Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Manthena American School is an American school located in Muwailih Commercial, School Zone, Sharjah. Established in 2021, the school delivers education based on the US curriculum framework including AERO and Common Core standards, for around 100 students from Pre KG to Grade 12.
The school follows American educational standards and teaching methodologies. It holds Cognia accreditation (USA) and a “Good” rating from SPEA. Students benefit from a structured academic programme aligned with US practices.
As an American curriculum school, Manthena American School implements teaching approaches based on AERO and Common Core. The programme serves students across grades Pre KG through 12 in a co-educational setting.
The Muwailih location offers convenient access for families residing in central Sharjah. Parents seeking American education in Sharjah will find the school positioned within a growing residential community.
Annual tuition at Manthena American School ranges from AED 30,000 (FS1) to AED 52,300 (G11/Y12) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 2,500 to AED 4,358 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees 2026-2027 | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 30,000 AED | ~2,500 AED | -Original source |
| KG1/FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 32,400 AED | ~2,700 AED | -Original source |
| KG2/Y12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 32,400 AED | ~2,700 AED | -Original source |
| G1/Y22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 35,400 AED | ~2,950 AED | -Original source |
| G2/Y32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 35,500 AED | ~2,958 AED | -Original source |
| G3/Y42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 38,600 AED | ~3,217 AED | -Original source |
| G4/Y52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 38,700 AED | ~3,225 AED | -Original source |
| G5/Y62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 42,700 AED | ~3,558 AED | -Original source |
| G6/Y72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 43,100 AED | ~3,592 AED | -Original source |
| G7/Y82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 45,100 AED | ~3,758 AED | -Original source |
| G8/Y92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 45,700 AED | ~3,808 AED | -Original source |
| G9/Y102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 49,000 AED | ~4,083 AED | -Original source |
| G10/Y112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 49,000 AED | ~4,083 AED | -Original source |
| G11/Y122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 52,300 AED | ~4,358 AED | -Original source |
| G12/Y132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 52,300 AED | ~4,358 AED | -Original source |
Manthena American School improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Teaching, learning and the curriculum improved across most subjects and phases, and health and safety are strong. Areas needing further development include attainment in Arabic, mathematics and science in Elementary and Middle, plus stronger support for gifted and talented and EAL students.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1-28), inspected 10 to 13 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | N/A | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Attainment | KG | Good | - |
| Arabic (AFL) — Attainment | Middle | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Elementary | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Overall | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Overall | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Overall | Whole school | - | Good |
| English — Overall | Whole school | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Overall | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Overall | KG | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Overall | High | - | Good |
| Other subjects — Overall | Whole school | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | - | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | - |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Governance | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Very good |
In its first performance review, Manthena American School was rated acceptable overall. Achievement was strongest in KG and in Islamic education, social studies and English in the High Phase. Personal development and care and support were strong, but teaching, assessment, external benchmark performance, and students' innovation and critical thinking skills need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2-23), inspected 26 - 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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