Far Eastern Private School, Sharjah

• FEPS location
• Grades offered
• FEPS curriculum
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• FEPS transportation
• PTA and contact information

Far Eastern Private School (FEPS) Sharjah opened its doors in 2001. The ‘all-through’ facility follows the Philippine curriculum from kindergarten until Grade 12 and caters to kids aged 4 to 17 years.

While FEPS welcomes students from different nationalities, it is especially popular amongst the Filipino expat community in Sharjah. Over 2,000 students are currently receiving education from the school owned by Sir Ahmed Al Ansari and Madam Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari.

To accommodate the growing FEPSian family, FEPS Sharjah opened another campus in Al Halwan in 2020.

Far Eastern Private School Sharjah is recognised by the Department of Education in Manila, Philippines, The UAE Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

Located in the heart of Sharjah, Far Eastern Private School is easily accessible for families residing in:

• Al Talae
• Al Khezamia
• Al Darari
• Turrfa
• Al Rifah

At a 3-minute drive from the campus, Al Darari is the nearest residential community. This small Sharjah neighbourhood has all the amenities needed for a convenient lifestyle. There are mosques, shops and restaurants at short intervals. Not to mention, the area is well connected to the main road network.

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Far Eastern Private School campus has top-notch facilities for students. From digitally-equipped classrooms to sports facilities, your child can access a wide range of amenities that support effective learning.

Spacious classrooms have all the materials and equipment for productive lessons. Seating arrangement allows a smooth flow of communication between students and teachers. One will also find separate science laboratories, ICT suites and libraries for boys and girls.

There is an auditorium or function hall with state-of-the-art audio and video facilities. You will also find numerous instructional rooms, faculty rooms, activity rooms and a prayer room. During break time, children can go to the school canteen. Your child will be taken to a medical facility on campus in case of minor accidents and emergencies.

Sports enthusiasts will find a covered basketball court/playground and an indoor play area to engage in various sporting activities. Transportation facilities are also provided to students.

Far Eastern Private School location falls in Al Shahba –  a residential community in the larger Mughaidir Suburb. The school is situated near Sulaiman Traffic Signal on the University City Road. FEPS School Al Shahba is in proximity to several lifestyle amenities and educational institutes, including the International School of Choueifat Sharjah.

The increasing popularity of Far Eastern Private School comes down to a few reasons. First, Far Eastern Philippine School is fulfilling the need for an all-through Filipino education facility. It offers classes from kindergarten until Grade 12.

Second, the school’s convenient location makes it easier for students in the surrounding communities to attend classes at the campus. Third, the school’s extracurricular activities and facilities ensure that children experience school life to their fullest. Parents looking for more options in schools can view the list of best Filipino schools in Sharjah and top private schools in Sharjah put together by Bayut.

To minimise the spread of coronavirus, the UAE government decided to reopen schools in September for the academic year 2020 – 2021 with safety guidelines. Similarly, keeping in mind the health and safety of students and staff members, the Ministry of Education has put strict SOPs in place for schools to follow while they are open.

• All students and teachers must get their body temperature checked in the morning before entering the school premises.
• Social distancing is to be ensured at all times – students must maintain a 2m distance
• School buses will operate at reduced capacity (A school bus can only accommodate a maximum of 30 students).
• The school premise will be sterilised periodically.
• School catering service will be managed according to specific guidelines issued by the MOE. Parents are encouraged to provide home-made meals; however**, sharing food isn’t allowed.**
• Children with special health conditions will be monitored closely by the ministry.
• School events, field trips, extracurricular activities, after-school clubs and activities, sports events, holiday camps and celebrations are suspended until further notice.
• Physical education will continue; however, access to swimming pools is not allowed. 
• Maintenance and services crew are not allowed to enter educational institutions during the working hours.
• For now, the school fee remains unchanged for the next academic year. However, the school has the authority to offer discounts as they deem fit.

Far Eastern Philippine School in Sharjah offers education from kindergarten until high school.

Since kindergarten is the first step in the educational ladder, the FEPS School tries to balance an organised, systematic, child-centred program and a syllabus-oriented curriculum. The foundation for further education is laid by developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and numeric skills.

Students aged 6 to 12 years advance to the primary section. Here, they are introduced to teacher-specific subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health and Education, Music and Arts and Computer Studies. Besides this, Far Eastern Private School UAE follows English as the first language. Arabic is taught as a compulsory second language up to Grade 10. Apart from this, students learn one more language – Tagalog or Filipino.

As soon as students are promoted to high school, they are challenged with rigorous coursework. Independent study, projects, group study, problem-solving tasks, and critical and analytical thinking are part of key daily lessons.

