Al Marifa International Private (G.C.S.E) School - branch Al Yarmouk, Sharjah

Al Marifa's fee structure is one of the most significant reasons families choose this school over competitors. At AED 13,838 for KG1 rising to AED 26,476 for Grade 12, the school sits firmly in the lower-mid segment of Sharjah's private school fee market - yet delivers dual-curriculum choice, Cognia and AIAA accreditation, AP and IGCSE examination access, a nine-building campus with a semi-Olympic pool, and a SPEA Very Good rating. For context, many Sharjah schools with a single curriculum and Good ratings charge 40-60% more. The fee schedule shown on the school website is described as approved by SPEA for the academic year 2023-2024, and both the American and British curriculum tracks carry identical fees at each grade level - a parent-friendly policy that removes financial penalty for curriculum choice. Additional costs include a AED 500 application fee (non-refundable) and a AED 500 re-enrollment deposit (deductible from first-term fees). Payment is made via bank transfer to Commercial Bank of Dubai (IBAN: AE480230000001000179133), and the school requests that parents include the student name and ID as a payment reference. No specific installment split percentage is published on the school website, though the admissions page references Term 2 re-enrollment deadlines, implying a termly fee structure. Specific data on sibling discounts, scholarships, transport costs, uniform costs, and exam fees is not published on the school website and parents should request a full additional costs schedule from the admissions office before committing. The overall value-for-money verdict is strong: this is one of the few schools in Sharjah where a family can access dual-curriculum IGCSE and AP preparation, genuine international accreditation, and a large well-equipped campus for under AED 27,000 per year at the senior school level.