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Australian International Pvt. School
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Australian International Pvt. School

Curriculum

Australian

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Location

Industrial Area

About Australian International Pvt. School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology

Australian International Pvt. School is an Australian curriculum school located in Sharjah - Industrial Area 18. Established in September 2005, the school delivers education based on the Australian educational framework, providing students with internationally recognized learning standards. The institution serves students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 and is a co-educational school.

The institution follows the Australian curriculum structure, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning and critical thinking skills. Students benefit from an educational approach that aligns with Australian teaching methodologies and assessment practices. Upon graduation at the end of Grade 12, students receive either a Queensland Certificate of Education or an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

As an Australian school in Sharjah, the institution operates under the oversight of SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority). The school received a "Very Good" evaluation rating and maintains Australian accreditation. The Australian curriculum framework prepares students with transferable skills and knowledge recognized across international educational systems.

The school was established through a partnership between Al Sharif Investment Trading Group and the Government of Queensland, Australia. Led by Principal Steve McLuckie, the institution emphasizes a supportive partnership between home and school, fostering a strong schooling community dedicated to student wellbeing and academic success.

Location

Industrial Area 18

Fees & Admissions

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Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified)See PDF AED--

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2023)
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What inspectors found in 2023

The school's overall effectiveness improved from Acceptable to Very good since the previous 2022 review. Achievement improved in most subjects, though Arabic as a first language remains acceptable. Personal and social development is outstanding. Leadership is dedicated, but higher-attaining students need more challenge, and student attendance requires improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Improvement in students' progress from low starting points in most subjects, particularly science and other subjects
  • Students' personal development, appreciation of Islamic values, and respect for UAE heritage
  • Curriculum design and implementation, underpinned by an effective CPD programme
  • Positive relationships and arrangements for the protection, care, and guidance of students
  • Leadership's clear direction, careful planning, and positive community partnerships

What the school was asked to improve

  • Improve achievement in Arabic languages across all phases
  • Apply teaching and assessment strategies consistently and adapt the curriculum to better extend higher-attaining and gifted students
  • Strengthen students' social responsibility, innovation skills, and attendance
  • Improve facilities to support science education
  • Strengthen senior academic leadership to fully represent the needs of Arabic-medium subjects

Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 24-27 October, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Performance standards by year (34 indicators, 1 inspection)
IndicatorPhase2023
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — AchievementWhole schoolVery good
Arabic as a First Language — AchievementWhole schoolAcceptable
Arabic as a Second Language — AchievementWhole schoolGood
Social Studies — AchievementWhole schoolVery good
English — AchievementWhole schoolVery good
English — AttainmentPhase 1Good
Other subjects — AchievementWhole schoolVery good
Other subjects — ProgressPhase 1Good
Students' personal and social development
Learning SkillsWhole schoolVery good
Learning SkillsPhase 1Good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learningKGGood
Teaching for effective learningPrimaryVery good
Teaching for effective learningMiddleVery good
Teaching for effective learningHighVery good
AssessmentKGGood
AssessmentPrimaryVery good
AssessmentMiddleVery good
AssessmentHighVery good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementationKGVery good
Curriculum design and implementationPrimaryVery good
Curriculum design and implementationMiddleVery good
Curriculum design and implementationHighVery good
Curriculum adaptationKGVery good
Curriculum adaptationPrimaryVery good
Curriculum adaptationMiddleVery good
Curriculum adaptationHighVery good
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingKGOutstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingPrimaryOutstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingMiddleOutstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingHighOutstanding
Care and supportKGVery good
Care and supportPrimaryVery good
Care and supportMiddleVery good
Care and supportHighVery good

Frequently Asked Questions

What did SPEA inspectors say about Australian International Pvt. School in 2023?

The school's overall effectiveness improved from Acceptable to Very good since the previous 2022 review. Achievement improved in most subjects, though Arabic as a first language remains acceptable. Personal and social development is outstanding. Leadership is dedicated, but higher-attaining students need more challenge, and student attendance requires improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023: improvement in students' progress from low starting points in most subjects, particularly science and other subjects; students' personal development, appreciation of Islamic values, and respect for UAE heritage; curriculum design and implementation, underpinned by an effective CPD programme; positive relationships and arrangements for the protection, care, and guidance of students; leadership's clear direction, careful planning, and positive community partnerships.

What was Australian International Pvt. School asked to improve in its 2023 inspection?

The 2023 SPEA report recommended that the school: improve achievement in Arabic languages across all phases; apply teaching and assessment strategies consistently and adapt the curriculum to better extend higher-attaining and gifted students; strengthen students' social responsibility, innovation skills, and attendance; improve facilities to support science education; strengthen senior academic leadership to fully represent the needs of Arabic-medium subjects.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades
ELC to Grade 12
Age
3-18
Genders
Boys and Girls
Curriculum
Australian
Language
English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Opening year
2010
Accreditation
SPEA
Curriculum examinations
ATAR

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