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Al Ulla Private School

Curriculum

UAE Ministry of Education

Annual Fees

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Location

Al Azra

About Al Ulla Private School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · 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.

Location

Al Azra

Fees & Admissions

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Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified)See PDF AED--

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2025)
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What inspectors found in 2025

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.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Cycle 3 students' achievement in Mathematics, Islamic Education, Arabic and Social Studies was good.
  • Students' personal and social development was strong.
  • Students showed good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati culture.
  • Positive relationships existed between the school and parents.

What the school was asked to improve

  • Raise students' achievement in all subjects in Cycles 1 and 2.
  • Improve teaching and learning quality in Cycles 1 and 2 to at least Good.
  • Provide sufficient support and challenge for all student groups, including those with special needs and gifted/talented students, across all cycles.
  • Strengthen effective management of school maintenance and risk assessment, including fire drill procedures.

Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–31), inspected 27 - 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2024 inspection

Of the 47 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 46 kept the same rating.

Students
1,028 → 1,055
+27 (+3%)
Teachers
60 → 60
unchanged
Emirati students
7 → 5
-2 (-29%)

Improved

  • Social responsibility and innovation skills · Cycle 3: Acceptable → Good
Performance standards by year (56 indicators, 2 inspections)
IndicatorPhase20242025
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education — AttainmentCycle 3GoodGood
Islamic Education — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education — ProgressCycle 3GoodGood
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentCycle 3GoodGood
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressCycle 3GoodGood
Social Studies — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentCycle 3GoodGood
Social Studies — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Social Studies — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Social Studies — ProgressCycle 3GoodGood
English — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
English — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
English — AttainmentCycle 3AcceptableAcceptable
English — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
English — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
English — ProgressCycle 3AcceptableAcceptable
Mathematics — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Mathematics — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Mathematics — AttainmentCycle 3GoodGood
Mathematics — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Mathematics — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Mathematics — ProgressCycle 3GoodGood
Science — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Science — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Science — AttainmentCycle 3AcceptableAcceptable
Science — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Science — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Science — ProgressCycle 3AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentCycle 3Acceptable—
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressCycle 3AcceptableAcceptable
Learning skillsCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Learning skillsCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Learning skillsCycle 3GoodGood
Students' personal and social development
Social responsibility and innovation skillsCycle 1AcceptableAcceptable
Social responsibility and innovation skillsCycle 2AcceptableAcceptable
Social responsibility and innovation skillsCycle 3AcceptableGood
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesCycle 1—Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesCycle 2—Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesCycle 3—Good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learningPrimaryAcceptable—
Teaching for effective learningCycle 2Acceptable—
Teaching for effective learningCycle 3Good—
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolAcceptable—
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolAcceptable—

Earlier inspections

2024Acceptable

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.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Cycle 3 students achieve attainment and progress above curriculum standards in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies and Mathematics
  • Students show good personal development and apply Islamic values well in their daily behaviour
  • Students display clear understanding and pride in UAE culture, heritage and leadership
  • Effective health and safety procedures and supportive relationships create a safe school environment
  • The principal maintains effective partnerships with parents, positively reflecting on school morale

What the school was asked to improve

  • Ensure teachers effectively analyse all assessment data, including internal and external results, and use it to adjust lesson plans and align activities with students' needs
  • Ensure effective use of assessment data to track the progress of individual students and groups
  • Align self-evaluation more closely with the UAE School Inspection Framework using varied sources of evidence
  • Develop a school improvement plan based on self-evaluation priorities, with focused goals and success criteria linked to student achievement
  • Ensure senior leaders share a common vision and clear understanding of their responsibilities, and consistently adopt teaching methods proven to have a positive impact on…
  • Ensure senior leaders share a clear understanding of their responsibilities and consistently adopt effective teaching methods

Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–49), inspected 19 – 22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2024
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What did SPEA inspectors say about Al Ulla Private School in 2025?

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. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2025: cycle 3 students' achievement in Mathematics, Islamic Education, Arabic and Social Studies was good; students' personal and social development was strong; students showed good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati culture; positive relationships existed between the school and parents.

What was Al Ulla Private School asked to improve in its 2025 inspection?

The 2025 SPEA report recommended that the school: raise students' achievement in all subjects in Cycles 1 and 2; improve teaching and learning quality in Cycles 1 and 2 to at least Good; provide sufficient support and challenge for all student groups, including those with special needs and gifted/talented students, across all cycles; strengthen effective management of school maintenance and risk assessment, including fire drill procedures.

Has Al Ulla Private School improved since its 2024 inspection?

Between the 2024 and 2025 inspections, 1 of the 47 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 46 kept the same rating. Improvements include Social responsibility and innovation skills (Cycle 3) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 1,028 to 1,055 students (+3%).

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades
KG1 to Grade 12
Age
4-18
Genders
Boys and Girls
Curriculum
Ministry of Education
Language
Arabic/English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Opening year
1997
Accreditation
SPEA

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