International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah

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• Fee structure
• ISC Sharjah scholarships
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The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah is a part of the SABIS Education operating throughout the world. Established in 1976, the Sharjah’s campus was the first SABIS School. Today, there are nine other SABIS Schools in UAE. The Sharjah’s campus follows the same educational model as ISC DIP, ISC Ras Al Khaimah and other sister schools across the globe.

Today the school is educating over 4,000 students in KG1 to Grade 12. A team of experienced teachers with relevant qualifications and experiences teaches them. ISC Sharjah aims to be a top-notch education provider to a highly diverse community. The high moral values, accountability and high-end facilities further support the cause for the school. It follows a unique pedagogy based on the SABIS Education Programme that focuses on memorised learning.

Besides academics, the school also arranges non-curricular provisions for students. The enrichment programme enables them to develop skills necessary for the modern-day world. Read this comprehensive guide by Bayut to learn more about the school.

• Location: Sharjah Industrial Area 6
• School Fees: AED 20k to AED 34k
• Curriculum: SABIS Education Programme
• Co-ed or Segregate: Co-education
• Years Offered: KG1 to Grade 12

The International School of Choueifat is located in the Sharjah Industrial Area 6, Sharjah. It is a mixed used community that is close to the Dubai-Sharjah border and various attractions of the emirate. The communities surrounding the school are:

• Samnan
• Al Khezamia
• Al Ghubaiba

Samnan is the nearest residential community from ISC Sharjah. It offers a quiet and calm living experience to residents, making it an ideal place for families. Its proximity to Al Wahda Street further adds to the convenience of residents. Other options include spacious and luxurious villas in Al Khezamia and Al Ghubaiba.

• Apartments for rent neat ISC Sharjah

The International School of Choueifat Sharjah has state-of-the-art facilities at the campus. The campus sprawls over an expansive piece of land that covers a wide range of academic and non-academic facilities. The school building has spacious corridors leading to bright and airy classrooms. Each classroom is equipped with interactive screens and age-appropriate furniture and resources to aid in students’ learning. The ISC Sharjah campus also has three well-equipped science labs and a library to support the SABIS Curriculum.

There also exists an ITL Hall with 566 updated computers. These computers can be used to complete tasks and for examinations. Other noteworthy facilities are a ballet room and a music room.

Besides academic facilities, the sports facilities at the campus include:

• Outdoor football field
• Two fully furnished gymnasiums with swimming pools
• Volleyball court
• Basketball court
• Badminton court
• Running track

International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah is located near the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on University Road, in Sharjah Industrial Area 6 in Sharjah. Residents of nearby communities can reach the school via Second industrial street and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street.

The curriculum followed by ISC makes it a unique educational institution. It is affiliated with the SABIS Education – a global education network with schools in over 20 countries and five continents. All SABIS Schools, including the International School of Choueifat Sharjah, follow the SABIS Educational Programme. It is a highly modified version of the National Curriculum of the UK that requires memorised learning techniques for success. The educational programme has undergone several modifications since its inception and optimises students’ experience of the real world.

All the ISC Schools throughout the world, including ISC Sharjah, have high-end academic facilities at the campus. All the facilities ensure that students experience the best learning environment. Availability of interactive screens, well-equipped ITL halls and science laboratories are few of the high-end facilities to be named at the campus. The school also ensures students are exposed to non-curricular activities. Thus, the school also added some sports and outdoor facilities at its campus.

Another strength of this school making it an attractive option is its inclusive admission policy. The school has a non-selective admission policy that is suitable for a multinational student force. Students from different national backgrounds are part of this educational institution. Additionally, candidates that are behind other students in terms of academic progress are given additional support. ISC Sharjah offers two unique solutions: special lessons and full special classes, to bridge the learning gap.

The government of UAE decided to reopen the schools for on-site learning for the academic year 2021-2022. It has issues a set of safety guidelines to help schools to offer a safe learning environment for students and staff. The following SOPs are implemented by schools in the emirate, including Delhi Private School Sharjah:

