SchoolPACE British School
Overview
PACE British School (PBS) in Sharjah offers education from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. Inaugurated in 2019, the school by Pace Education Group follows the British national curriculum.
Facilities at PACE British School ensure access to academic and non-academic activities. Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology to facilitate learning.
In a Nutshell
- Location: Muweilah, Sharjah
- School fee: AED 16,500 - AED 28,000
- Curriculum: British
- Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
- SPEA rating: Good
- Years offered: Foundation Stage - Key Stage 5
Residential Communities near PACE British School
PACE British School (PBS) is situated in the school zone of Muwailih Commercial, a peaceful suburb in Sharjah. Several residential communities are located near the school, including:
Al Darari is one of the nearest residential communities from PACE British School. Those living far from the school can move to Al Darari or Al Shahba communities in Mughaidir Suburb. They can also check out the following residential options:
Campus of PACE British School
The campus of PACE British School is spacious and has modern facilities. CCTVs are installed throughout the campus for video surveillance. Classrooms are equipped with interactive screens and ICT support. Students have access to modern science labs and a well-equipped computer lab.
Activity rooms in PACE British School provide props, such as blocks, LEGO and educational games. The school also has a football pitch, athletic tracks for running and courts for basketball and badminton.
Location of PACE British School
PACE British School (PBS) is located in the School Zone, Muwailih Commercial, Sharjah.
Why PACE British School (PBS)?
PACE International School is one of the well-known schools in the UAE. Its strategic location makes it a viable option for families residing in Dubai. They are supported by the school transport service that covers some parts of Dubai.
The school has a team of experienced teachers who deliver education as per the National Curriculum of England.
School Details
Years offered at PACE British School
Pace British School educates children from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5.
| SECTIONS | YEARS COVERED |
|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | FS 1 and FS 2 |
| Key Stage 1 (KS1) | Year 1 and Year 2 |
| Key Stage 2 (KS2) | Year 3 to Year 6 |
| Key Stage 3 (KS3) | Year 7 to Year 9 |
| Key Stage 4 (KS4) | Year 10 and Year 11 |
| Key Stage 5 (KS5) | Year 12 and Year 13 |
PACE British School (PBS) Curriculum
PACE British School (PBS) follows the National Curriculum of England for its educational programme. It is an internationally acknowledged educational framework that prepares students for global challenges.
Foundation Stage
AT PBS, the foundation stage has Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) and Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) for students aged 4 to 5. The school uses the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework focused on:
- Communication and language development
- Physical development
- Personal, social, and emotional development
- Literacy development
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design
Primary Stage
Once students clear the foundation stage, they enter primary school. It has two stages: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). KS1 deals with Year 1 and Year 2 education whereas KS2 is the legal term for Year 3 to Year 6 education for schools following the British curriculum. Students aged 6 to 12 years old are part of the primary school. The courses taught in this stage include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Arabic
- Islamic (optional)
- Moral Education
- Social Studies
- Humanities
- PE
- Expressive Arts
- IT
- French
Secondary Stage
It consists of Key Stage 3 (KS3) including years 7, 8 and 9. The following subjects are taught at this stage:
| Arabic (for Arabic speakers) | History |
| Arabic (for non-Arabic speakers) | Geography |
| Islamic Education (for Muslims) | Computer Science |
| English | Physical Education |
| Mathematics | French |
| Science | Art |
| Moral Education | |
| Social Studies |
Key Stage 4 deals with Years 10 and 11 education. Students study the following subjects to sit for the IGCSE examinations:
| Arabic (for Arabic speakers) | History |
| Arabic (for non-Arabic speakers until Year 11) | Geography |
| Islamic Education (for Muslims) | Computer Science |
| English | Physical Education |
| Mathematics | French |
| Science (Co-ordinated and Triple Options) | Art |
| Moral Education | Business Studies |
| Social Studies (Until Year 10) | Accounting |
| Physical Education (Non-IGCSE) |
At Key Stage 5, students in Years 12 and 13 prepare for A-Level examinations. The core subjects mandated by the Ministry of Education are Arabic, Islamic Education and Moral Education. Optional subjects in KS5 are:
| English Literature | Computer Science |
| Geography | Business Studies |
| Biology | Accounting |
| Chemistry | French |
| Physics | Art |
| Geography | History |
SPEA Rating
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is the government body that inspects and regulates schools in Sharjah. It issues an annual rating for schools following the six-point scale:
The current rating of PACE British School for 2022-2023 by SPEA is 'Good'.
