Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Taryam American Private School is an American school located in Al Azra, Sharjah. Founded in 2014, the school delivers education based on American curriculum standards from Pre-KG to Grade 12, providing students with a US-style learning experience in Sharjah. The school is accredited by COGNIA and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
The school follows the American educational framework blended with a strong Arabic language program, which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of knowledge. Students benefit from a structured academic programme that aligns with US educational benchmarks. The Al Azra campus, with 40 classrooms and capacity for 1000 students, offers families in Sharjah a convenient option for American education.
As an American curriculum institution, Taryam American Private School prepares students through a standards-based approach to learning. The school operates under the oversight of SPEA, the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and received a GOOD rating in the 2023 SPEA inspection.
The Al Azra campus welcomes families seeking an American curriculum pathway for their children.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Taryam American Private School remains good overall, unchanged from the previous review. Achievement is generally good across subjects, with improvements in Arabic and science in the High phase, though internal assessment data often overstates outcomes compared to lessons and external tests. Leadership is stable, self-evaluation needs sharpening, and parents provide strong, committed support.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–30), inspected 11 to 14 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 10 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 0 declined and 6 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2023, 3 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2025
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (AFL) — Attainment/Progress overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment/Progress overall | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Overall | Elementary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Overall | Middle | — | Good |
| English — Overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Good | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Assessment | KG | — | Good |
| Assessment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Assessment | Middle | — | Good |
| Assessment | High | — | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 4 | 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 | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities, and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | — | Good |
Taryam American Private School was rated Good, an improvement from Acceptable in 2018. Strategic planning has driven school-wide gains, with MAP and EmSAT results improving in most areas. Students show good progress and strong relationships, though achievement in Islamic Education and science remains weaker in Phase 4.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 30 January - 2 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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