Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
The Modern American International School is an American school located in Sharjah - Al Azra. Established in 2015, the school delivers education based on American educational standards, providing students with a US-style learning experience in the emirate. It holds COGNIA accreditation and a 'Good' evaluation from SPEA.
The institution welcomes students from Pre-KG to Grade 12 seeking an American curriculum pathway. Classes are structured according to American grade-level expectations, preparing students for further education within the US system or internationally.
As an American curriculum school, the academic programme aligns with standards commonly found in schools across the United States. Students benefit from a familiar educational framework that emphasises core subjects including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The campus location in Al Azra provides convenient access for families residing in central Sharjah. The school serves the local community with an American educational approach adapted for the UAE context.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The school's overall performance is good, unchanged from the previous review in 2023. Students make consistently good academic progress across Elementary, Middle and High, supported by a caring ethos and strong core-subject teaching. Areas for improvement include English language skills, pedagogy, use of attainment data, home room teaching, and bus safety and cleanliness.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1-28), inspected 18 to 21 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 6 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 5 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2023, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | Good | - |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Good | Good |
| Assessment | KG | Good | - |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | - |
| Assessment | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Assessment | High | Good | - |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | - |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | - |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | - |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good | - |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | 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 | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
Inspectors rated this school good overall, a marked improvement from weak in 2018. Strong leadership and governance drove improvements in teaching, curriculum, and assessment, raising student achievement and personal development. Science attainment, digital learning resources, and some students' punctuality were identified as areas needing further improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1-22), inspected 6 - 9 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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