Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah

Managed by PACE Education, Gulf Asian English School (GAES) opened in 1975 as Sharjah Montessori School. GAES attained high school status in 1991, and in 1993, it was affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE), New Delhi.

The school is located in Muwailih Commercial – a community close to the industrial districts of Sharjah and the emirate of Dubai. The campus is close to one of the main highways of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Gulf Asian Private School follows the CBSE Indian curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12. Students enrolled are aged 4 to 18 years. You can educate your child in a co-educational setting until Grade 4. From Grade 5 and above, boys and girls are taught separately.

• Location: Muwailih Commercial, Sharjah
• School fees: AED 5,587 - AED 8,062
• Curriculum: Indian Curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed till Grade 4
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12
• SPEA rating: Good

Located in the heart of the Muwaileh school zone, GAES School is close to several family-friendly areas like:

• University City
• Al Jurainah
• Turrfa
• Al Darari

The nearest neighbourhood is Turrfa. Located in Mughaidir Suburb, the community is bound by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Darari. The residential area has a community park and basic amenities like shops, mosques, eateries and schools within proximity.

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Facilities available at Gulf Asian English School campus include:

• Classrooms equipped with computers, interactive whiteboards and audiovisual equipment
• Dedicated Science rooms (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• Activity rooms
• A library
• Computer labs
• Audio Visual room
• Prayer room
• Bookstore
• A canteen
• Transportation facilities
• Gymnasium
• Swimming pool
• Medical centre

Gulf Asian English School is located on Maliha Road in School Zone, Muwailih Commerical area, Sharjah.

Gulf Asian School is a go-to school for the Indian expat community in Sharjah. The school has generated positive reviews from parents and students because of its quality of education, amenities and extracurricular activities. GAES Sharjah also made it to the list of top Indian schools in Sharjah.

Gulf Asian English School is an ‘all-through facility’ following the CBSE Indian curriculum and offering education at an affordable price. Above all, the school is managed by the PACE Education Group, which is renowned for providing excellent education and hiring highly qualified teachers to help students gain the most out of their daily lessons.

Gulf Asian English School United Arab Emirates is an ‘all-through’ facility following the Indian curriculum from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Since Gulf Asian English School Muwaileh Sharjah follows the Indian curriculum based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, students are familiar with the UAE and the Indian culture. From kindergarten to Grade 12, children are gradually introduced to teacher-specific subjects and a wide range of extracurricular activities to ensure their well-rounded development.

The kindergarten section aims to nurture the cognitive skills and motor development skills in little ones. The key areas of concentration at such a young age are:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Creativity
• Knowledge of the world
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Besides this, Arabic is taught as a compulsory subject from Grade 1 and above as per the MOE curriculum guidelines. Furthermore, the school uses a Continuous Evaluation System that focuses on the overall performance of students rather than exam results.

As soon as students are promoted to secondary level or Grade 9, they can choose between the Commerce and Science streams.

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is a government organisation that overlooks the quality of private educational institutions in Sharjah. Annually, SPEA inspects schools and rates them based on a six-point scale as shown below:

Gulf Asian English School SPEA rating is 'Good'.

Gulf Asian English School’s academic calendar starts in April and ends in March. The school calendar highlights dates for important school events including sports day, result day, National Day and others.

• The first term starts in April and ends in June
• The second term begins in August and ends in December
• The third term resumes in January and ends in March

Gulf Asian English School’s admission process is open to children belonging to all nationalities. You can start the admission process by registering your child online. Once the registration is completed, your child will be called for an entrance exam.

Please bear in mind that admission of your child depends on the performance in the entrance exam. Admission for KG 1 starts in November/December and for the rest of the classes in January.

Also, priority is given to siblings of the existing students during admission. Parents are requested to submit the following documents during the admission process.

• Photocopy of the child’s passport with the valid UAE visa
• Three recent passport-sized photographs of the child
• Copy of the Birth Certificate
• Copy of the Emirates ID
• Photocopy of the original Mark Sheet of the last examination passed at the previous school (This is required for Grade 2 students and onwards).
• From Grade 2 onwards, students are required to submit the Original Transfer Certificate Or School Leaving Certificate as per the guidelines given below:

• For schools outside the UAE, the Transfer Certificate (in English) must be:
  • Attested and signed by the District Education Officer (for State / Matriculation Schools) / Zonal or Regional Officer (for CBSE / ICSE schools)
  • Attested by The UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin
  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• For schools within the UAE, students are required to submit the original Transfer Certificate Or School Leaving Certificate of the school last attended, attested by the Ministry of Education for the Emirate (for other than Sharjah Zone Schools).

You can find the age placement guide below. Please ensure that your child meets the criteria before starting the admission process.

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

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

Gulf Asian English School’s fee structure for the academic year 2024 – 2025 is as follows:

Canteen facility is available at the school.

Gulf Asian English School Sharjah offers transportation facilities for the convenience of parents and students. The school manages a fleet of over 60 buses equipped with facilities like GPS, surveillance cameras and electronic attendance scanners to ensure a safe ride.

GAES has hired well-experienced drivers and conductors to ensure a safe commute. The table below lists transportation charges according to different emirates and areas.

Gulf Asian English School Muwaileh puts students’ health on top priority and has excellent sports facilities. Teachers ensure that children are actively participating in physical education classes and sports activities. Your child can make the most of an indoor swimming pool, a multi-purpose sports hall and a large outdoor field.

Moreover, GAES School Muwaileh provides coaching in cricket, football and basketball, and indoor games such as badminton, table tennis, carrom and chess. Also, the school trains students in Karate and athletics.

The school website does not mention the details of the extracurricular and co-curricular activities available for students at GAES School Sharjah. But children get lots of opportunities to pursue their interest.

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

Field trips at Gulf Asian English School in UAE 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. Trips to museums, factories and historic/cultural sites are included in the informal learning process.

GAES Muwaileh Sharjah provides medical services on campus. The clinic is well-equipped to treat minor issues. An experienced doctor and two qualified nurses manage the facility. The doctors and the school administration will contact the parents for any serious medical concerns.

The school insists that every student has a valid health/vaccination card as mandated by the health authority. However, those who do not have a vaccination card are vaccinated on the basis of their previous medical record submitted by parents at the time of admission.

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.

Gulf Asian English School in Muwaileh has designed several ways for you to be part of your child’s academic progress. The most common method used for effective communication is the Parent-teacher Meeting. Parents can book appointments in advance with the teacher, principal or any concerned authority to discuss queries or performance of their child in detail.

The School Diary is another way to remain in contact with teachers. You must check your child’s diary each day and acknowledge any note that the class or subject teacher has written to you.

Parents can also contact GAES Muwaileh via telephone, email or social media sites maintained by the school. Details are given below.

• Phone number: +971-6-534-0000
• Fax number: +971-6-534-4000
• Email: gaschool@eim.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GAES Website
• GAES Facebook

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WHAT ARE THE YEARS OFFERED?

Gulf Asian English School offers classes from KG1 to Grade 12.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Gulf Asian English School has a co-education model till Grade 4.

WHAT TUITION FEE IS CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?

The tuition fee ranges from AED 5,587 to AED 8,062.

DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?

Yes, Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah, has a canteen.