IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Qemah Private School is a Ministry of Education school located in Al Qadisiya, Khorfakkan. Established on 11 May 2005, the school follows the UAE national curriculum, providing instruction aligned with federal education standards.
The institution serves students in the Eastern Region of Sharjah, offering classes from KG1, KG2 through grade 9 based on MoE guidelines. The SPEA evaluation rates the school as Acceptable across categories.
As an MoE-accredited institution, the school delivers the standardized UAE curriculum for core academic subjects. Students benefit from a learning environment that follows national educational benchmarks set by the Ministry of Education.
The campus location in Khorfakkan serves families residing in the Eastern Region.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Qemah Private School was rated Acceptable overall, the same as the previous review. Achievement in Cycles 2 and 3 and teaching quality improved to Good, while personal development remained Good. Staff turnover, staffing shortages, and unexpected enrolment growth after the school year began limited the school's capacity for improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–30), inspected 10 to 13 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 60 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 7 declined and 43 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Kindergarten | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Kindergarten | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 1 | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 2 | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 3 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Kindergarten | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | 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 |
Al Qemah Private School remained Acceptable overall, unchanged from the previous review. Student achievement was acceptable across subjects, though progress was good in Arabic and in several subjects across specific cycles. Personal development and parent partnerships were rated good, while teaching, curriculum, student protection, and leadership remained acceptable.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–51), inspected 11-14 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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