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The Hope English School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 41,000 - 68,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Hope English School in Al Azra, Sharjah, is a premium British curriculum school offering Foundation Stage to Year 7. The curriculum is rooted in the UK National Curriculum and reinforces creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and other 21st-century skills with clear, measurable goals tied to prior learning. It also supports pupils' spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development. The school's facilities include age-appropriate, student-centred classrooms with interactive smart boards, a large library, science laboratories, ICT labs with BYOD, an Olympic-size swimming pool, clinics, prayer rooms, a canteen, and bus network serving Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai. Extra-curriculars span music, dance, drama and art, with further options in sport, innovation clubs and environmental projects. The School emphasizes Inclusion in its provision and offers Key Stage 3 content aligned with International GCSE standards. A Student Council with Cultural, Digital and Innovation Leaders, a House System, and Community Ambassadors provide leadership and service opportunities.

Al Azra - Sharjah, UAE

The Essentials

The Hope English School has instruction in English.

Location
The Hope English School is located in Al Azra, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is accessible via local roads in the Al Azra area. The school provides transport with GPS-tracked buses and CCTV for safety.

Stages
Foundation Stage to Year 7

Type
British curriculum school

Additional learning support
Inclusion provides support for pupils with special educational needs and for those whose first language is not English; lessons are tailored to individual needs and progress is monitored.

Country affiliation
British curriculum aligned with the United Kingdom

Bus service
Transport uses RFID attendance, biometric punching, GPS tracking for routes, and CCTV surveillance. The fleet is regularly overhauled and drivers and conductors are trained.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. Custom-made uniforms are available at the school store.

Food Options
The canteen provides healthy snacks, drinks, and juices for students.

House System
The school uses a four-house system: Red (Wisdom), Blue (Hope), Green (Truth), White (Diversity). Students are allocated to a house upon joining, with the allocation aimed at balancing house strength. The House System allows participation in team sports and inter-house activities and fosters student leadership and peer support.

Governance and Ownership
The Hope English School is a new entity of North Point Education (NPE).
Fees

Annual tuition at The Hope English School ranges from AED 41,000 to AED 68,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee

- An Admission Fee of AED 500 is payable at the time of admission completion. This Admission Fee is refundable only if the school does not offer the student a seat; it is non‑refundable if the school offers a seat and the parent chooses not to take it.

Annual tuition — Ministry‑approved (tuition + books) by year group

- FS1 (Pre‑KG): AED 41,000 (per year). Per term (three equal instalments): AED 13,667.
- FS2 (KG): AED 41,000 (per year). Per term: AED 13,667.
- Year 1 (Grade 1): AED 42,500 (per year). Per term: AED 14,167.
- Year 2 (Grade 2): AED 46,000 (per year). Per term: AED 15,333.
- Year 3 (Grade 3): AED 46,500 (per year). Per term: AED 15,500.
- Year 4 (Grade 4): AED 49,500 (per year). Per term: AED 16,500.
- Year 5 (Grade 5): AED 54,000 (per year). Per term: AED 18,000.
- Year 6 (Grade 6): AED 57,000 (per year). Per term: AED 19,000.
- Year 7 (Grade 7): AED 57,100 (per year). Per term: AED 19,033.
- Year 8 (Grade 8): AED 57,100 (per year). Per term: AED 19,033.
- Year 9 (Grade 9): AED 57,100 (per year). Per term: AED 19,033.
- Year 10 (Grade 10): AED 60,600 (per year). Per term: AED 20,200.
- Year 11 (Grade 11): AED 62,600 (per year). Per term: AED 20,867.
- Year 12 (Grade 12): AED 66,000 (per year). Per term: AED 22,000.
- Year 13 (Grade 13): AED 68,000 (per year). Per term: AED 22,667.

- The amounts above are the Ministry‑listed school fees that include tuition and books.

Discounted annual tuition (published discounted rates) and per‑term amounts (three equal instalments)

- FS2 / KG: AED 12,155 per year. Per term: AED 4,052.
- Year 1 / KG2: AED 12,920 per year. Per term: AED 4,307.
- Year 2 / Grade 1: AED 13,600 per year. Per term: AED 4,533.
- Year 3 / Grade 2: AED 13,600 per year. Per term: AED 4,533.
- Year 4 / Grade 3: AED 14,450 per year. Per term: AED 4,817.
- Year 5 / Grade 4: AED 15,300 per year. Per term: AED 5,100.
- Year 6 / Grade 5: AED 15,555 per year. Per term: AED 5,185.
- Year 7 / Grade 6: AED 18,630 per year. Per term: AED 6,210.

