Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Also known as Star Private School
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Al Azra
Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
AL Najma Private School (now Star Private School) is a British curriculum school located in Al Azra, Sharjah. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework for students from FS2/KG1 to Grade 9.
The school offers a structured learning environment based on British educational standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects including English, mathematics, sciences, Computer Science, Social Studies, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Physical Education, Art/Craft, and Music, with optional Urdu or French. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies are compulsory.
As a UK school in Sharjah, AL Najma Private School operates under the oversight of SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority), with a 2023 performance rating of Acceptable and Cambridge accreditation. The British curriculum pathway prepares students with academic foundations, including MOE exams in Grades 4-9.
The campus serves families residing in Al Azra and surrounding Sharjah communities as a co-educational institution established in 2003. Parents seeking British education in this area of Sharjah will find the school conveniently positioned for daily commutes.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Star Private School was rated good overall in this SPEA review. Achievement remains good, with very good progress in art, science, ICT, French and Life Literacy in Phase 3. Personal development improved to very good, teaching is securely good, and care, guidance and support improved to very good, with leaders showing good capacity to improve further.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 19-22 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Outstanding | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Very good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Other subjects — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Achievement | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | Very good | - |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | - |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | - |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | - | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 | - | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 | - | Very good |
Al Najma Private School improved from acceptable to good overall. Achievement, teaching, curriculum, personal development, and leadership are all good, though attainment outside science and some Arabic/English areas remains mostly acceptable. Governance and parent partnership are very good, while resources, IT use in lessons, and the learning environment still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 4 – 7 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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