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Happy Home English School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 4,900 - 5,400
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Happy Home English School is located on Al Wahda Road, Sharjah, next to Sharjah Indian School. It delivers a British Curriculum for Foundation Stage 2 through Year 7 across three terms, with English as the language of instruction and literacy and numeracy taught in the early years. The school has guided students for more than forty years and serves over 1,200 pupils with more than 70 faculty. The campus includes a main building and additional blocks, with a main and KG playground, a library, a science lab, a language room, a computer room, and a SENCO/assessment space. A clinic, on-site mosque, stage for events, canteen, reception, and transport office support life. The program leads to the Cambridge IGCSE pathway and emphasizes personalized care, citizenship, and resilience alongside academics. Extracurriculars span music, art and dance, with service-oriented programs, cultural events, and sports that reflect a community ethos of growth and confidence.

Al Wahda Road, Next to Sharjah Indian School, Sharjah, U.A.E

The Essentials

Happy Home English School has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Al Wahda Road, Next to Sharjah Indian School - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Stages
FS2 (KG1) to Year 7 (Grade 6)

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a prescribed uniform; the uniform costs 300.

Food Options
The school has a canteen.
Fees

Annual tuition at Happy Home English School ranges from AED 4,900 to AED 5,400 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- The figures below are the published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Application / prospectus fees
- Prospectus / prospectus-collection payment: AED 500, payable in cash (POS machine will not be available).
- No separate non‑refundable application fee or a separate registration amount is itemised in the published fee schedule.

Tuition and year‑group breakdown (annual amounts, AED)
- FS2 (KG1):
- School tuition fee: AED 4,900.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 5,200.

- Year 1:
- School tuition fee: AED 4,800.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 5,100.

- Year 2:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,400.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 5,700.

- Year 3:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,400.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 5,700.

- Year 4:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,400.
- NAP (GL): AED 250.
- CAT 4: AED 100.
- IBT Arabic: AED 100.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 6,150.

- Year 5:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,400.
- NAP (GL): AED 250.
- IBT Arabic: AED 100.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 6,050.

- Year 6:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,300.
- NAP (GL): AED 250.
- CAT 4: AED 100.
- IBT Arabic: AED 100.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 6,050.

- Year 7:
- School tuition fee: AED 5,400.
- NAP (GL): AED 250.
- IBT Arabic: AED 100.
- Uniform: AED 300.
- Total (no transport): AED 6,050.

Transport (annual, AED)
- Sharjah route: AED 3,000 per pupil per year (all year groups where transport is required). Total with Sharjah transport is shown by year group (for example FS2 total with Sharjah transport: AED 8,200).
- Ajman route: AED 3,500 per pupil per year (all year groups where transport is required). Total with Ajman transport is shown by year group (for example FS2 total with Ajman transport: AED 8,700).

Per‑term breakdown (calculated)
- The school operates on a three‑term academic year; the per‑term figures below are the published annual totals divided equally by three. (Term structure reflected in the school calendar and term start dates.)
- Per‑term examples (Total fee, no transport):
- FS2: AED 5,200 per year → AED 1,733.33 per term.
- Year 1: AED 5,100 per year → AED 1,700.00 per term.
- Year 4: AED 6,150 per year → AED 2,050.00 per term.
- Year 5 / Year 6 / Year 7: AED 6,050 per year → AED 2,016.67 per term.
- Year 2 / Year 3: AED 5,700 per year → AED 1,900.00 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms (published information)
- Published materials state that fees are payable in accordance with the school's approved fee structure and policy and that enrollment is confirmed only after required fees are paid; explicit invoice due dates, instalment options, penalties for late payment and detailed billing terms are not itemised in the publicly available fee schedule.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding or residential accommodation charges are listed in the published fee materials.

Other costs or recurring charges
- Uniform: AED 300 (single‑year charge shown for all year groups in the schedule).
- Assessment / exam / programme supplements where shown: NAP (GL) AED 250 (applicable to Years 4–7), CAT 4 AED 100 (applicable in the years shown), IBT Arabic AED 100 (applicable to Years 4–7). These are listed as line items in the fee schedule and are included in the annual totals.
- No separate published line for book charges, development levy, capital levy or refundable security deposit appears in the published fee schedule.

Refund information (published information)
- A formal refund schedule or detailed refund policy is not published in the accessible fee schedule documents. The school's public admissions guidance notes that admission is confirmed only after fees are paid; no public table of refund percentages or conditions for mid‑term departures is presented in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options (published information)
- For prospectus collection, payment is required in cash (POS will not be available). No other payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, online portal) are itemised in the public fee schedule or in the admissions notices that accompany the published fees. Parents may use the admissions contact channels shown by the school for confirmation of available payment methods.

