Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
Read Article
American
Contact school
Al Rahmaniyah
Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Resalah American International School is an American school located in Sharjah - Al Keshisha 3, near Al Rahmanya Mall. The school delivers education based on American curriculum standards from Pre-KG to Grade 12, serving boys and girls.
The American curriculum at Al Resalah American International School covers education from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The school provides facilities including science labs, ICT labs, classrooms with interactive smart boards, innovation lab, libraries, art and music rooms, outdoor sports courts, indoor sports hall, and shaded play areas.
The school offers an American programme through Grade 12, following American educational standards. Classrooms include interactive whiteboards and internet connectivity for student devices.
The campus is conveniently accessible from nearby residential areas including Alrahmanya 6, making it a practical choice for families living in these Sharjah communities.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Resalah American International School remains good overall. Achievement is good in most subjects, with very good progress in Islamic education and Arabic in KG, though Arabic First Language attainment in High Phase is weaker. Leadership provides clear vision and direction, but monitoring of improvement actions needs sharper focus.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 2–27), inspected 19-22 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 9 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 1 declined and 7 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2024, 3 can be checked against the 2026 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2026
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2026
Islamic Education — Progress (High): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | Outstanding | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Outstanding | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | Outstanding | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Elementary | Outstanding | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Outstanding | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | Outstanding | — |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | Outstanding | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | High | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | High | — | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| English — Progress | High | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | — | 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 | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | Good |
Al Resalah American International School improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Inspectors praised strong leadership, governance, and use of assessment data, good student progress across most subjects, and effective care and support. They recommended raising achievement in standardized tests, strengthening teaching in Islamic Education and Arabic, and developing more challenging, innovative instruction.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–26), inspected 11 – 14 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Work at this school?
Claim this profile to update information and respond to reviews.
Personalize this pageFrom the 2024-2025 inspection profile
As reported for 2024-2025
