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Emirates American School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 17,020 - 30,025
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1893
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 16

Al Falah 6, Al Qarayen, near Sharjah National Park, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Emirates American School has 1,893 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Emirates American School is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at Al Falah-6, Al-Qarrayen, near Sharjah National Park (P.O. Box 45683). The campus is located in a residential area with straightforward road access and is served by local transport options in the Sharjah area. You can contact the school at 06-5092727 or +971 50 870 3255 for directions or transport questions.

Stages
The school operates four levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The Kindergarten program serves early years, and the site provides pathways up through high school, as listed in the site's navigation.

Type
Emirates American School is a co-educational, day school. In practice, some upper grades operate with gender-segregated sections after the early years, according to external listings that describe a move to single-sex sections in upper grades. The school conducts a daytime schedule with standard school-day hours.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly disclosed. (The school does enroll international students as part of its international program, but specific nationality mix data are not published on official materials.)

Additional learning support
SEN/learning supports include English as a Second Language (ESL) assistance and Gifted and Talented Programs. The curriculum also features Arabic language support and regular assessments to monitor progress, including MAP and other standardized measures.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates (the school is located in Sharjah, UAE).

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is indicated. Islamic Education is part of the curriculum (Islamic Studies), integrating Islamic values within the UAE context.

School day structure
School hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays. A typical daily routine includes arrival from 7:30–8:00 AM, morning lessons, a mid-morning break, a lunch break, and post-lunch activities until 3:00 PM.

Bus service
Emirates American School provides a school bus service with routes covering a wide area in Sharjah and nearby regions. The service includes route planning, SMS notifications for changes, and a real-time bus-tracking system for parents. Buses are staffed with trained attendants, and safety measures include fingerprint-enabled doors and regular municipal inspections.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Emirates American School ranges from AED 17,020 to AED 30,025 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application fee
- Registration fee: AED 500 (this registration fee is deductible from the Term 1 fee at the time of admission).

Tuition fees — Kindergarten (Pre‑KG, KG1, KG2)
- Term 1: AED 6,808.
- Term 2: AED 5,106.
- Term 3: AED 5,106.
- Total annual tuition: AED 17,020.

Tuition fees — Primary (Grade 1 to Grade 5)
- Grade 1: Term 1 AED 7,943; Term 2 AED 5,957; Term 3 AED 5,957; Total AED 19,856.
- Grade 2: Term 1 AED 7,943; Term 2 AED 5,957; Term 3 AED 5,957; Total AED 19,856.
- Grade 3: Term 1 AED 7,748.80; Term 2 AED 5,964; Term 3 AED 5,964; Total AED 19,881.
- Grade 4: Term 1 AED 8,390; Term 2 AED 6,293; Term 3 AED 6,293; Total AED 20,976.
- Grade 5: Term 1 AED 8,448; Term 2 AED 6,336; Term 3 AED 6,336; Total AED 21,121.

Tuition fees — Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 8)
- Grade 6: Term 1 AED 8,840; Term 2 AED 6,630; Term 3 AED 6,630; Total AED 22,101.
- Grade 7: Term 1 AED 8,852; Term 2 AED 6,639; Term 3 AED 6,639; Total AED 22,130.
- Grade 8: Term 1 AED 8,852; Term 2 AED 6,639; Term 3 AED 6,639; Total AED 22,130.

Tuition fees — High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12)
- Grade 9: Term 1 AED 9,542; Term 2 AED 7,157; Term 3 AED 7,157; Total AED 23,855.
- Grade 10: Term 1 AED 9,554; Term 2 AED 7,166; Term 3 AED 7,166; Total AED 23,885.
- Grade 11: Term 1 AED 10,064; Term 2 AED 7,548; Term 3 AED 7,548; Total AED 25,160.
- Grade 12: Term 1 AED 11,086; Term 2 AED 8,315; Term 3 AED 8,315; Total AED 27,715.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is quoted and billed in UAE Dirhams (AED) and approved by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
- Tuition fees are payable at the beginning of each term and are due before the start of the academic year. Invoices are issued upon admission.
- Standard term payment dates (academic year structure): Term 1 due by August 15; Term 2 due by December 15; Term 3 due by March 15. The registration fee of AED 500 is deducted from the Term 1 payment.

