GEMS Our Own English High School Sharjah

GEMS Our Own English High School (OOEHS) Sharjah offers the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It was established in 1982 and enrols students from kindergarten to grade 12. The school has over 5,000 students, 279 teachers and 30 teaching assistants.

• Location: Industrial Area 6
• School fees: AED 7,991 - AED 15,021
• Curriculum: CBSE
• Co-ed or segregate: Segregate
• Years offered: Kindergarten to Grade 12

Our Own English High School Sharjah is in Industrial Area 6, which is part of the larger Industrial Area. Family-friendly communities surrounding the school include:

• Al Majaz
• Abu Shagara
• Muhaisnah
• Al Nahda

Al Majaz is one of the top family-friendly areas in Sharjah. Residents enjoy the scenic water front view and other outdoor activities. Parents looking to move closer to OOEHS Sharjah can consider:

• Apartments for rent near Our Own English High School Sharjah

The OOEHS Sharjah campus has separate blocks for Kindergarten, Primary and Senior school students. The school is equipped with modern facilities, including:

GEMS New Our Own English High School Sharjah is based in Industrial Area 6, a sub-community in Sharjah Industrial Area.

OOEHS Sharjah is a girls’ school that delivers the CBSE curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12. As part of the globally renowned GEMS Education Group, OOEHS Sharjah teaches the core values of world citizenship, universal values, leadership qualities and forward-thinking.

Students of the school have also won prizes in the TechnoTalent Fest, the Manipal Young Innovators Competition, the Sony Gems Movie Making competition and more. To the students’ credit, other laurels are the Sheikh Hamdan Award and the Sharjah Excellence Award.

Our Own English High School Sharjah has multiple recognitions to its name, such as the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award, the Generation Global Gold Award and the Educational Journal Award.

Along with the rigorous academic curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a stimulating environment that appreciates the students’ literary, artistic, and athletic abilities. Students actively participate in inter-school competitions, CBSE Nationals and the Ministry of Education (MoE) organised events.

OOEHS Sharjah aims at the holistic development of every student. This entails not only academic progression but also physical, mental, intellectual, social, ethical, and emotional development.

GEMS Our Own English High School welcomes students of determination. There are chair lifts and elevators installed across the campus. The school has an inclusion support team, all of which contribute to it being recognised as one of the top Indian curriculum schools in Sharjah.

The students of the school appear for the All-India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) in Grade 10 and Grade 12. The school has a history of academic excellence, with the students achieving excellent results in the CBSE board examinations.

GEMS OOEHS Sharjah is an all-girls school offering classes from KG to Grade 12. The school has separate blocks for Kindergarten, Primary and Senior School classes.

OOEHS Sharjah offers the CBSE curriculum designed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Students appear for the All-India Secondary Schools Examination (AISSE) at the end of Grade 10 and the All-India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) at the end of Grade 12. These examinations are conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India.

The curriculum for Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior school is tailored to fit the educational need of all students.

KINDERGARTEN

Since Kindergarten establishes the foundation for a child’s academic journey, the curriculum at this level focuses on developing practical skills and the overall personality of students. Subject specifications for this level are:

• General awareness
• Mathematics
• Arts/Crafts
• Music

PRIMARY SCHOOL

From Grades 1 to 5, the curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical aspects of the students’ life. Subjects offered during Primary School are:

MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Middle School comprises Grade 6 to Grade 8. The curriculum at this level emphasises on Science and Technology, Mathematics and Social Science. Students learn to apply critical reasoning, problem-solving and thinking skills.

Subjects taught in Middle School are as follows:

SECONDARY SCHOOL

From Grades 9 to 10, the curriculum prepares students for Senior School. In addition to academia, students participate in a range of co-scholastic activities such as debates, quizzes and essay writing. Subjects offered at this stage include:

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 11 and 12 are essential milestones in a student’s academic career. Students are equipped with the skills required to conquer the world beyond academia. They can opt for Science, Commerce or Humanities streams after Grade 10.

Subjects offered at the Senior School are as follows:

The academic year at Our Own High School Sharjah is split into two terms:

• The first term starts in the second week of April and ends in late October. Children go on a 2-month summer break from 4th July until 29th August.
• The second term starts in early November. The school then closes for a 3-week winter break in December and resumes in January. The second term ends in the last week of March.

For detailed information regarding the events and activities, view the academic calendar.

Students have to meet the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) guidelines for admissions. The admissions process at Our Own English High School Sharjah is as follows:

• Parents must first enrol online to initiate the admissions process. Once a student submits an online enquiry form, he/she become a candidate for admission.
• Once the academic year, grade and term details are provided, the system will generate the current admission status. If the required grade no longer has seats available, the admissions should be considered closed. 
• The form requires parents to enter the student’s background, passport and visa details, and the primary contact information of the father/mother/guardian.
• After the completion of the online enquiry form, the school will use the email address and contact number provided in the form for further communication.

