Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Elite School is an American school located in Sharjah - Al Azra. The school provides education following the American curriculum framework from KG1 to grade 12, accredited by Cognia. It operates under the oversight of SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority), which rates it 'Good'.
The campus serves families in the Sharjah area, offering an American-style learning environment. Students benefit from a curriculum structure aligned with US Common Core State Standards.
The school delivers instruction based on American educational principles and practices. Established in 1986, it prepares students for academic success within the US educational system.
The Al Azra location provides convenient access for families residing in nearby Sharjah neighborhoods. Parents seeking an American education option in Sharjah will find the school situated within a residential area of the emirate.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Dawha School improved from acceptable to good overall. Strong gains were seen in English, mathematics and science, especially in Cycle 3, alongside positive student attitudes and learning skills. Leadership, driven by a committed principal, is effective, though Arabic, Islamic education, social studies and inclusion still need further development.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 19 – 22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 13 performance indicators rated in both reports, 8 improved, 1 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | - |
| Arabic (AFL) — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Primary | Good | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | High | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (AFL) — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | Primary | Good | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | High | Acceptable | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Progress | High | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, PE) — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | - | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Attainment | KG | - | Good |
| Arabic — Attainment | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Attainment | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Attainment | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | - | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | - | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | - | Very good |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | - |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | - |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | - |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Good | - |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | - |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | KG | - | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Learning Skills | KG | - | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | - | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Governance | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Good |
Al Dawha School's overall effectiveness is acceptable, unchanged since 2018. Improvements were noted in High Phase English, mathematics and science, and Middle Phase Islamic Education and mathematics, alongside strong personal development, safeguarding and parent partnerships. The report recommends further improving achievement, teaching consistency, and middle leadership accountability, particularly in the Primary Phase.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1-21), inspected 16 - 19 January, 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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