
Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Shj. British Int. Pvt. School is a British school located in Muwailih, Sharjah, established on 06 July 2002. The school delivers education based on the British curriculum and holds Cambridge accreditation. It provides students with a structured British educational framework serving students from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13.
The school offers a learning environment aligned with British educational standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that follows established British teaching methodology and assessment practices. The school has received a "Good" evaluation rating, indicating its commitment to maintaining quality educational standards.
As a British curriculum school, Shj. British Int. Pvt. School prepares students through programmes designed to meet British educational benchmarks. The curriculum structure supports academic progression through various key stages, from early years through secondary education and sixth form.
The campus in Muwailih provides families in the surrounding Sharjah communities with access to British-style education. The school serves the local community with its commitment to British educational principles and Cambridge-based assessment frameworks.
Annual tuition at Shj. British Int .Pvt. School ranges from AED 14,050 (FS1) to AED 33,882 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 1,171 to AED 2,824 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees 2026-2027 | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 14,050 AED | ~1,171 AED | -Original source |
| KG1/FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 15,989 AED | ~1,332 AED | -Original source |
| KG2/Y12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,105 AED | ~1,425 AED | -Original source |
| G1/Y22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,105 AED | ~1,425 AED | -Original source |
| G2/Y32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 19,315 AED | ~1,610 AED | -Original source |
| G3/Y42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 20,445 AED | ~1,704 AED | -Original source |
| G4/Y52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 20,550 AED | ~1,713 AED | -Original source |
| G5/Y62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 21,652 AED | ~1,804 AED | -Original source |
| G6/Y72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 22,822 AED | ~1,902 AED | -Original source |
| G7/Y82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 23,212 AED | ~1,934 AED | -Original source |
| G8/Y92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 25,582 AED | ~2,132 AED | -Original source |
| G9/Y102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 29,292 AED | ~2,441 AED | -Original source |
| G10/Y112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 32,967 AED | ~2,747 AED | -Original source |
| G11/Y122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 33,702 AED | ~2,809 AED | -Original source |
| G12/Y132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 33,882 AED | ~2,824 AED | -Original source |
Sharjah British International Private School was judged good overall in this SPEA review. Achievement is strong in Islamic Education, Arabic, English, social studies and science, but only acceptable in mathematics. Leadership is good overall, though self-evaluation and monitoring of teaching's impact, especially in FS and Year 1, need strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 1-27), inspected 26-29 January 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 6 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 5 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic Language — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Other subjects — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic Language — Attainment | Whole school | - | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | - | Good |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 1 | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| Curriculum adaptation | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | - | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | - | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Good |
Sharjah British International Private School improved from acceptable to good overall. Achievement and learning skills rose to good across almost all subjects except mathematics, personal and social development is strong, and leadership drives improvement, though assessment use and governance remain acceptable.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1-20), inspected 4 – 7 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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