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Gulf Asian English School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Introduction

Gulf Asian English School in Sharjah operates a CBSE curriculum for students from KG1 to Grade 12, with separate blocks for boys and girls that create learning environments. Established in 1975 as Sharjah Montessori School, it evolved into a CBSE-affiliated high school by 1991 and gained CBSE affiliation in 1993. The school is part of the Pace Education Group and is guided by the motto OH LORD! INCREASE ME IN KNOWLEDGE. Students benefit from well-equipped facilities including an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and a range of sports such as cricket, football, basketball, athletics, and swimming. Arts facilities include Dance Rooms, Music Rooms, and a 1,400-square-foot library with hundreds of reference books. The school emphasizes creativity, technology, and character development, and maintains strong board examination results in Classes X and XII over recent years. Active clubs span Art, Editorial & Photography, Arabic, and Science & Tech, reflecting a broad extracurricular program.

Maliha Rd, Near Delhi Private School, Muwailih Commercial - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Location
Gulf Asian English School is located in Al Muwaila, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The address is Al Muwaila – Sharjah. The school is part of the Pace Education Group. The campus is secure with CCTV surveillance and a trained security team.

Type
The school offers a CBSE curriculum. Separate blocks for boys and girls create an optimal learning environment. It is a subsidiary of Pace Education Group.

Country affiliation
The school follows the CBSE curriculum from India.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
GAES is a subsidiary of PACE Education. PACE Education is a group with over 20,000 students under its umbrella.
Fees
Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee: AED 100.

Tuition fees by year group (published amounts for the 2025–2026 academic year)
- KG1: AED 5,587 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure shown as AED 558.7 × 10 months.
- KG2: AED 5,587 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 558.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 1: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 2: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 3: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 4: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 5: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 6: AED 5,697 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 569.7 × 10 months.
- Grade 7: AED 6,268 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 626.8 × 10 months.
- Grade 8: AED 6,268 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 626.8 × 10 months.
- Grade 9: AED 6,268 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 626.8 × 10 months.
- Grade 10: AED 8,062 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 806.2 × 10 months.
- Grade 11: AED 8,062 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 806.2 × 10 months.
- Grade 12: AED 8,062 per academic year. Equivalent monthly figure AED 806.2 × 10 months.

Per-term figures (calculation example)
- The published fees are shown as annual totals and as monthly equivalents on a 10‑month basis. For parents wanting a per‑term estimate, dividing the annual amount by three yields an approximate per‑term figure (example rounded to nearest AED):
- KG1 / KG2: ~AED 1,862 per term (AED 5,587 ÷ 3).
- Grades 1–6: ~AED 1,899 per term (AED 5,697 ÷ 3).
- Grades 7–9: ~AED 2,089 per term (AED 6,268 ÷ 3).
- Grades 10–12: ~AED 2,687 per term (AED 8,062 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school presents tuition figures as annual totals and as monthly equivalents on a 10‑month basis (monthly × 10). The academic session runs from April to March. Registration fee is listed as a separate, one‑off item. VAT is applicable where required by federal law.
- No publicly published, itemised term‑by‑term invoice schedule, instalment dates, or detailed payment‑deadline table appears alongside the published fee figures.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school and provides an internal transport (bus) service. Bus routes and annual transport charges are published separately.

School transport (published annual charges for 2025–2026)
- Muweilah: AED 2,900 per year.
- Sharjah: AED 3,500 per year.
- Ajman: AED 4,000 per year.
- Dhaid: AED 4,000 per year.
- Dubai: AED 4,000 per year.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, exam or activity levies, etc.)
- The published fee information lists tuition, the registration fee (AED 100), and transport charges. Separate line items for uniforms, book levies, exam fees, specialised subject levies, or extracurricular charges are not shown alongside the primary fee schedule. Parents should allow for additional one‑off or annual costs for uniforms, textbooks, stationery, assessments, and optional activities when budgeting.

Refund information
- No specific refund schedule or detailed refund/cancellation terms are published together with the fee table for the 2025–2026 fee listing. The registration fee is shown as a distinct charge. Parents should note that many schools treat registration/deposit charges as non‑refundable; no separate refund policy is listed in the fee schedule itself.

