with CCTV cameras and seat belts.
8. UNIFORM: A new uniform is in development to foster belonging and pride in the school community.
9. LIFE AT SES: Academic achievement and our long history of successful higher education outcomes are complemented by a strong sense of belonging to the SES community.
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