• All students above 12 years old and staff members, including teachers, have to submit negative COVID-19 PCR test results before returning to schools. The test must be performed 72 hours before physically appearing at school.
• Employees need to get two doses of COVID-19 vaccines before physically entering schools. Those exempted from vaccination have to provide a relevant medical certificate issued by the health department and a negative COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours before appearing for school. The test results must be submitted every week.
• The security team must check the temperature of students, staff and third-party contractors each morning. Those with temperatures above 37.5 degrees centigrade are not allowed to enter schools.
• A safe distance of 1.5 metres must be maintained within classrooms and on campus. Schools can use physical markings to maintain the distance.
• A stable group of 10 or fewer students is recommended for students from Pre-KG to KG2.
• Lockers are permitted as long as each child has a designated locker and social distancing protocols are not compromised.
• Some school facilities, such as dress up sections, indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pools and reading corners, etc. will remain closed until further notice.
• Students above six years old and staff members have to wear a face mask at all times. They are advised to bring two facemasks daily. Students below six years old are exempted from wearing a mask.
• Bus capacity is reduced to 50% to ensure social distancing on buses.
• Seating arrangements will be clearly marked out in canteen areas; no students will be permitted to sit directly adjacent 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, field trips, extracurricular activities, after-school clubs and activities, sports events, holiday camps and celebrations are suspended until further notice.
• Extra-curricular activities are encouraged to be offered digitally. 
• Physical education will continue; however, access to swimming pools is not allowed.

The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah is a K-12 school catering to the educational needs of students aged 4 to 18 years old. The educational system of this school is split into distinct stages, which are as follows:

The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah follows the SABIS Education Programme for its syllabus. It is a specifically designed educational programme that is dynamic, high-academic and non-selective. The SABIS curriculum is a highly modified version of the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom delivered in English. The programme specifically focuses on developing students’ skills and personality to suit the challenges faced in the modern world. Additionally, the curriculum teaches high moral, ethical and civic values to students to make them an active member of the society.

The unique curriculum of ISC Sharjah revolves around three steps. The first step of the SABIS Education Programme is class teaching. In this step, the structured lectures are delivered in a classroom environment using high-end school facilities. The structured approach allows teachers to evaluate students’ understanding. One concept is delivered at a time and the lecture is divided into oral work, individual work and group work. The progress is assessed using the SABIS Point System. Such a system aims to ensure that students learn the most in the classroom and spend the after-school hours enjoying and exploring the world around them.

The second step deals with the teaching and monitoring of students’ progress. Usually, the written assessments are assessed to track students’ progress as per the Students Learning Objectives (SLOs).

The third step is the students’ follow-up. Students that failed to progress as expected receive academic and moral support. This involves special educational programmes, such as special lessons and full special classes to meet the expected levels.

The school also has a computerised system, called the SABIS AMS, to identify the gaps in knowledge of a students’ journey at the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah. Gaps are pinpointed as soon as identified and teachers work their way with the student to bridge the gap.

For more information, check out ISC Sharjah’s approach to education.

The government of Dubai has mandated schools to offer distance learning provisions in addition to in-class learning, especially in the first phase of reopening. Distance learning format might differ from school to school and term to term, but students opting for this model will be kept updated on the curriculum followed.

The academic calendar at ISC Sharjah starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

The admission process followed at the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah is straightforward. The school follows a non-selective admission policy that only considers academic performance and age-grade guidelines for its admission. The age-grade guideline followed by this educational institute is as follows:

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

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

The school does not have a deadline for its admission policy. Thus, parents can apply for the seat at this school at any time of the academic year. However, it is advised to apply early on as the number of seats is limited. Read the admission policy for more information.

If interested in enrolling your child to ISC Sharjah, submit the online application form available on the school’s website. Parents are requested to fill out the form with authentic information, as invalid information may lead to the rejection of the application. Please check out the name and other information before submitting the form.

Parents also need to provide the following documents to start the admission process:

• A copy of student’s and parents’ passports
• A copy of student’s and parents’ valid UAE residence visa
• Passport size photographs of the candidate (white background)
• A copy of student’s and parents’ Emirates ID cards
• A copy of vaccination record
• A copy of the birth certificate
• Recent academic reports issued by the previous school

Once submitted, the school will contact the parents via the information provided on the application form for the assessment. Those applying for admission in KG1 to Grade 1 have to attend an online interview as part of the assessment. Whereas, those applying for Grade 2 and onwards have to attend an online diagnostic test to be eligible for the interview sessions.

The school will inform parents about its decision in a few working days. Successful candidates need to pay the required deposit to secure a seat for their child.

For more information, contact the admission department by emailing iscsharjah@sabis.net or calling +971 6 5582211.

The annual tuition fee charged by the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah is as follows:

Please note that the tuition fee does not include charges for extra-curricular activities, uniform, transportation and lunch. For more information, check out the fee structure of the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah.

The International School of Choueifat does not offer any scholarships to its students.

