Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
American Gulf School is an American school located in Al Rahmaniya Shaghrafah 4, Sharjah. Established on 18 August 2021, the school delivers education based on the American curriculum combined with International Baccalaureate programmes, including Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme.
The school offers instruction from Pre KG through Grade 12, following American educational frameworks alongside IB methodologies. It is rated 'Good' by the Sharjah Private Education Authority and holds international accreditations as NA - New, with authorization as a BTEC centre for business studies, and serves as an IELTS and SAT centre.
As an American IB World School working towards full continuum authorization, the school provides students with an American Diploma pathway and the option for a dual diploma with IB qualifications in Grades 11 and 12.
The campus serves families in Sharjah, offering access for students in the Al Rahmaniya area.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
American Gulf School was rated very good overall, improving from good in 2024. Achievement improved across most subjects, reaching outstanding in English phase 4 and in Arabic, Islamic studies and mathematics in KG. Teaching, curriculum, care and leadership all strengthened, though mathematics attainment in phase 4 and teaching quality for higher attainers still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1–26), inspected 19-22 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 3 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 1 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2024, 2 can be checked against the 2026 ratings: 2 show an improvement.
Partnerships with parents and the community: Acceptable → Very good
Partnerships with parents and the community: Acceptable → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies | Whole school | Good | — |
| English | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science | Whole school | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
American Gulf School, founded in 2021, was rated good overall in its first full review. Achievement, teaching, and personal development are good overall, with very good performance in English and science in Phase 1. Care, guidance, and governance are very good, though attainment in English and mathematics weakens in Phases 3 and 4, and parental engagement needs strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–26), inspected 11 - 14 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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