Sharjah English School

Sharjah English School operates as a not-for-profit independent school, and its fee structure reflects this: fees are set by reference to the school's budget and development plan, approved by SPEA, and any surplus is reinvested into the school rather than distributed. This is a meaningful structural difference from for-profit operators, and it provides a degree of long-term fee stability that commercially driven schools cannot always guarantee. For the 2025-26 academic year, annual school fees range from AED 28,420 at FS1 to AED 72,765 for Year 12 and Year 13. All fees are exclusive of VAT. The fee structure increases progressively through the school, with a notable step-up at secondary entry (Year 7: AED 57,050) and again at Sixth Form entry. Fees include all books, medical services and classroom supplies, though secondary students are expected to provide their own stationery. Additional costs include a non-refundable registration fee of AED 400 and a refundable security deposit of AED 5,000 per child (refundable against the final term's fees upon departure, subject to a term's written notice). School uniform, bus transport, examination fees and school trips are not included in the annual fee. Families of three or more children receive a 10% discount on term tuition fees for the eldest child or children - a meaningful saving for larger families. Fees are invoiced before the end of each term for the subsequent term, creating a three-instalment payment structure. The school does not publish a specific split percentage, but the fee table shows Term 1 as the largest payment (approximately 40% of the annual total) with Terms 2 and 3 equal at approximately 30% each. Payment terms require fees to be settled before or on the first day of term, with three reminder letters sent within the first month for arrears. The school's fees policy is notably transparent and detailed, explicitly stating that no hidden or additional fees for tuition are operated. Compared to equivalent British curriculum schools in Dubai, SES fees are positioned at the lower end of the premium band - a meaningful value proposition for families who would otherwise commute to Dubai for a comparable British education. Within Sharjah, SES sits at the top of the fee range for British curriculum schools, reflecting its accreditations, examination results and community reputation. For families seeking the full British pathway from FS1 to A-Level in a single not-for-profit school, the value case is strong.