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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Progressive English School is a CISCE (ICSE/ISC) curriculum school located in Al Yarmouk, Sharjah. Established in 1981, the school provides education from KG to Grade 12 following the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations framework from New Delhi, serving over 2,000 students from more than 17 countries in the local community.
The school offers instruction based on CISCE standards, the only such school in Sharjah. Students follow a structured academic programme in Science and Commerce streams designed to meet the requirements of ICSE (Grade 10) and ISC (Grade 12) board examinations.
Progressive English School operates under the supervision of SPEA, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (School ID 175), and is licensed by the Ministry of Education UAE. The institution focuses on delivering education aligned with CISCE principles and assessment methods.
The campus in Al Yarmouk provides convenient access for families residing in the surrounding Sharjah neighbourhoods.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
This SPEA review rated Progressive English School acceptable overall, unchanged from the previous review. Achievement is mostly acceptable, with early improvements in Islamic education in Primary and science in Secondary. Personal development is good, but the new principal has yet to set a clear vision, and innovation skills remain underdeveloped.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1-24), inspected 27 to 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Social studies — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Social studies — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Other subjects — Progress | KG | Acceptable | - |
| Other subjects — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Other subjects — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | - | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | - | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Arabic (ASL) — Progress | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | - | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | - | Good |
| Science — Progress | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | - | Good |
| Learning Skills | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Secondary | - | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Governance | Whole school | Good | - |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | - | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | - | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | - | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | - | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | - | Acceptable |
Progressive English School improved from Weak to Acceptable overall. Personal and social development, parent engagement and governance are good, but the school still needs more consistent challenge for higher attainers, better SEN/gifted identification, more rigorous self-evaluation, and improved classroom space and resources.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2-27), inspected 29 January - 1 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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