Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
International School of Choueifat – Sharjah (ISC-Sharjah) is a SABIS school located in Sharjah Industrial Area 6. Established in 1976, the institution follows the SABIS Educational System for students from KG1 to Grade 12 in a co-educational setting. It holds international accreditations AI / NCPSA / MSA and a Good evaluation from SPEA.
The school operates under the SABIS network, known for its systematic approach to education and student accountability. This educational model emphasizes core academic subjects like English, Arabic, French, math, and sciences while developing critical thinking and organizational skills through its proprietary teaching methods.
As part of the international SABIS network, the school implements standardized assessments and the Student Life Organization program, which encourages peer-to-peer learning and leadership development. The curriculum, drawing from American, British, and Emirati frameworks, prepares students for exams including IGCSE, AP, SAT, and UAE national exams.
The campus serves families residing in the surrounding Sharjah area. It is located on University City Road near key routes and beside the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Al Choueifat International School was rated very good overall in this SPEA review. Inspectors found very good achievement in English, mathematics and science across most phases, though internal assessment data often overstated outstanding progress compared to what was observed in lessons. Recommended improvements include better KG-early years integration and more explicit development of independent learning and critical thinking skills.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1–17), inspected 26-29 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 2 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 0 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Phase 3 | Very good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Overall | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Overall | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment/Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Overall | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment/Progress | High | — | Very good |
| Social Studies — Overall | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Overall | Whole school | — | Very good |
| English — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | High | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Overall | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| Science — Overall | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment/Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Science — Attainment/Progress | Primary | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment/Progress | Middle | — | Very good |
| Science — Attainment/Progress | High | — | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment/Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | |||
| English — Attainment | Primary | — | Very good |
The school improved from Acceptable to Good, driven by a new principal and effective leadership team implementing rapid improvements. Achievement is good overall, with very good results in external examinations. Students show very good personal and social development, strong protection and care, though teaching quality and achievement levels across all subjects and phases still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–25), inspected 19-22 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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