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Sharjah private School branch Sharjah - Al Abar

Campus & Facilities in Al Abar, Sharjah

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Curriculum
Ministry of Education
SPEA
Good
Location
Sharjah, Al Abar
Fees
AED 7K - 8K
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Campus & Facilities

Good
SPEA Inspection Rating
Improved from Acceptable in 2018; 7 of 17 MoE curriculum schools in Sharjah rated Good or above
1,599
Total Students Enrolled
Large school by Sharjah MoE curriculum standards; KG1 to Grade 6 only
AED 6,800–8,250
Annual Fee Range
Below the MoE curriculum median of AED 8,989; among the most affordable in its curriculum category
1:19
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Higher than the Sharjah private school average of 13.6:1; reflects budget-tier resourcing
1974
Year Established
One of Sharjah's oldest private schools; campus age and condition data not publicly available
Science LaboratoriesPrayer Room (Musalla)ICT-Integrated LearningClean & Safe EnvironmentEst. 1974

Sharjah Private School - Al Abar Branch is a long-established institution founded in 1974, making it one of Sharjah's oldest private schools. Located in the Al Abar (Halwan) area, the school serves 1,599 students across KG1 through Grade 6 on a single campus. Specific campus size data is not publicly available, but the school accommodates a substantial student body across early years and primary through middle stages. [MISSING: campus size in sqm or acres; specific building age or recent renovation data]

Facility detail in the inspection documentation is limited, though reviewers noted that the learning environment is clean, safe, and supportive of student learning — a finding that carries weight given the school's fee positioning. Confirmed facilities include science laboratories and a prayer room (musalla), the latter referenced directly in inspection observations where students independently perform prayer. ICT is integrated into learning, with students using technology for independent research and presentations across multiple subjects. [MISSING: library, dining facilities, sports facilities, medical room, number of classrooms, arts or performance spaces]

On sports and physical education, the inspection confirms PE is delivered across all stages with age-appropriate outcomes observed — but no specific sports infrastructure such as fields, gymnasiums, or courts is documented in available data. Similarly, there is no information on a dedicated library, canteen, or on-site medical facility. Parents should seek direct confirmation of these provisions before enrolling.

In terms of fee-to-facility value, fees range from AED 6,800 to AED 8,250 annually — placing the school firmly at the lower end of the Sharjah market. Among UAE Ministry of Education curriculum schools in Sharjah, the median fee is AED 8,989, meaning this school sits just below the midpoint for its curriculum peer group. At this fee level, parents should not expect premium infrastructure — the benchmark is functional, well-maintained spaces that support the curriculum, and the inspection's confirmation of a clean and safe environment suggests that baseline is met. The school's SPEA overall effectiveness rating of Good (2022–2023), improved from Acceptable in 2018, reflects a positive trajectory, and inspectors specifically noted that available resources support student learning. However, the inspection also flagged that the range of learning opportunities in the kindergarten stage requires improvement, which may point to limitations in early years facilities and resourcing.

There are no documented recent capital investments or facility expansions. For a school at this fee level serving over 1,500 students, the absence of detailed facility data is itself a consideration — parents are advised to conduct an in-person visit to assess spaces firsthand, particularly for early years classrooms, science lab provision, and outdoor play areas.