Sharjah Ambassador School

• Location
• Years offered
• Curriculum
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• Transportation
• PTA and contact information

Managed by the Ambassador Group of Schools, Sharjah Ambassador School (SAS) is a sister school to the Ambassador Kindergarten, Ambassador School and Ambassador International Academy in Dubai. The school was established in 2016 to provide high-quality education to the South Asian community in the emirate, especially Indian expats.

The school is located in Muwaileh, a community that is close to the industrial areas of Sharjah and Dubai.

The Ambassador Education Group, after evaluating the success of other schools in Dubai, decided to open a school in Sharjah. This decision resulted in a large number of students finding a place at the Ambassador School Sharjah. 

Sharjah Ambassador Indian School has adopted the UK curriculum-based Early Years Foundation Stage for the Kindergarten section while primary and secondary sections follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum guidelines.

Teachers are expected to have a bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement. Kindergarten teachers must have an Early Years qualification in addition to relevant experience. Primary grade teachers are expected to have a Bachelors’ degree in Education and subject specialisations are required for subject heads.

Although the school hasn’t been rated by any local or international educational agency, Sharjah Ambassador School's reviews by students and parents are positive. In fact, the school is one of the top Indian schools in Sharjah.

• Location: Muwaileh
• School fees: AED 8,500 - AED 21,500
• Curriculum: Indian CBSE
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• SPEA rating: Very Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12

Ideally situated in the district of Muwaileh, the school is in proximity to a few neighbourhoods such as:

• Al Tarfa
• University City
• Al Juraina

Approximately a 7-minute drive from the campus, Sharjah University City is the nearest area. It is an education district located close to the Sharjah International Airport. The community is home to over 20 educational institutes and more than 30,000 students. Nevertheless, you will find a few residential properties around the area along with several lifestyle amenities.

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Being a 21st-century-ready school, the purpose-built Sharjah Ambassador School campus is spread over 10 acres and has modern facilities. The technologically advanced amenities enable learning with maximum efficiency and productivity.

The campus is secured via CCTV. There are emergency exits and other safety features installed at various spots. Students and staff with special needs can use the elevators to access different areas of the campus with ease.

Classrooms are built according to the learner’s age and international educational practices. You will find future-ready IT setups in classrooms, while kindergarten classes have sand and green play areas to encourage skills like exploring and observation among little ones.

SAS has several facilities to support learning on campus. The list includes state-of-the-art separate libraries for junior and senior students that stock fiction and nonfiction reading material, resources, reference books and magazines. You will also find learning centres, studios for yoga, dance and music, audio-video presentation rooms, separate prayer rooms and an auditorium.

SAS students can make the most of a composite lab, an IT lab and well-equipped laboratories for subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Science and Languages.

Sharjah Ambassador Private School has paid special attention to the physical educational and recreational needs of students. One can spot extensive sports facilities all over the school including two full-sized basketball courts, a tennis court, throw-ball and volleyball courts, a mini-soccer field, cricket nets, a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, table tennis and other indoor sports.

The multi-purpose hall can be used as a theatre or auditorium as it is well-equipped with acoustic panels, speakers, stage lighting and other Audio-visual devices. There is an arena for team games, a separate venue for assemblies, a gymnasium and an indoor games area.

Little ones have their own covered play area equipped with rubber tiles and crash pads. Kindergarteners can enjoy a splash pool, especially during hot summers. It is monitored by teachers when in use and complies with all health and safety policies.

Students have to wear the specified Sharjah Ambassador School uniform to promote unity and a sense of belonging.

Sharjah Ambassador School is located on plot 324/B in the School Zone of Muwaileh Commercial area Sharjah, near the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road.

When it comes to choosing a school for your child, the overload of information can be daunting. To eliminate confusions, this guide highlights why parents must choose Sharjah Ambassador School.

The school website quite clearly states its vision – ‘Ambassador School is dedicated to creating responsible universal citizens who would be bright leaders of the 21st century by laying a superior foundation through quality education’. This indicates the school’s willingness to equip students with advanced education and skills to overcome life challenges and succeed after graduation.