High school students are introduced to specialised subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Integrated Science in the Science program and Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry in Mathematics. Moreover, Research and Journalism, Consumer Mathematics, Statistics and Calculus are included in the curriculum as elective subjects in English and Mathematics.

Also, students may select a specialisation based on their aptitude, interest and school capacity.

In March 2020, the UAE government instructed schools to opt for distance learning for the remaining academic year. However, in August 2020, the Ministry of Education allowed schools to offer distance learning provisions in addition to in-class learning, especially in the first phase of reopening. Distance learning formats might differ from school to school and term to term, but students opting for this model will be updated on the curriculum.

The Far Eastern Private School academic calendar starts in August and ends in the last week of June. The school calendar is available on the official website.

Far Eastern Private School timings are 08:00 am to 03:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Far Eastern Private School’s admission process is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Parents are requested to register their child online and submit the following documents to the school office.

Admissions for Kindergarten 1 and 2:

• Photocopy of passport with a valid residence visa (student and parent)
• Photocopy of the birth certificate
• Photocopy of the student’s vaccination record
• Three recent passport size photo
• Student’s Emirates ID (original)

Admissions for transferees from schools within the UAE:

• Photocopy of passport with the valid residence visa (student and parent)
• Original report card
• Original transfer certificate issued by the last school attended
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Original F-137 (if coming from a Philippine school)
• Photocopy of the student’s vaccination record
• Three recent passport-size photos
• Student’s Emirates ID (original)

Admission for transferees from The Philippines:

• An original authenticated transcript of record (F-137) from the Department of Education (DepEd Regional), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the UAE Embassy in Manila
• Photocopy of passport with the valid residence visa (student and parent)
• Original report card
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Photocopy of the student’s vaccination record
• Three recent passport-size photos
• Student’s Emirates ID (original)

Admission for transferees coming from abroad:

• Original authenticated mark sheet or transfer certificate by the Ministry of Education (from the country of origin) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE
• Photocopy of passport with the valid residence visa (student and parent)
• Photocopy of the birth certificate
• Photocopy of student’s vaccination record
• Three recent passport-size photos
• Student’s Emirates ID (original)

Once a child is registered, he/she is called for an assessment. The assessment result will help department heads and teachers focus on weak areas (if any).

Before enrollment, please make sure that your child meets the following age placement guidelines.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April) and 31st December (for schools beginning in September).

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

To know more about Far Eastern Private School’s fee structure, visit the school campus or contact the management via email.

Far Eastern Private School Al Shahba Sharjah has a canteen facility on the premises. Students can have their lunch in the cafeteria.

The transportation facility offered by FEPS School Sharjah includes a fleet of well-equipped buses to ensure a safe commute. To avail of this service, you can contact the bus coordinator appointed by the school and decide on the most favourable route.

Please note that the total transportation charges will be set according to the route chosen.

Physical education is a major part of the curriculum delivered at Far Eastern Private School Al Shahba. The school has a covered basketball court that also serves as an outdoor playground. Children also have access to an indoor play area.

Far Eastern Private School United Arab Emirates is committed to the holistic development of every student. Hence, extracurricular activities available for students include:

Far Eastern Private School in Al Shahba takes children on fun and educational trips to widen their knowledge base. The school has taken students to culturally rich sites and kid-friendly attractions in Sharjah and across the UAE.

Far Eastern Private School in UAE is equipped with a medical facility that provides first-aid treatment to students and staff members. A registered nurse and doctor run the clinic. Besides this, Sharjah Municipality, and the Ministry of Health and Civil Defense frequently inspect the facility to ensure all health standards are being followed.

The most common mode of communication between teachers and parents is the parent-teacher meeting. You can know more about the academic and non-academic performance of your child during these discussions. The teacher will guide you on improving your child’s performance through homework and other activities.

You can also make recommendations to the school through their contact page on the official website. Finally, parents can be a part of grade-specific WhatsApp groups maintained by the class teacher or staff members to receive immediate notification regarding school events, policies, or other unseen developments.

Those searching for conventional communication methods can use the Far Eastern Private School’s contact details and social media links mentioned below.

• FEPS Telephone Number:  
  • Al Shahba Campus: +971-50-636-6585 | +971-56-117-0014
  • Al Halwan Campus: + 971-54-422-2886 |+971-54-455-5778
  • Al Hawan Campus Reception:  + 971-6-568-0888
• Email
  • General Enquiries Shahba Campus: info.2001@fareasternprivateschool.ae
  • General Enquiries Al Halwan Campus: info.2016@fareasternprivateschool.ae

   

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