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American Gulf School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 35,540 - 75,440
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 451
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Typical class size 8
Introduction

American Gulf School is an American IB Continuum school located in Al Rahmaniya, Shaghrafah 4, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The school delivers American standards alongside the full IB continuum — Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), Diploma (DP) and Career‑related (CP) programmes — and also offers an American High School Diploma (Cognia‑accredited); AGS is an authorised BTEC centre and an IELTS and SAT test centre. AGS serves learners from Pre‑Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12 (up to age 18) across Montessori/KG, primary, middle and senior phases. English is the principal medium of instruction, with a 50/50 bilingual approach in the early years where Arabic is used for mathematics and science; the school also teaches Arabic, French, Spanish and Mandarin as additional language pathways. Published campus provisions include a dedicated KG building with indoor soft‑play, STREAM, media, fabrication and design labs, STEM/robotics resources, a school clinic and inclusion/ASPIRE support; Grade 12 students may follow a dual‑diploma pathway combining IB and American credentials.

Al Rahmania Suburb, Shaghrafa 4, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

American Gulf School has 451 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
AGS is located at Al Rahmaniya Shaghrafah 4, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It sits in the Al Rahmaniya/Shaghrafa 4 area of Sharjah, a residential neighbourhood with road access and local amenities. The campus is reachable by standard travel routes and can be contacted at 06 506 1111. The school day runs from 07:15 AM to 04:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Stages
AGS offers a continuum of IB programs starting with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP), then the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP). It also provides a pathway for the American High School Diploma and offers a dual-diploma option for Grade 12. The school is pursuing full continuum IB authorization.

Type
AGS is co-educational and operates as a day school with no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
AGS provides targeted academic intervention during the school day, using MAP, NGRT, and MindPrint assessments. In the Early Years, Read Write Inc. supports literacy, while the MYP uses the RIGOR framework; dedicated Reading Specialists support both English and Arabic as part of SEN-style interventions.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; AGS describes itself as an American IB Continuum School blending American standards with the IB framework.

Religious affiliation
Not specified.

School day structure
The school day starts at 07:15 AM and ends at 04:00 PM from Monday to Thursday. Friday schedules are not listed on the official materials.

Bus service
AGS offers a bus service with documented fees and routes. One-way annual fees are 5,700 AED for Sharjah and 6,000 AED for Dubai & Ajman; two-way annual fees are 6,900 AED for Sharjah and 7,200 AED for Dubai & Ajman. The transportation covers Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman, with pickup points and route details arranged by the school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
AGS has a formal uniform policy. Students wear an official white shirt and approved bottoms on assembly days and non-formal attire (dark blue polo) on other days, with an AGS PE kit for physical education. Grade-specific items include an AGS cap for Pre-KG to Grade 3 and, for High School, a scarf, tie, and formal jacket; assembly-day uniforms are assigned by grade (KG—Thursday; Primary 1–5—Tuesday; Middle 6–8—Wednesday; High School 9–12—Monday).

Food Options
AGS operates an on-site canteen. Monthly menus are published on the Canteen section, with a January 2026 menu available for download. The site does not specify particular dietary options beyond the published menus.

House System
AGS runs a house system with four houses: Falcon, Oryx, Gazelle, and Scorpion. House Leaders oversee house activities and inter-house competitions, as described in the Student Leadership section.

Governance and Ownership
AGS is owned by American Gulf School LLC. The admissions process page lists the bank account name as American Gulf School LLC, indicating LLC ownership.
Fees

Annual tuition at American Gulf School ranges from AED 35,540 to AED 75,440 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application processing fee: AED 525 (one-time, non-refundable) payable at the time of application.
- Admission / registration fee: AED 1,000 payable within 10 days of the offer to secure the seat; this fee is non-refundable and is adjustable against the first term's tuition. The term's tuition is due prior to the student's first day of school.
- Re-registration (re-enrollment) deposit for returning students: AED 1,000 (deductible from total tuition for the new academic year). Re-registration will not be accepted unless all outstanding fees are paid in full.

Annual Tuition (SPEA-approved) and Per-term Amounts (by grade)

(All amounts below show the SPEA-approved annual tuition followed by the per-term amount when split into three equal instalments.)

