{
  "id": 367957,
  "title": "Sharjah schools: Top-rated schools under Dh35,000 a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/sharjah-schools-top-rated-schools-under-dh35-000-a-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T08:20:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/affordable-top-rated-schools-sharjah-1.500635233"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A top-rated school in Sharjah can be affordable, with several institutions receiving \"Very Good\" or \"Good\" ratings from the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) charging less than Dh35,000 per year. The evaluations are based on SPEA's 2024-25 Itqan inspections, which assessed 86 schools across various curricula. Of the inspected schools, five received \"Very Good\" ratings, 53 achieved \"Good\" ratings, and 28 were rated \"Acceptable\". No schools were rated \"Weak\" or \"Very Weak\" during these inspections. Here are the most budget-friendly top-rated schools in Sharjah:\n\n1. Gems Millennium Private School (Indian curriculum) - Annual fees range from Dh17,835 to Dh25,675 for pre-KG to grade 12. Located in Muwailih.\n\n2. Al Ansar International Private School (British curriculum) - Annual fees between Dh22,440 and Dh30,340 for FS1 to year 12. Situated in Al Qarain 2.\n\n3. Al Marifa International Private School (American curriculum) - Annual fees between Dh14,360 and Dh27,470 for pre-KG to grade 12. Located in Al Yarmouk, offering American curriculum for grades 10-12.\n\n4. Al Rushed American Private School (American curriculum) - Annual fees between Dh12,765 and Dh28,780 for KG1 to grade 12. Located in Muwailih.\n\n5. Ambassador School (Indian curriculum) - Annual fees between Dh8,819 and Dh25,700 for pre-KG to grade 12. Located in Muwailih.\n\nThe cheapest top-rated schools start at Dh8,350 per year, with Our Own English High School (B1 curriculum) and Ambassador School. The most expensive school among these has a starting fee of Dh22,440 at Al Ansar International Private School, with a maximum annual tuition of Dh30,340. Parents should consider more than just tuition fees when choosing a school, including total costs, year-group fees, curriculum suitability, location, admissions requirements, and available facilities. Always confirm the latest fees and admission details directly with the school, as they may change.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A top-rated school in Sharjah does not have to cost a fortune. Several schools rated “Very Good” or “Good” by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) charge annual fees of less than Dh35,000. The ratings are based on SPEA’s 2024–25 Itqan inspections , which assessed 86 schools across 10 curricula. Five schools were rated “Very Good”, 53 “Good” and 28 “Acceptable”, with none rated…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}