Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Wahda (P.V.T) School is an American school located in Al Qarayen 3, Sharjah. Established in 2016, the school delivers education based on the American curriculum, providing students with a US-style academic framework from KG to Grade 12 in this residential community near Sharjah Airport.
The campus serves families seeking an American educational approach in Sharjah. Students follow a programme structured around American academic standards, accredited by Cognia, with instruction in English designed to prepare them for further studies.
As an American curriculum school, Al Wahda (P.V.T) School focuses on core subjects including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The educational approach emphasizes critical thinking and practical application of knowledge across all grade levels.
The school is conveniently situated for families residing in Al Qarayen 3 and surrounding neighborhoods. Annual fees range from AED 15,000 to 30,000.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Wahda Private School was rated good overall, maintaining steady progress. Students achieve well across subjects, show positive attitudes and strong understanding of Islamic values, and benefit from very good health and safety provision. Parents and governors provide strong support. Leaders should further empower middle leaders and improve consistency in evaluating improvement strategies.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1–28), inspected 26-29 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 4 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 0 declined and 0 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Very good |
| Arabic (First and Second Language) — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First and Second Language) — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Language — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Elementary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Good | — |
| Personal development | High | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Elementary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Elementary | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | 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 | Elementary | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Good | — |
| Care and support | KG | Good | — |
| Care and support | Elementary | Good | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Good | — |
| Care and support | High | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
| Overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety | Whole school | — | Very good |
Al Wahda Private School was rated acceptable overall, an improvement from weak in 2018. Under new first-year leadership, teaching, curriculum, and management improved to good, while attainment, teaching consistency, innovation skills, and students' punctuality remain areas requiring further development.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 27 February – 2 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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