The ratings are based on SPEA’s 2024–25 Itqan inspections, which assessed 86 schools across 10 curricula. Five schools were rated “Very Good”, 53 “Good” and 28 “Acceptable”, with none rated “Weak” or “Very Weak”. School performance has improved significantly since 2018, when just one school was rated “Very Good” and seven “Good”.Here are the most affordable top rated schools in Sharjah.Top-rated schools in Sharjah under Dh35,000The following schools have annual tuition fees below Dh35,000, based on the published fee ranges. Fees can vary depending on the child’s year group, and parents should check the latest approved fees directly with the school before applying.1. Gems Millennium Private SchoolCurriculum Indian Evaluation - OutstandingTuition fees - Dh17,835 to Dh25,675Classes - pre kg to grade 12 Location - Muwailih2. Al Ansar International Private SchoolCurriculum - BritishEvaluation - Very GoodClasses - FS1 to year 12 Tuition fees - Dh22,440 to Dh30,340Location Area - Al Qarain 23. Al Marifa International Private School (American)Curriculum - AmericanEvaluation Very GoodTuition fees - Dh14,360 to Dh27,470Class - pre kg to grade 12Location - Al YarmoukThe school also provides British curriculum from year 10 to year 12, fees ranges from 22,595 to 26,0604. Al Rushed American Private SchoolCurriculum - AmericanEvaluation - Very GoodClass - KG1 to Grade 12Fees - Dh12,765 to Dh28,780Location - Muwailih5. Ambassador SchoolCurriculum - IndianEvaluation - Very GoodClass - Pre-KG to Grade 12Tuition fees - Dh8,819 to Dh25,700Location - Muwailih 6. Amity Private SchoolCurriculum IndianEvaluation Very GoodClass - Pre-KG to Grade 12Tuition fees - Dh14,760 to Dh25,420Location - Muwailih7. Delhi Private SchoolCurriculum IndianEvaluation Very GoodClass - Pre-KG to Grade 12Tuition fees - Dh12,540 to Dh16,900Location - Muwailih8. Our Own English High School - B1Curriculum IndianEvaluation Very GoodClass - KG1 to Grade 12Tuition - Dh8,440 to Dh16,240Location - Juwaiza9. Our Own English High SchoolCurriculum - IndianEvaluation - Very GoodClass - KG1 to Grade 12Tuition fees - Dh8,350 to Dh16,115Location - Industrial Area 610. Rosary SchoolCurriculum - BritishEvaluation - Very GoodClass - FS1 to Year 7Tuition fees - Dh11,295 to Dh13,465Location - Al AbarWhich are the cheapest top-rated schools in Sharjah?For parents primarily comparing tuition fees, several of the schools on this list have starting fees below Dh10,000 a year.Our Own English High School has fees starting at Dh8,350, while Our Own English High School – B1 starts at Dh8,440. Ambassador School starts at Dh8,819.At the other end of the range, Al Ansar International Private School has the highest starting fee among the 10 schools at Dh22,440, while its maximum published annual tuition is Dh30,340.What should parents check before choosing a school?Tuition fees and SPEA ratings are important, but parents should also consider:Total costs: Check fees for transport, uniforms, books, meals and extracurricular activities.Year-group fees: Tuition can vary by grade, so check the exact fee for your child’s year.Curriculum: Make sure the Indian, British or American curriculum suits your child’s education plans.Location: Consider daily travel time and transport costs.Admissions: Check availability, entry requirements and application deadlines.Facilities: Compare facilities, extracurricular activities and support services.Parents should also confirm the latest approved fees and admissions details directly with the school, as fees and availability can change.