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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Sharjah American International Private school, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students’ personal development.
- Students’ understanding of Islamic values and the culture of the UAE.
- Strong relationships with parents.
- Effective management of the school.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Implement consistently effective teaching strategies to ensure that all students achieve well.
- Ensure that teachers use valid and reliable assessment information.
- Develop the skills of leaders so that they can identify and share the best examples of teaching and
- Monitor rigorously the effectiveness of the development of reading literacy in classrooms.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Sharjah American International Private school?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2017 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 23,937 to AED 26,344 — a +10% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1 across 159 teachers (plus 25 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL WARQA'A FIRST (الورقاء الأولى), a community of 24,679 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Rashidiya on the Red Line, 5.1 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NEASC. External exams: AP.