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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Ulla Private School, established on 07 July 1997, is a Ministry of Education school located in Sharjah - Al Azra, Al Riqah suburb. The school delivers Arabic-medium instruction following the UAE national curriculum framework established by the Ministry of Education.
The campus serves students from KG1 to Grade 12 seeking an education grounded in UAE educational standards and Arabic language instruction, and admits both boys and girls. Classes follow the structured MoE curriculum, which emphasizes Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies alongside core academic subjects.
Students at Al Ulla Private School follow the national assessment framework set by the Ministry of Education. The school holds an Acceptable evaluation and MOE accreditation from SPEA, preparing learners for further education within the UAE system and providing a foundation aligned with national educational objectives.
The school offers families in Al Azra a convenient option for MoE curriculum education within their local community.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Ulla Private School was rated Acceptable overall, the same as the previous review. Cycle 3 achievement was good in several subjects, and students' personal development and understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture were strong, but teaching, learning and achievement in Cycles 1 and 2 need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–31), inspected 27 - 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 47 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 46 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
Al Ulla Private School was rated Acceptable overall. Most Cycle 1 and 2 students meet curriculum expectations, while Cycle 3 students exceed them in several subjects. Teaching, curriculum, and leadership are acceptable, with assessment use, self-evaluation, and innovation skills highlighted as areas needing improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–49), inspected 19 – 22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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