Sunrise English Private School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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Fees AED 8,100 - 12,770

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Academic offering

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Introduction

Sunrise English Private School is a day school in Abu Dhabi, established in 1988 to serve expatriate Indian families. It follows CBSE curriculum for KG I–XII, with XII offering Science and Commerce streams and groups including English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Informatics Practices, Arabic, Islamic/Moral Studies, GST, Art and PHE. In IX–X, a second language option includes Hindi, CBSE Arabic, or French. The school teaches English, Hindi, Arabic and Malayalam, UAE Social Studies and Moral Education, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Arts, supported by Bio, Chemistry, Physics and CS Lab, robotics facilities, and an Organic Farm; libraries underpin learning across subjects. ADEK A Band Accredited under Principal Dr. Thakur Mulchandani. Facilities support sports and arts, with medals in football, cricket, kho-kho, basketball, judo, athletics, skating, swimming, and chess. Eco-club and Sustainable Schools Initiative foster environmental awareness; Student Council and Senior Leadership Team promote leadership and service.

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The Essentials

Location

Sunrise English Private School is located in Shabiya, Mussafah (ME-09), near Safeer Mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The postal address is P.O. Box 71356, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is near Safeer Center.

Stages

All-through from Kindergarten (KG) to Grade XII.

Type

Private day school

Country affiliation

United Arab Emirates

School day structure

KG: 07:30–11:30, Mon–Fri. Grades 1–12: Mon–Thu 07:30–14:00; Fri 07:30–11:30.

Bus service

Bus transportation is provided by Fast Rent a Car (operator) under contract with Sunrise English Private School. Guardians receive two Guardian cards for KG1 to Grade 6; buses operate with designated pick-up/drop-off points and times, and the transport coordinator handles approvals for route changes.

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Fees

Application / Registration fees

- New-student registration: 5% of the net annual tuition fee, payable when an offer is accepted and adjusted against the first term invoice for the academic year.
- Re-registration (returning students): 5% of the approved yearly tuition fee, payable to hold a place for the next academic year; this re-registration charge is not refundable and is deducted from the third-term tuition for the 2026–2027 cycle.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)

- KG 1 and KG 2: Annual tuition AED 8,660 — Per term AED 2,886.67. Books AED 240; Uniform AED 490.
- Grade 1 and Grade 2: Annual tuition AED 8,100 — Per term AED 2,700. Books AED 325; Uniform AED 540.
- Grades 3 to 6: Annual tuition AED 8,190 — Per term AED 2,730. Books AED 325–500; Uniform AED 540–559.
- Grades 7 to 9: Annual tuition AED 9,190 — Per term AED 3,063.33. Books AED 565–640; Uniform AED 599.
- Grade 10: Annual tuition AED 9,100 — Per term AED 3,033.33. Books AED 650; Uniform AED 599.
- Grades 11 and 12: Annual tuition AED 12,770 — Per term AED 4,256.67. Books AED 700; Uniform AED 599.

Notes on per-term billing: fees above are presented as annual tuition and the corresponding equal three-term split (annual ÷ 3). Term 1 invoices include the term-1 tuition portion plus any mandatory book, uniform and (if applicable) transportation charges as described below.

Billing schedule and payment terms (2026–2027 academic year)

- Academic year divided into three terms: Term 1 (April–June), Term 2 (September–November), Term 3 (December–March).
- Due dates published for 2026–2027: Term 1 payment by 03 March 2026 (covers Term 1 tuition, books, uniform and Term 1 transport), Term 2 payment by 01 August 2026 (Term 2 tuition + transport), Term 3 payment by 01 November 2026 (Term 3 tuition + transport). Re-registration deadlines and a re-registration payment date also appear in the published schedule for the year. Monthly payment plans are not available.

Boarding / residential fees

- The school operates as a day school and does not charge boarding or residential fees. Transportation is optional and charged separately.

