Al Rushed American School, Sharjah

Founded in 2012, Al Rushed American School is located in Muwailih Commercial. It follows the American curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12. Al Rushed School follows a co-educational system until Grade 2, and then students are taught separately. Kindergarten classes have a maximum of 25 students, while the remaining grades have 30 students in each class.

This Al Rushed American School review is for parents looking for quality and affordable schools in the city and who want to make an informed decision. Similarly, Bayut has put together lists of other American schools in Sharjah and the best schools in Sharjah for your convenience.

Al Rushed American School has not been inspected or rated by any education agency yet.

Enjoying a prime location in Sharjah, Al Rushed American Private School is close to several family-friendly residential communities.

• University City
• Al Jurainah
• Turrfa
• Al Noaf 3

The nearest residential community is the University City of Sharjah. It was established in 1998 by The Ruler of Sharjah and a Member of the Supreme Council, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. The University City of Sharjah is an education district close to the Sharjah International Airport.

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Al Rushed American School campus is equipped with quality educational resources. Some notable school amenities are listed below:

• Digital classrooms
• Library
• Science labs
• Computer labs
• Prayer rooms
• Playgrounds
• Covered areas
• Transportation service
• School clinic

Al Rushed American School’s location is near Maliha Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road. The school is situated in a bustling community packed with many lifestyle amenities.

The school shares location with the following schools.

• Delta English School
• Scholars International Academy
• The Westminster School
• Delhi Private School
• Pace International School
• Ryan International School
• Sharjah British International School
• Wesgreen International School

Al Rushed American School in Sharjah was established to provide quality American education to its students and has been doing so since 1998. The school aims to help its students to become accountable global citizens.

The school has a varied leadership team which consists of different heads of departments and members of the board of governors. Al Rushed American School’s primary goal is to provide excellent facilities and sustain the quality of education offered. These beliefs and offerings are crucial to creating an engaging and connected learning setting.

Students from diverse backgrounds can join this global community that Al Rushed American School offers due to their admission policy. The school supports special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students with its facilities.

Since Al Rushed American School Muwailih Commercial follows the American curriculum, classes are divided into kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and high school.

Kindergarten Level

The kindergarten curriculum involves parents and teachers paying special attention to students during this stage. The activities part of this curriculum stage allows children to explore the world around them.

Subjects taught at this stage are Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Quran, English, Orals, Science, Physical Education (PE), Art and Stories.

Elementary School

The curriculum for elementary school consists of Grade 1 to Grade 5. Here, students are supported in their lessons with the use of technology. Other learning approaches such as hands-on and multi-sensory activities are introduced to enhance the engagement levels of students.

Subjects offered during elementary school include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Art, PE and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Different tests are given to assess the development of elementary students, including MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) and CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) in Grade 4.

Middle School

Different teaching methods are used in middle school. Here, schooling and teaching plans are customised based on the performance of pupils in the above-mentioned MAP and CAT tests.

The focus of the educators at this stage is to allow students to combine globalisation, ethical values, innovation and leadership skills as per their knowledge and creativity levels.

The middle school curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. It includes subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art, PE, Moral Education, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

High School

The last level observed in the American curriculum is high school, where students graduate with a diploma or a certificate. In this curriculum, students can choose elective courses that include advanced classes in the field they plan to pursue after high school.

High school includes Grade 9 to Grade 12. However, the American curriculum has different names for these grades:

• Grade 9 is called Freshman year
• Grade 10 is Sophomore year
• Grade 11 is Junior year
• Grade 12 is Senior year

Following the pattern of other American schools in Sharjah, Al Rushed American School’s academic calendar starts in August and ends in July. The calendar further highlights important school events, term dates, exam schedules and school trips.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a three-week winter break.
• The second term resumes in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a two-week Spring vacation.
• The third term starts in the third week of April and ends in the first week of July, followed by a two-month summer holiday.

Al Rushed American School’s admission process is simple to follow. Those who are interested must register their child online. Once registration is done, you can download an application form from the school’s website, fill it and submit it to the school’s admissions office along with the following mandatory documents.

• Education Continuance Certificate from the previous school
• Original and a copy of the Emirates ID of the student
• Clearance Certificate from the previous school
• Four passport size photos of the student
• A copy of the birth certificate of the student
• A copy of the passport of the student
• The original medical file of the student from the previous school
• A copy of the father’s passport, resident visa for expat, Emirates ID
• A copy of the student’s Immunisation Record
• School report (Attested)
• A copy of the Family Book (for locals) and a copy of the united number
• The original transfer letter from the previous school (Attested)

Here’s an overview of the age placement guidelines followed by the school.

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)

The Ministry of Education approved Al Rushed American School tuition fee is affordable.

The school offers a sibling discount of 5% on the annual tuition fees.

Al Rushed American School fee does not include:

• Transportation charges: AED 3,000 to AED 4,000
• Registration fee (Non-refundable): AED 500

Please note that the tuition fees can be paid in four (4) instalments. The first two instalments must be 30% of the school fee, while the remaining two instalments are 20% of the tuition fee.

There are two canteens at the school that serve healthy snacks and drinks to students.

Al Rushed American School in Muwailih Commercial offers transport services for the convenience of students and parents. Well-maintained and air-conditioned buses guarantee a safe commute.

Parents must visit the school and discuss their request with the transport manager to see if their particular route is covered.

Annual transportation charges per child are:

• Sharjah: AED 3,000
• Ajman: AED 3,500
• Dubai: AED 4,000

Although students can engage in a few sporting activities, there is room for improving sports facilities at Al Rushed Private American School. There is an open green field outside where students play football and other games. Similarly, an indoor multi-purpose hall can be used for sports events.

The school website does not mention particular extracurricular and co-curricular activities available for Al Rushed American School Sharjah students. But children get lots of opportunities to pursue their interests.

From school presentations to sports day and spring carnivals, students can participate in their favourite activities, boost their confidence and pursue their passion.

Field trips at Al Rushed American School are treated as a much-needed break from the hectic routine. Students have been to beaches, amusement parks and other tourist destinations in Sharjah and neighbouring emirates. The informal learning process includes trips to museums, factories, and historical/cultural sites.

The health clinic at the school has a licensed part-time doctor and a full-time nurse to handle any emergency during school hours.

The clinic is well-equipped to treat minor issues. The doctors and the school administration will contact the parents for any serious medical concerns.

Parents are strongly advised to provide correct and updated contact information to the school in addition to the details about the medical condition/allergies their child might have.

Al Rushed American School encourages parents to contact teachers, staff members and the school in general. Parent-Teacher meetings are held each term. Parents or guardians can discuss the academic performance of their children. Teachers guide the parents regarding how to continue the learning process at home.

Furthermore, parents can register themselves on the Parent Portal to view their child’s attendance, upcoming school events and important notifications.

Last, you can use Al Rushed American School contact details provided below to book an appointment. Also, you can see what the school is up to via its social media pages.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-535-8000
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@alrushedsch.ae
• Al Rushed American School Website
• Al Rushed American School Facebook
• Al Rushed American School Twitter
• Al Rushed American School LinkedIn
• Al Rushed American School Instagram

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