Al Ansar International School

Opened its door in 2001, Al Ansar International School (AAIS) is in Al Gharayen, a famous residential district near the Dubai-Sharjah border. It is easily accessible by communities in both emirates via Al Maliha Road.

Al Ansar International School Al Gharayen follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Foundation Stage until Sixth Form. Despite following the international curriculum, the school aspires to teach local values and culture. For this purpose, AAIS Qarayen has adopted the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and Social Studies.

Al Ansar International School in Sharjah was the first school to attain ISO 14001:2004 certification for Environment Management System and the ISO 18001:2007 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management. It is also ISO 9001: 2008 certified school for Quality Management Systems.

Al Ansar School fulfils the needs of a diverse community by accepting students from various backgrounds. The medium of instruction is English, and the school has hired fluent English speakers with previous teaching experience.

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• Location: Al Gharayen
• Fees: AED 14,900 - AED 28,200
• Curriculum: UK curriculum
• Co-ed or segregated: Segregated
• Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12

The school enjoys a prime location in Al Gharayen and is close to the following residential communities:

• Al Noaf 2
• Al Noaf 4
• Al Juraina

Al Noaf is nearest to the school. The community is known for its modern amenities and affordable standalone villas. Residents of Al Noaf have easy access to all the lifestyle amenities, making it an attractive option for families.

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The Al Ansar International School campus has modern facilities that complement British education.

Classrooms are built based on a 20-student class policy for primary and secondary sections. Classrooms are airy and has facilities like multimedia projectors and smart boards.

You will find airy classrooms equipped with multimedia, smart boards and projectors.

Al Ansar International School Qarayen boasts fully-equipped media rooms, a well-stocked library, science laboratories and a theatre/auditorium. For sporting activities, children can use an indoor multi-purpose sports hall, a gymnasium, a jungle gym and outdoor pitches for football and cricket.

Students’ health and safety is a top priority of the school. One can find a clean canteen and a well-resourced clinic at the school.

Al Ansar International School is on Street 7 in Al Gharayen 3, near the American University of Sharjah. On the right of the school is Al Wahda Private School and on the left is Khalid Bin Mohammed School.

Choosing the right school can be a daunting task for parents. The key concern is often the quality of the education provided and the school fees. Al Ansar International School Al Gharayen, Sharjah, offers British education at a reasonable price – a dream come true for most parents.

Your child receives a unique mixture of international curriculum and Islamic values at this school. It focuses on Islamic values and culture by incorporating a few subjects as mandated by the Ministry of Education. The school has highly qualified teachers who bring plenty of experience, skills, and knowledge, which will benefit your child’s academic journey.

Al Ansar International School’s location is sparsely populated, meaning students can attend peace lessons. Likewise, parents will face a few hassles while picking up or dropping off their children.

Al Ansar International School Sharjah follows the British system of education. The school has formulated age placement guidelines according to the year group system. Below is a breakdown of the age bracket for each year group:

 Al Ansar School Al Gharayen Sharjah follows the British curriculum as its instructional base. Students are taught an international education complemented by various extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Al Ansar International School curriculum for Foundation Stage is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The EYFS framework, a popular UK early years education system, helps the school teach little ones through child-initiated and teacher-led activities.

The following seven key areas of development are the focus during this stage:

• Communication and Language Development.
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
• Literacy Development
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

As students progress to advance levels, the load of coursework and homework increases accordingly. Students are prepared and trained to acquire new skills and knowledge and implement them in their daily lives and community work.

As is common in the British curriculum, students submit a cumulative personal project in Year 10. The project requires students to show their understanding of various subjects taught over the years. Also, students in Year 10 and Year 11 appear for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations.

The last stage is Post-16 (Year 12 and 13). Here, students appear for Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level examinations. Students are encouraged to choose subjects of their interest or those they intend to pursue further in college and university.

The academic calendar at Al Ansar International School starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

AAIS admission policy is based on merit, where students belonging to different backgrounds are welcome to apply. For the added convenience of students outside Sharjah or the UAE, AAIS School offers both manual and online registration.

The following five essential steps define Al Ansar International School’s admission process:

The first step is to get your child registered with the school. You have the option to either visit the school’s reception and collect the form or submit an online application.

After filling out the form, you have to submit the following mandatory documents to the school:

• A copy of the applicant’s Emirates ID card (Original ID is
• required in case of new admission)
• A copy of the Father/Guardian/Sponsor’s Emirates ID card
• A copy of the applicant’s passport with at least a valid visa for at least six months
• A copy of the Father’s/Guardian’s/Sponsor’s passport with a valid visa for at least six months
• A copy of Kholast Al Qaid (for locals only)
• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
• A copy of the applicant’s vaccination card
• Six passport size photographs of the applicant
• Financial Clearance letter from the previous school
• School Continuation Certificate having the ministry student number
• Last school report of the applicant
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the previous school
• Filled new admission medical form
• Last medical file

 Please remember that you have to submit the documents mentioned above within a week of submitting the application form. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your child’s application for admission.

• AAIS schedules the entrance exam date for your child once it receives your application and documents. Students applying for KG until Year 12 must appear for an entrance assessment.
• Students who have cleared the exam will be called for an interview.
• Successful students will be granted admission offers. You will have to contact the registration office to complete the enrollment process and secure a seat for your child.

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria before starting the admission process.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September).

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Al Ansar International School tuition fee is affordable. Here’s the breakdown of the annual tuition fees:

Please note that the annual tuition fee is inclusive of charges for uniform and book. Also, the first instalment is to paid in the form of cash. Rest of the three instalment should be paid via cheque.

