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Al Rushed American School, Sharjah

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Overview

Founded in 2012, Al Rushed American School is located in Muwailih Commercial. It follows the American curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12. Al Rushed School follows a co-educational system until Grade 2, and then students are taught separately. Kindergarten classes have a maximum of 25 students, while the remaining grades have 30 students in each class.

This Al Rushed American School review is for parents looking for quality and affordable schools in the city and who want to make an informed decision. Similarly, Bayut has put together lists of other American schools in Sharjah and the best schools in Sharjah for your convenience.

Al Rushed American School has not been inspected or rated by any education agency yet.

Residential Communities near Al Rushed American School

Enjoying a prime location in Sharjah, Al Rushed American Private School is close to several family-friendly residential communities.

The nearest residential community is the University City of Sharjah. It was established in 1998 by The Ruler of Sharjah and a Member of the Supreme Council, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. The University City of Sharjah is an education district close to the Sharjah International Airport.

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Campus of Al Rushed American School

Al Rushed American School campus is equipped with quality educational resources. Some notable school amenities are listed below:

  • Digital classrooms
  • Library
  • Science labs
  • Computer labs
  • Prayer rooms
  • Playgrounds
  • Covered areas
  • Transportation service
  • School clinic
facilities available for students at Al rushed School
Students will find spacious classrooms (Image Credit: Al Rushed American School)

Location of Al Rushed American School

Al Rushed American School’s location is near Maliha Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road. The school is situated in a bustling community packed with many lifestyle amenities.

The school shares location with the following schools.

Why Al Rushed American School?

Al Rushed American School in Sharjah was established to provide quality American education to its students and has been doing so since 1998. The school aims to help its students to become accountable global citizens.

The school has a varied leadership team which consists of different heads of departments and members of the board of governors. Al Rushed American School’s primary goal is to provide excellent facilities and sustain the quality of education offered. These beliefs and offerings are crucial to creating an engaging and connected learning setting.

Students from diverse backgrounds can join this global community that Al Rushed American School offers due to their admission policy. The school supports special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students with its facilities.

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School Details

COVID-19 Protocols

To minimise the spread of coronavirus, the government of UAE decided to reopen schools in August for the academic year 2021 – 2022 with safety guidelines. Similarly, keeping in mind the health and safety of students and staff members, the Ministry of Education has designed strict SOPs for schools to follow while they are open.

  • No student, teacher or staff member will join the school before testing negative for COVID-19.
  • All students and teachers must get their body temperature checked in the morning before entering the school premises.
  • Classrooms will be set up to accommodate reduced capacity. Student desks will be set at a safe distance (1 meter); classrooms will use physical markings to ensure desks remain in the correct locations.
  • Lockers are permitted as long as physical distancing measures are not compromised. Each locker is designated for a specific student (alternated and not shared).
  • Certain play sections/areas should be closed (i.e. dress up sections, indoor soft play areas, reading corners with soft furniture). Open spaces should include furniture and equipment that is easy to clean.
  • Students below six years (below Grade 1) are not required to wear masks.
  • Students of Grade 1 and above, teachers and school staff members are required to bring a minimum of two masks to school each day.
  • Buses may run at full capacity but with safety measures in place.
  • Seating arrangements will be clearly marked out in canteen areas; no students will be permitted to sit directly adjacent to or next to one another. A physical distance of 2 meters should be kept in canteen areas.
  • Schools can operate a pre-selected and pre-packed lunch service, with no live cooking taking place at school.
  • School events, extracurricular activities, after-school clubs and activities are allowed with approved protocols in place.
  • Schools shall resume field trips, holiday camps and sports events according to the approved protocols.
  • Physical education will continue, including access to swimming pools**.**

Grades Offered at Al Rushed American School

Since Al Rushed American School Muwailih Commercial follows the American curriculum, classes are divided into kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and high school.

