School Fees in Sharjah

School fees in Sharjah vary by sector: government schools (free for Emiratis), international schools (AED 25,000–110,000+ per year) and private schools (AED 15,000–50,000+ per year).

Government schools

• Emiratis: Free for UAE nationals.
• Expats: Limited access; fees vary.
• Curriculum: UAE Ministry curriculum.

International schools

• Budget: AED 25,000–45,000 per year (primary)
• Mid-tier: AED 50,000–75,000 per year (primary)
• Premium: AED 75,000–110,000+ per year
• Curricula: British, IB, American, etc.

Private schools

• Fees: Often AED 15,000–50,000+ per year
• Curricula: UAE Ministry, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid

What to budget

• International/private: Add registration, learning support, board exams.
• Total cost over 3–5 years matters more than annual tuition alone.

See our UAE fees guide, Sharjah fees comparison and primary fees.

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