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Ibn Seena English High School

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Al Shahba

About Ibn Seena English High School

Last updated 24 September 2026 · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology

Ibn Seena English High School is a British school located in Al Shahba, Sharjah, established in 1978 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohd. Al Qassimi, the ruler of Sharjah. The institution provides education following the UK National Curriculum for England, offering students a structured academic pathway based on British educational standards. The school is a co-educational institution serving students from KG1 through Grade 12.

The school delivers instruction aligned with the English National Curriculum framework, with students progressing through IGCSE, AS level, and A-level qualifications. Students benefit from a learning environment designed to meet UK educational benchmarks while preparing them for their academic progression. The curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies.

As a UK curriculum school, Ibn Seena English High School follows British teaching methodologies and assessment practices. The institution emphasizes that academic achievement should not come at the expense of students' social, moral, and psychological development. The campus features purpose-built facilities including classrooms, libraries, science and ICT laboratories, and a performing arts building.

The campus in Al Shahba serves families residing in the surrounding Sharjah communities. Tuition fees range from AED 5,300 in KG1 and KG2 to AED 10,500 for Grade 12. Parents seeking British education in this area of Sharjah will find the school accessible from nearby residential neighborhoods.

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Ibn Seena English High School fees

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Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified)See PDF AED--

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2026)
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What inspectors found in 2026

Ibn Seena English High School received an overall Good rating. English and science achievement were very good, while mathematics, Islamic education and other subjects were good. Leadership shows clear vision and strong parent partnerships, but governance oversight of resources, technology and staff turnover, plus curriculum choice, need improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Phase 2 students' strong recitation and memorisation of short Surahs from the Holy Qur'an
  • Students' deep knowledge of Islamic values and manners, especially in Phase 4
  • Children's accelerating fluency and vocabulary in lower phases in English
  • Students' reading comprehension and written work in higher phases in English
  • Students' well-developed number concepts and mathematical language in lower phases
  • Students' ability to think abstractly and use symbols and algebra in upper phases of mathematics

What the school was asked to improve

  • Help students explain the meaning of the Holy Qur'an and Noble Hadeeth vocabulary more clearly and connect it to relevant verses
  • Improve students' accuracy and spelling in creative writing in Phase 2, and their ability to integrate information into extended writing in Phase 3
  • Develop students' ability to think mathematically and solve word problems in Phase 2, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations across all phases
  • Strengthen students' application of scientific knowledge to technology, environment and society, and their ability to plan investigations independently in Phase 4
  • Improve students' ability to recognise musical notes and use ICT for research and independent learning
  • Strengthen governors' role in managing resources, technology provision, and staff turnover

Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 2-28), inspected 19-22 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2024 inspection

Of the 17 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 15 kept the same rating.

Improved

  • English — Overall: Good → Very good
  • Other subjects — Overall: Good → Very good

Did Ibn Seena English High School act on the 2024 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2024, 1 can be checked against the 2026 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

  1. Raise students' achievement in national and international benchmarking examinations.Not measurable from the ratings
  2. Strengthen senior and middle leaders' capacity and accountability for improving performance in all phases.No change yet

    2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2026

  3. Include more opportunities for students' innovation, creativity, and independent research in all phases.Not measurable from the ratings
  4. Set individual targets and personalised challenge goals to meet all students' needs.Not measurable from the ratings
Performance standards by year (19 indicators, 2 inspections)
IndicatorPhase20242026
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — OverallWhole schoolGoodGood
Arabic as a Second Language — AchievementWhole schoolGood-
Social Studies — AchievementWhole schoolGood-
English — OverallWhole schoolGoodVery good
Mathematics — OverallWhole schoolGoodGood
Science — OverallWhole schoolVery goodVery good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementationPhase 1GoodGood
Curriculum design and implementationPhase 2GoodGood
Curriculum design and implementationPhase 3GoodGood
Curriculum design and implementationPhase 4GoodGood
Curriculum adaptationPhase 1GoodGood
Curriculum adaptationPhase 2GoodGood
Curriculum adaptationPhase 3GoodGood
Curriculum adaptationPhase 4GoodGood
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolGoodGood
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolGoodGood
Partnerships with parents and the communityWhole schoolGoodVery good
GovernanceWhole schoolGoodGood
Management, staffing, facilities and resourcesWhole schoolGoodGood

Earlier inspections

2024Good

Ibn Seena English High School improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Progress and attainment are strong across most subjects and phases, personal development is very good, and leadership under the principal is effective. However, Arabic in Phase 4 and mathematics and science achievement in Phase 4 remain only acceptable, and middle leaders need stronger capacity.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Students' progress in almost all subjects across all phases.
  • Students' achievements in IGCSE examinations in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history and ICT, and AS examinations in economics and accounting.
  • Positive attitudes to learning and good behavioural management in all phases.
  • Students' understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati culture in all phases.
  • Effective leadership from the principal across all phases.

What the school was asked to improve

  • Raise students' achievement in national and international benchmarking examinations.
  • Strengthen senior and middle leaders' capacity and accountability for improving performance in all phases.
  • Include more opportunities for students' innovation, creativity, and independent research in all phases.
  • Set individual targets and personalised challenge goals to meet all students' needs.

Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1-26), inspected 26 - 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2024
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What did SPEA inspectors say about Ibn Seena English High School in 2026?

Ibn Seena English High School received an overall Good rating. English and science achievement were very good, while mathematics, Islamic education and other subjects were good. Leadership shows clear vision and strong parent partnerships, but governance oversight of resources, technology and staff turnover, plus curriculum choice, need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2026: phase 2 students' strong recitation and memorisation of short Surahs from the Holy Qur'an; students' deep knowledge of Islamic values and manners, especially in Phase 4; children's accelerating fluency and vocabulary in lower phases in English; students' reading comprehension and written work in higher phases in English; students' well-developed number concepts and mathematical language in lower phases; students' ability to think abstractly and use symbols and algebra in upper phases of mathematics.

What was Ibn Seena English High School asked to improve in its 2026 inspection?

The 2026 SPEA report recommended that the school: help students explain the meaning of the Holy Qur'an and Noble Hadeeth vocabulary more clearly and connect it to relevant verses; improve students' accuracy and spelling in creative writing in Phase 2, and their ability to integrate information into extended writing in Phase 3; develop students' ability to think mathematically and solve word problems in Phase 2, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations across all phases; strengthen students' application of scientific knowledge to technology, environment and society, and their ability to plan investigations independently in Phase 4; improve students' ability to recognise musical notes and use ICT for research and independent learning; strengthen governors' role in managing resources, technology provision, and staff turnover.

Has Ibn Seena English High School improved since its 2024 inspection?

Between the 2024 and 2026 inspections, 2 of the 17 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 15 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Overall from Good to Very good, Other subjects — Overall from Good to Very good. Of the 4 recommendations made in 2024, 1 can be checked against the 2026 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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