Other costs and mandatory/one‑off fees
- Books (per grade): KG1 & KG2 AED 1,040; Grade 1 AED 1,040; Grades 2–4 AED 1,059; Grade 5 AED 1,059; Grade 6 AED 1,049; Grades 7–8 AED 1,575; Grade 9 AED 2,095; Grade 10 AED 2,305; Grade 11 AED 2,305; Grade 12 AED 2,310.
- Uniform (including VAT): Pre‑KG to Grade 6 AED 756; Grades 7–12 AED 844.
- Exam and resource fee (including VAT, by grade): KG1 & KG2 AED 342; Grade 1 AED 645; Grades 2 & 3 AED 652; Grade 4 AED 656; Grade 5 AED 653; Grade 6 AED 650; Grades 7 & 8 AED 654; Grade 9 AED 652; Grade 10 AED 654; Grade 11 AED 653; Grade 12 AED 652.
- Sibling discount: 5% (applies to all siblings except the eldest child).

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable: the school does not list boarding fees or boarding facilities as part of its published offerings.

Refunds and cancellations
- No published refund schedule or detailed refund policy is included on the school's publicly available fees and admissions pages. The registration fee is shown as a standard charge and is applied to Term 1 at admission. For cases not covered in the published material, refunds and any deductions would need to be handled through the school's admissions/finance office.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- Invoices are issued upon admission and term invoices are issued for the term payment schedule; specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, etc.) are not specified on the published fee and admissions pages. Payment logistics are handled through the school's invoicing processes and parent portal. For exact available payment channels, contact the school's admissions or finance team using the published contact details.

Contact for fee administration
- The school's published contact details are provided for admissions and fee administration; parents should use those channels to request official invoices, payment instructions, or clarification of fees, discounts, and any exceptional refund requests.
Academics

Emirates American School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Emirates American School offers an American-curriculum, K-12 program with Cognia accreditation and is a member of the Global Schools Group, organized into Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Elementary (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The Nojooms framework—Academic Excellence, SDGs, Sports Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Globalization, Arabic Virtues, and Community Integration—drives the curriculum across all levels. Kindergarten (3-5) uses a play-based approach aligned to the American Common Core, delivering core subjects (English, Math, Science, Arabic) plus Islamic Studies, Art, Music, PE, and Social-Emotional Learning with ongoing assessments. Elementary (grades 1-5) centers on English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Arabic as core subjects, with NGSS for Science and MOE Arabic guidelines, and integrated MAP testing, STEAM, Digital Learning, and SEL. High School (grades 9-12) offers U.S./UAE MoE-accredited diplomas with flexible pathways (General Diploma, Diploma Plus, Advanced Stream) and an AP program (AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry), alongside IELTS/SAT/EMSAT prep and university partnerships to support college admissions.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Inquiry. Begin by submitting the online inquiry form with essential details about your child to start the admissions process. The academic year runs from September to June, and admission is possible at any time during the year depending on grade-level availability. The inquiry initiates the school's admissions workflow and guides the next steps. Access to the inquiry form is available in the admissions area.

2. Review Documents. Review documents to ensure the child meets admission criteria before proceeding. A complete document list can be viewed via a link on the admissions page. Prepare and submit the required documents accordingly.

3. Assessment Process. The child will complete a placement test and a brief interview as part of the admissions process. This assessment helps determine the appropriate grade placement and informs subsequent steps. The assessment is described under the “Assessment Process” section of admissions.

4. Registration Fee. A registration fee of AED 500 applies and will be deducted from the Term 1 fee. Complete enrollment formalities after the assessment and document review.

5. Term Payment. Term payments follow a schedule: Term 1 due by August 15; Term 2 due by December 15; Term 3 due by March 15. Ensure timely payments to secure placement for the upcoming term.

6. Start Classes. After completing the above steps and processing, start classes for the new term. The admissions page outlines the sequence and transition to the class schedule.
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