Al Shola Private School - branch Industrial Area 13, Sharjah

Al Shola Private School follows the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum, delivered entirely in Arabic. The school serves Grades 5 through 12, covering what the MoE framework designates as the middle cycle (Grades 5 to 9, referred to in the SPEA report as Halqa 2) and the secondary cycle (Grades 10 to 12, Halqa 3). There is no primary or foundation stage provision at this branch. The school participates in a range of standardised and international assessments including EmSAT (Emirates Standardised Test), the IBT (International Benchmark Test), TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), and the Tala'a national diagnostic tool. These external data points provide a useful counterweight to the school's internal assessments, and the SPEA inspection findings reveal a notable pattern: internal assessment data consistently reports higher attainment than what inspectors observed in classrooms and student books. This gap is a structural concern that the school's leadership has been directed to address. In terms of subject attainment, SPEA rated achievement as Good across Islamic Education, Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Science in both the middle and secondary cycles. Arabic as a first language was rated Acceptable in the middle cycle but Good in the secondary cycle - an area where targeted improvement is clearly needed. Other subjects including Physical Education, Music, Art, and Computer Studies were also rated Good. Inspectors noted that the majority of student groups are achieving progress above expected levels in classroom observations, which is an encouraging sign even if the absolute attainment ceiling remains at Good rather than Very Good. In English, secondary cycle students demonstrate the ability to discuss a wide range of topics with confidence and engage with political discourse and abstract themes. In Mathematics, secondary students show good algebraic reasoning and equation-solving skills, though real-world application of mathematical concepts is an identified gap. In Science, secondary students demonstrate strong conceptual understanding in Chemistry and Physics, though independent experimental design skills require further development. In Arabic, secondary students can analyse Arabic poetry and use formal Arabic (Fusha) in discussions, while creative writing and grammatical accuracy remain areas for growth across both cycles. Learning skills are rated Good overall. Students in the secondary cycle regularly take ownership of their learning, lead discussions, and make meaningful connections between classroom content and real-world contexts. In the middle cycle, collaborative learning skills are developing well, though independent project work and effective use of technology in learning are noted as areas requiring more structured development. The school does not currently offer GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, or IB programmes - all formal qualifications are through the MoE national examination framework, with Grade 12 students sitting MoE board exams. A university fair was held for Grade 12 students in February 2026, signalling growing awareness of post-school pathways, though a formal, structured university guidance programme is not yet evidenced.