IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Amal School For The Deaf is affiliated with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services and licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority, located in Sharjah - Al Yarmouk. Established in 1979 with kindergarten opening in 1983, the school provides specialized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from age 2 to 20, following the UAE national curriculum framework from KG1 to Grade 12.
As an institution under Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, the school offers tailored learning programmes designed to meet the unique needs of students with hearing impairments. Teaching methods incorporate bilingualism with speech and sign language, lip reading, and tuned pronunciation to ensure effective communication and academic progress. Therapeutic services include speech and language therapy, music therapy, physiotherapy, and hearing aid monitoring.
The school follows the MoE curriculum standards while adapting instruction to support students in achieving their educational goals. The SPEA evaluation rates the school as Good. Staff members are trained in deaf education methodologies to provide appropriate support throughout each student's learning journey.
The campus in Al Yarmouk serves families across Sharjah seeking specialized educational services for children with hearing disabilities.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Amal School For The Deaf, a specialist school for deaf students in Sharjah, retained its Good overall rating in this SPEA review. Most students achieve in line with curriculum expectations, with very good personal development. Strengths include sign language and communication skills, while middle leadership monitoring and challenge in curriculum need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–32), inspected 10 to 13 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 33 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 33 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | — | Very good |
| Personal development | Primary | — | Very good |
| Personal development | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | KG | — | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | Primary | — | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE and world cultures | Secondary | — | Very good |
Al Amal School for the Deaf in Sharjah was rated Good overall by SPEA. Students show good progress but only acceptable attainment in most subjects, including Islamic Education, Arabic, Social Studies, English, and Mathematics. Inspectors recommended better use of lesson time, assessment data, and stronger middle leadership monitoring of teaching quality.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–42), inspected 20 - 23 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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