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Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha
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Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha

3.5
Curriculum

Australian

Annual Fees

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Location

Mleiha

About Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha

Last updated 24 September 2026 · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology

Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha is an Australian curriculum school located in Central Region - Maliha. The school, a branch of Victoria International Schools of Sharjah, was established on 15 August 2021 and holds a Good evaluation rating from SPEA.

The institution offers classes from Pre KG, KG1, KG2 through Grades 1 to 10, with international accreditations listed as NA - New. It is situated on Sharjah-Kalba Road in Al Meliha.

As an Australian school in Sharjah, Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha provides education based on the Victorian Curriculum framework. The Central Region - Maliha campus is one of several branches planned in the emirate.

The Central Region - Maliha campus serves families seeking Australian-style education in Sharjah. The school provides an alternative to more common British and American curriculum options available in the emirate.

Location

Maliha

Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha fees

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Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified)See PDF AED--

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2026)
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What inspectors found in 2026

Inspectors rated Victoria International School Sharjah - Almanthiqa Alwastha as very good overall, an improvement since the 2024 review. Students achieve very well with excellent personal development, strong respect for Islamic values and UAE culture, and effective teaching. English attainment remains weaker, and gifted and talented provision needs further strengthening.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Children and students' very good achievement.
  • Students' very positive and responsible attitudes, exemplary behaviour, respectful relationships and strong understanding of personal wellbeing.
  • Students' outstanding understanding and application of Islamic values and high respect for UAE culture and heritage.
  • Very effective teaching and assessment and a very good curriculum.
  • Excellent provision and support for students with special educational needs.
  • Exceptional arrangements for health, safety, care and safeguarding for all children, students and staff.

Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1-18), inspected 2 – 5 February 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2024 inspection

Of the 1 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 0 kept the same rating.

Improved

  • Other subjects — Achievement: Good → Very good
Performance standards by year (23 indicators, 2 inspections)
IndicatorPhase20242026
Students' achievement
Arabic — AttainmentWhole schoolGood-
Arabic — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
Social studies — AttainmentWhole schoolGood-
Social studies — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
English — AttainmentWhole schoolAcceptable-
English — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
Mathematics — AttainmentWhole schoolGood-
Mathematics — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
Science — AttainmentWhole schoolGood-
Science — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
Other subjects — AttainmentWhole schoolGood-
Other subjects — ProgressWhole schoolGood-
Learning skillsWhole schoolGood-
Other subjects — AchievementWhole schoolGoodVery good
Islamic Education — AchievementWhole school-Very good
Arabic Language — AchievementWhole school-Very good
Social Studies — AchievementWhole school-Very good
English — AchievementWhole school-Very good
English — AchievementMiddle Phase-Good
Mathematics — AchievementWhole school-Very good
Science — AchievementWhole school-Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolGood-
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolAcceptable-

Earlier inspections

2024Good

In this first review, the school was rated good overall. Since opening in 2021, effective leadership has driven good attainment and progress across phases, alongside strong student well-being and positive parent partnerships. Areas needing improvement include English attainment, assessment procedures, self-evaluation accuracy, governance, and student punctuality and attendance.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Students' good achievement across subjects in KG, Primary and Middle phases.
  • Students' very positive attitudes, behaviour, relationships, community involvement and appreciation and respect for UAE culture and traditions.
  • High priority placed on students' well-being and very positive relationships between students and staff.
  • Effective leadership by the principal in achieving good overall effectiveness within a relatively short time since opening.
  • Strong partnership with parents, who are engaged and supportive of the school.
  • Very good staffing, facilities and resources supporting children's learning.

What the school was asked to improve

  • Improve students' attainment in English across all phases.
  • Strengthen internal and external assessment procedures.
  • Improve the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
  • Strengthen governance and accountability.
  • Improve students' punctuality and attendance.

Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2-25), inspected 29 January - 1 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What did SPEA inspectors say about Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha in 2026?

Inspectors rated Victoria International School Sharjah - Almanthiqa Alwastha as very good overall, an improvement since the 2024 review. Students achieve very well with excellent personal development, strong respect for Islamic values and UAE culture, and effective teaching. English attainment remains weaker, and gifted and talented provision needs further strengthening. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2026: children and students' very good achievement; students' very positive and responsible attitudes, exemplary behaviour, respectful relationships and strong understanding of personal wellbeing; students' outstanding understanding and application of Islamic values and high respect for UAE culture and heritage; very effective teaching and assessment and a very good curriculum; excellent provision and support for students with special educational needs; exceptional arrangements for health, safety, care and safeguarding for all children, students and staff.

Has Victoria INT.SHJ.School - Almanthiqa Alwastha improved since its 2024 inspection?

Between the 2024 and 2026 inspections, 1 of the 1 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 0 kept the same rating. Improvements include Other subjects — Achievement from Good to Very good.

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Quality of Teachers
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Curriculum
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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades
Foundation to Year 12
Age
3-18
Genders
Boys and Girls
Curriculum
Australian
Language
English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Opening year
2021
Accreditation
SPEA
Curriculum examinations
ATAR

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