Sharjah is home to 27 British curriculum schools, and fees across them vary widely, from around AED 5,000 a year to well over AED 70,000. For families relocating to the emirate or simply looking to manage school costs without giving up a British education, knowing where the lower-fee, genuinely British curriculum options sit makes the search far easier. This guide lists the cheapest British curriculum schools in Sharjah, ranked from lowest to highest starting fee, based only on schools officially registered with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) as British curriculum providers.
- List of cheap British curriculum schools in Sharjah
- Ibn Seena English School
- School of Knowledge
- Al Amana Private School
- Rosary School, Muweilah
- Al Mawahib British Private School
- Al Murooj English School
- GEMS Westminster School Sharjah
- Providence English Private School
- The City School International Sharjah
- Brilliant International Private School
- Al Ansar International School
- GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah
- Key takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
List of cheap British curriculum schools in Sharjah
Sharjah’s British curriculum schools all follow the National Curriculum for England or the Cambridge International framework through to IGCSE and A Level, but fee levels differ a great deal depending on location, facilities, and school size. Some of the more affordable schools sit in older, established neighbourhoods such as Al Azra and Al Shahba, while others are newer campuses in Muweilah. All schools listed here are registered with SPEA as British curriculum providers, so families can compare them on a like-for-like basis rather than mixing in schools that only partially follow a British stream. Fees below are shown as annual, starting-to-highest ranges per year group, so always confirm the exact figure for your child’s year group directly with the school.
Families weighing up school fees alongside housing costs may also want to browse apartments for rent in Sharjah close to these schools to help manage the daily commute.
Here is the list of the cheapest British curriculum schools in Sharjah, starting with the lowest annual fee.
1. Ibn Seena English School
Ibn Seena English School is one of the oldest and most affordable British curriculum schools in Sharjah, built in 1978 under the patronage of the ruler of Sharjah. It follows the National Curriculum for England from FS2 through to Year 13, with IGCSE and A Level exams delivered through Edexcel Pearson.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS2 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 5,370 to AED 11,000
- Location: Al Shahba, Sharjah
- Contact: 06 558 2071
2. School of Knowledge
School of Knowledge is a British curriculum school known for keeping tuition low while still delivering the National Curriculum for England, making it one of the more budget-friendly options for families with several children in the same school.
- SPEA Rating: Acceptable
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS1 to Year 9
- Annual Tuition: AED 8,800 to AED 16,440
- Location: Al Azra, Sharjah
3. Al Amana Private School
Al Amana Private School offers a Cambridge-based British curriculum from the early years through to Year 12, and its fee structure sits among the lowest of Sharjah’s British schools, making it a practical option for larger families or those on a tighter education budget.
- SPEA Rating: Acceptable
- Curriculum: British (Cambridge)
- Grades: FS1 to Year 12
- Annual Tuition: AED 9,670 to AED 14,656
- Location: Al Ramla West, Sharjah
4. Rosary School, Muweilah
Rosary School’s Muweilah campus, run by the Coptic Church, has built a reputation for genuinely low-cost British education, offering the full pathway from FS2 to Year 13 including IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS2 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 11,061 to AED 19,977
- Location: Industrial Area 16 (Al Abar), Muweilah, Sharjah
5. Al Mawahib British Private School
Al Mawahib British Private School combines a Cambridge-based British curriculum with Islamic education, and its tuition fees are among the lowest in Sharjah for a Cambridge-accredited school, with additional discounts available for Quran memorisation.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British (Cambridge)
- Grades: FS1 to Year 10
- Annual Tuition: AED 12,430 to AED 24,000 (tuition only)
- Location: Halwan, Sharjah
- Contact: +971 50 168 8883
6. Al Murooj English School
Al Murooj English School delivers the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 6, giving families a lower-cost option for the early years and primary stages before children move on to a secondary school.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS1 to Year 6
- Annual Tuition: AED 12,765 to AED 16,665 (2026/27)
- Location: Al Azra, Sharjah
- Contact: 06 527 3720