However, the Governing Council (GC) is responsible for driving the vision of the school forward. The council consists of sixteen members – academicians and educationists with a vast amount of experience over the years.

The board and inclusive curriculum is complemented by an array of facilities, co-curricular activities and after-school clubs. Students have access to the latest technology that supports classroom lessons. Similarly, they can take part in activities that fuel their passion and interest.

Moreover, the sister schools of Ambassador School Muwaileh in Dubai have been rated ‘Good’ and ‘Very Good’ by the KHDA. This indicates that the Ambassador Group implements the best education practices across all branches. And even though the school hasn’t been rated by any local or international body, students are satisfied with the overall performance of SAS School Muwaileh Sharjah.

Parents can check out top schools in Muwaileh while those living in other areas can consider some of the best schools in Sharjah.

Ambassador School in Sharjah follows age-placement guidelines with clearly defined age brackets for each grade level offered at the school. These age brackets ensure that your child is able to comprehend lessons and tackle the level of difficulty taught at each grade.

Sharjah Ambassador School curriculum for the kindergarten section is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Here, little ones are encouraged to participate in child-initiated and teacher-led activities.

The seven key areas of development are:

• Communication and Language Development
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Literacy Development
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Sensory learning and play-way framework are integrated with themat­ic learning methodologies. Hands-on, experient­ial learning strategies are employed to cater to the curious nature of children. Assessments at this stage mainly consist of informal daily progress observations.

The next phase includes primary and secondary school from Grade 1 to Grade 12. During these grades, the school follows the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) curriculum. Here, learning outcomes are evaluated based on multiple parameters such as verbal, class assignments, class activities, written assignments and co-scholastic subjects.

The language of instruction is primarily English while additional languages like Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and French are offered to students. Assessments are both formative and summative and are conducted periodically and at the end of the term.

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) annually inspects private schools in Sharjah and rates them on a scale ranging from 'Outstanding' to 'Weak'. The agency publishes a School Performance Review (SPR) report where the strength and weaknesses of the school is highlighted.

Sharjah Ambassador School is rated 'Very Good' by the SPEA.

Like other Indian schools in Sharjah, Sharjah Ambassador School’s academic calendar starts in April and ends in March. The calendar is divided into three terms and highlights all the important events along with national and Islamic holidays.

Sharjah Ambassador School’s admission process is quite simple.

To initiate the process, parents must fill out the online application form. Once this has been done, an assessment session is conducted based on the following criteria:

• Kindergarten students are assessed through interaction with the Kindergarten school head and a test.
• Students interested in Grade 1 to Grade 4 admissions have to appear for English and Mathematics assessments worth 20 to 120 marks. The test lasts for 20 minutes to 90 minutes.
• Students applying for Grades 5 and above have to sit for English, Mathematics and Science assessments worth 75 marks for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

If your child clears the entrance exam, you have to pay a registration deposit which will be adjusted against the first term’s fee. You must submit the following documents to secure a seat at Ambassador School Muwaileh Sharjah.

• Passport copy of the applicant and both parents (First page and last page)
• Valid UAE Residency visa (stamped on passport)
• Valid Emirates ID card (both sides) of the applicant and both parents
• Birth Certificate (attested)
• Transfer Certificate (attested)
• Report card attestation (Grade 2 and above)
• Immunisation or Vaccination schedule
• Five passport-size photographs of the applicant.
• One passport-size photograph (both parents)
• Copy of the mark sheet of the last written exam (For Grade 1 and above)

However, if parents delay the payment, the admission offer will lapse within 10 days. It is mandatory for new families to attend the orientation session with students after the admission is confirmed.

Here’s an overview of the age requirement guidelines followed by the school to confirm admission:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for school beginning in April).

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

Sharjah Ambassador School’s tuition fee is divided into three instalments for the convenience of parents. Each instalment has to be paid before the start of each term.

Other charges include books and resources AED 500 for the KG section only. You can pay Sharjah Ambassador School fees via cash, cheque, bank transfer or credit/debit card.

There is a canteen at SAS School Sharjah. However, it is unclear if the school provides a lunch facility. According to the eating policy published by the school, parents can send nutritious meals with children.

