Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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American
18K - 45K AED
41 Reet Al Warqa 3
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Sharjah American International Private School is an American school located in Al Warqa First, Dubai. The school delivers education based on the American curriculum, preparing students for higher education pathways in the United States and internationally.
The campus serves families seeking an American-style education in the Al Warqa community. Students follow a programme aligned with US educational standards, developing skills through a structured academic framework.
As an American curriculum school, the institution focuses on core subjects including English, mathematics, science, and social studies. The programme emphasizes critical thinking and practical application of knowledge across all grade levels.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 17,976 to AED 44,938. The Al Warqa First location provides convenient access for families residing in Al Warqa Fourth, Al Warqa Second, and Al Warqa Third.
Annual tuition at Sharjah American International Private School ranges from AED 17,976 (KG 1) to AED 44,938 (Grade 12) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 1,498 to AED 3,745 a month. All 14 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Sharjah American International Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.
Inspectors rated the school good overall. Students show strong personal development and a clear understanding of Islamic values, and relationships with parents are strong. Areas for improvement include applying consistent teaching strategies, using assessment more effectively, strengthening Arabic and English writing skills, and better monitoring reading literacy and wellbeing engagement with parents.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 5 declined and 80 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 5 no change yet.
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | High | Very good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Very good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Good |
| English — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | High | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | High | Good | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Middle | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | High | Good | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | High | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Elementary | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Good | Good |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Assessment | High | Good | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Very good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Good | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Middle | Good | Good |
| Care and support | High | Good | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
Inspectors rated the school good overall. Students demonstrate very strong personal development and understanding of Islamic values and cultures, with good academic progress, but writing skills need improvement. Leadership and teaching monitoring show good capacity, though teacher evaluation rigor and governance accountability methods need strengthening.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 07 to 10 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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