The school has a canteen where students can buy a range of hot and cold food items available at affordable prices. All the food items at the school canteen are made from fresh raw material and in a hygienic environment. The canteen complies with the health and safety regulations imposed by the government.

The school offers safe and reliable transport facilities to students. Contact the school for more information.

ISC Sharjah does not offer any boarding or hostelling facilities to students as it is a day-only school. Students taking part in an after-school programme can stay at the premises for longer. Those finding it hard to reach school on time can opt for the school’s transportation service that picks up and drops students on designated points on time. Parents can also consider relocating to areas that are close to school. If interested, read the residential communities near the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah section at the beginning of the guide.

ISC Sharjah does not offer holiday camps to its students. Parents can enrol their kids to the holiday camps arranged by external camp providers.

Sport is an integral part of the lives of students at the International School of Choueifat. All ISC campuses in UAE, including the Sharjah campus, have high-class sports facilities to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among students. For this purpose, ISC Sharjah has two gymnasiums with modern sports facilities. The gymnasiums also have swimming pools used for physical education and swimming training. Students interested in outdoor sports activities can spend their leisure time on the outdoor football field. Other sports facilities at the campus include a volleyball court, basketball court, badminton court and a running track.

Despite being an academically rigorous school. ISC Sharjah has plenty of non-curricular opportunities for students. The extra-curricular programme at the school is the major opportunity for students to explore their creative and athletic side. A range of activities is available for students to choose from.

SABIS Network League is one of the most anticipated extra-curricular activities at ISC Sharjah. Students from different ISC schools throughout the UAE take part in different sports activities to become champions. Ballet Competition is also held every year where girls demonstrate their ballet skills. The school gives awards to the participants to acknowledge their efforts.

Another popular extracurricular activity at ISC Sharjah is the Model United Nations (MUN). It is an educational simulation of the actual United Nations conferences. Students represent different member countries of the UN and discuss real-life problems and their solutions. Students learn international relationships, diplomacy and international politics.

Other extra-curricular activities at the school include:

Field trips are another vital component of the enrichment programme at the school. ISC Sharjah considers school trips as an opportunity for students to explore the world around them. The school facilitates student’ outdoor learning and exposure by offering numerous school trips throughout the year. Both local and international field trips are arranged by the school.

The most popular field trip arranged by the school was the senior students’ visit to Prague, Czech Republic, Here, a group of students visited many landmarks and historical sites in the capital city of the European country.

The school also arranges many national field trips, predominantly recreational tours. Recently, students of Grade 6 were taken on a tour to Virtual Reality Park in the Dubai Mall. Other popular field trips arranged by the school include visits to:

• Green Planet
• Kidzania
• Little Explorer
• Ice Rink
• Ski Dubai
• EXPO 2020
• Hatta Wadi Dam

The only after-school care provided by the school is in the form of extracurricular activities, besides clubs, sports training and Champs Ahead Basketball Academy.

The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sharjah has several modes of communication to ensure proper communication between teachers and parents. The school has a parent portal – SABIS Digital Platform where parents can access information such as attendance records, academic performance, teachers’ feedback and much more. The school also has an official website where one can find information on the admission process, fee structure, educational system and other aspects of ISC Sharjah.

 ISC Sharjah also has an active presence on popular social media platforms. Here, they share recent developments and media galleries with parents and the wider community. Also, the school has WhatsApp groups for urgent enquiries.

• Address: The International School of Choueifat – Sharjah, University Road, Industrial Area 6, Sharjah, U.A.E. 
• Telephone: +971 6 558 2211
• Email: iscsharjah@sabis.net
• Official Website
• Facebook

Note that the cover image belongs to ISC Sharjah

What are the timings of your school?

The school opens every Monday to Friday.

Do you conduct after-school activities? Is a transport facility available for students participating in after-school activities?

Extracurricular and afterschool activities, including school clubs and workouts, etc., are available to students. Those attending these activities can hop on a school bus that can drop them to their designated points.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

How many nationalities are represented?

The school has over 4,000 students from 64 different nationalities.

How do you communicate with parents? Do you have a parent portal or any mobile application for communication?

The school is keen on effective communication with parents by providing the “SABIS® Digital Platform” in addition to the official website, social media platforms and WhatsApp groups.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus? If yes, what options are available for students?

The school campus includes a cafeteria for students that serves a variety of healthy lunches at moderate prices.

How often does your school arrange field trips? Are there any international trips?

The school organizes annually many field trips for students of all academic levels, as well as a number of international trips.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The school has a faculty of about 350 teachers from 29 different nationalities, and it is keen on hiring experienced teachers.