Other costs and regular additional fees

- Books: grade-specific book charges are shown above and are collected with the first-term charges (amounts vary by grade).
- Uniform: grade-specific uniform charges are shown above and are collected with the first-term charges.
- Transportation (optional): Annual transport charge AED 4,520; transport fees are billed with each term (Term 1 includes Term 1 transport amount). A formal Transportation Cancellation Form must be submitted to cancel transport — verbal requests are not accepted.
- Extracurricular activities, trips, exam re-sit fees and other optional items may incur separate charges billed as they arise (standard school practice).

Refund information

- Re-registration fee: non-refundable if a student does not attend the next academic year (re-registration fee is retained).
- The published circulars state specific re-registration and transfer procedures and deadlines; re-registration is explicitly non-refundable in the school's re-enrolment circular. Specific refund rules for mid-term tuition or other refundable items are governed by the school's published fees policy and admissions rules (re-enrolment and transfer deadlines are enforced).

Fee payment options and how payments are accepted

- 0% EMI via ADCB credit cards (ADCB application) for eligible cardholders.
- Bank transfer (online transfer) to the school's ADCB account (parents asked to share transfer details by email to the accounts address on the same day).
- Cash payments at the school fees counter during published hours.
- The school's published communications list these three options and provide bank account details and cash-counter timings for fee submission. Monthly payment plans are not offered; term-based payment is the standard.

Academics

Curriculum

CBSE curriculum is followed. The school offers KG I–KG II, Grades I–V, VI–VIII, IX–X, and XI–XII. The program includes English, Hindi, Arabic, Islamic/Moral Studies, UAE Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Arts, with a second language option in IX–X (Hindi/CBSE Arabic/French). XI–XII provides Science and Commerce streams with groups including English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Informatics Practices, Arabic, Islamic Studies/Moral Science, GST, Art and PHE. The CBSE framework emphasizes holistic development with a structured syllabus and standardized textbooks, and the syllabus is aligned with many Indian college entrance examinations, facilitating transitions for students aiming for engineering or medical careers.

Exam Results

Entrance test results published January 2024 for Classes 1–5 and for Classes 6–9.

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Admissions

1. Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is open from November 10, 2025 to December 20, 2025. Applications must be submitted within this window. The admission process covers students from KG1 upwards. 2. KG1 requires the child to be 4 years old by March 31, 2026. KG2 requires the child to be 5 years old by March 31, 2026, or have passed KG1 within the UAE MOE-recognized system. Grade 1 requires the child to be 6 years old by March 31, 2026, or have passed KG2 within the UAE MOE-recognized system. Grade 2 and above admissions are based on the Transfer Certificate and Final Report Card from the previous year, duly attested and stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy from the country of origin. 3. Documents required for admission include the printout of the Online Registration Form, two photographs, and copies of Emirates IDs for the student and parents. A copy of the attested Transfer Certificate is required for Grade 2 and above, along with the Final Report Card from the previous year. Vaccination records, an electricity/water bill or tenancy contract showing the premises ID, a passport copy and residence visa for the student and parent, and an attested birth certificate must also be provided.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Sunrise English Private School follow and what grade levels are offered?

Sunrise follows the CBSE curriculum and offers an all-through program from KG I to XII. The school includes English, Hindi, Arabic, Islamic/Moral Studies, UAE Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Arts, with a second language option in IX–X (Hindi/CBSE Arabic/French).

Where is Sunrise English Private School located and what are the typical school hours?

The school is in Shabiya, Mussafah (ME-09), Abu Dhabi, near Safeer Mall. KG runs 07:30–11:30, Grades 1–12 run 07:30–14:00 from Monday to Thursday and 07:30–11:30 on Fridays.

Is Sunrise a boarding school or a day school, and is transport available?

Sunrise is a private day school. Transportation is optional and charged separately, with bus services provided by Fast Rent a Car under contract with the school.

What are the tuition fees by grade, and what other costs should I expect?