7. GEMS Westminster School Sharjah
GEMS Westminster School Sharjah follows the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13 and benefits from being part of the wider GEMS Education network, while keeping fees among the more accessible in Sharjah for a full all-through British school.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS1 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 13,715 to AED 27,005 (2025/26)
- Location: Muweilah, Sharjah
- Contact: 06 542 6323
8. Providence English Private School
Providence English Private School follows the British curriculum from FS2 to Year 13 and holds dual accreditation from Cambridge and the Council of International Schools, while keeping fees competitive for the Muweilah area.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS2 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 13,890 to AED 28,320 (2026/27)
- Location: Muweilah, Sharjah
9. The City School International Sharjah
The City School International follows the National Curriculum for England from the early years to Year 8, and is one of Sharjah’s newer schools, having opened in 2021 in Al Azra.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS1 to Year 8
- Annual Tuition: AED 13,964 to AED 18,900
- Location: Al Azra, Sharjah
10. Brilliant International Private School
Brilliant International Private School (BIPS) offers a Cambridge curriculum from the early years to A Level, positioning itself as a mid-to-lower fee option for families wanting a full all-through British education on one campus.
- SPEA Rating: Good
- Curriculum: British (Cambridge)
- Grades: FS1 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 14,560 to AED 28,600
- Location: Al Gharayen, Muwailih, Sharjah
11. Al Ansar International School
Al Ansar International School delivers a Cambridge-based British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13 within an Islamic ethos, and holds a Very Good SPEA rating while keeping fees in the lower-middle range for a full all-through British school in Sharjah.
- SPEA Rating: Very Good
- Curriculum: British (Cambridge)
- Grades: FS1 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 16,500 to AED 30,900
- Location: Al Gharayen 3, Sharjah
- Contact: 06 545 9441
12. GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah
GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah is the highest-rated school on this list, holding a Very Good SPEA rating since its very first inspection, while still offering one of the more reasonable entry points among Sharjah’s better-performing British schools.
- SPEA Rating: Very Good
- Curriculum: British
- Grades: FS1 to Year 13
- Annual Tuition: AED 22,175 to AED 34,800 (2025/26)
- Location: Muweilah, Sharjah
- Contact: +971 6 502 4800
Key takeaways
- Sharjah has 27 British curriculum schools in total, with fees ranging from roughly AED 5,000 to over AED 70,000 a year.
- Ibn Seena English School is currently the most affordable British curriculum school in Sharjah, with fees starting around AED 5,370.
- SPEA ratings for the schools on this list range from Acceptable to Very Good, so a lower fee does not always mean a lower rating, Al Ansar International School holds a Very Good rating at a mid-range fee level.
- Several of the cheapest options, such as School of Knowledge and Al Murooj English School, only cover the early years and primary stages, so check the grade range before enrolling.
- School fees can change from year to year, so always confirm registration fees, transport, uniforms, and book costs directly with the school before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ibn Seena English School is currently the most affordable British curriculum school in Sharjah, with fees starting from around AED 5,370 per year for the earliest grades.
No. Sharjah has schools following British, American, Indian, Ministry of Education, and other curricula, and fee level alone does not indicate curriculum type. It’s worth checking a school’s SPEA registration to confirm it is genuinely a British curriculum provider before assuming so from the name alone.
Not always. Al Ansar International School, one of the schools on this list, holds a Very Good SPEA rating despite mid-range fees, while GEMS Cambridge International Private School Sharjah holds a Very Good rating at a relatively accessible starting fee for its curriculum tier.
Most Sharjah private schools charge separately for registration, a refundable deposit, transport, uniforms, and books. These can add several thousand dirhams a year on top of the published tuition fee, so it’s best to ask the school for a full cost breakdown before enrolling.
Registration for the September intake typically opens between January and March, and popular year groups can fill up quickly. Applying early gives families a better chance of securing a place, though some schools accept enrolments throughout the year if space is available.
