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Australian International School Sharjah

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 10,572 - 69,129
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1700
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Australian International School Sharjah offers the Australian Curriculum from Early Learning to Year 12, with Senior School (Years 10–12) following the Queensland Certificate of Education pathway. Students can access ATAR and Applied pathways, with English required and ATAR calculated by QTAC. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies and Moral Education, with enrichment options such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Curtin University Foundation Program; Engineering and Industrial Design are planned to be introduced in 2026/27. The campus supports learning, wellbeing, and inclusivity through age-appropriate classrooms, science labs, digital technology rooms, a library, music and drama spaces, a canteen, and the Oasis and sensory room for student wellbeing. Sports facilities include Primary and Secondary Gyms, Arfo Turf, a Multipurpose Field, Playgrounds, and a forthcoming Natural Grass Field. The co-curricular program features creative arts, sport, and leadership opportunities, alongside cultural events, service learning, and inclusion initiatives to engage with the broader community.

Maliha - Kalba Road, Industrial Area 18, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. P.O. Box 43364. Phone: +971 6 558 9967; email: info@ais.ae

The Essentials

Australian International School Sharjah has 1,700 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has an official AIS uniform, available through School Uniform Direct.

Food Options
AIS Canteen by Good Eats offers a daily rotating menu with hot meals, wholesome snacks, beverages, and sweet treats prepared by Good Eats chefs following HACCP and local Food Control Authority regulations. Meals can be ordered online via the Good Eats platform with campus code AISS, and payments can be made on-site by cash or card.

House System
The school has a House System with Camel (Yellow), Falcon (Red), Horse (Blue), and Gazelle (Green) houses. Students are allocated to houses on enrollment. Secondary House Leaders promote participation and organise activities such as house chants, banners, and dress-up days.

Governance and Ownership
AIS Sharjah is governed by a board of directors. The board includes H.E. Mr. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Mr. Othman Al Sharif, and Mr. Abdalla Al Sharif, who represent the Al Sharif Investment Trading Group, indicating ownership by that group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Australian International School Sharjah ranges from AED 10,572 to AED 69,129 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is payable after an offer is accepted; this amount is deductible from the student's final tuition for the academic year. The seat is reserved only when the registration fee is received. Re-registration for the following year is charged at 5% of the annual tuition and is deductible from the final tuition for that year.

Tuition fees by year group (term and annual)
- Nursery (4 days per week): Term 1 AED 16,915; Term 2 AED 12,687; Term 3 AED 12,687; Annual total AED 42,289.
- Nursery (3 days per week): Term 1 AED 12,687; Term 2 AED 9,515; Term 3 AED 9,515; Annual total AED 31,717.
- Nursery (2 days per week): Term 1 AED 8,459; Term 2 AED 6,343; Term 3 AED 6,343; Annual total AED 21,145.
- Nursery (1 day per week): Term 1 AED 4,230; Term 2 AED 3,171; Term 3 AED 3,171; Annual total AED 10,572.
- Pre-Kindy (4 days): Term 1 AED 16,915; Term 2 AED 12,687; Term 3 AED 12,687; Annual total AED 42,289.
- Kindy (short day and long day): Term 1 AED 15,277; Term 2 AED 11,400; Term 3 AED 11,400; Annual total AED 38,077. After-care (where required) is charged separately (see Other costs).
- Prep: Term 1 AED 15,277; Term 2 AED 11,400; Term 3 AED 11,400; Annual total AED 38,077.
- Grade 1: Term 1 AED 15,466; Term 2 AED 11,500; Term 3 AED 11,500; Annual total AED 38,466.
- Grade 2: Term 1 AED 16,604; Term 2 AED 12,500; Term 3 AED 12,500; Annual total AED 41,604.
- Grade 3: Term 1 AED 16,604; Term 2 AED 12,500; Term 3 AED 12,500; Annual total AED 41,604.
- Grade 4: Term 1 AED 17,552; Term 2 AED 13,100; Term 3 AED 13,100; Annual total AED 43,752.
- Grade 5: Term 1 AED 17,607; Term 2 AED 13,000; Term 3 AED 13,000; Annual total AED 43,607.
- Grade 6: Term 1 AED 20,999; Term 2 AED 15,000; Term 3 AED 15,000; Annual total AED 50,999.
- Grade 7: Term 1 AED 20,435; Term 2 AED 15,300; Term 3 AED 15,300; Annual total AED 51,035.
- Grade 8: Term 1 AED 20,199; Term 2 AED 17,000; Term 3 AED 17,000; Annual total AED 54,199.
- Grade 9: Term 1 AED 20,163; Term 2 AED 17,000; Term 3 AED 17,000; Annual total AED 54,163.
- Grade 10: Term 1 AED 22,650; Term 2 AED 20,000; Term 3 AED 20,000; Annual total AED 62,650.
- Grade 11: Term 1 AED 22,681; Term 2 AED 20,000; Term 3 AED 20,000; Annual total AED 62,681.
- Grade 12: Term 1 AED 25,129; Term 2 AED 22,000; Term 3 AED 22,000; Annual total AED 69,129.
- The SPEA-approved fee listings for the school show the annual tuition figures above as covering tuition plus books; a separate uniform charge of AED 500 applies per student.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced in three termly instalments. Standard due dates are: Term 1 (due 1 August), Term 2 (due 1 December) and Term 3 (due 1 March). A full-year invoice can be issued on request with a due date of 1 August.
- Late or non-payment procedures include formal warning notices, possible short-term suspension (limited and subject to policy), and the withholding of report cards or transfer documentation until outstanding fees are settled. The school will issue consecutive warnings for late payment before action is taken.
- Sibling discounts are applied across the school: second student 5%, third student 10%, fourth student 10%, fifth student 15%.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. AIS Sharjah operates as a day school and does not publish boarding or residential fees. School-provided transport is available (see Transportation).

