Al Wahda Private School, Sharjah

Managed by Athena Education, Al Wahda Private School first opened its doors in 2004. The school is located in Al Gharayen, a popular district in Sharjah. Al Wahda School offers the American curriculum from kindergarten until Grade 12 and is accredited by the National Curriculum Authority (NCA).

Currently, over 1,065 students are receiving a quality education from the school. Al Wahda allows students to sit for SAT and TOFEL examinations at the end of their high school years. Parents can check out the list of the best American schools in Sharjah and top schools in Sharjah to further expand their options.

• Location: Al Gharayen 3
• School fees: AED 13,980 - AED 29,940
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed until Grade 5
• SPEA rating: Acceptable
• Years offered: KG 1  - Grade 12

The school enjoys a prime location in Al Gharayen and is close to the following family-friendly neighbourhoods:

• Al Noaf 2
• Al Noaf 4
• Al Juraina

The nearest residential community is Al Noaf 2; the locality provides affordable housing options, including standalone villas. Since the community is close to the Dubai-Sharjah border and offers modern amenities, families prefer to reside here.

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The massive Al Wahda Private School campus has over 80 digitally-equipped classrooms. Other facilities include:

Al Wahda Private School is located in Qarayen 3, a sub-community of Al Gharayen. The school is situated on Street number 7 near Al Ansar International 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 fee. In short, Al Wahda Private School Qarayen 3 offers American education at a reasonable price – a dream come true for most parents.

Despite offering an international curriculum, students have a thorough understanding of the Emirati culture and Islamic values. A wide range of extracurricular activities complements the American curriculum. Students can engage in these ventures to enhance their learning experience. In addition to this, students passing with a high school diploma can apply to American universities worldwide.

Here’s why you should consider Al Wahda Private School in Al Qarayen for your child:

• American Curriculum with NCA- CASI Accreditation
• Digital-based education that supports literacy attainment with Achieve 3000 project.
• 21st Century skills in SMART classrooms
• Student-centric programmes
• Individualised attention to every child; the school’s motto is “Every Child Matters Here.”
• Personality development and character building in a friendly and happy atmosphere

Al Wahda Private School in Gharayen follows the American curriculum and the classes are divided into four groups.

Please note that the school follows a co-educational mode from KG 1 until Grade 5. From Grade 6 and above, boys and girls are taught separately.

Al Wahda Private School offers American Education and follows the California Common Core State Standards in English Language, Arts and Mathematics.

The Kindergarten curriculum pays special attention to the supervision by parents and teachers. The main activities at this level allow children to explore the world around them, including building self-reliance, forming good work, playing and learning to get along with others.

Elementary section at Al Wahda Private School encompasses students from Grade 1 to Grade 5. The program includes a combination of core subjects, including:

The school follows the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English and Mathematics, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in teaching Science.

The middle school is made up of Grade 6 to Grade 8 and offer teacher-specific subjects like:

Students are assigned multi-skilled tasks and long-term projects to demonstrate their potential skills. 

As soon as students enter high school, a diverse and full range of inquiry-based, hands-on teaching methods, and individualized instructions are used by the teachers. Also, the school offer career and guidance counseling to enable students to understand the graduation requirements and make the right choices regarding their course selections including electives and their respective credit requirements. 

Students are offered courses within the following domain:

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) inspects private school across the emirates. Al Wahda Private School has been rated 'Acceptable' for the current academic year.

The report highlights that students have shown remarkable understanding of the Islamic values and the Emirati culture. Also, there's a respectful relationship between students and teachers. Additionally, the parent's support and involvement in the school is admirable. The senior leadership has also set a clear path for improvement and progression of the school.

Nevertheless, teachers must work to raise the quality of teaching, thus raising the attainment level across all stages. Students must show punctuality while arriving at the school, especially those who come via school transport.

Al Wahda Private School academic calendar is divided into three terms:

Al Wahda Private School Sharjah’s admission process is easy and welcomes students from all backgrounds. The school accepts application round the year. The following steps summarize the school's admission procedure:

• Complete the student enquiry form. You can either complete this online or during a walk-in visit to the school
• Book yourself a school tour and see the campus and facilities.
• The school will contact you if a vacancy is available and schedule the next steps.
• Priority is given to siblings of existing students.
• The school provides a waiting list for students in the event that no seats are available for the current academic year.

