Ibn Seena English High School, Sharjah

Ibn Seena English High School in Sharjah was established in 1978 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. The school’s medium of instruction is English, and it follows the British National Curriculum, offering IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level programmes. The institution maintains separate classes for girls and boys, and is evaluated as ‘Good’ by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

• Location: Al Shahba
• School fees: AED 5,370 to AED 11,000
• Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
• Co-ed or segregate: Segregate
• SPEA Rating: Good
• Years offered: FS2 to Year 13

Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi Mosque are the closest landmarks. Residential communities near Ibn Seena School include:

• Al Khezamia
• Samnan
• Al Talae
• Al Darari
• Al Abar

Samnan is a small villa community in Sharjah. Part of the Halwan Suburb, it features traditional villas with a spacious layout. Al Darari is another developing residential area in Sharjah. It is one of the communities in the Mughaidir Suburb.

Those looking for accommodation near the school campus can check out:

• Villas for rent near Ibn Seena English High School

Ibn Seena English High School is based in Mughaidir Suburb, a residential area dominated by villas. Families living in Al Shahba and nearby residential communities can easily reach the school. Sultan Al Qasimi Street connects it with other areas of Sharjah.

The Ibn Seena English High School campus offers a spacious and secure environment with separate facilities for boys and girls. It includes well-equipped classrooms, science labs, and sports areas to support academic and extracurricular development.

Ibn Seena English Sharjah is committed to transforming students into responsible citizens. Students are trained to accept diverse cultures and respect every individual. Ibn Seena English High School provides a supportive and relaxed atmosphere for students to grow and reach their full potential.

Teachers are well-qualified and try new ideas with a passion for educating students. They also receive in-house training and lectures.

Ibn Seena is one of the few school high schools in Sharjah that publishes its results online. Graduating students have joined prestigious universities, including the University of California-Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Edinburgh, Oxford University, Cambridge University and the Carnegie Mellon University of Chicago.

Year 11 (Grade 10) is the final year of IGCSE. Year 12 (Grade 11) is the AS Level, while Year 13 (Grade 12) is when students appear for their A-Level exams.

Ibn Seena School in Sharjah follows the British curriculum from KG until Grade 12.

Subjects for IGCSE include:

Students have to study the following subjects as per the MOE curriculum guidelines:

Ibn Seena allows students to pursue A-Levels. Subject combinations available include:

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is a government organisation that overlooks the quality of private educational institutions in Sharjah. The current SPEA rating for Ibn Seena English High School, Sharjah is Good.

Ibn Seena English High School, Sharjah, academic calendar starts from the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

You can view the detailed Ibn Seena academic calendar on the official website highlighting exam dates, semester breaks, holidays and school events.

The first step for admission into Ibn Seena English High School is to submit an online admission form. Once the form is filled and submitted, parents are requested to print out the admission form and submit it with the following documents. Please note that all documents mentioned below must be on A4-size paper.

• Original and a photocopy of passport and valid residence visa
• Birth certificate of the student (original and photocopy must be in English or Arabic)
• Two recent photographs of student
• Photocopy of father’s passport with a valid UAE visa
• Two months advance fee (only cash)
• Copy of the Immunisation card
• Original Emirates ID and one copy
• SIS number of Nursery (if attended in Ajman or Sharjah)
• Any student who is transferring from UAE must submit their medical file from last attended school.
• All candidates, regardless of the system, must submit an attested Report Card.

All documents issued outside of the UAE must be authenticated/attested by the following:

• The country’s Ministry of Education or Education Bureau.
• The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• The UAE’s embassy or consulate of that country
• The TC / Leaving Certificate should state that the student has completed the course and has been promoted.
• Students coming from the British system should provide a Transfer Certificate (duly attested).

For Grade 2 to 12

(Transfer within Ajman or Sharjah)

• A student coming from other than the British system must provide a school leaving certificate attested by the Ministry of Education along with an SIS Number and an attested report card.
• A student coming from the British system has to provide a transfer certificate attested by the Ministry of Education, SIS number and attested report card.

Students coming from outside UAE should provide a birth certificate, latest report card and school leaving certificate attested by the following authorities:

• The Ministry of Education of the country origin
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the student is coming from
• Embassy or consulate of the UAE where the students are coming from

Students from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, or any other country and those who studied other curriculums must provide an attested school leaving certificate and an attested report card.

The tuition fee at Ibn e Seena English School Sharjah ranges between AED 5,370 to AED 11,000.

The fee paid is non-refundable. Those who pay the school fee in advance must also pay the school transportation fee in advance. The fee schedule is:

The school does provide bus services to facilitate students. Those who wish to use the school bus service should reach the stop by 01:25 pm sharp after school dismissal. Misbehaviour during the ride is strictly dealt with as it distracts the driver and puts students in danger.

Ibn Seena English High School organises different activities and events to keep students engaged.

Parents must check their pupil’s diary every day as it is used for communication between parents and school.

Parents-teacher meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month between 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm unless parents are informed otherwise. If parents wish to discuss anything on other days, they can communicate through the student’s diary. If an urgent matter needs to be discussed, they can book an appointment with the teachers.

• Telephone: +971-6-558-2071
• Email: ibnseena@emirates.net.ae
• Ibn Seena Engish High School Website
• Ibn Seena English High School Facebook

What are the timings of the school?

The school is operational from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

How many grades/years are there in the school?

FS2 to Year 13.

Does the school follow a co-education model?

No, Ibn e Seena English School has separate classes for boys and girls.

Please describe the academic calendar of the school.

The school year starts in August and ends in June.

Please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by the school.

The tuition fee ranges from AED 5,370 to AED 11,000.

How does the school communicate with parents?

The school organises parent-teacher meetings on the last Thursday of every month. Parents can also reach out to teachers through the parents portal or request a meeting and book an appointment.