- Pre-K: AED 35,540 annual — AED 11,853.33 per term.
- KG 1: AED 38,340 annual — AED 12,780.00 per term.
- KG 2: AED 40,640 annual — AED 13,546.67 per term.
- Grade 1: AED 44,040 annual — AED 14,680.00 per term.
- Grade 2: AED 45,440 annual — AED 15,146.67 per term.
- Grade 3: AED 47,840 annual — AED 15,946.67 per term.
- Grade 4: AED 50,240 annual — AED 16,746.67 per term.
- Grade 5: AED 51,640 annual — AED 17,213.33 per term.
- Grade 6: AED 55,040 annual — AED 18,346.67 per term.
- Grade 7: AED 56,440 annual — AED 18,813.33 per term.
- Grade 8: AED 58,840 annual — AED 19,613.33 per term.
- Grade 9: AED 64,240 annual — AED 21,413.33 per term.
- Grade 10: AED 67,640 annual — AED 22,546.67 per term.
- Grade 11: AED 72,040 annual — AED 24,013.33 per term.
- Grade 12: AED 75,440 annual — AED 25,146.67 per term.

Notes on what tuition does and does not include

- The annual tuition amounts include a books and resources fee of AED 2,000 for each grade; this AED 2,000 is payable with the first instalment.
- The tuition figures exclude student devices, food services, uniform costs, and transportation fees.
- Additional exam/project charges excluded from the annual tuition: AED 3,000 for external examinations for Grade 12 and AED 500 for Grade 10 personal project costs; these are charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates with instalment-based billing; the first instalment (first term) is due prior to the student's first day of school and the books/resources fee is payable with that instalment. The school collects subsequent instalments according to the school's instalment schedule. Transport fee pages and other fee pages show a three-instalment pattern (1st, 2nd and 3rd instalments) across the academic year.
- Failure to pay tuition or outstanding fees may result in withholding of school reports, references, transfer certificate, exam results and blocking of re-registration for the next academic year.

Transportation fees and billing (where applicable)

- One-way annual transport fees: Sharjah AED 5,700; Dubai & Ajman AED 6,000. Instalment breakdown (three instalments): Sharjah — AED 2,280 (Semester 1), AED 1,710 (1st instalment), AED 1,710 (2nd instalment); Dubai & Ajman — AED 2,400 (Semester 1), AED 1,800 (1st instalment), AED 1,800 (2nd instalment). (The transportation page lists annual, semester and three-instalment breakdowns.)
- Two-way annual transport fees: Sharjah AED 6,900; Dubai & Ajman AED 7,200. Instalment breakdowns are shown on the transportation fee schedule.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; there are no boarding or residential fees published for this school. The school provides day-school services including transportation and canteen rather than boarding facilities.

Other costs and optional charges

- Uniforms: uniform items and uniform policy are required; uniform purchase costs are additional to tuition and are not included in the tuition figures. The school specifies required uniform items and dress rules.
- Student device, canteen/food services and some extra-curricular or external exam charges are extra to tuition and billed separately. Transport is optional and billed separately.

Refund information

- Tuition fee refund policy is administered in accordance with the Sharjah Private Education Authority regulations; refund processing follows SPEA rules.

Accepted fee payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: online Skiply payments, bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, cash and cheques.
- Bank transfer details for fee payments: Bank — Emirates NBD; Account number — 1015780155001; IBAN — AE390260001015780155001; Account name — American Gulf School LLC; Swift — EBILAEAD.

Consequences of non-payment and administrative notes

- Outstanding fees must be cleared before re-registration is accepted. The school may withhold official documents and block re-registration where fees are unpaid. Registration and application fees noted above are non-refundable.
Academics

American Gulf School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
AGS is an American IB Continuum School that blends American Common Core standards with the International Baccalaureate framework, offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) alongside an American Diploma pathway. The curriculum is inquiry-driven and project-based, with emphasis on critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning, supported by STREAM, Media, Fabrication, and Design Labs. In Middle School (ages roughly 11–16), Grades 9–10 offer courses from six IB subject groups, culminating in the IB MYP Certificate at the end of Grade 10; Grades 11–12 can pursue the IB Diploma or IB Courses, subject to school authorization. AGS is an authorized IB World School with IB status dating from December 2023 (IB School) and June 2024 (DP authorization). Beyond IB, AGS also hosts an authorized BTEC centre for business studies and offers IELTS and SAT testing, with a dual diploma option that combines IB study with the American Diploma pathway in Grade 12.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
1. Social and emotional learning (SEL)
AGS builds social and emotional learning through its IB Learner Profile, which defines students as Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective, with Balanced highlighting emotional balance and personal well-being. The Learner Profile guides daily learning and character development across the school. Service Learning in the Middle Years Programme integrates classroom inquiry with real-world kindness, with students listening, empathizing, planning, acting, and reflecting on impact. The safeguarding and well-being framework includes age-appropriate personal-safety and digital-citizenship education, alongside ongoing staff training and clear reporting procedures. The School Clinic supports mental and emotional well-being through a dedicated team and a confidential space for students experiencing stress or emotional difficulties, with referrals to counseling when needed.}

