Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
SHJ. INT. PVT. SCHOOL (British) is a British curriculum school located in Al Qarain 5, Sharjah. The school delivers education based on the UK National Curriculum, providing students with a structured British educational framework.
The school offers a British educational approach that prepares students for academic progression through the UK system. Teaching follows established British pedagogical methods, with classroom instruction aligned to National Curriculum standards and expectations.
As a UK school in Sharjah, SHJ. INT. PVT. SCHOOL (British) operates under the oversight of SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority). The curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge and skills recognised internationally, following the same educational structure used in schools across the United Kingdom.
The campus serves families residing in Al Qarain 5 and surrounding neighbourhoods. The school is conveniently accessible from Al Qarain 3, Al Qarain 2, and the wider Al Qarain district, making it a practical choice for families in eastern Sharjah seeking British education for their children.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
This school remained good overall, matching its previous review. Achievement improved to very good in most subjects in Phase 4 and Cycle 3, alongside strong personal development, teaching, and community partnerships. Inspectors recommended greater challenge for high-attaining students, stronger innovation skills, and more rigorous middle leader monitoring and governor oversight of assessment data.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–37), inspected 17 to 20 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 8 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 6 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2023, 3 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
Curriculum adaptation (Phase 4): Good → Very good
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
Curriculum adaptation (Phase 4): Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 / Cycle 1 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 / Cycle 2 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 4 / Cycle 3 | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 / Cycle 1 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 / Cycle 2 | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 4 / Cycle 3 | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 3 | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 4 | Good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 1 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 2 / Cycle 1 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 3 / Cycle 2 | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Phase 4 / Cycle 3 | Very good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 2 / Cycle 1 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 3 / Cycle 2 | Good | — |
| Care and support | Phase 4 / Cycle 3 | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Students' achievement | |||
| Arabic | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Social studies | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics | Whole school | — | Good |
| Science | Whole school | — | Good |
Sharjah International Private School improved from acceptable to good overall since its 2018 inspection. Achievement improved across subjects, teaching, assessment and care strengthened, and a new acting principal is consolidating leadership. Recommended improvements include raising achievement further, better use of assessment, broader curriculum choice, and stronger independent learning and innovation skills.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 27 February to 2 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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