Al Istiqlal Private School vs GEMS Millennium Private School

Al Istiqlal Private School and GEMS Millennium Private School are both in University City Area in Sharjah. SPEA rates Al Istiqlal Private School Good (2025) and GEMS Millennium Private School Outstanding (2023).

Al Istiqlal Private SchoolGEMS Millennium Private School
SPEA ratingGood (2025)Outstanding (2023)
Recorded annual feesNot availableAED 17,642 to AED 25,360 (2026-2027)
CurriculumMinistry of EducationIndian
AreaUniversity City AreaUniversity City Area
Students (2024-2025)317-
Teachers18-
Ages4-184-18
GradesKG1 to Grade 12KG1 to Grade 12
GenderBoys and GirlsBoys and Girls
Language of instructionArabic/EnglishEnglish
AccreditationSPEA, MOESPEA
External examinations-CBSE
Opened2005-09-032010

Sources: SPEA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Al Istiqlal Private School · GEMS Millennium Private School · methodology