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
2. Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AGS describes its intervention approach as taking place within Academic Intervention, guided by MAP, NGRT, and MindPrint assessments, with small-group instruction and targeted literacy support such as Read Write Inc. in the early years, and the RIGOR framework for the Middle Years Programme; English and Arabic Reading Specialists work with classroom teachers to provide language-specific interventions. An ESL (English as a Second Language) coordinator and Reading Specialists support students' language and literacy needs in English and Arabic. Public materials do not indicate a dedicated SEN department or a formal designation as a specialist SEN institution; the school's published SEN-related provisions appear to center on academic intervention and language support rather than a separate SEN facility. In practice, the school offers structured intervention within the school day and specialized staff for literacy and EAL, but does not publicly list a full SEN-categorization framework.}

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
3. English as an Additional Language (EAL)
AGS provides EAL support through an ESL coordinator as part of its academic intervention team, with dedicated Reading Specialists for English and Arabic to assist language development. The school states that intervention involves targeted English-language support to help learners access the curriculum and meet grade-level standards. The language of instruction at AGS is English and Arabic, reflecting a bilingual learning environment supported by IB programmes. The presence of Reading Specialists in English and Arabic confirms ongoing language-support provision for EAL students.}

Mental Wellbeing
4. Mental Wellbeing
AGS explicitly supports mental and emotional well-being through the School Clinic, which provides a confidential space for students experiencing stress or anxiety and can refer to the school counselor when appropriate. The safeguarding framework and the SB policy emphasize personal safety, healthy relationships, and online safety as part of a holistic approach to student well-being. The IB Learner Profile highlights emotional balance as part of personal well-being, reinforcing the school's focus on emotional health. The clinic and wellbeing provisions are designed to coordinate with families and teachers to support students' mental health in academic settings.}

Safeguarding
5. Safeguarding
AGS has a comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, with rigorous staff screening and annual safeguarding training, a designated Safeguarding Lead and team, and procedures to identify and report concerns to relevant external agencies. The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and external bodies to support students and families when safeguarding concerns arise, and it provides age-appropriate education for students on personal safety and healthy relationships, along with robust online safety measures and digital citizenship education. Staff supervision and visitor protocols are in place to maintain campus security. The safeguarding policy and procedures are regularly reviewed to align with best practices and local regulations, ensuring ongoing protection for students.}
Parent Experience

History
American Gulf School (AGS) was established on 18 August 2021 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, as American Gulf School L.L.C. The school is located in the Al Rahmaniya – Shaghrafah area of Sharjah. AGS combines American standards with the International Baccalaureate framework and offers an American Diploma pathway. AGS became an IB World School in December 2023 and was fully authorized to deliver the full IB continuum in June 2024, with additional IB authorizations updated in June 2025.

Community
AGS fosters an active, diverse school community in Sharjah. University Fair 2025 was held with 25+ universities in attendance and involvement from students, parents, and guests from other schools. Beyond Earth was Sharjah's first STEAM competition dedicated to space exploration, bringing together 20 schools and 150 students in 44 teams. The AGS choir performed at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, and students participated in the Arab Reading Challenge qualifiers. KG2 and Grade 5 graduation ceremonies were celebrated as community milestones.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials do not describe a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for AGS. The school emphasizes parent engagement through events and regular communications that invite family involvement (for example, Welcome / campus communications). Examples of parent-inclusive activity include University Fair 2025, which involved parents and families alongside students and university representatives; Beyond Earth, a STEAM competition with multiple schools; and participation in cultural events such as the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival and Arab Reading Challenge qualifiers. KG2 and Grade 5 graduations also mark community milestone events attended by families. These activities illustrate strong parent–school collaboration even in the absence of a publicly documented PTA structure.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
American Gulf School Sharjah's campus supports its American IB Continuum curriculum and American Diploma pathways. The academic facilities include a library and KG Learning Resources Center, STEM laboratories, and a Design Thinking Lab. Creative and media spaces include a Design Café, a Media Studio, and dedicated music and drama spaces. The campus offers extensive outdoor areas, KG playgrounds, and a sports complex with a football field, along with a clinic and a canteen. These facilities address literacy, science and technology, arts, and physical education for students across early years to secondary.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a sports complex with a football field and dedicated outdoor spaces to support physical education and athletics.