Academic Calendar of PACE British School
The PACE British School academic year starts in late August and ends in July. There are three terms in an academic year, with important dates as follows:
| 28th August, 2023 | Term 1 begins |
| 18th - 22nd October, 2023 | Half Term |
| 14th December, 2023 | Last Day of Term 1 |
| 18th December, 2023 - 1st January, 2024 | Winter Break |
| 2nd January, 2024 | Term 2 begins |
| 14th - 18th February, 2024 | Half Term |
| 28th March, 2024 | Last Day of Term 2 |
| 1st - 14th April, 2024 | Spring Break |
| 15th April, 2024 | Term 3 begins |
| 4th July, 2024 | Last Day of Term 3 |
| 5th July, 2024 | Summer Break |
Admission and Fees
How to Apply to PACE British School?
Interested parents can enrol their child at PACE British School by submitting the online application. After that, the school will send a reference number on the contact information provided in the form. The following documents will be required with the application form:
- Original Emirates ID and its copy
- Passport and visa copy
- Passport and Emirates ID of both parents
- Four photographs
- Birth certificate copy
- Vaccination card copy and medical file from the previous school
- Additional documents for Year 2 to Year 12 (grade 1 to grade 11)
- Original academic report/report card of final examination from the previous school.
- Year 11 to 12 (grade 10 to grade 11) contact the admission officer/ send an email to newadmissions@pacebritish.com.
Original attested transfer certificate school leaving certificate in case of:
Other emirate transfer
- The transfer certificate must be duly attested by the educational authority of the respective emirate
Overseas transfer
The transfer certificate must be daily attested by:
- Educational authority/ministry of education – from the country of migration.
- UAE embassy/consulate – from the country of migration and Ministry of foreign affairs in UAE
Please check the age-grade guidelines issued by the KHDA before applying:
| YEARS | MINIMUM ENTRY AGE | MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE | MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
YEARS Nursery/Foundation Stage S1 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 3 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE – |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* – |
|
YEARS Foundation Stage 2 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 4 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE – |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* – |
|
YEARS Year 1 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 5 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE – |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* – |
|
YEARS Year 2 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 6 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE – |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* – |
|
YEARS Year 3 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 7 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 7 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 6 |
|
YEARS Year 4 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 8 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 8 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 7 |
|
YEARS Year 5 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 9 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 9 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 8 |
|
YEARS Year 6 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 10 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 10 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 9 |
|
YEARS Year 7 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 11 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 11 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 10 |
|
YEARS Year 8 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 12 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 12 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 11 |
|
YEARS Year 9 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 13 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 13 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 12 |
|
YEARS Year 10 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 14 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 14 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 13 |
|
YEARS Year 11 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 15 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 15 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 14 |
|
YEARS Year 12 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 16 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 16 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 15 |
|
YEARS Year 13 |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 17 years |
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 17 years and 11 months |
MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 16 |
This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: SPEA
* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
Read the admission process at PACE British School for more information.
