
IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Al Manakh
Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Emirates Private School, established in 1980, is a Ministry of Education school located in Sharjah - Al Manakh, Al Gharb. The school operates under the UAE national curriculum framework, delivering instruction aligned with federal educational standards, and holds a 'Good' evaluation from SPEA.
The institution provides education following the Ministry of Education guidelines for classes KG1 through Grade 12. Students study core subjects including Arabic language, Islamic studies, mathematics, and sciences as prescribed by the national curriculum, alongside British and American options.
Emirates Private School prepares students for Ministry of Education examinations and assessments. The school maintains oversight from SPEA, Sharjah's educational regulatory authority, with MOE accreditation.
The campus serves families residing in Al Manakh and surrounding Sharjah communities. Parents seeking a national curriculum education in this area will find the school conveniently situated within the neighbourhood.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Emirates Private School remained rated Good overall, unchanged from the previous review. Students achieve high results in external exams and show strong Islamic, cultural and heritage values with positive attitudes, but teaching quality—particularly in English—and use of assessment data to guide teaching need further improvement, along with students' creativity and critical thinking skills.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–50), inspected 4-7 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 27 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 2 declined and 22 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2023, 2 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 a mixed picture.
Islamic Education — Attainment (Kindergarten): Good → Acceptable · Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment (Kindergarten): Good → Acceptable · English — Attainment (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment (Kindergarten): Good → Acceptable · English — Attainment (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Kindergarten | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Arabic (as First Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development, and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Kindergarten | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Secondary | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | Kindergarten | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | Primary | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | Secondary | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | Kindergarten | Good | — |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | — |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Kindergarten | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Kindergarten | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good | — |
Emirates Private School was rated Good overall. Students show very good personal development and strong understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture, alongside good progress in most subjects, though attainment in English and Mathematics remains Acceptable. Assessment use and school facilities were identified as areas needing improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–38), inspected 7 to 10 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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