Fee payment options
- The published fee information for 2025–2026 does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer details, card acceptance, POS, or in‑person cash/cheque options). Parents should contact the school accounts office or admissions office to confirm available payment methods and to request invoicing details.

Notes for budgeting
- All amounts above are expressed in UAE Dirhams (AED). VAT applies as required by federal law. The figures published for 2025–2026 are shown as annual totals, with monthly equivalents presented on a 10‑month basis in the school's CBSE proforma. Use the annual figures above for planning and the monthly equivalents (published as ×10) where month‑by‑month budgeting is required.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Gulf Asian English School promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community, including children, staff, parents and carers, and treats mental health as integral to overall health. The school recognises that a child's mental health affects learning and achievement and acknowledges ups and downs in students' school lives. The wellbeing policy describes how emotional needs are supported for all stakeholders. Relationships between teachers, students and parents are grounded in openness, respect and listening, with channels for parent-teacher communication and involvement. A dedicated wellbeing team, including a School Doctor and Nurse, runs health campaigns and coordinates with the School Counselor to identify students who need counselling. Staff CPD supports wellbeing, and wellbeing is central to school planning and practice.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The policies include a SEND and Inclusion Policy, with inclusion as a core principle and procedures for addressing students' needs. Staff are familiar with these policies and procedures, and the school outlines how inclusive practice will be implemented. The wellbeing policy references SEND and Inclusion as part of the policy framework and notes a system for gathering information on student needs and confidentiality. A CPD plan supports staff training to promote wellbeing and inclusive practice.

Mental Wellbeing
The school aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community and recognises mental health as essential to wellbeing and to learning and achievement. The policy explains that all stakeholders' emotional needs are supported and that the school provides campaigns and education through the School Clinic. The School Doctor and Nurse run health campaigns and the clinic coordinates with the School Counselor to identify students who show signs of concern and to offer counselling as needed. A wellbeing team monitors the policy and a CPD plan ensures teachers have training to promote wellbeing. The school fosters a safe, supportive climate that connects wellbeing with the learning environment.

Safeguarding
Gulf Asian English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff, including their mental health and emotional wellbeing, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Pupils should feel safe, healthy, and able to contribute, and the school provides a support team for handling child protection and welfare concerns. Senior leadership ensures safeguarding procedures are followed on a day-to-day basis, and parents may approach the support team professionals if they have concerns. The policy includes confidentiality and information-sharing guidelines, and a comprehensive CPD plan trains staff in safeguarding and related procedures.
Parent Experience

History
Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah, was established in 1975 as Sharjah Montessori School and later evolved into a CBSE-affiliated institution. It expanded into a high school in 1991 and gained CBSE affiliation in 1993. The school emphasizes creativity, academic excellence, and holistic development, guided by the motto OH LORD! INCREASE ME IN KNOWLEDGE. It has produced over 16 successful batches of high school graduates, consistently achieving excellent results in board examinations. The school is part of the PACE Education Group, which expanded from India to Kuwait in 2001 and later to the UAE with Gulf Asian English School in Sharjah, serving over 5,400 students.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Gulf Asian English School maintains a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA is listed in the CBSE Proforma as the school's PTA members. A 2024-25 Parents Council exists to coordinate parent involvement and school activities. A Parents Council roster for 2024-25 is published on the school's site, detailing parent representatives by grade. The Principal's Message acknowledges the active contribution of the Parent Council Body members, along with the Teachers Council and Students Council, in the academic year. The PTA/Parents Council serves as a forum for parent–teacher collaboration and school events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Established in 1975, Gulf Asian English School began as Sharjah Montessori School and has since evolved into a CBSE-affiliated institution. It expanded into a high school in 1991 and gained CBSE affiliation in 1993. The school's motto is 'OH LORD! INCREASE ME IN KNOWLEDGE'. It has produced over 16 batches of high school graduates and reports strong results in Board Examinations. The learning approach integrates technology, creativity, and character development.

