Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Providence English Private School is a British curriculum school located in Sharjah, Muwailih. Established in 1990, the school delivers education from KG1 to Grade 12 based on the UK National Curriculum, providing students with a structured academic framework aligned with British educational standards.
The school offers a learning environment designed to support student development across multiple year groups. Classes follow the English National Curriculum structure, incorporating key stages that guide progression through primary and secondary education levels, with IGCSE and AS-Levels in the upper years.
As a UK school in Sharjah, Providence English Private School operates under the oversight of SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority). The curriculum prepares students with foundational knowledge and skills consistent with British educational expectations.
The Muwailih campus serves families residing in the surrounding Sharjah communities, with two buildings: one for KG1 to Grade 3 and another for Grade 4 to Grade 12. Parents seeking British education in this area of Sharjah will find the school accessible from nearby residential neighbourhoods throughout the emirate.
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 | - | - |
Providence English Private School remains good overall, unchanged since the 2022-23 review. Attainment and progress are strong in Arabic, Islamic education, mathematics and science in most phases, but English has declined in Phase 1, support for students with additional needs is underdeveloped, and Phase 1 leadership needs strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–24), inspected 20 to 23 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 9 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 0 declined and 6 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2023, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 1 show an improvement.
Science — Attainment (Phase 2): Acceptable → Good · Science — Progress (Phase 2): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Arabic as First Language — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic as First Language — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic as Second Language — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as Second Language — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Arabic as Second Language — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as Second Language — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | FS | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | Good |
| Physical Education — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Business Studies and Information Technology — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Learning skills | FS | Acceptable | — |
| Learning skills | Whole school | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Arabic (AFL/ASL) — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | — |
| Personal development | High | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | — |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Very good | — |
| Care and support | KG | Very good | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Very good | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Very good | — |
| Care and support | High | Very good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | — |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | — |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | — | Good |
Providence English Private School was rated good overall in this SPEA review, an improvement since 2018. Teaching, curriculum and student achievement have strengthened, especially in Arabic, mathematics, English and physical education, alongside very good personal development and care. Improvement areas include Foundation Stage teaching, Arabic as a second language, middle leaders' monitoring role, independent learning, and attendance in Foundation Stage.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 2–24), inspected 24 – 27 October, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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