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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Sharjah American Int. Pvt. School is an American school located in Al Rumaqiyya, Sharjah. Established on 15 July 1997, the school delivers education based on American educational standards and teaching methodologies.
The school provides instruction following the US curriculum framework for classes KG1 to Grade 12. Students benefit from an American-style learning environment that prepares them for further education opportunities.
As an American curriculum institution with COGNIA accreditation and a Good evaluation rating, the school follows US educational guidelines and assessment practices. The academic programme aligns with American educational expectations and standards.
The campus in Al Rumaqiyya offers families in Sharjah access to American curriculum education. The school serves the local community with its American-based academic programme.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The school's overall effectiveness is good, an improvement from good with acceptable features in 2022. Achievement in English, mathematics and other subjects is good, while personal development and understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture are very good. Governance and parental partnership are highlighted as particular strengths, alongside safeguarding and care.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–29), inspected 4 to 7 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 1 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 1 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Elementary | — | Good |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Middle | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | High | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Elementary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Middle | — | Good |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | — |
The school's overall performance is good, improved since 2018, driven by stronger leadership and teaching that raised achievement in most subjects. English remains only acceptable, benchmarking against international standards is limited, and attendance, punctuality, and curriculum adaptation for all student groups still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 2–26), inspected 27-30 October, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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