Sharjah English School vs Al Mawahib British Private School

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Sharjah English School

IGCSE, GCSE, British
FS1 to Year 13
  • Meliha Road, Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
  • Annual fees AED 32,950 – AED 65,900 (2025–2026)

Al Mawahib British Private School

British
FS to Year 13
  • Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
  • Annual fees AED 12,430 – AED 24,000 (2025–2026)

Choosing between Sharjah English School and Al Mawahib British Private School?

This independent side-by-side comparison covers curriculum, grade levels, annual tuition, admissions, contact details and verification status for two published schools in Meliha Road and Sharjah respectively, United Arab Emirates. SchoolFinder does not charge schools commissions — profiles are built from public information and optional school verification.

Sharjah English School offers IGCSE, GCSE, British education for FS1 to Year 13 with AED 32,950–AED 65,900 per year (2025–2026). Al Mawahib British Private School follows British for FS to Year 13 with AED 12,430–AED 24,000 per year (2025–2026). The schools follow different curricula (IGCSE, GCSE, British vs British), which is a key factor for relocating families.

Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.

Key differences at a glance

9 areas where Sharjah English School and Al Mawahib British Private School differ — before you dive into the full table.

9 highlighted differences

Area

Sharjah English School

Meliha Road

Al Mawahib British Private School

Sharjah

Curriculum / program

Sharjah English School

IGCSE, GCSE, British

Al Mawahib British Private School

British

Grades / ages

Sharjah English School

FS1 to Year 13

Al Mawahib British Private School

FS to Year 13

Fees (annual or monthly)

Sharjah English School

AED 32,950–AED 65,900

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 12,430–AED 24,000

Early years (school)

Sharjah English School

AED 32,950

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 12,430

Primary (school)

Sharjah English School

AED 44,640

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 15,735

Middle (school)

Sharjah English School

AED 55,270

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 19,870

Secondary (school)

Sharjah English School

AED 63,775

Al Mawahib British Private School

AED 23,175

Admission process

Sharjah English School

Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Meliha Road; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

Al Mawahib British Private School

Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

Full comparison

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Sharjah English School

Type
School
Area
Meliha Road
Curriculum / program
IGCSE, GCSE, British
Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Fees (annual or monthly)
AED 32,950–AED 65,900
Early years (school)
AED 32,950
Primary (school)
AED 44,640
Middle (school)
AED 55,270
Secondary (school)
AED 63,775
Application / registration fees
Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.
Other costs
Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.
Admission process
Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Meliha Road; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.
Source confidence
Medium
Fee year
2025–2026
Admissions URL
Admissions

Al Mawahib British Private School

Type
School
Area
Sharjah
Curriculum / program
British
Grades / ages
FS to Year 13
Fees (annual or monthly)
AED 12,430–AED 24,000
Early years (school)
AED 12,430
Primary (school)
AED 15,735
Middle (school)
AED 19,870
Secondary (school)
AED 23,175
Application / registration fees
Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.
Other costs
Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.
Admission process
Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.
Source confidence
Medium
Fee year
2025–2026
Admissions URL
Admissions

About each school

IGCSE, GCSE, British

Sharjah English School

Meliha Road, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Fee basis: edarabia published annual fee, expanded to a per-grade curve. Govt rating: Very Good (SPEA). Research status: Verified (directory)

Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Annual tuition
AED 32,950–AED 65,900
Fee year
2025–2026
Data confidence
Medium
Last reviewed
2026-06-14

Application fees: Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.

Other costs: Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.

Admissions: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Meliha Road; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

British

Al Mawahib British Private School

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Fee basis: published fee range (school/regulator), expanded to a per-grade curve. Research status: Verified (directory)

Grades / ages
FS to Year 13
Annual tuition
AED 12,430–AED 24,000
Fee year
2025–2026
Data confidence
Medium
Last reviewed
2026-06-14

Application fees: Registration AED 1,000–3,000 (one-time, partly deducted from tuition); assessment AED 300–750. Confirm with school.

Other costs: Transport AED 5,000–9,000/yr; uniform & books extra; board-exam fees (IGCSE/IB/AP) separate; sibling discounts common. Confirm with school.

Admissions: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Sharjah English School and Al Mawahib British Private School?
Area: Sharjah English School (Meliha Road) vs Al Mawahib British Private School (Sharjah) Curriculum / program: Sharjah English School (IGCSE, GCSE, British) vs Al Mawahib British Private School (British) Grades / ages: Sharjah English School (FS1 to Year 13) vs Al Mawahib British Private School (FS to Year 13) Fees (annual or monthly): Sharjah English School (AED 32,950–AED 65,900) vs Al Mawahib British Private School (AED 12,430–AED 24,000)
How much are fees at Sharjah English School and Al Mawahib British Private School?
Sharjah English School: AED 32,950–AED 65,900 per year (2025–2026). Al Mawahib British Private School: AED 12,430–AED 24,000 per year (2025–2026). Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.
What curriculum does each school offer?
Sharjah English School offers IGCSE, GCSE, British. Al Mawahib British Private School offers British. Grades or ages: Sharjah English School — FS1 to Year 13; Al Mawahib British Private School — FS to Year 13.
How do I apply to Sharjah English School or Al Mawahib British Private School?
Sharjah English School: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Meliha Road; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry. Al Mawahib British Private School: Apply year-round via the school's admissions office in Sharjah; entry assessment plus prior school reports. Curriculum leads to IGCSE and A-Levels. Waiting lists are common for popular year groups — apply early for September 2026 entry. Use the admissions links in the comparison table or visit each school's full profile on SchoolFinder.
Are Sharjah English School and Al Mawahib British Private School verified on SchoolFinder?
Sharjah English School is not yet verified by the school. Al Mawahib British Private School is not yet verified. Verification means the school confirmed its profile; it is separate from Featured placement.