To start the registration, you must enrol your child online and provide the following documents:

• 3 Recent coloured passport size photographs
• Copy of the birth certificate
• Copy of the vaccination card
• Copy of the student's passport with a valid residence visa for non-UAE citizens
• Copy of the Family Book (for the UAE Citizen) Or copy of mother’s Family Book Log (Emirati Mothers)
• Copy of student’s original Emirates ID
• 1 copy each of both parents’ original Emirates IDs
• Student’s Medical File from the previous school
• The student’s last report card + transfer certificate

There are specific requirements relating to school transfers that are stated below:

• Students transferring from the same emirate (Sharjah):
  • Grade 2 to 9 students should submit their transfer certificate attested by the last school attended.
  • Grade 10 to 12 students should submit transfer certificate from the last school attended + last two report cards attested by SPEA
• For students transferring from other Emirates in the UAE:
  • Grade 2 to 9 students should submit their transfer certificate attested by the last school attended and the education zone of the emirate.
  • Grade 10 to 12 students should submit their attested transfer certificate from the last school attended and the education zone of the emirate +the last two report cards.
• Students transferring from a different curriculum:
  • Grade 9 to 12 students should submit the final report card of the last 2 years.
  • Grades 10 to 12 students who have not pursued Ministerial and Governmental curricula) are required to obtain and submit proof of equivalency.
• Students transferring from a school outside the UAE:
  • Grade 10 to 12 students are to submit the last two report cards and transfer certificate attested by the Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE consulate where the school was located.
  • Grade 10 to 12 students are to obtain and submit proof of equivalency.
  • Grade 1 to 8 students who have undertaken the CAT4 test in their previous school should submit the assessment report.

Inclusion Admission

Assessments will be designed with special processes for students with special needs as identified below:

• EAL students at all levels
• Students of Determination
• The Gifted and Talented

The school request parents to provide copies of all medical, psychological, or educational assessments or reports. This will enable Al Wahda to provide the best services for your child.

Also, Al Wahda Private School follows the regulatory guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in the school. This information will be shared with the concerned regulator, following expected procedures.

Also, it is recommended that parents become familiar with the age placement criteria set by the school.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April) and 31st December (for schools beginning in September).

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

Al Wahda Private School’s fee structure for the current academic year is as follows:

*Please note that tuition fee is inclusive of books.

The school provides designated cafeterias for the KG /Elementary, Girls Section and Boys Sections. The in-house clinic team ensures quality control and the provision of fresh and healthy refreshments for students. In addition to the focus on healthy eating, the cafeterias and spacious canteen halls in each section offer ample space for students to assemble and enjoy their break time.

Al Wahda Private School in Al Gharayen offers transportation facilities to its students. Following are the bus service charges:

You can pay transportation fees lump sum or in three instalments. Check out the transportation section on the website for registration form and other details.

Sports facilities at American Al Wahda School are limited to large outdoor spaces.

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of Al Wahda Private School curriculum. The school firmly believes that extracurricular and co-curricular activities boost students’ academic performance more than the regular in-class learning process.

Students can participate in the following activities:

Mental nourishment of students is vital. Hence, to provide children with a much-needed break, the school offers educational, recreational trips around the UAE

Safety of students and staff members is a top priority of Al Wahda Private School Al Gharayen Sharjah. Hence, you will find a well-equipped clinic on the premises. The medical staff, in-house nurses and a doctor provides first-aid care and treatment for minor injuries.

Parents are requested to inform the medical centre about any special condition that your child has. Also, provide correct contact details at the time of admission.

Parents can use the different platforms established by Al Wahda Private School Gharayen 3 to communicate with the teachers. The first is a Parents Newsletter. Through this medium, parents get to know about the important school events taking place in an academic year.

The second method is the Parent-Teacher Meeting. Parents are encouraged to take part in these discussions. You can use the pupil’s diary as a communication link and interact with teachers using the parent forum.

The third method includes a parent portal where parents can log in to view information regarding their child such as exam results and attendance.

Please use Al Wahda Private School contact information posted below to contact the management should you have any questions.

• Telephone Number: + 971-55-767-3800
• Emails:
  • Admission Enquiries: admissioncell@athenauae.com | registration@wschool.ae
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What are the timings of your school?

The school hours extend from Monday through Thursday. The timings for students are:

• Kindergarten: 07:45 am - 01:20 pm
• Grades 1-12: 07:45 am - 02:35 pm

How many grades/years are there in your school?

Al Wahda Private School offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Does your school follow a co-education model?

The school follows a co-educational model until Grade 5. From Grade 6 and above, boys and girls are taught separately.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

Currently, the school has around 798 students, majority of them are Emirati.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar starts form the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

The annual tuition fee ranges from AED 13,980 to AED 29,940.

How do you communicate with parents?

Parent Newsletter, parent-teacher meetings and parent portal are the primary ways of establishing contact with guardians.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Kindergarteners, boys section and girls section have their separate canteens.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The teaching staff consists of 55 teachers and 6 teaching assistants.