Other charges include:

• Application fee for new students: AED 500
• Cancellation, withdrawal or failure to complete the registration process charges: AED 500

Discount Policy

Al Ansar has four discount policies for students despite their academic performance. These are:

• A 5% sibling discount is for families with three or more children at this school. The discount is applicable to the tuition fee of the youngest child.
• A 5% cash payment discount is offered when parents make full payment of the annual tuition fee before the academic year.
• A 2% credit card payment discount is offered to parents when they fully pay the annual tuition fee using a credit card before the start of the academic year.
• A 3% discount is offered when full payment is made via cheque.

Add School Official Bank Account details:

• Al Ansar Int. Pvt. School
• Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
• Account Number: 10004656
• IBAN: AE59 0500 0000 0001 0004 656
• SWIFT Code: ABDIAEAD

 A few discount policies are provided to students that are similar to scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance. Al Ansar International School’s scholarships include:

• A 20% scholarship is offered on the annual tuition fee for Hafiz Ul Quran students. However, they must provide a certificate of proof from UAE authorities.
• A 10% off on the tuition fee is for students showing meritorious performance. Under this condition, the student must attain the first position in the school. This scholarship is eligible for students enrolled in Year 1 to Year 10 and based on AY 2022-2023 results.
• The third discount policy is for students achieving outstanding results in IGCSE, AS and A-Level.

However, parents should know that if their child is eligible for more than one discount (including those mentioned in the fees section), only the student will avail of the higher discount.

Al Ansar School Sharjah has a cafeteria where children can buy hot and cold meals during the morning and lunch break. The school ensures that only fresh and nutritious ingredients are used.

Students can bring lunch from home, but parents need to ensure that they do not send unhealthy or junk food.

It is difficult for parents, especially working families, to pick up and drop off their children every day. The school understands this and has a safe and sound transport facility at an affordable price. It owns a fleet of well-maintained buses that covers Sharjah and most areas of Dubai and Ajman. Click here to see if your area of residence is on the list. Contact the school for more information.

Children of Ansar International School Sharjah are encouraged to participate in sports competitions and events held around the year. The school offers top-notch sports facilities to facilitate these competitions, including an indoor multi-purpose sports hall, a gymnasium, a jungle gym, and outdoor pitches to play football and cricket.

Ansar International School keeps students busy by engaging them in exciting activities. It has a comprehensive programme that sparks students’ interest in a myriad of opportunities for holistic development.

Field trips are an essential part of the curriculum. These school trips ensure that students are engaged in new social and physical learning activities. Ansar School has previously taken students to various tourist attractions in Sharjah and neighbouring emirates.

The medical facility at the school is managed by a registered nurse and frequented by a school doctor. The clinic can provide first-aid and treat minor injuries and emergencies. Also, students are given sessions related to oral hygiene and other health issues.

Al Ansar International School has designed multiple ways for parents to be a part of their student’s school life. The school adopts several modes of communication for parents to assist students in continuing education even after school hours.

The first method of communication is the parent portal. Parents can easily view the school calendar, event schedule, student’s report, attendance, account details, and other features by creating an account.

Besides this, parent-teacher meetings are held each term to discuss your child’s progress and how their performance can be maintained or improved. Similarly, parents are invited by the school to various functions and events to be a part of their child’s academic and non-academic achievements.

You can access Al Ansar International School’s contact details in the below section. Links for social media sites are also provided.

Telephone Number:

• For general inquiries / WhatsApp number: +971-6-5459441
• Accounts Department: +971-56-947-4781
• Registration Department: +971-56-921-6613
• Department of Transportation: +971-56-958-2856
• Fax number: +971-6-545-944

E-mail:

• For general inquiries: info@alansarschool.net
• For Accounts Department: acc@alansarschool.net
• For the Registration Department: admissions@alansarschool.net
• For the Transportation Department: transport@alansarschool.net

Official Social Networking Site:

• Al Ansar International School Website
• Al Ansar International School Facebook
• Al Ansar International School Twitter
• Al Ansar International School Instagram
• Al Ansar International School YouTube

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What is the timing at Al Ansar International School Sharjah?

School hours are from Monday to Thursday, starting from 7:30 am and ending at 1:30 pm.

How many grades does the school have?

The school caters to students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.

Does the school follow the co-educational system?

No, the school has separate classes for students from Kindergarten to Grade 3, while students from Grade 4 are placed in completely separate classes and sections.

What is the Al Ansar International School academic calendar?

The school's academic year starts from the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

What are the tuition fees charged by Al Ansar International School?

Tuition fees range from AED 14,900 to AED 28,200.

Does the school offer scholarships to needy and outstanding students?

The school provides a few discount policies to students which are similar in nature to scholarships, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance. These discounts include a retention discount, a distinction discount, and a discount for students who achieve outstanding performance at IGCSE, A-level and A-level.

How to communicate with parents?

The management of Al-Ansar International School provides various means for parents to communicate with the school, including an electronic portal, regular parental meetings, and a parents' council. The school also uses modern means of communication and official social networking sites.

Does the school campus include a cafeteria or canteen?

Yes, the Al Ansar School Sharjah has a cafeteria that serves hot and cold meals to students during the morning and lunch breaks.

Does the school organise field trips for students?

The school organises several trips for students to various prominent tourist attractions in Sharjah and the neighbouring Emirates.

Are there criteria for hiring teachers?

The school employs teachers who are fluent in English and have extensive teaching experience.