SchoolSharjah British International School
Overview
Opened in 2002, Sharjah British International School offers classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12 based on the British curriculum. The aim is to educate well-rounded individuals equipped with the necessary skills such as creativity, confidence, appreciation and world awareness to create a better community. Five core values of this British curriculum school include Support, Honour, Appreciate, Protect and Encourage.
In a Nutshell
- Location: Muwailih Commercial, Sharjah
- School fees: AED 14,000 - AED 32,832
- Curriculum: British Curriculum
- Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed till Grade 4
- Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12
- SPEA rating: Good
Residential Communities near Sharjah British International School
While industrial areas mainly surround SBIS, one can find the following residential communities nearby:
- Al Juraina
- University City
- Al Gharayen
- Oud Al Muteena
Al Gharayen or Qarayen is a well-known residential neighbourhood in Sharjah. Proximity to Sharjah and Dubai border makes it accessible from both emirates. Oud Al Muteena offers a mix of villas and apartments. The University City of Sharjah is a popular educational district near Sharjah International Airport. It has a variety of residential properties for rent and sale.
Parents who want to live close to school can check out:
Campus of Sharjah British International School
SBIS campus has everything needed for a fruitful learning experience. This school boasts modern classrooms, science labs, and a library. Tech-savvy students can utilize computer labs, while athletes will enjoy sports facilities like fields, courts, and a pool. Artistic students can explore art studios and performing arts spaces. The campus also offers a cafeteria, medical room, outdoor learning areas and green spaces.
Location of Sharjah British International School
The school is located in the School Zone of Muwailih Commercial district on Maliha Road.
Why Sharjah British International School?
The vision of Sharjah British School is to create well-rounded students who have creativity, appreciation, ability, confidence and awareness of the world around them. The school enhances their prospects and quality of life.
The school’s mission is to offer students learning opportunities in a fostering, tolerant and creative environment. Students are encouraged to work on their personality and fully integrate into the ever-changing global community.
Sharjah British School aims to become a high-quality facility that works towards developing a positive new generation. Students get adequate support in building their character.
School Details
Years Offered at Sharjah British International School
Sharjah British School is a K-12 school. All classes are divided into five sections:
| Section | Grade |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Pre-KG - KG2 |
| Primary School | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
| Lower Secondary School | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
| Secondary School | Grade 9 - Grade 11 |
| Tertiary Section | Grade 12 |
Sharjah British International School Curriculum
As the name suggests, Sharjah British School follows the British National Curriculum integrated with the Cambridge International curriculum.
Core subjects include:
- English
- Science
- Mathematics
General Subjects include the following:
| Geography | Art |
| Music | Languages |
| Physical Education | History |
Subjects taught as per the Ministry of Education guidelines include:
- Arabic
- Social Studies
- Islamic Studies
The co-educational approach is applied in the Primary section for Grade 1 – Grade 4. By the end of Grade 6, students take CIE checkpoint exams.
Beyond Grade 5, students are divided into separate boys and girls section. Those who finish Grade 8 have to choose subjects for IGCSE.
Grade 9 to Grade 11 students appear for IGCSE examinations. They can choose their subjects from the following three options:
- Science
- Commerce
- Arts
Compulsory subject for all three streams are:
- English ( 1st and 2nd language)
- Mathematics
- ICT
Students have to choose additional subjects from this list:
- Physics, Biology, Chemistry (for Science Stream)
- Business Accounts, Economics (for Commerce Stream)
- History, Coordinated Science, Geography, Environmental Management, Sociology (for Arts Stream)
- Arabic as a 1st or 2nd language
Grade 12 students appear for GCE AS level examinations. They have to choose four subjects. In Grade 12 and Grade 13, these AS/A level subjects are offered to SBIS students:
- Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Sociology, History, ICT
- Physics, Biology, Chemistry
- Economics, Accounting, Business Studies
All IGCSE students have to take three compulsory subjects and choose from the list of additional subjects. Furthermore, they have to take Arabic and Islamic Studies exams following the Ministry of Education rule.
SPEA Rating
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is a government organisation that overlooks the quality of private educational institutions in Sharjah. Annually, SPEA inspects schools and rates them based on a six-point scale as shown below:
Sharjah British International School SPEA rating is 'Good'.
Academic Calender for Sharjah British International School
The academic year at Sharjah British International School starts in late August and ends in June. It is divided into three terms.
Admission and Fees
How to apply to Sharjah British International School?
Sharjah British International School has a simple and easy to follow admission process. Basically, there are three easy steps for enrolment.
- Step 1: Parents are requested to apply online from the official website for registration.
- Step 2: On successful registration, parents will receive a reference number by text on the given contact number.
- Step 3: The school will make further contact upon availability of seat. Then, parents can fill and submit the admission form with the required documents. The form is available at the school’s main office. You can also download the form from the official website.
Parents should correctly fill the admission form and submit it to the school registrar with the registration fee of AED 500. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.
