Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
School of Knowledge is a British curriculum school located in Al Azra, Sharjah. Founded in 1990, the school relocated to its current campus in 2005. The institution serves around 1800 students from FS1 to Year 9 with over 110 teachers and holds a Good rating from SPEA with Edexcel Pearson accreditation.
The school welcomes students from various backgrounds and nationalities. Classes follow the UK National Curriculum framework, including iPrimary e-learning in English, Mathematics and Science, providing structured learning pathways aligned with British educational standards.
Academic programmes at School of Knowledge emphasise critical thinking, creativity, and research skills alongside core subject areas. The curriculum integrates technology and modern teaching methods while maintaining focus on ethical development, personal values, and goals of character building and leadership training. Teachers work closely with students to support both academic progress and character growth.
The campus in Al Azra offers families in Sharjah a convenient location for daily commutes. Parents interested in British education within the emirate will find the school accessible from surrounding residential areas.
Annual tuition at School of Knowledge ranges from AED 8,800 (FS1) to AED 16,440 (G8/Y9) for 2026-2027, across 11 year groups, or about AED 733 to AED 1,370 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees 2026-2027 | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 8,800 AED | ~733 AED | -Original source |
| KG1/FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 8,950 AED | ~746 AED | -Original source |
| KG2/Y12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,060 AED | ~755 AED | -Original source |
| G1/Y22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 10,275 AED | ~856 AED | -Original source |
| G2/Y32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 10,250 AED | ~854 AED | -Original source |
| G3/Y42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 10,250 AED | ~854 AED | -Original source |
| G4/Y52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 10,375 AED | ~865 AED | -Original source |
| G5/Y62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 12,135 AED | ~1,011 AED | -Original source |
| G6/Y72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 12,210 AED | ~1,018 AED | -Original source |
| G7/Y82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 16,335 AED | ~1,361 AED | -Original source |
| G8/Y92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 16,440 AED | ~1,370 AED | -Original source |
Inspectors rated the school good overall, the same as the previous review, describing a stable, caring community with low staff turnover. Attainment has improved in Arabic and English, but mathematics remains acceptable in lower phases, and challenge for higher-attaining students and those with additional needs is limited.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1-28), inspected 26–29 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 3 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 2 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | Very good | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Arabic — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Arabic — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Arabic — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | Very good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | Very good | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | Very good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 | Outstanding | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Science — Progress | Phase 3 | Very good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Outstanding | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic as a second Language — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Good |
School of Knowledge received an overall Good rating from SPEA. Achievement was good across most subjects, including Islamic Education, social studies, mathematics and science, while English and challenge for higher attainers need further development. Leadership, curriculum, and teaching were also judged good, with clear improvement plans in place.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1-30), inspected 4 - 7 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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