Other costs and ancillary charges
- Uniform: AED 500 per student.
- Books: the published annual tuition figures are listed as covering tuition plus books.
- After-school care / aftercare:
- After-school care (Prep to Grade 2) is available at an hourly rate (example: AED 30 per hour); Kindy after-care for the year is shown as Term 1 AED 1,404; Term 2 AED 1,404; Term 3 AED 1,404 (annual total AED 4,212) in the school fee schedule. Nursery after-care is available and examples of day and hourly charges appear in the published fee schedule.
- Transportation: a school bus service (operated in partnership with Emirates Transport) is offered; bus fees vary by route and are published in the school's Bus Routes & Fees brochure for 2025–2026. Bus fees are charged separately from tuition.
- Meals: tuition figures are exclusive of meals; catering or meal plans (if used) are charged separately. Additional specialised support or optional activities (learning support, international trips, external exam fees) may incur further charges.

Refund information
- Registration fee refund: for new students the registration fee is refundable if the school receives written notification at least two weeks before the start of the academic year (reference date given in policy: 15 August). Re-registration fees are refundable if written notice is provided on or before 30 June.
- Tuition retention on mid-term departure: if a student attends up to part of the first week and then withdraws without sufficient written notice, up to 5% of the annual tuition may be retained. If a student attends between one and three weeks, the school may retain one month's tuition; attendance over three up to six weeks may result in retention of two months' tuition; attendance over six weeks may result in retention of the full term fee. These retention rules apply to mid-term withdrawals and are set out in the school's tuition fee policy.

Fee payment options
- Online/mobile payments and instalment plans are supported through the school's digital payment partner (Zenda) and the school's online payment portal. Parents can pay termly fees online and may split payments via the digital platform where offered.
- On-campus payments are accepted in cash, by card, or by cheque at the school Accounts Office during office hours.
- Bank transfer is accepted; the school publishes bank account details and requests the family code and student name be included in the transfer reference for processing. Third-party online payment gateway processing is also used.

Summary statement (fees only)
- Annual tuition per grade ranges from approximately AED 10,572 (single-day nursery) up to AED 69,129 (Grade 12), charged in three termly instalments with the Term 1 invoice typically due on 1 August. Uniform, transport, meals and optional services are charged separately; a registration/re-registration fee equal to 5% of annual tuition applies and is deductible from the final tuition subject to the school's refund conditions.
Academics

Australian International School Sharjah teaches Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
AIS Sharjah uses the Australian Curriculum from Early Learning to Grade 12. In Senior School (Years 10–12), students follow the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) pathway. The QCE is awarded by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and provides ATAR and Applied pathways. The ATAR Pathway offers five General subjects or four General plus one Applied, with English required, and ATAR calculated by QTAC. The Applied Pathway emphasizes practical learning with subjects such as Tourism, Sport & Recreation, Visual Art in Practice, ICT, and Business Studies. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies and Moral Education, with enrichment options such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Curtin University Foundation Program; as of 2026/27 Engineering and Industrial Design will be introduced.