Since SAS School looks after a student’s wellbeing, junk food and fizzy drinks are prohibited on the school ground. Parents must send nutritious lunch to cultivate healthy eating habits in children from a young age.

The school has outsourced its transport to Gulf Pinnacle Transport. This service covers all routes in Sharjah.

Sports programs and fitness routines are offered by professional coaches at the Ambassador School in Muwaileh. Their job is to assess students’ skills and prepare them to participate in local and international competitions.

A wide range of sporting activities is offered at the school. Campus facilities include two full-sized basketball courts, a tennis court, throw-ball and volleyball courts, a mini-soccer field, cricket nets and a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, table tennis and other indoor sports.

SAS Private School believes that academic excellence is not the only way to nurture students. In fact, for well-rounded development, it is imperative that students take part in various activities and ventures that enhance their mental, physical and emotional capacity.

Therefore, at Sharjah Ambassador School you will find a wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. These activities are placed in different categories.

Field trips arranged by SAS Muwaileh allow students to enjoy a fun break from their regular studies. Usually, these trips involve visits to culturally rich sites, tourist attractions and amusements parks in Sharjah, Dubai and other neighbouring emirates.

SAS School Muwaileh came up with an initiative known as ASPIRE (After School Programme for Inspiration and Recreation). This step has been taken to nurture talent in areas of Sports, Performing and Fine arts at no additional fee.

A typical selection for ASPIRE includes:

To care for students’ mental and physical health, a medical facility has been built on-site. The clinic is managed by an expert physician with experience in providing first aid and treating minor injuries. Moreover, the clinic staff is responsible for handling the medical records of each child for future reference.

The staff also remains in contact with governmental agencies, school management and parents to provide the best care to children. Regular hygiene sessions are also conducted by the medical staff.

SAS encourages parents to share their child’s latest medical record at the time of admission. If your child has any special medical condition, please highlight them on the report which will assist the medical staff in case of any emergency.

Muwaileh Indian Sharjah Ambassador School firmly believes in the importance of the support of parents. In previous years, the school has thrived on feedback from parents as it led to better performance. To formalise the association with parents and give them due credit, the school founded the Parents of Ambassador Learning System (PALS).

Parents and the members of the school attend a pre-scheduled meeting where they discuss ways to achieve educational excellence and help create a conducive learning environment for children.

Acting as a bridge between the parent community and the school management, PALS is actively engaged in improving the school administration, infrastructure, academics and the new initiatives taken by the school.

The main areas of focus include:

• Collaborating with school and parents to organise school events
• Raise funds for the school to improve infrastructure, provide training for teachers and extend academic support to students.
• Preparing a database of volunteer parents who want to help with school events and PTA meetings.
• Act as a moderator between the parent community and the school management when it comes to a difference in opinion or issues raised by the former party.

To improve the communication between parents and the school, Sharjah Ambassador School Muwaileh has designed a parent portal. Using this portal, parents, guardians or sponsors can ensure prompt two-way communication with teachers and staff members. Apart from this, you can access various information on the portal including school events, exam schedule and results.

Similarly, you can book an appointment for a meeting with the class teacher, view the calendar, performance report and attendance reports of your child and can access accounts to check your payment history or pending payments, if any.

However, if you are more interested in conventional methods of communication, you can use the Sharjah Ambassador School contact details and the social media links provided below.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-566-8811
• WhatsApp Number: +971-55-775-8277
• Email: admissions@sharjahambassadorschool.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• SAS Website
• SAS Facebook
• SAS Instagram
• SAS YouTube

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Do you conduct after-school activities?

The school offers the ASPIRE initiative (After-School Inspiration and Recreation Program) to develop students' talents in the fields of sports, performing and fine arts at no additional charge.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

Pre-KG until Grade 12.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar runs from April until March.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Tuition fee ranges from AED 8,500 to AED 21,500.

How do you communicate with parents?

The school focuses on the importance of effective communication with parents by providing the Parents of Ambassador Learning System, as well as organizing parent-teacher meetings, using the electronic parent portal, traditional means of communication, and social media.