Radiant School, Sharjah

Radiant School was established in 1986 by the Sharjah Indian Ladies Association to serve Asian expats in the city.  The Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) owns and operates the school.

The school started with just nine students but now has nearly 1,000 students and 70 staff members. Radiant School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12.

Radiant School Sharjah is in Al Yarmook, an old neighbourhood in Sharjah with low to mid-rise residential buildings. Recently, the school was renovated, and the new building has several modern facilities. Although the school hasn’t been inspected yet, The Radiant School is one of the best Indian schools in Sharjah.

• Location: Al Yarmook
• School Fees: AED 3500 - AED 7000
• Curriculum: CBSE
• Co-ed or Segregate: Co-Education
• Years Offered: KG1 - Grade 12

Radiant School’s location in Sharjah is convenient for parents and students living in these neighbouring communities:

• Al Manakh
• Al Fayha
• Al Mahatah
• Al Qasimia
• Al Bu Daniq

The nearest residential neighbourhood is Al Manakh. It is an urban area next to the Kuwait Square roundabout. Key government bodies and important buildings like the Etisalat Sharjah headquarters, Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah and Indian Association Sharjah are located in Al Manakh.

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• Apartments for rent near Radiant School

The new 10-acre Radiant School campus has several modern facilities. Students have access to computer labs, science labs for Chemistry, Biology and Physics, library and IT facilities. One can also find a music room, an activity room, a canteen and a play area for kindergarteners.

Radiant School is located near Abdullah Bin Anees Street and is situated next to Progressive English School.

The school is surrounded by a plethora of churches and other urban amenities, such as restaurants, supermarkets, mosques as well as residential and commercial buildings. Al Ma’arifa International Private School is also nearby.

Radiant Private School especially appeals to families looking for affordable Indian curriculum schools. Besides this, the school pays attention on developing self-confidence.

Following the Indian curriculum, Radiant School Al Yarmook has divided the school into four sections. The curriculum is modified accordingly to suit the learning requirements of children in each section.

Radiant School in Al Yarmook follows the CBSE curriculum. Primary section teachers work on the reading, writing and numerical skills. Little ones are encouraged to perform activities on their own but are supervised by teachers at all times.

In middle and secondary school, the Radiant School curriculum becomes a bit more challenging. Children are often engaged in extracurricular activities, field trips and assignments.

Parents are also engaged at this point to ensure that learning and development continue after school timings. A series of formative and summative assessments are conducted each term to help students unlock their highest potential in academics.

The main subjects taught at the school include 

Additional languages, such as Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam are taught from middle school onwards.

CBSE-affiliated Radiant School’s academic calendar runs from April to March and is divided into two terms.

• The first term starts in the second week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by a two-month summer vacation.
• The First term ends in November followed by a three-weeks winter break in December.
• The school reopens in the first week of January and the second term concludes in the last week of March, followed by a two-week spring holiday.

Radiant School’s admission process is quite simple. First, you need to collect the application form from the school office and submit it along with the following mandatory documents:

• A copy of your child’s birth certificate
• Six passport size photos of your child
• A copy of your child’s passport, visa and Emirates ID
• A copy of both parents’ passport, visa and Emirates ID
• Previous years’ (school mark sheet and TC attested) or nursery school reports

Once Radiant School receives all the documents and application form, your child will be called for an age-appropriate entrance exam. After the examination team has conducted a full review of the assessment and documentation provided, the school will confirm whether or not they can offer a seat.

If an offer is made, parents must sign and return the acceptance agreement and pay the admission fee. To comply with the Ministry of Education (SPEA)’s guidance, a Transfer Certificate and a Health Certificate must be submitted before your child joins Radiant School.

Please ensure that your child meets the following age requirements set by the educational board.

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

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

The monthly Radiant School in Sharjah fee structure is affordable as seen below.

You can pay Radiant School fees via cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Radiant Indian Private School has a canteen where students are served snacks and refreshments during break time. Parents can send home-made lunch with their children as well.

Radiant Indian School offers transportation facilities for an additional fee. The bus fleet is equipped with safety measures to ensure a safe commute. All buses are driven by experienced drivers.

Parents interested in using the service can visit the school office to confirm their location and see if the route is covered by school buses. In case your area is covered, predetermined pick-up and drop-off location will be communicated along with the timings.

Physical education is an integral part of the curriculum taught at Radiant School, Al Yarmook Sharjah. Sports facilities available at the campus include an indoor play area and outdoor shaded area where students can engage in football, cricket, basketball and other sporting activities.

Since Radiant Indian School in Sharjah believes in the all-round development of students, there is an exciting extracurricular activities program in place.

Students can participate in various extracurricular activities, such as karate, music, games, arts and crafts, inter-school competitions and more.

Recreational trips are a part of the school. These trips not only are entertaining but also support classroom learning. Therefore, Indian Radiant School takes students to locations such as museums, parks, beaches and resorts, amusement parks and others.

A medical facility on school grounds ensures physical wellbeing of students and staff members. Tended by a registered nurse, the clinic is well-equipped to hand minor injuries and provide first-aid care.

Annual health checks are conducted at the clinic and the results are maintained by the nurse.

Radiant School Sharjah sends newsletters as well as open houses and various school events invitations to interact with parents. Additionally, parents can connect with the management during fundraising events and annual days hosted by the school.

Similarly, to keep parents and school connected at all times, the school has designed the Radiant School parent portal. Here, parents have access to the student’s performance and attendance report, exam schedule, term and final examination results, academic calendar and several other features.

Should you have any questions, you can visit the school for further information or use Radiant School contact details provided below.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-566-3128
• General Enquiries: info@radiantschoolsharjah.online
• Radiant School Website

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What are the timings of the school?

7 am to 2:45 pm.

How many grades are there in the school?

The school offers classes from KG 1 to Grade 12

Does the school follow a co-education model?

Yes, Radiant School has a co-education model.

How many students are currently studying in the school?

Over 1,000 students are studying in the school.

Please describe the academic calendar of the school.

The school year starts in April and ends in March.

Please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by the school.

AED 3,500 to AED 7,000.

How does the school communicate with parents?

Radiant School publishes newsletter to keep parents informed about the important things related to the school. The school also organises open houses where parents are invited. Parents must also register on the Radiant School parents portal.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Yes, students can get snacks and refreshments from the school canteen.

Does the school arrange field trips?

Students are taken to museums, parks and beaches.