Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Murooj (Pvt) Eng. Kindergarten & School is a British curriculum school located in Al Azra, Sharjah. Founded in 1994, the school provides education following the National Curriculum for England for students from FS1/KG1 to Grade 7 in the emirate.
The school offers early years and primary education stages, catering to young learners in the Sharjah community. It is a mixed-gender school where students benefit from an English-medium learning environment with a focus on foundational skills development.
Following the UK curriculum, the school delivers structured learning programmes aligned with British educational standards. The curriculum emphasises core subjects including English, mathematics, and science, preparing students for their academic progression. The school holds COGNIA accreditation and a 'Good' evaluation from SPEA.
The campus in Al Azra serves families residing in the surrounding Sharjah neighbourhoods. Parents seeking a British-style education in this area of Sharjah will find the school conveniently positioned within the local community.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Murooj Private English Kindergarten & School remains good overall, with achievement improving from acceptable to good in most subjects and phases and personal development now very good. Teaching and curriculum design are good, while assessment, curriculum adaptation, and care remain acceptable, and leadership is still building capacity amid high staff turnover.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–27), inspected 25th to 28th 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 6 recommendations made in 2023, 2 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Good |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | Good | Good |
| Assessment | FS | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | — | N/A |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | FS | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
Al Murooj improved from acceptable to good overall since the 2018 review, supported by clear leadership direction, good teaching and effective self-evaluation. Students achieve well in Islamic Education, mathematics and English, but science and Arabic progress, assessment quality, attendance, and support for special needs and gifted students still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 2–22), inspected 23 - 26 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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