Important documents required during the admission process include:

• Attested Pass Certificate & the final result of the last grade (except for KG1, KG2 & Grade 1)
• Admissions for all grades (including KG1, KG2 & Grade 1) will require a duly attested Transfer Certificate TC, the previous grade’s final result, and the first term / periodic test result of the current class after the 31st of May.
• Attested Pass Certificate & final result of the last two grades for registration in Grade 11 and Grade 12.
• Applicant’s birth certificate in English/Arabic. (Two copies)
• Immunisation Certificate (Two copies)
• Applicant’s valid passport (minimum six months validity). All three pages, the first & last page of the passport and the visa page are on the same side of a single sheet as required by the ministry. (3 copies)
• Valid residence visa of the applicant (minimum 6 months validity) (three copies)
• Emirates ID card of the applicant (minimum 6 months validity). Both sides of the card are to be copied on the same side of a sheet. (two copies)
• Parents’ valid passport (one copy)
• Emirates ID Card (one copy)
• Applicant’s recent photo (4cm x 6 cm) (4 photos)

Documents should be attested as stated below:

• Students transferring from India: Transfer certificate and results issued abroad (outside the UAE) must be attested by the district education officer in India or relevant authority, the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharjah. 
• Students transferring from Gulf countries outside the U.A.E: Transfer certificate and result should be attested by its Ministry of Education, its embassy in the UAE and MoFA Sharjah.
• Students transferring from within the U.A.E: Submit the original transfer certificate/school leaving certificate of the school last attended (Arabic), duly attested by the Ministry of Education and results of the previous grade.

Important pointers to keep in mind during admissions:

• Students cannot get admissions into Grade 10 and Grade 12. They have to go through a screening test.
• Admission is also subject to the availability of seats in that grade.
• The principal reserves the right to refuse admission.

Before initiating the admission process, parents should be aware of the age placement guidelines for each class.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April). Source: KHDA

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

The tuition fee at GEMS OOEHS Sharjah for each grade is as follows:

The school will charge a registration fee of AED 500 upon acceptance of the offer letter and successful enrollment for new admissions.

School fees must be paid latest by the 10th of every month. For the monthly breakdown of tuition fees, view the detailed fees structure.

Our Own School Sharjah’s canteen serves healthy and nutritious snacks. Students can buy lunch from the canteen or can bring it from home.

OOEHS Sharjah has outsourced transportation to Bright Bus Transport (BBT). It is a well-known and trusted school transport provider known for safe and quality service. It complies with the rules and regulations set by the Sharjah transport authority.

Here are the routes covered by the transport service and the annual charges.

Those who opt for the service can pay the fee online through the website. For more information regarding the service provider, email at cce-osg@bbt.ae.

Physical fitness and education are essential for the well-rounded development of students. For this purpose, OOEHS Sharjah houses state-of-the-art sports facilities, including:

• Indoor games area
• 200-metre race track
• AstroTurf field
• Badminton court
• Basketball court
• Volleyball court
• Throwball court

OOEHS Sharjah encourages students’ active participation in academic and co-scholastic endeavours. The extra-curricular activities of GEMS Our Own Sharjah School encompass art, culture, science and sports. Students can participate in:

Students can also hone their talents and improve their skill-set by participating in:

Inter-house level and inter-school level competitions include elocution, debating, recitation, dramatics, quiz, essay writing, music, etc.

The school regularly organises field trips and excursions to museums, parks and wildlife centres. These trips provide real-life experiences that go beyond the classroom.

The plethora of extra-curricular activities at OOEHS Sharjah is held after school hours. Students receive training in athletics, basketball, football and badminton.

There are various well-equipped clinics at OOEHS with general practitioners and nurses.

OOEHS Sharjah encourages open dialogue between parents and staff. Moreover, the school has a parent portal that regularly updates and informs parents about the progress of their child, as well as the school. For information regarding any events and activities at the school, parents can view the website and social media pages.

• Telephone: +971-6-538-6486
• Email Address: info_oos@gemsedu.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GEMS Our Own English High School Website
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HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN GEMS OOEHS?

GEMS Our Own English High School has more than 5,000 students.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL SHARJAH?

GEMS Our Own English High School academic year runs from April to March.

PLEASE MENTION THE RANGE OF THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY THE GEMS OOEHS.

GEMS Our Own English High School fees range from AED 7,991 to AED 15,021.

HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE CURRENTLY TEACHING IN THE SCHOOL?

The faculty includes 279 teachers and 30 assistant teachers.

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