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Victoria International School of Sharjah

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 32,500 - 80,200
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum

Al Taawun St, Al Mamzar, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Victoria International School of Sharjah has instruction in English.

Location
Victoria International School of Sharjah is located on Al Taawun Street in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (PO Box 68600). The Al Taawun area is a residential district with straightforward road access, and the campus is part of the broader VISS network in Sharjah that includes multiple campuses. The school's central campus address and general location are publicly listed on its site.

Stages
The school comprises an Early Learning Centre, Primary School, Middle School (Grades 6–9), and Senior School (Grades 10–12). The Early Learning Centre serves the youngest students, followed by primary and middle years, with a senior program for the secondary years. This structure is reflected across the Taawun campus materials.

Type
The Victoria International School of Sharjah operates as a private international school delivering an Australian-Curriculum framework. The Senior School includes Grades 10–12 and follows the Australian curriculum for the upper years. A career listing for the school notes it is fully co-educational.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes its student body as diverse, noting that students come from all over the globe. Public data does not publish a precise count of nationalities or a local-to-international ratio; the material emphasizes wide international representation. The presence of multiple nationalities is a core feature of the VISS community.

Additional learning support
The school provides Learning Enhancement under an RTI (Response to Intervention) framework, identifying students with learning needs and providing Individualised Learning Plans. Provisions extend to Gifted and Talented students as part of the school's inclusive approach.

Country affiliation
The school is linked to Australian education quality and systems, with explicit references to providing a world-class Australian education and ties to the Victorian education framework. It has been described in regional reporting as connected with Australia (Victorian government ties and embassy connections).

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated in the school's materials; the curriculum and communications emphasize Australian international education and well-being without reference to a religious program.

School day structure
School timings are: Early Learning Centre from 7:55 am to 1:30 pm and the main school from 7:55 am to 3:10 pm. The office is typically open 7:30 am–4:30 pm (varying by day).

Bus service
A large portion of students travel by bus, with routes covering Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman. Pickups typically begin around 7:00 am, and the school day starts at 8:10 am. Buses are equipped with CCTV and seatbelts, have a bus conductor on board, and a transport app for attendance and route tracking; a dedicated Transport Manager oversees operations. Bus-service fees vary by distance and are listed by zone. For transport inquiries, contact 06 599 3283.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Victoria International School of Sharjah ranges from AED 32,500 to AED 80,200 for 2026/27.

Application / Assessment Fees

- An assessment (application) fee is charged for new applicants: AED 500 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual) and resource levy

- ELC
- Pre-KG: AED 28,350. Resource Levy: AED 500 (non-refundable).
- KG: AED 34,250. Resource Levy: AED 500 (non-refundable).
- Primary
- Prep (KG2): AED 40,150. Resource Levy: AED 500 (non-refundable).
- Grade 1: AED 46,050. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 2: AED 51,950. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 3: AED 51,950. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 4: AED 51,950. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 5: AED 51,950. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Secondary
- Grade 6: AED 55,930. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 7: AED 59,900. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 8: AED 59,900. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 9: AED 59,900. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 10: AED 66,000. Resource Levy: AED 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Grade 11: AED 68,040. Resource Levy: AED 1,800 (non-refundable).
- Grade 12: AED 74,900. Resource Levy: AED 1,800 (non-refundable).

Per-term billing (payment schedule and amounts)

- Standard billing schedule: three instalments collected by post‑dated cheques (or equivalent payment method) as follows: 1st payment due 15 August (40% of the annual tuition fee plus the resource levy), 2nd payment due 1 December (30% of the annual tuition fee), 3rd payment due 1 March (30% of the annual tuition fee). Post‑dated cheques are held and presented for collection. Substitutions of payment method must be completed at least 10 working days before the cheque due date. An administration fee of AED 250 applies to any returned cheque.

- Per-term examples (each line shows: Term 1 = 40% of tuition + resource levy; Term 2 = 30% of tuition; Term 3 = 30% of tuition):
- Pre-KG (Tuition AED 28,350; Resource Levy AED 500): Term 1 AED 11,840; Term 2 AED 8,505; Term 3 AED 8,505 (total paid including resource levy AED 28,850).
- KG (Tuition AED 34,250; Resource Levy AED 500): Term 1 AED 14,200; Term 2 AED 10,275; Term 3 AED 10,275 (total AED 34,750).
- Prep (KG2) (Tuition AED 40,150; Resource Levy AED 500): Term 1 AED 16,560; Term 2 AED 12,045; Term 3 AED 12,045 (total AED 40,650).
- Grade 1 (Tuition AED 46,050; Resource Levy AED 1,000): Term 1 AED 19,420; Term 2 AED 13,815; Term 3 AED 13,815 (total AED 47,050).
- Grades 2–5 (Tuition AED 51,950; Resource Levy AED 1,000): Term 1 AED 21,780; Term 2 AED 15,585; Term 3 AED 15,585 (total AED 52,950).
- Grade 6 (Tuition AED 55,930; Resource Levy AED 1,000): Term 1 AED 23,372; Term 2 AED 16,779; Term 3 AED 16,779 (total AED 56,930).
- Grades 7–9 (Tuition AED 59,900; Resource Levy AED 1,000): Term 1 AED 24,960; Term 2 AED 17,970; Term 3 AED 17,970 (total AED 60,900).
- Grade 10 (Tuition AED 66,000; Resource Levy AED 1,000): Term 1 AED 27,400; Term 2 AED 19,800; Term 3 AED 19,800 (total AED 67,000).
- Grade 11 (Tuition AED 68,040; Resource Levy AED 1,800): Term 1 AED 29,016; Term 2 AED 20,412; Term 3 AED 20,412 (total AED 69,840).
- Grade 12 (Tuition AED 74,900; Resource Levy AED 1,800): Term 1 AED 31,760; Term 2 AED 22,470; Term 3 AED 22,470 (total AED 76,700).

