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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Emirates National School is a school located in Sharjah - Al Nakheelat. Established on 01 December 1980, the school provides education following the Indian curriculum framework with CBSE accreditation, from KG1 to Grade 12, led by Principal Mrs. Susan John.
The school offers instruction based on Indian educational standards, preparing students for academic progression within the Indian curriculum system, including CBSE board examinations. Classes are structured according to the guidelines established by CBSE - Indian educational boards.
Students at Emirates National School follow a curriculum designed to meet the requirements of Indian board examinations. The academic programme focuses on core subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and social studies as prescribed by the Indian education system.
The campus in Al Nakheelat provides families in Sharjah with access to Indian curriculum education. The school serves the local community with programmes aligned to Indian educational standards and teaching methodologies.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Emirates National School remains good overall, with strong achievement across most subjects and phases, positive student behaviour, effective safeguarding, and strong parent and governor engagement. Areas needing improvement include Arabic as a second language, more consistent use of assessment data, better support for gifted and talented students, and stronger middle leadership impact on teaching and outcomes.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–25), inspected 25 to 28 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 9 performance indicators rated in both reports, 5 improved, 0 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2023, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 1 show an improvement.
Teaching for effective learning (KG): Acceptable → Good · Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Assessment (KG): Acceptable → Good · Assessment (Primary): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic — Achievement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Primary | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Secondary | Good | — |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Achievement | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Secondary | Good | — |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Good | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Care and support | KG | Good | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | — |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
Emirates National School received an overall Good rating, an improvement since 2019. Secondary students achieve particularly well, and teaching, self-evaluation, and parent partnerships have strengthened. However, kindergarten provision, support for gifted and talented students, differentiation for higher achievers, and preparation for international benchmark tests still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 21-24 November, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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