Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Itqan American School is an American school located in Sharjah - Al Azra. Established in 2018, the school provides education for KG1 to Grade 12 based on the US curriculum framework, following American National Common Core Curriculum Guidelines. It is co-educational and rated 'Good' overall by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
The American curriculum at Al Itqan American School emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of knowledge. Students benefit from a structured learning environment that follows American educational practices and teaching methodologies, with a student-teacher ratio of 1:13.
The school operates under the supervision of SPEA, which oversees private education standards in Sharjah. Families in the Al Azra community have access to American-style education without extensive travel requirements.
Al Itqan American School serves families seeking an American educational approach in the Sharjah region. The school's location in Al Azra provides convenient access for residents in surrounding neighborhoods.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Itqan American School Private remained good overall in this SPEA review. Under new leadership, achievement improved in mathematics and science, while personal development, teaching, assessment and curriculum stayed good. Safeguarding and facilities were very good, though international benchmarking results, teaching quality, and support for SEN and gifted students still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–29), inspected 18th to 21st November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 6 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 5 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2023, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Achievement | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Science — Achievement | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Arabic — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
This SPEA review found overall effectiveness good, improved since 2018. Achievement improved in most subjects, though mathematics and Phase 3 science remain acceptable. Students show very good understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture. Teaching, curriculum and middle leadership improved, but challenge for high-attainers, new staff induction, and punctuality still need attention.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 20 – 23 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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