Al Wahda Private School, Sharjah

Al Wahda Private School positions itself explicitly as an affordable fees provider - and the data supports this claim within the context of Sharjah's American curriculum school market. The SPEA-approved fee structure for the academic year 2025-26 covers the full range from KG1 through Grade 12, with the school confirming that tuition fees include the cost of books - a meaningful inclusion that reduces the true additional cost burden for families. The fee structure has been approved by SPEA for the 2025-26 academic year. The SPEA inspection report records the school fees Sharjah range as AED 15,000 to AED 30,000 per annum - positioning AWPS firmly in the lower-to-mid tier of Sharjah private school fees. For context, many American curriculum schools in Sharjah and the broader UAE charge significantly more for comparable grade levels, making AWPS a genuinely competitive option for cost-conscious families who do not want to compromise on curriculum type or accreditation status. It is important to note that examination fees are not included in the total tuition fee and must be paid separately at the time of admission. Given the school's use of College Board examinations (AP), MoE assessments, and international benchmarks including TOEFL and EmSAT, these additional examination costs can accumulate for High Phase students in particular. Parents of students in Grades 10-12 should budget accordingly. The school does not publish a detailed additional costs breakdown (transport, uniforms, trips) on its website beyond the fee structure image. Transport is referenced as available (the SPEA inspection noted student punctuality issues related to school transport), suggesting a bus service is operated, but pricing is not publicly listed. Parents should request a full cost-of-attendance breakdown - including registration fees, transport, and any activity fees - before committing, to avoid surprises. Overall value-for-money verdict: for a Cognia-accredited, SPEA-rated Good, American curriculum school serving KG through Grade 12 with books included in fees, AWPS offers strong structural value. The caveat is that value is only realised if academic outcomes improve to match the investment - and on current SPEA evidence, attainment is still developing rather than established.