Billing terms and penalties

- All post‑dated cheques are handed to the school's bank for collection in advance of due dates. A returned cheque attracts an administration fee of AED 250 and constitutes a breach of the registration agreement; outstanding fees may lead to suspension of next‑year enrolment and withholding of academic reports or transfer certificates.

Sibling and staff discounts

- Family (sibling) discounts: second enrolled child receives 10% off tuition (applied to the child with the next‑highest tuition); third and fourth children receive 20% off; further children receive 25% off (only one discount type may be applied).
- Special staff discounts: employees of named partner organisations (examples listed by the school) receive a 15% tuition discount.

Transportation / Bus fees

- VISS operates paid bus services. Fees vary by zone depending on distance. Representative annual two‑way fees by zone: Zone 1 AED 4,800; Zone 2 AED 5,700; Zone 3 AED 6,600; Zone 4 AED 7,500; Zone 5 AED 8,400; Zone 6 AED 9,300. One‑way annual fees are shown on the transport schedule.

Other charges and extras (uniforms, activities, supplies)

- Resource levy (listed above) is charged per year and is non‑refundable.
- Uniforms are sold through the school's on‑site shop and the school's uniform partner (Zaks); uniform costs are separate and payable to the uniform supplier.
- Paid extracurricular activities and external providers (for example sports academies) may carry separate charges; specific activity fees are billed or collected separately.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation charges

- The resource levy is non‑refundable. Refunds are issued to the payer after submission of the school refund form and supporting documents; refunds are processed by cheque within 12 working days (refund processing is not available in July and August).
- Cancellation / withdrawal charges: cancellation from 15 August without attendance incurs a non‑refundable registration/re‑registration fee of AED 1,000. Withdrawal within two weeks or less of term attendance requires payment of one month's tuition and transport (if applicable); withdrawal after more than two weeks up to one month requires payment of two months' tuition and transport; withdrawal after more than one month of term attendance requires payment of the whole term's tuition and transport (resource levy remains non‑refundable).

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. VISS operates as a day school and provides transport options for day students.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted methods: cash, credit card, cheques, or bank transfer. For bank transfers the listed account is:
- Beneficiary Name: Victoria International School of Sharjah
- Bank: Sharjah Islamic Bank, University City Branch
- Account Number: 0011218899003
- IBAN: AE640410000011218899003
- SWIFT: NBSHAEAS
- Transfer confirmation should include the student's full name and ID number and be e‑mailed to finance@viss.ae.
Academics

Victoria International School of Sharjah teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Victoria International School of Sharjah follows the Victorian Curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 10, with the Early Learning Centre aligned to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Senior School (Grades 11–12) offers two pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Cognia-accredited VISS Global Citizen Diploma (GCDP). The IBDP is a two-year programme requiring six subjects across Groups 1–5 (Group 6 optional) and the IB Core: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The GCDP is a two-year American-style diploma with compulsory English, Mathematics and an Additional Language (Arabic or French), a range of electives, and a minimum 21 credits across Grades 10–12; certain Arabic Language and Islamic Studies and Curriculum Enrichment Programme (CEP) requirements may apply. Overall, the curriculum combines Australian foundations with international senior options to prepare students for university entry worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: VISS accepts enrolments from Nursery to Grade 11. The age guidelines align with UAE private education rules. Nursery is 2 years old by 31 August 2025; Pre-KG is 3 by 31 August 2025; KG is 4 by 31 August 2025; Prep is 5 by 31 August 2025; Grade 1 is 6 by 31 August 2025.

Step 2: Applications are submitted online via the Online Application form. The form requires scanned copies of key documents, including a student photo, previous school report, UAE Emirates ID, passport, medical report, and residence visa for the student. The parent documents needed include Emirates ID, passport and residence visa. Registration is online and references the Daleel/SPEA process.

Step 3: Registration documents must be uploaded as part of the process. Required items include student and parent passport copies, student and parent ID copies, and vaccination/immunization details. Family Book is required for Emirati nationals, and UAE residency documents are needed for non-Emirati families. Entry procedures and registrar support are available via the school's Registration Office.

Step 4: The school operates under the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA). All children must be registered with SPEA via Daleel or the school, and entry assessments may be required as part of admissions. For enquiries, the school provides registrar support and transfer procedures.
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