Academic Facilities
AGS provides a library and KG Learning Resources Center, STEM laboratories, science labs, and a Design Thinking Lab to support inquiry-based learning. A Media Studio and integrated technology resources enable digital literacy and cross-curricular projects. The school delivers IB programs from PYP through DP and CP alongside the American High School Diploma, creating multiple academic pathways for students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative and performing arts spaces include music classrooms and drama spaces, with a Media Studio supporting projects and productions. Design Thinking, STREAM projects, and other ECAs are part of the campus offerings, complemented by KG playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AGS is an American IB Continuum School delivering American standards through the IB framework. It offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) alongside an American High School Diploma pathway, with a dual diploma option in Grade 12. It is the only school in Sharjah authorized to offer the full IB continuum. SAT and IELTS preparation, college application support, and career planning are provided.

Arts & Creative
AGS offers after-school Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) including music, art, and podcasting. The STREAM Projects hub provides hands-on study in STEM, VR, robotics, and 3D printing, aligned with IB and American standards. Students participate in exhibitions such as the PYP and Personal Project Exhibition. External field trips extend learning throughout the year, with at least four trips annually.

Cultural & Language
Arabic Language & UAE Culture are components of the Primary Years Programme. In the Early Years, a 50/50 bilingual teaching methodology for Arabic, Math, and Science is used. Language Acquisition in the MYP includes Arabic, French, or Spanish. The Modern Foreign Languages program offers Chinese and French.

Social & Hobbies
AGS offers Extracurricular Activities after school free of charge, including music, art, and podcasting. External trips are planned throughout the year, with each grade expected to experience at least four field trips. STREAM Projects include LEGO robotics and VR experiences. First LEGO League teams have earned awards for coding.

Community & Service
Service Learning is embedded in the IB Middle Years Programme, guiding students to plan, implement, and reflect on community projects. There are community service and leadership opportunities beyond the classroom. The Recognition & Success framework highlights a pillar for Community and Wellbeing, and the school collaborates with universities and industry partners to support community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Career Counselling helps students explore their interests, values, and future goals. The program provides university connections, internships, and career planning workshops. AGS maintains university partnerships with institutions such as Ajman University and the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, and IDP IELTS support to facilitate language testing.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core pillar alongside Academics, Sports, Culture, and Community. Middle School includes Physical & Health Education. Health awareness sessions, such as Dettol handwashing programs, are part of wellbeing initiatives. External trips and service-learning experiences contribute to physical and mental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers Modern Foreign Languages in Chinese and French. In the Primary Years Programme, English Language & Literature and Arabic Language & UAE Culture are core subjects, and the Middle Years Programme includes Language Acquisition in Arabic, French, or Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1 — Age check and initial documentation: AGS places students in age-appropriate grade levels under MOE/SPEA regulations and is currently open from Pre-K to Grade 10. The age-to-grade mapping assigns 3-year-olds (as of August 31) to PreK, 4 to KG1, 5 to KG2, 6 to Grade 1, 7 to Grade 2, 8 to Grade 3, 9 to Grade 4, 10 to Grade 5, 11 to Grade 6, 12 to Grade 7, 13 to Grade 8, 14 to Grade 9, 15 to Grade 10, 16 to Grade 11, and 17 to Grade 12. For international enrollments outside the UAE, Grade 2 and above require Transfer Certificate and report card attestation before leaving the country. Submit the following for assessment: a copy of the student's passport; the latest progress reports for the last two years translated into English with an official stamp; any available recent standardized assessments (MAP, CAT4); and information on any identified special educational needs (Psych Ed, IEP, ILP).
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