- These discounted annual figures are the published discounted tuition amounts for the respective year groups; these discounted figures are presented separately from the Ministry‑approved tuition+books totals. The school's published discounted tuition amounts exclude registration, uniform and transport unless otherwise stated.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment plans are available; parents may pay in instalments or pay the full annual tuition. Per the school communications, the school accepts First Term payment and Full Year payment options and offers an early‑payment discount for full‑year settlement. A 7% discount on full annual tuition is offered when the full year is paid by the stated early‑payment deadline (example deadline published: on or before 25 July 2026). Per communications, the administration accepts fee payments at the school office.

- Per‑term figures shown above are calculated as one‑third of the published annual tuition and are presented as equal instalments for clarity where the school offers a three‑term billing rhythm; instalment availability and the exact number and dates of instalments are determined by the school's billing schedule and may vary. Instalment plans and payment schedules are available from the school administration.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school. There are no published boarding fees. Transport (school bus) is available as a separate service.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: FS1–Year 4 uniform: AED 2,500 (single‑year amount shown). Year 5 and above uniform: AED 3,000 (single‑year amount shown). Uniforms are available at the school store. Books are included in the Ministry‑listed “school fees (tuition + book)” totals where those totals are shown.

- Registration / other administrative fees: Registration and other small administrative fees (for example, a TC application fee on withdrawal) are payable as stated by the school; a TC application fee is payable when requesting a Transfer Certificate, and the TC is processed only when outstanding fees are cleared. Withdrawal requires one month's notice.

- Transport: School bus service is available; transport fees are charged separately (no universal transport tariff is published on the public fee schedule).

Refund information

- The AED 500 Admission Fee is refundable only if the school does not offer the student a seat; it is non‑refundable if the school offers a seat and the parent declines it. For withdrawals, parents must give one month's notice; Transfer Certificates are issued only after outstanding fees are cleared. No general tuition‑refund schedule is published in the publicly available admissions or terms material; specific refund arrangements (if any) are handled by the school administration under the school's policies.

Fee payment options

- Published payment options include bank transfer. The school also uses an online payment channel referenced as Orison and accepts payments via the school administration office; instalment plans and full‑year payments are accepted. Exact payment methods and bank account details are provided by the school at invoicing.
Academics

The Hope English School teaches British Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Hope English School follows the British Curriculum rooted in the UK National Curriculum. The British Curriculum is taught from Foundation Stage to Year 6 within this framework. The curriculum develops creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and other 21st-century skills, with clear, measurable goals based on prior learning to prepare pupils for future opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences. It emphasizes preparing pupils for future opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences. It also supports the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of students.
Parent Experience

History
The Hope English School is a premium British curriculum school in the Emirate of Sharjah and a relatively new entity within North Point Education. It was born out of a dream to create a world-class educational institution that nurtures minds, hearts, and souls. The school is led by a principal with over 25 years of international experience and a leadership team drawn from diverse global settings. The school offers Foundation Stage to Year 7 and focuses on developing character, confidence and self-worth alongside academic learning.

Community
The Hope English School describes a diverse and inclusive community where every child belongs. Learning beyond the classroom is emphasized through sport, performing arts, innovation clubs, and environmental projects. Student Life features a Student Council, a House System, and initiatives supporting students' well-being, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and clubs. Voices of Our Hope Family showcases testimonials from students and parents about life at The Hope English School.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Hope English School is a second home for your child. The facilities support learning and skill development. Classrooms are student-centered with age-appropriate furniture, interactive smart boards, reading corners, and well-equipped resources. There are activity rooms for music, dance, drama, and art, plus FS indoor play areas. ICT facilities are embedded in teaching with computer labs and BYOD; a large library, science labs, a half Olympic-size swimming pool, clinics, prayer rooms, a playground, inclusion rooms, a canteen, and school transport serve the campus across Sharjah, Ajman, and Dubai.