Academic Facilities
Gulf Asian English School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from KG1 through Grade 12 and gained CBSE affiliation in 1993. The school expanded into a high school in 1991. The mission mentions providing infrastructure and a disciplined environment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Gulf Asian English School is CBSE-affiliated and began in 1975, expanding into a high school in 1991 and securing CBSE affiliation in 1993. The school provides a balanced learning environment that integrates technology, creativity, and character development for holistic growth. It has produced over 16 batches of high school graduates and achieved excellent results in Board Examinations. Board exam results over the last three years show high pass rates in Classes X and XII: X – 100% (2021-22), 98.85% (2022-23), 99.23% (2023-24); XII – 100% (2021-22), 97.28% (2022-23), 100% (2023-24).

Arts & Creative
Dance Rooms and Music Rooms are on campus. The library spans 1,400 square feet and includes 1,658 reference books, 5 periodicals, 5 dailies, and 3 magazines. Arts-related student clubs include Art Club and Editorial & Photography Club.

Cultural & Language
Arabic Club is offered as a language club. Book & Literature Club is also available to develop language and literary skills. These clubs provide opportunities for language and cultural engagement within the school's extracurricular ecosystem.

Social & Hobbies
GAES hosts inter-school Quiz Competitions, as highlighted by ongoing social media activity about the event. A broad set of clubs exists, including Innovation Club, Book & Literature Club, Arabic Club, Science & Tech Club, Maths Club, Health & Wellness Club, Eco Club, Happiness Club, Editorial & Photography Club, Communication Club, and Art Club. There are separate Boys and Girls club heads, and each group lists leadership roles such as Discipline Captain, Head Boy, and Head Girl.

Community & Service
Gulf Asian English School is part of the PACE Education Group, which has a global footprint across multiple institutions. The Pace Group marked its Silver Jubilee with environmental and community-focused activities, including sowing 250 plants within the school premises. This reflects the group's broader commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
For 2025-2026, the school lists Student Office Bearers (Club Heads) with roles such as Discipline Captain, Head Boy, Head Girl, and Assistant Discipline Captain. Club Heads cover disciplines including Innovation, Book & Literature, Arabic, Science & Tech, Maths, Health & Wellness, Eco, Happiness, Editorial & Photography, Communication, and Art. Boys and Girls have separate club leadership teams.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and Wellness are central to life at GAES, with facilities for swimming, athletics, cricket, football, basketball, and indoor games. The campus features an indoor swimming pool, karate and athletics coaching, and major sports coaching. A gymnasium is available as part of the school's infrastructure.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration is used to simplify admissions. It started in 2014, and the admission formalities can be completed in a single day. The school follows the CBSE curriculum. 2. KG1 admissions are approved by the concerned H. M., while admissions to other classes depend on performance in the entrance exam. Fresh admission for KG1 usually occurs in November/December; admissions for other classes occur in January. Vacancies for classes other than KG1 are confirmed after analyzing the re-registration data of existing students. 3. Age requirements: KG1 child must be between 4 and 5 years old by 31 March. KG2 child must be between 5 and 6 by 31 March. Grade 1 child must be between 6 and 7 by 31 March. These age requirements determine class eligibility. 4. Admission priority is established as follows, subject to the admission committee's confirmation: first, siblings of existing students; second, others/public. This priority helps allocate seats fairly. 5. Medical details: Every student must possess a valid health card as required by health authorities. Immunizations follow the Ministry of Health schedule. If the vaccination card is not available, vaccination is arranged based on the student's medical records provided by the parents. 6. Document requirements: Photocopy of the child's passport with a valid UAE visa; three passport-size photographs; birth certificate copy; Emirates ID copy. The original mark sheet of the last examination is required for students coming from Grade 2 onwards. Students seeking admission from Grade 2 must submit the original Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate from the previous school. For transfers from outside the UAE, the Transfer Certificate must be in English, countersigned by the relevant education authorities, and attested by the Embassy or Consulate in UAE and UAE Foreign Affairs; for transfers from within the UAE, the Transfer Certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Education for the Emirate (excluding Sharjah Zone Schools).
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