Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Al Ma'arifa Int. Private School (American) is an American school located in Sharjah - Al Yarmouk. Established in 1986, the school provides education based on American standards and teaching methodologies.
The institution follows the American curriculum framework up to high school, offering students from KG1 to Grade 12 a structured academic programme aligned with US educational practices, with options for American AP or British AL exams thereafter. Classes incorporate core subjects including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Over 4,000 students from more than 65 nationalities benefit from an American-style learning environment that prepares them for further education opportunities. The school is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, ensuring compliance with national educational requirements and quality standards.
The campus serves families residing in Al Yarmouk and surrounding Sharjah communities. Parents seeking an American educational approach in this area will find the school conveniently positioned for daily commutes within the emirate.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Marifa International Private School performs very well overall. Students achieve strongly in English, mathematics, science and other subjects, especially in Middle and High, though KG and Elementary achievement, particularly Arabic, and middle leaders' impact on outcomes remain weaker areas needing improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–32), inspected 11 to 14 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 4 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 3 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Elementary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | High | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | KG | — | Very good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Middle | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | High | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | High | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Attainment | Middle | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Attainment | High | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Progress | High | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | High | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Middle | — | Very good |
| English — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Middle | — | Very good |
| English — Progress | High | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Middle | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Other subjects — Progress | Elementary | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Progress | Middle | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Progress | High | — | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | — | Good |
| Learning Skills | Elementary | — | Good |
| Learning Skills | Middle | — | Very good |
| Learning Skills | High | — | 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 | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 2 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 3 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | — | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | — | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | — | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
Al Marifa International Private School improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Leadership and strategic direction are good, achievement improved across most subjects, and student attendance, personal development, and care and support are strong. Areas for improvement include inclusive teaching, leadership capacity, and building on recent achievement gains.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 30 January - 2 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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