Notes for parents
- All numeric entries above are published line items from the school's fee schedule for 2025–2026; per‑term figures have been calculated by dividing the published annual totals by three to match the school's three‑term academic calendar.
Academics

Happy Home English School teaches British Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides an affordable British curriculum in a happy, stimulating environment. English is the language of instruction, with literacy and numeracy taught across the primary years. The program serves Foundation Stage (FS2) through Year 7 under the British Curriculum framework and runs across three academic terms. In the early years, Year 1–4 cover English: reading, writing, phonics, letter recognition, and simple sentence formation; Mathematics covers basic number concepts from counting up to 50 in Year 1 to 1000 in Year 4. Assessments are formative and summative, and progress is regularly reported to parents.
Parent Experience

History
Happy Home English School has guided students for more than forty years, from kindergarten to middle school. The school serves over 1,200 students and employs more than 70 expert faculty. It follows a British school curriculum and emphasizes quality academics, creativity, character building, and personalized care to help each child grow with confidence and a love of learning. The school's long‑standing tradition is complemented by a focus on student growth, resilience, and citizenship.

Community
Student Life centers on a balanced school life that supports learning, creativity, and personal growth. The environment is supportive and engaging for every child. School activities include regular events, assemblies, and educational programs, with co-curricular activities that promote teamwork and creativity. The school encourages discipline, confidence, and responsible participation as part of student development.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parental involvement is a core ethos and there is emphasis on open communication between home and school. The school promotes partnerships among teachers, students, parents and the wider community. The prospectus lists Sourodeep Choudhury as Secretary, indicating formal parental involvement structures. Regular events and assemblies provide opportunities for parent participation. Co-curricular activities and community engagement reinforce a collaborative school culture.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Happy Home English School's campus includes a main building and additional blocks with dedicated spaces for learning and student life. There is a main playground and a KG playground for outdoor activities, a library, a science lab, a language room, and a computer room. The campus also houses a canteen, a clinic, and reception with administrative offices, and a stage for events. A mosque is on site for worship, and a transport office supports daily operations. These spaces support daily academic and community life on campus.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor play spaces include a main playground and KG playground. They support physical education activities and outdoor learning. The playgrounds are integrated with the main campus to facilitate supervision during PE classes and breaks. These outdoor facilities form the core of the school's sports and recreational space.

Academic Facilities
The school has a library on the ground floor of Block-B. A science laboratory is available on campus for science learning. There is a language room and a computer room in Block-A, along with a SENCO room and an assessment room to support student learning and well-being. FS-2 and Year-1 classes are housed in Block-A, while other year groups are distributed across the campus. The clinic and reception are adjacent to learning spaces to support daily academic operations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Stage facilities enable performances and school assemblies as part of student life. A mosque is on site for religious activities and community gatherings. The canteen serves meals around events and after-school activities. Library and other learning spaces support clubs and informal gatherings outside class time.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum is based on the British system of education and leads to the IGCSE of Cambridge University. The curriculum is designed so that any student who wishes to pursue any other system of education at a later stage is fully prepared for it rather than being handicapped in any way. It is transmitted by a team of qualified and experienced teachers using traditional as well as modern methods of teaching to stimulate and motivate each child. We aim to achieve academic excellence and development of the child to his full potential, and the school makes all efforts to provide the type of atmosphere that enables optimum growth.

Arts & Creative
Music is mandatory for every student to participate in musical activities. Art and craft provide opportunities for students to explore creativity, with dedicated teachers helping shape their artistic sides. Dance is a valued part of school life; students perform at major school functions and take part in interschool competitions and exhibitions. A dedicated space for younger students, the Kids Zone, and a well-stocked library provide places to explore creativity and extend learning beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
The school is an English-medium co-educational institution. A library provides access to books from around the world. The school organizes and participates in cultural events, exhibitions, sports activities, and various festivals, including inter-school competitions and other celebrations.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities include music, art and craft, and dance, with opportunities to perform at school functions and in inter-school events. The Kids Zone offers a dedicated play and learning space for younger students. A well-stocked library expands reading and collaborative learning beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
One of the school's aims is to organize service-oriented programs for students and teachers. The school emphasizes value-based education and fosters a sense of responsibility, with open communication and parental involvement to support the school and community.

Leadership & Professional
Participation in school events, exhibitions, sports days, and community activities helps develop leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. The school supports leadership development through active involvement in activities and service projects, building confidence and collaborative abilities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga is conducted regularly as part of a holistic development approach and helps focus the mind, health, and concentration. Sports day and other physical activities promote fitness and healthy competition. The Kids Zone and library spaces also support well-being by providing safe spaces for recreation and reading.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Registration: Parents must complete the online registration form available on the school website. A confirmation email with a registration number will be issued. Admission requires the following documents: completed online registration form, passport and visa copies for student and parents, Emirates ID copies, birth certificate, vaccination/immunization card, and four passport-size photographs. Admission is subject to seat availability. 2. Assessment / Interview: A written admission assessment is conducted for Year 1 (KG2) to Year 7 (Grade 6). Admission to FS2 (KG1) is based on verbal skills only. Interviews will be conducted for shortlisted applicants. 3. Selection & Announcement: The list of accepted students is updated on the school website. Parents are requested to regularly check the website for updates. Admission is subject to the availability of seats. Submitting the registration form does not guarantee or reserve a seat. 4. Enrollment & Fee Payment: Parents of accepted students must complete the enrollment process and pay fees as per school policy to confirm admission. Fees are payable as per the school's approved fee structure and policy. Admission will not be confirmed until all required documents are submitted and fees are paid within the stipulated time.
School Events
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