Sharjah English School: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	22 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 27,390 to: Dirham 70,135

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Nationalities

Number of students	1000
Number of nationalities represented in the school	50
Most common nationality	British
Ratio of local students to international students	100% International Students

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	No
Additional language classes offered by the school	French, Arabic for foreigners

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	24
Average number of students per class	22
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Being a Google school, we use Google services for email, file collaboration, and various other tasks. Google Classroom serves as a central platform for our educational activities, facilitating seamless communication and resource sharing among teachers and students. This integration of technology not only supports the educational process but also promotes a collaborative and efficient learning environment.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Yes
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	Islamic Studies for Muslims

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	GCSE, A Levels
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Depends on the subject and year group
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	Learning support
Student access to education psychologist	Yes

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Students sit for a CAT4 test and an interview
Waiting list	Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Admissions is open year round
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School day

School start time	7:40am
School finish time	FS1 & FS2: 1:50pm Year 1 - Year 6: 2:50pm
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Netball, swimming, drama, environmental club, film club, rounders, board games, basketball, orchestra, singing, rock band, multi-media,
Sports activities included	Physical education
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities

Sports facilities at the school

Sports hall, swimming pool, extensive grassed playing areas.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Established in 1974, Sharjah English School is a not-for-profit school based on the Dubai-Sharjah border that follows the British Curriculum to very high standards. Ranked in the top 3 schools in the UAE for best results in A-levels in 2021. SES is dedicated to providing outstanding education welcoming students from age 3 in FS1 to year 13.

We are the first school in the UAE to be accredited by The Curiosity Approach for early years, with natural play spaces igniting curiosity and wonder into early childhood, creating the 'thinkers & doers' of the future with a modern day approach that fits perfectly in current changing technological times.
The school is strategically located making it easily accessible from Dubai, Ajman, UAQ and RAK.

Teaching approach of the school

Sharjah English School prepares children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences they will face in life through promoting their social, cultural, moral and intellectual development. The school strives to provide a learning experience which is challenging and enjoyable.

As a relatively small school, SES can maintain an intimate, student-friendly and nurturing environment. Teaching and learning within Sharjah English School reflect SES strong beliefs about education in general:

- every pupil has to be valued and needs to attain the highest level academically of which he/she is capable;
- all pupils deserve the opportunity to learn and grow, personally, socially and morally;
- all students are individuals and the strengths and learning styles of each must inform our approach to teaching;
- to succeed with all children a school needs to be challenging and to push a child, but the environment must be secure and happy and free from threat;
- students should want to come to school;
- students should appear curious and engaged;
- teaching needs to be imaginative and inspiring and varied, only then can all be persuaded to participate;
- students in SES are in no doubt that the school expects much of them, but they are also secure in knowing that we offer them support and security to attempt challenging and new things;
- learning will flourish where there is a friendly, co-operative working relationship between the home and the school.