Fees Structure at PACE British School
The fee structure is as follows:
| Class | Annual Fees in AED | Term 1 Fee in AED | Term 2 Fee in AED | Term 3 Fee in AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Class FS1 and FS2 |
Annual Fees in AED 16,500 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 6,600 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 4,950 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 4,950 |
|
Class Year 1 |
Annual Fees in AED 16,500 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 6,600 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 4,950 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 4,950 |
|
Class Year 2 to Year 4 |
Annual Fees in AED 19,500 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 7,800 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 5,850 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 5,850 |
|
Class Year 5 and Year 6 |
Annual Fees in AED 21,000 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 8,400 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 6,300 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 6,300 |
|
Class Year 7 to Year 9 |
Annual Fees in AED 23,000 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 9,200 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 6,900 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 6,900 |
|
Class Year 10 and Year 11 |
Annual Fees in AED 26,000 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 10,400 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 7,800 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 7,800 |
|
Class Year 12 |
Annual Fees in AED 28,000 |
Term 1 Fee in AED 11,200 |
Term 2 Fee in AED 8,400 |
Term 3 Fee in AED 8,400 |
Additional Charges
| Year | Resources Fee in AED | Uniform Fee in AED |
|---|---|---|
|
Year FS1- Year 1 |
Resources Fee in AED 500 |
Uniform Fee in AED 500 |
|
Year Year 2-4 |
Resources Fee in AED 900 |
Uniform Fee in AED 600 |
|
Year Year 5-8 |
Resources Fee in AED 1,000 |
Uniform Fee in AED 600 |
|
Year Year 9 |
Resources Fee in AED 1,200 |
Uniform Fee in AED 600 |
|
Year Year 10-11 |
Resources Fee in AED 1,500 |
Uniform Fee in AED 1,000 |
|
Year Year 12 |
Resources Fee in AED 1,550 |
Uniform Fee in AED 1,000 |
For more information, check out the fee structure on the school's website.
School Facilities
School Transport at PACE British School
PACE British School Sharjah United Arab Emirates has its transportation service to facilitate students belonging to Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah. The school has a fleet of well-maintained buses with modern safety and security features. The transportation charges are shared below:
| EMIRATES | LOCATION | ANUAL FEES (AED) | TERM 1 (AED) | TERM 2 (AED) | TERM 3 (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMIRATES Sharjah |
LOCATION National Paints |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 3,800 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,520 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,140 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,140 |
|
EMIRATES Sharjah |
LOCATION Sharjah |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 3,800 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,520 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,140 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,140 |
|
EMIRATES Ajman |
LOCATION Ajman |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,200 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,680 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,260 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,260 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 1 |
LOCATION Qusais |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,300 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,720 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,290 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,290 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 1 |
LOCATION Mamzar |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,300 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,720 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,290 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,290 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 1 |
LOCATION Muhaisnah |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,300 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,720 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,290 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,290 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 1 |
LOCATION Al- Nahda |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,300 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,720 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,290 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,290 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 2 |
LOCATION Mirdif |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,700 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,180 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,410 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,410 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 2 |
LOCATION International City |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,700 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,180 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,410 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,410 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 2 |
LOCATION Warqa'a |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,700 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,180 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,410 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,410 |
|
EMIRATES Dubai 2 |
LOCATION Silicon Oasis |
ANUAL FEES (AED) 4,700 |
TERM 1 (AED) 1,180 |
TERM 2 (AED) 1,410 |
TERM 3 (AED) 1,410 |
Sports Facilities
Various sports facilities are available to students of PACE British School Sharjah UAE, including:
- Swimming Pool
- Basketball Court
- Football Field
- Volleyball Court
- Cricket Ground
Extra-curricular Activities at PACE British School (PBS)
PACE British School offers the following extra-curricular activities:
- Charity Events
- Subject-based Weeks
- Plays
- Debating Competitions
- Spelling Bees
- Poetry and Recitation Competitions
- World Maths Day
- Sports Day
Contact
Modes of Communication between Teachers and Parents
The parent-teacher meeting is the primary mode of communication. The school website offers general information on admission, fee structure, etc. The school arranges an open day for parents for the same purpose. Parents can also get information through social pages and WhatsApp groups. For more information, please check the contact us page on PBS website.
PACE British School (PBS) Contact Information
- Telephone: +971-06-530-6000
- Email: info@pacebritish.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
FAQs
WHAT IS THE PACE BRITISH SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?
PACE British School Sharjah fees are AED 16,500 - AED 28,000.
DOES PACE BRITISH SCHOOL FOLLOW CO-ED SYSTEM?
Yes, it is a co-ed school.
WHAT ARE THE GRADES OFFERED BY PACE BRITISH SCHOOL?
PACE British School Sharjah UAE offers education from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5.
WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF PACE BRITISH SCHOOL?
The academic year of PACE British School starts in August and ends in July.
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