IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
The New Filipino Pvt School is a Philippine curriculum school located in Sharjah - Dasman. Established on September 14, 1996, the school was founded by Ms. Aghsan Musa and family, with assistance from experienced educators including Mrs. Myrtle Fernandez and Mrs. Zenaida Dizon. The school provides education based on the Department of Education (DepEd) framework from the Philippines, catering to the Filipino community in Sharjah and holds accreditation from the Republic of the Philippines Department of Education.
The school delivers instruction aligned with the Philippine Basic Education Program, serving students from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 10. Students follow a curriculum that maintains strong connections to Filipino educational standards while preparing them for academic success in the UAE. The institution commenced operations with 21 highly qualified teachers carefully selected from both public and private schools in Manila.
As a Philippine school, the institution follows the DepEd guidelines for assessment and progression. The academic programme emphasizes core subjects and Filipino values education, supporting students in maintaining their cultural identity while studying abroad. In September 2022, the school transitioned to new ownership under Mr. Ahmed Alansaari and Mrs. Maria Teresa Sales Alansaari, while maintaining its commitment to quality education.
The Dasman area location provides convenient access for Filipino families residing across Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. The school serves as an educational hub for the Philippine community in the emirate, remaining one of the pioneering Filipino educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The New Filipino Private School remains acceptable overall, unchanged from the previous review. It provides a safe, respectful environment supporting achievement, particularly in Phase 4, while progress and attainment in Phases 1-3 need improvement. Leadership is developing strategies to strengthen teaching, assessment use, and curriculum alignment across all phases.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–28), inspected 10 to 13 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 1 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 1 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 | Weak | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education | Phases 2, 3 and 4 | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language | Phases 2 and 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies | Whole school | — | Good |
| English | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | — | Acceptable |
Overall effectiveness remains acceptable, unchanged since the 2022-23 review, despite the school nearly doubling its student numbers with 56% new teachers. Students behave well within a caring, safe environment, but achievement in most subjects, teaching strategies, use of assessment data, and curriculum modification still require improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–25), inspected 19-22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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