Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Rowad British Private School is a British school located in Al Azra (Al Riqah), Sharjah. The school delivers education based on the UK National Curriculum from FS2 to Grade 10, providing students with a structured academic pathway rooted in British educational standards. Established on 12 June 2019, it opened its secondary section in August 2020.
The school offers a learning environment designed to support student development across year groups from FS2 through Grade 10. Following the UK curriculum framework, students engage with subjects and teaching methods aligned with British educational practices, supplemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, French, Art, Music, ICT, and Physical Education.
As a private institution in Sharjah at 114 Al Nedhal Street, Al Rowad British Private School operates under the oversight of SPEA with an evaluation rating of Acceptable and international accreditation from Edexcel Pearson. The curriculum prepares students through recognized British educational stages, building foundational knowledge and skills for future academic progression.
The Al Azra campus serves families residing in the surrounding Sharjah communities. Parents seeking a British educational approach in this area of Sharjah will find the school accessible from nearby residential neighborhoods.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Rowad British Private School remains acceptable overall, unchanged since the previous review, with improvements in some subjects and phases. Strengths include students' understanding of Islamic values and teachers' subject knowledge, while assessment reliability, challenge for high achievers, and curriculum adaptation to students' needs still require improvement across phases.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 27 to 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Phase 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 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 | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | — | Acceptable |
Al Rowad British Private School improved from Weak to Acceptable overall. Achievement is now acceptable across all subjects and phases, though internal assessment data overstates actual progress. Teaching, curriculum, care and leadership are all acceptable, with leaders showing commitment and growing capacity to raise standards further, despite less developed middle leadership.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–25), inspected 11 – 14 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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