PhasesGrades Covered
Kindergarten KG 1 and KG 2
Primary School Grade 1 to Grade 5
Middle School Grade 6 to Grade 8
High School Grade 9 to Grade 12

Al Rushed American School Curriculum

Kindergarten Level

The kindergarten curriculum involves parents and teachers paying special attention to students during this stage. The activities part of this curriculum stage allows children to explore the world around them.

Subjects taught at this stage are Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Quran, English, Orals, Science, Physical Education (PE), Art and Stories.

Elementary School

The curriculum for elementary school consists of Grade 1 to Grade 5. Here, students are supported in their lessons with the use of technology. Other learning approaches such as hands-on and multi-sensory activities are introduced to enhance the engagement levels of students.

Subjects offered during elementary school include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Art, PE and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Different tests are given to assess the development of elementary students, including MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) and CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) in Grade 4.

Middle School

Different teaching methods are used in middle school. Here, schooling and teaching plans are customised based on the performance of pupils in the above-mentioned MAP and CAT tests.

American curriculum taught at Al Rushed School
Teachers are trained to identify and assist struggling students (Image credit: Al Rushed American School)

The focus of the educators at this stage is to allow students to combine globalisation, ethical values, innovation and leadership skills as per their knowledge and creativity levels.

The middle school curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. It includes subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art, PE, Moral Education, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

High School

The last level observed in the American curriculum is high school, where students graduate with a diploma or a certificate. In this curriculum, students can choose elective courses that include advanced classes in the field they plan to pursue after high school.

High school includes Grade 9 to Grade 12. However, the American curriculum has different names for these grades:

  • Grade 9 is called Freshman year
  • Grade 10 is Sophomore year
  • Grade 11 is Junior year
  • Grade 12 is Senior year

Distance Learning at Al Rushed American School

 In coordination with Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management team in Sharjah has allowed all private schools in the emirate to resume 100% in-class learning. However, sick students can get an exemption; they must submit a relevant health certificate to continue with remote learning.

Academic Calendar for Al Rushed American School

Following the pattern of other American schools in Sharjah, Al Rushed American School’s academic calendar starts in August and ends in July. The calendar further highlights important school events, term dates, exam schedules and school trips.

  • The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a three-week winter break.
  • The second term resumes in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a two-week Spring vacation.
  • The third term starts in the third week of April and ends in the first week of July, followed by a two-month summer holiday.
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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to Al Rushed American School?

Al Rushed American School’s admission process is simple to follow. Those who are interested must register their child online. Once registration is done, you can download an application form from the school’s website, fill it and submit it to the school’s admissions office along with the following mandatory documents.

  • Education Continuance Certificate from the previous school
  • Original and a copy of the Emirates ID of the student
  • Clearance Certificate from the previous school
  • Four passport size photos of the student
  • A copy of the birth certificate of the student
  • A copy of the passport of the student
  • The original medical file of the student from the previous school
  • A copy of the father’s passport, resident visa for expat, Emirates ID
  • A copy of the student’s Immunisation Record
  • School report (Attested)
  • A copy of the Family Book (for locals) and a copy of the united number
  • The original transfer letter from the previous school (Attested)

Here’s an overview of the age placement guidelines followed by the school.

GradesMinimum Entry AgeMaximum Entry AgeMinimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
KG 1
Minimum Entry Age
4
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
KG 2
Minimum Entry Age
5
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 1
Minimum Entry Age
6
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 2
Minimum Entry Age
7
Maximum Entry Age
9
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
6
Grades
Grade 3
Minimum Entry Age
8
Maximum Entry Age
10
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
7
Grades
Grade 4
Minimum Entry Age
9
Maximum Entry Age
11
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
8
Grades
Grade 5
Minimum Entry Age
10
Maximum Entry Age
12
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
9
Grades
Grade 6
Minimum Entry Age
11
Maximum Entry Age
13
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
10
Grades
Grade 7
Minimum Entry Age
12
Maximum Entry Age
14
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
11
Grades
Grade 8
Minimum Entry Age
13
Maximum Entry Age
15
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
12
Grades
Grade 9
Minimum Entry Age
14
Maximum Entry Age
17
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
13
Grades
Grade 10
Minimum Entry Age
15
Maximum Entry Age
18
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
14
Grades
Grade 11
Minimum Entry Age
16
Maximum Entry Age
19
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
15
Grades
Grade 12
Minimum Entry Age
17
Maximum Entry Age
20
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
16

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September).