Sports Facilities
Swimming Pool: half Olympic-size with temperature control, separate changing rooms, and safety measures. Playground: spacious and well-maintained for outdoor games, with smaller play areas for FS and primary.

Academic Facilities
ICT facilities are embedded in teaching with intelligent panels in classrooms and well-equipped computer labs; BYOD is encouraged. Library provides a large collection of books and online databases for student research. Science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are fully equipped to support scientific enquiry. FS Indoor Play Areas and other facilities support curriculum delivery across the Foundation Stage to Year 6.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Activity Rooms support extracurricular activities such as music, dance, drama, and art. Learning Beyond the Classroom includes sport, performing arts, innovation clubs, and environmental projects. The school provides opportunities for students to develop talents and confidence through these activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Hope English School follows the British curriculum in Sharjah. It offers education from Foundation Stage to Year 7. The curriculum includes Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3 with Inclusion as part of the provision. Key Stage 3 content aligns with International GCSE standards.

Arts & Creative
Clubs foster talent in music and arts. They attract students with interests in music, arts, sports, games, and environmental initiatives. Club activities promote unity and teamwork as students work with peers toward common goals.

Cultural & Language
Cultural leadership opportunities exist within the Student Council. A Cultural Leader role appears in the Boys' Student Council listings. These roles support cultural awareness and celebrations within the school.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs provide outlets for talents in music, arts, sports, games, and environment. The House System promotes team spirit and leadership through inter-house activities. Student life emphasizes collaboration and social development.

Community & Service
Community Ambassador is a role within the Student Council. Environment and community-related leadership roles exist among student leaders, promoting service and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council is a body of elected students working with faculty advisors to express student voice in school affairs. It provides opportunities for leadership development and student-faculty-community relations. Leadership roles include Cultural Leader, Digital Leader, and Innovation Leader among others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school fosters a caring and inclusive environment built on respect, empathy, and diversity. The leadership team is committed to promoting emotional health and wellbeing for every pupil. Staff receive training to nurture wellbeing and create a balanced, compassionate school culture. Student voice is encouraged and partnerships with parents support happiness, confidence and success.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic language instruction is provided. The inclusion policy notes support for pupils whose first language is not English, with lessons tailored to their needs. Other languages are provided, and language support helps pupils participate in all subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry & Registration. Enquiries are made through social media and the school's website, and registrations can be completed at the school office during normal working hours. This initial contact helps establish interest and check current seat availability. 2. Application Shortlisting & Age Criteria. Online and offline applications are shortlisted based on seat availability, achievement of the age criteria, and submission of the required documents. Siblings and children of staff receive preference, and the process follows the SPEA guidelines for admission. Age criteria are applied with marks such as “as of August 31” cut-offs to determine eligibility. 3. Interaction & Assessment. For FS1 and FS2, a member of the Academic Team meets the family and the Principal meets the parents during admission. A screening and placement assessment determines the appropriate class placement, and a placement test is conducted for Year 2 and above. 4. Admission Completion & Documents. Admission is considered complete after the assessment and Principal's approval, and an Admission Number and student file are created. Required documents include: completed Admission Form, copies of passports with valid visas, Emirates IDs, five passport photos, vaccination card, birth certificate, the previous school's mark sheet, an attested transfer certificate (if from outside the UAE), and a medical file if available. 5. Transfer Certificate. For students currently studying in UAE, the Transfer Certificate must be attested by the relevant authorities; for students from abroad, the certificate must be attested by the appropriate ministry or education board, the District Education Officer, UAE Embassy, and the MOFA in the UAE. 6. Admission Fee. The Admission Fee is AED 500, payable at admission completion. The fee is refundable if no seat is offered, or if a seat is offered and the family does not take it; it is non-refundable if a seat is offered and the family chooses not to enroll. 7. Withdrawals. If a parent withdraws a child, a month's notice is required. The parent completes the TC application form, pays any TC fee, and the TC is issued once outstanding fees are cleared; the school contacts the parent when the TC is ready. 8. Removal from the School Rolls. A student's name is struck off for 15 consecutive days of unexplained absence, repeated failure in any year, or gross misconduct. Re-admission may be considered at the Principal's discretion after completing the admission formalities.
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