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Sharjah Indian School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 8763
Type Co-educational
Opened 1979
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE
Typical class size 20
Strengths Academic Excellence, Cultural Heritage, Community
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Sports and Physical
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary
Introduction

Sharjah Indian School is one of the largest Indian schools in the UAE, with a combined enrolment of nearly 14,000 students across two campuses. Founded in 1979 by the Indian Association Sharjah, the school follows the CBSE curriculum and is approved by the Sharjah Private Education Authority. The main campus in Juwaiza serves boys, while the Ghubaiba branch serves girls. With almost 600 teachers across both sites, the school provides a comprehensive education from primary through senior secondary level. Transport and online payment facilities are available for families.

P.O. Box 2324, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Sharjah Indian School has 8,763 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Sharjah Indian School operates across two campuses in Sharjah, UAE. The boys' campus is in Juwaiza and the girls' campus is in Ghubaiba. Both are well connected within Sharjah and accessible from neighbouring emirates.

Stages
The school covers primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels following the CBSE framework. Students progress through the standard Indian education stages up to Class 12.

Type
Sharjah Indian School is a co-educational day school run by the Indian Association Sharjah. Boys attend the Juwaiza campus and girls attend the Ghubaiba campus.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, and is run by the Indian Association Sharjah.

Bus service
A transportation service is available for students across both campuses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. Details are available through the school.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and managed by the Indian Association Sharjah. It is licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority and affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi.
Fees
Fee details are not published on the school website. Families should contact the school directly for current tuition information.
Academics

Sharjah Indian School teaches CBSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the CBSE curriculum from India. Students study core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Hindi. The curriculum prepares students for CBSE Board examinations at Classes 10 and 12.

Student Teacher Ratio
With nearly 14,000 students and 588 teachers across both campuses, the overall student-teacher ratio is approximately 24:1.
Parent Experience

History
Sharjah Indian School was founded in 1979 by the Indian Association Sharjah to serve the growing Indian community in the emirate. It has grown to become one of the largest Indian schools in the UAE, with nearly 14,000 students across two campuses.

Community
The school serves a large Indian expatriate community in Sharjah. With nearly 14,000 students and close to 600 staff, it is one of the biggest school communities in the region.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Both campuses have purpose-built infrastructure designed to support a large student body. The school provides facilities for academic learning, sports, and co-curricular activities.

Sports Facilities
Sports programmes are available across both campuses, supporting physical education and competitive activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities are offered alongside the academic programme, giving students opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
As an Indian school in the UAE, the school celebrates Indian cultural traditions and festivals, helping students stay connected to their heritage while living abroad.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction. Hindi and Arabic are taught as part of the CBSE curriculum requirements.
Reputation

Accreditations
CBSE Affiliation — Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India.
Sharjah Private Education Authority — Approved and licensed by the education authority of the Emirate of Sharjah.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the school or visit the website for registration details.
2. Submit the required application documents.
3. Admissions are subject to availability.
4. Boys enrol at the Juwaiza campus; girls at the Ghubaiba campus.
School Events
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