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Fee Structure at Al Rushed American School

The Ministry of Education approved Al Rushed American School tuition fee is affordable.

GradesAnnual Tuition FeeBooks FeeUniform Charges (5% VAT included)
Grades
KG 1 and KG 2
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 11,300
Books Fee
AED 1,000
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 1 to 3
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 14,200
Books Fee
AED 1,700
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 4 to 6
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 16,400
Books Fee
AED 1,700
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 7 to 9
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 18,700
Books Fee
AED 1,800
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 10
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 20,900
Books Fee
AED 2,300
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 11
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 22,100
Books Fee
AED 2,300
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5
Grades
Grade 12
Annual Tuition Fee
AED 25,100
Books Fee
AED 2,300
Uniform Charges (5% VAT included)
AED 367.5

The school offers a sibling discount of 5% on the annual tuition fees.

Al Rushed American School fee does not include:

  • Transportation charges: AED 3,000 to AED 4,000
  • Registration fee (Non-refundable): AED 500

Please note that the tuition fees can be paid in four (4) instalments. The first two instalments must be 30% of the school fee, while the remaining two instalments are 20% of the tuition fee.

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Facilities

Lunch Facilities at Al Rushed American School

There are two canteens at the school that serve healthy snacks and drinks to students.

School Transportation at Al Rushed American School

Al Rushed American School in Muwailih Commercial offers transport services for the convenience of students and parents. Well-maintained and air-conditioned buses guarantee a safe commute.

Parents must visit the school and discuss their request with the transport manager to see if their particular route is covered.

Annual transportation charges per child are:

  • Sharjah: AED 3,000
  • Ajman: AED 3,500
  • Dubai: AED 4,000

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities at Al Rushed Private School
Students playing football (Image Credit: Al Rushed American School)

Although students can engage in a few sporting activities, there is room for improving sports facilities at Al Rushed Private American School. There is an open green field outside where students play football and other games. Similarly, an indoor multi-purpose hall can be used for sports events.

Extra-curricular Activities at Al Rushed American School

The school website does not mention particular extracurricular and co-curricular activities available for Al Rushed American School Sharjah students. But children get lots of opportunities to pursue their interests.

From school presentations to sports day and spring carnivals, students can participate in their favourite activities, boost their confidence and pursue their passion.

ECA and CCA offered to students at American Al Rushed School
A school play in progress (Image Credit: Al Rushed American School)

Field Trips from Al Rushed American School

Field trips at Al Rushed American School are treated as a much-needed break from the hectic routine. Students have been to beaches, amusement parks and other tourist destinations in Sharjah and neighbouring emirates. The informal learning process includes trips to museums, factories, and historical/cultural sites.

Field trips arranged by Al Rushed School
Little ones posing on a boat during a school trip (Image Credit: Al Rushed American School)

Medical Care at Al Rushed American School

The health clinic at the school has a licensed part-time doctor and a full-time nurse to handle any emergency during school hours.

The clinic is well-equipped to treat minor issues. The doctors and the school administration will contact the parents for any serious medical concerns.

Parents are strongly advised to provide correct and updated contact information to the school in addition to the details about the medical condition/allergies their child might have.

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Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

Al Rushed American School encourages parents to contact teachers, staff members and the school in general. Parent-Teacher meetings are held each term. Parents or guardians can discuss the academic performance of their children. Teachers guide the parents regarding how to continue the learning process at home.

Furthermore, parents can register themselves on the Parent Portal to view their child’s attendance, upcoming school events and important notifications.

Last, you can use Al Rushed American School contact details provided below to book an appointment. Also, you can see what the school is up to via its social media pages.

Al Rushed American School Contact Information

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