AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba

The extracurricular offering at AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba is modest but purposeful, reflecting the school's community-focused identity and its position as an accessible, affordable option in Sharjah. The school operates a Student Club that organises lectures, awareness events, and themed activities, particularly during significant Islamic and national occasions. Evidence from the school website and SPEA inspection shows students participating in activities tied to World Food Day, UAE National Day, UAE Child Day, and Saudi National Day - reflecting the diverse Arab expatriate community the school serves. In sports, SPEA inspectors noted that students demonstrate Good to Very Good physical ability in football, volleyball, and endurance activities. Students organise volleyball matches during break times, and boys participate in football competitions. Performing arts activity is visible through the morning assembly programme, which students lead with enthusiasm, and through poetry and drama activities noted in the inspection. The school also documents student participation in Hour of Code computing sessions and a visit to the Sultan Al Owais Cultural Foundation - indicating some enrichment beyond the classroom. Community service is embedded in the school's culture: students collect charitable donations for families in need and have participated in cancer research awareness activities. SPEA noted student participation in environmental activities including engagement with COP28-related themes. Innovation skills activities - design and technology projects, robotics, and electronic circuits - are present but inspectors noted these are less consistently developed within formal lessons compared to extracurricular settings.

AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba offers some of the most accessible school fees in Sharjah for a private MoE-curriculum school, making it a genuine value proposition for Arab expatriate families seeking an affordable Arabic-medium education aligned with UAE national standards. Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,300 at KG2 to AED 11,600 at Grade 12 - a fee structure that is dramatically lower than most private schools in Sharjah, including many other MoE-curriculum institutions. For context, the majority of private schools in Sharjah charge between AED 15,000 and AED 60,000 per year, placing this school firmly in the budget tier. Additional costs include book fees ranging from AED 260 at KG2 to AED 1,000 at Grade 12, uniform fees of AED 300 to AED 350 depending on the cycle, and transport fees of AED 2,600 per year for Sharjah routes or AED 3,000 for Ajman. A registration fee of AED 500 is charged for both new and returning students, payable in cash at registration, and this amount is deducted from the first installment of tuition fees. Book and uniform fees are paid in full in cash alongside the first installment. Fees are split into three installments: the first is paid in cash by 20 August, the second by post-dated cheque due 15 November, and the third by post-dated cheque due 15 January. Bank transfer via Emirates Islamic Bank is also accepted. A penalty of AED 500 is charged for each returned cheque. The school's fee page notes that fees are subject to increase, and the published data reflects the 2021-2022 academic year - families should confirm current fees directly with the school's admissions office before enrolling. No formal scholarship or bursary programme is referenced on the school's website or in the SPEA inspection report. Given the SPEA Good rating and the strong pastoral and attainment outcomes in core subjects, the value-for-money assessment at this price point is genuinely strong for the target demographic.