IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Al Abar
Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Far Eastern Pvt. School - Branch 1 is a Philippine curriculum school located in Sharjah - Al Abar (Halwan). Established on 26 July 2016, the school provides education based on the Department of Education (DepEd) framework from the Philippines, catering to Filipino families residing in the emirate. It holds accreditation from the Republic of the Philippines Department of Education and an 'Acceptable' evaluation from SPEA, the Sharjah Private Education Authority.
The school delivers instruction aligned with the K-12 Philippine educational system from KG1 to Grade 12. This curriculum emphasizes both academic foundations and values formation, preparing students for further education in the Philippines or internationally. It is co-educational for boys and girls.
As a Philippine school in Sharjah, Far Eastern Pvt. School - Branch 1 follows the DepEd-prescribed subjects including Filipino language, Araling Panlipunan, and Mathematics alongside English instruction. The school operates under the oversight of SPEA.
Families interested in Philippine education in Sharjah will find the Al Abar (Halwan) campus conveniently situated within the community.
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 | - | - |
The school's overall effectiveness remains acceptable, unchanged from the previous review. It provides a safe, respectful environment with effective attendance management, but achievement and teaching quality are stronger in Phases 3-4 than Phases 1-2. Leadership is only beginning to implement improvement strategies, and support for SEN and gifted students needs strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–32), inspected 3 to 6 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 4 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2024, 3 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Islamic Education | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| English | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Learning Skills | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | — | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
This school's overall performance remains acceptable, unchanged from the previous review. Achievement is good in Arabic as a Second Language, science and English, with progress improving in higher phases. Learning skills and parent partnerships are strong, but teaching quality, use of assessment data, and challenge for higher-ability students need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected 19 - 22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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