Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Al Rushed American Private School, established on 21 September 2011, is an American school located in Sharjah - Muwailih. The school delivers education based on the American curriculum, covering classes from KG1 to Grade 12. It operates under the oversight of SPEA, the regulatory authority for private schools in Sharjah, with a 'Good' evaluation and COGNIA international accreditation.
The school follows American educational standards, including US - North Carolina State Standards. SPEA reports confirm its performance as 'Good' overall.
The Muwailih location offers convenient access for families residing in the surrounding Sharjah neighborhoods. The curriculum supports progression to high school diploma certified by SPEA, with options for AP courses and standardized tests.
Parents interested in enrollment can contact the school directly for current availability and admission requirements.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The school improved from good to very good, mainly due to stronger student achievement. Leaders share a clear strategic vision, well distributed to an effective middle leadership team. Students show very positive attitudes and understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture, though greater independence in learning and stronger parental involvement in decision-making are needed.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1–28), inspected 9 – 12 February 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 2 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 0 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2024, 2 can be checked against the 2026 ratings: 2 show an improvement.
English — Attainment (Phase 2): Acceptable → Outstanding
English — Attainment (Phase 2): Acceptable → Outstanding
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Arabic Language — Attainment | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Very good |
The school's overall effectiveness improved to good from acceptable. Teaching, achievement in core subjects, and personal development have all improved due to strong leadership monitoring and training. However, support for SEN and lower-attaining students, English skills transfer, and use of constructive feedback remain areas needing further improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 26 – 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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