Higher Education Progression
University and Career Guidance supports students as they plan for higher education. QCE (ATAR and Applied) qualifications are internationally recognized and open doors to universities in the UAE and worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is central to AIS Sharjah's learning. Switch4Schools is a whole-school program introduced in 2025–2026 that helps students understand and manage their emotions using a simple 'switch' framework, with regular check-ins and tailored strategies. URStrong supports social-emotional development. Stymie is an anonymous reporting system that empowers students to raise concerns. The Wellbeing Pillar Ambassadors lead initiatives to foster empathy, inclusion, and belonging, and the House System promotes friendship, teamwork, and school spirit. The School Clinic has on-site nurses and a qualified doctor to support health and wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS Sharjah has an inclusive culture supported by a large multi-disciplinary team. On-Campus Therapies are available, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. ASDAN Life Skills Programme runs alongside mainstream classes to develop practical life skills and independence. The Oasis provides sensory rooms and specialist equipment to support therapy, regulation, and learning. Flexible learning pathways ensure every student receives targeted support while being challenged and included.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing underpins learning at AIS Sharjah. Switch4Schools supports emotional awareness, resilience, and self-regulation through a whole-school framework. URStrong contributes to social-emotional wellbeing with structured programs. Stymie provides an anonymous channel for reporting concerns to protect mental wellbeing. Student voice informs wellbeing initiatives through regular surveys. The Wellbeing Pillar promotes wellbeing across the school.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at AIS Sharjah's heart. The Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team provides wraparound care for every student, ensuring physical and emotional safety. AIS collaborates with external professionals and agencies to strengthen provision. Staff, students, and parents participate in safeguarding and online safety training annually. Safe recruitment practices ensure staff are vetted before joining the AIS community. Safeguarding is woven through policies, assemblies, and the Wellbeing Programme.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIS Sharjah provides a modern and welcoming campus where learning, wellbeing, and inclusivity come together. From science and technology labs to performing arts venues, sports grounds, and spaces that support student wellbeing, facilities enable all learners to thrive. Age-appropriate classrooms accommodate different developmental stages. The campus includes science labs, digital technology rooms, a library, music rooms, drama rooms, a canteen, and a common room cafe. The Oasis and sensory room support student wellbeing within the campus.

Sports Facilities
Primary Gym and Secondary Gym provide indoor spaces for physical education. Outdoor spaces include Arfo Turf, a Multipurpose Field, and Playgrounds for team sports and outdoor activities. A Natural Grass Field is coming soon to expand outdoor facilities. These facilities support a broad physical education program and opportunities for competitive and recreational sport.

Academic Facilities
The campus offers age-appropriate classrooms for Nursery through Secondary. Science Labs and Digital Technology Rooms support practical, inquiry-based learning. A Library, Visual Arts Room, Music Rooms, and Drama Rooms provide spaces for study, creativity, and performance. Food Technology Rooms support hands-on cooking and nutrition education. Engineering Classroom and Industrial Designing are listed as Coming Soon to expand the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
AIS Life goes far beyond the classroom with a broad co-curricular program that includes creative arts, sport, and leadership opportunities. Cultural events and service learning provide chances to engage with the wider community. Co-Curricular, Student Leadership, Service Learning, Inclusion, and Our Community are core strands of student life. The Oasis provides a dedicated space for inclusion and wellbeing as part of the active student life. Student wellbeing, counselling, and safeguarding are part of the holistic support framework that complements extracurricular activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages taught include English, French, and Arabic. English is a senior subject (Grade 10) with General or Advanced options. French and Arabic are listed as languages in Grade 10. The curriculum is grounded in the Australian Curriculum and includes Arabic language learning across the years. In Senior School, AIS offers Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) with ATAR and Applied Pathways, and English must be completed; languages offered include French and Arabic.
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