Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
The City School International PVT is a British curriculum school located in Al Azra, Sharjah. Established on 23 August 2021, the school delivers education based on the UK National Curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage, with an evaluation rating of 'Good' and international accreditations listed as NA - New.
The school offers classes from FS1, FS2, and Years 1 to 8, following the British educational framework that emphasises core subjects including English, mathematics, sciences, Arabic, Islamic Studies, alongside French from Year 5 and a cross-curricular thematic approach.
As a UK school in Sharjah and part of City School Holdings, The City School International PVT prepares students for progression through the British educational system, including eventual IGCSE and A Level qualifications.
The school has students from 23 nationalities, with the largest cohorts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Sudan, and maintains a low teacher:student ratio under 1:10.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The school was rated good overall, improving from acceptable in the previous review. Inspectors highlighted strong student progress in most subjects, positive attitudes, effective safeguarding, and strong governance and parent partnerships. Recommended improvements include raising benchmarked attainment, strengthening teaching quality, and increasing middle leaders' accountability.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–28), inspected 3 to 6 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' achievement | |||
| Arabic as a First Language | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a First Language | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a Second Language | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a Second Language | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Mathematics | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | — | 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 | — |
| Care and support | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Good |
This first SPEA review rated the school acceptable overall. Achievement was good in Phase 1 but only acceptable in Phases 2 and 3, especially in reading, writing and language. Personal development, and care and protection, were good, while teaching, assessment and curriculum adaptation need improvement across the school.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2–24), inspected 11 - 14 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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