Fee Structure at Sharjah British International School
Sharjah British International School fee structure is mentioned below:
| Grade | Term 1 Fee | Term 2 Fee | Term 3 Fee | Total Tuition Fee | Book Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grade Pre-KG |
Term 1 Fee AED 5,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 4,500 |
Term 3 Fee AED 3,500 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 13,500 |
Book Fee AED 500 |
Total AED 14,000 |
|
Grade KG 1 |
Term 1 Fee AED 6,000 |
Term 2 Fee AED 5,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 3,900 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 14,900 |
Book Fee AED 1,039 |
Total AED 15,939 |
|
Grade KG 2 |
Term 1 Fee AED 6,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 5,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 4,400 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 15,900 |
Book Fee AED 1,155 |
Total AED 17,055 |
|
Grade Grade 1 |
Term 1 Fee AED 6,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 5,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 4,400 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 15,900 |
Book Fee AED 1,155 |
Total AED 17,055 |
|
Grade Grade 2 |
Term 1 Fee AED 7,000 |
Term 2 Fee AED 6,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 4,900 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 17,900 |
Book Fee AED 1,365 |
Total AED 19,265 |
|
Grade Grade 3 |
Term 1 Fee AED 7,700 |
Term 2 Fee AED 6,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 5,150 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 18,850 |
Book Fee AED 1,365 |
Total AED 20,215 |
|
Grade Grade 4 |
Term 1 Fee AED 7,700 |
Term 2 Fee AED 6,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 5,150 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 18,850 |
Book Fee AED 1,470 |
Total AED 20,320 |
|
Grade Grade 5 |
Term 1 Fee AED 8,300 |
Term 2 Fee AED 6,300 |
Term 3 Fee AED 5,300 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 19,900 |
Book Fee AED 1,522 |
Total AED 21,422 |
|
Grade Grade 6 |
Term 1 Fee AED 8,800 |
Term 2 Fee AED 7,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 5,450 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 21,250 |
Book Fee AED 1,522 |
Total AED 22,772 |
|
Grade Grade 7 |
Term 1 Fee AED 8,800 |
Term 2 Fee AED 7,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 5,450 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 21,250 |
Book Fee AED 1,732 |
Total AED 22,982 |
|
Grade Grade 8 |
Term 1 Fee AED 9,300 |
Term 2 Fee AED 8,500 |
Term 3 Fee AED 6,000 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 23,800 |
Book Fee AED 1,732 |
Total AED 25,532 |
|
Grade Grade 9 |
Term 1 Fee AED 11,000 |
Term 2 Fee AED 9,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 6,300 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 26,300 |
Book Fee AED 1,942 |
Total AED 28,242 |
|
Grade Grade 10 |
Term 1 Fee AED 13,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 9,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 7,550 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 30,050 |
Book Fee AED 2,047 |
Total AED 32,097 |
|
Grade Grade 11 |
Term 1 Fee AED 13,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 9,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 7,550 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 30,050 |
Book Fee AED 2,782 |
Total AED 32,832 |
|
Grade Grade 12 |
Term 1 Fee AED 13,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 9,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 7,550 |
Total Tuition Fee AED 30,050 |
Book Fee AED 2,782 |
Total AED 32,832 |
The annual tuition fees do not include the cost of uniforms and transportation.
Facilities
Lunch Options at Sharjah British International School
Sharjah British International School has a canteen.
School Transportation at Sharjah British International School
SBIS has partnered with Knight Rider Buses Rental L.L.C to offer transportation services and facilitate students and parents. Here’s a breakdown of the charges to give you a better idea:
| Area | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
|
Area Sharjah |
One Way AED 2,500 |
Return AED 4,500 |
|
Area Ajman |
One Way AED 2,700 |
Return AED 4,700 |
|
Area Dubai Mirdif/Ghusais |
One Way AED 3,000 |
Return AED 5,000 |
|
Area Umm Al Quwain |
One Way AED 3,200 |
Return AED 5,500 |
- Parents need to make full payment for the bus service; SBIS will only accept cash payments.
- Three or more sibling students using 2-way SBIS buses will get a 5% off.
- All the buses have cameras and nannies.
- Parents can contact the section supervisor for any queries.
Field Trips at Sharjah British International School
Students are part of different educational field trips throughout the academic year. Girls and boys are taken on excursions separately.
Medical Care at Sharjah British International School
The school has a well-equipped medical room with trained professionals.
Contact
Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents
SBIS diary is the primary mode of communication between parents and teachers. The school also has grade-specific WhatsApp groups for updates regarding events, news and their child’s progress. Parents must pay attention to the notices sent in the diary and the weekly newsletter, KG Star Talks.
Contact Information
- Phone number: +971-6-534-7722
- WhatsApp number: +971-52-176-0284
- Email: admin@sharjahbritishinternationalschool.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
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FAQs
WHAT ARE THE YEARS OFFERED?
Sharjah British International School offers classes from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?
Sharjah British International School has a co-education model till Grade 4. Boys and girls have separate sections from Grade 5 onwards.
WHAT TUITION FEE IS CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?
The tuition fee ranges from AED 14,000 to AED 32,832.
DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?
Yes, Sharjah British International School has a canteen.
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