Annual tuition ranges from 8,100 AED to 12,770 AED depending on grade (KG 8,660 AED; KG1–2 8,660; Grades 3–6 8,190; Grades 7–9 9,190; Grade 10 9,100; Grades 11–12 12,770). Additional costs include books, uniforms, and an optional annual transportation charge of 4,520 AED.

How does the admission process work for the 2026–2027 year and what documents are required?

Registration for 2026–2027 opens November 10–December 20, 2025. KG1 requires age 4 by March 31, 2026; KG2 age 5; Grade 1 age 6, all by March 31, 2026. Grade 2 and above require an attested Transfer Certificate and Final Report Card from the previous year, plus other documents such as Emirates IDs, vaccination records, utility bill, passport copies, and birth certificates.

What are the payment options and is a monthly payment plan available?

Payment can be made via 0% EMI on ADCB cards (for eligible cardholders), bank transfer, or cash at the fees counter. The school does not offer monthly payment plans; fees are billed per term across three terms per academic year.

What languages and subjects are taught in the CBSE curriculum at Sunrise?

Core subjects include English, Hindi, Arabic, Islamic/Moral Studies, UAE Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Arts. IX–X offer a second language option (Hindi/Arabic/French), and XI–XII offer Science and Commerce streams with subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, and more.

How does the CBSE curriculum support students aiming for engineering or medical careers?

The CBSE framework provides a structured syllabus and textbooks aligned with many Indian college entrance examinations, helping students prepare for engineering or medical career pathways.

When are entrance test results published, and which classes do they cover?

Entrance test results were published in January 2024 for Classes 1–5 and for Classes 6–9.

What academic facilities does Sunrise have?

The campus includes Bio Lab, Chemistry Lab, Physics Lab, Computer Science Lab, and Robotics facilities, plus separate libraries for learning across subjects and an Organic Farm as part of the infrastructure.

What sports and other facilities are available on campus?

Sunrise supports a range of sports, with teams in football, cricket, kho-kho, basketball, judo, athletics, skating, swimming, and chess, and hosts a sports awards ceremony. A football ground and other dedicated spaces support physical and athletic activities.

Are there special spaces for arts, science, and environmental clubs?

Yes. The school offers Art & Craft, Music, and Dance; Eco-club activities and the Sustainable Schools Initiative promote environmental awareness, with spaces dedicated for these activities.

What extracurricular activities are available at Sunrise?

In addition to academics, there are arts programs, field trips, cultural activities, and National Identity Activities. The school supports student leadership through a Student Council and has opportunities for involvement in various clubs.

What leadership opportunities exist for students?

There is a Student Cabinet and Council of Ministers elected for the academic year, supported by a Senior Leadership Team that provides guidance for student programs.

How does Sunrise foster national identity and community engagement?

National Identity Activities include GCC exhibitions and National Day events, along with Emirates Red Crescent involvement and other community-service oriented programs, promoting social responsibility.

How does the school address student wellbeing and safeguarding?

Sunrise implements a Whole-School Wellbeing Strategy aligned with ADEK policies, addressing psychological, physical, social, and emotional wellness and promoting inclusive practices for students with additional learning needs.

What SEN and EAL support is available?

CBSE Special Education provisions are in place; students with learning difficulties are referred to the school counselor and may be directed to a Special Education teacher for remedial classes. EAL support exists for KG1–V, with second-language options in IX–X.

How does the school support mental wellbeing?

Mental wellbeing is part of the school's holistic wellbeing approach, with ongoing monitoring and a supportive environment to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What is the school uniform policy?

Uniforms are required: girls wear a sky blue shirt with a blue-and-white checked pinafore and boys wear a sky blue shirt with dark grey trousers, a tie, and a belt; a house-colored sports uniform is used for activities, and a navy navy fleece jacket is worn in colder weather.

Is there a house system and what is its purpose?

Yes, Sunrise uses a house system; house colors are reflected in the sports uniform and the system supports student participation in sports and school events.

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