St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Fujairah

St. Mary’s Catholic High School (SMCH), Fujairah, was established in 2002 and operates under the St. Mary’s Group of Schools, owned by the Catholic Church through the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia. The group also manages schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Although founded as a British curriculum school offering GCSEs, SMCH Fujairah later introduced the Indian CBSE curriculum in response to the growing Indian community in the emirate.

Today, the school reports a 2:1 preference for the Indian curriculum over the British curriculum, reflecting strong confidence from Indian families. The CBSE programme is offered exclusively to Indian students, while all other nationalities follow the British curriculum. Despite its Catholic foundation, the school welcomes students from all faiths and is one of only six schools in Fujairah to offer a dual curriculum.

SMCH Fujairah operates on two separate campuses, one dedicated to each curriculum, and serves a diverse student body representing more than 46 nationalities. Teaching is delivered by over 130 qualified educators, each holding at least a bachelor’s degree, and the school is known for its efficient admissions process. Fees for the Indian CBSE curriculum start at AED 6,000 in KG1 and go up to AED 13,000 by Grade 12. For the British curriculum, annual tuition ranges from AED 7,270 in KG1 to AED 15,900 in Grade 12.

• Location: Sakamkam
• School fees: AED 6,000 to AED 15,99
• Curriculum: British and Indian (CBSE) Curricula
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• Years Offered: KG1 to Grade 12

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Sakamkam is easily accessible for families residing in:

• Al Hilal City
• Al Sharyah
• Al Faseel

Al Hilal City is a modern residential development close to Fujairah City Centre, while Al Sharyah is a centrally located neighbourhood known for its affordability and convenient access to schools and daily amenities. Al Faseel, the nearest area to the school, is a lively coastal community offering a wide range of lifestyle facilities, including eateries, commercial and residential properties, beauty salons and schools. Here are some residential options available close to the school:

St. Mary’s Catholic High School, as stated earlier, has different campuses for each curriculum. Both campuses boast adequate facilities that assist in maintaining a productive learning environment for students.

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Fujairah uniforms for girls and boys are different. Students must buy relevant sportswear as well. For more information on dress code, please click here.

St. Mary’s Catholic School is situated near Anajaimat – Dibba Road in Sakamkam. You will find numerous amenities close to the school including Baraem Al Eman Private School and GEMS Winchester School – Fujairah.

SMCH in Fujairah is a part of St. Mary’s Group of Schools and the school has successfully maintained its reputation considering the reviews from parents and students.

SMCH Sakamkam is the only school out of the six campuses to offer the dual curriculum. Indian students can opt for CBSE while the remaining students have to choose GCSE. SMCH School has made it to Bayut’s list of best schools in Fujairah.

The senior management along with the leadership team is working day and night to further improve the school’s performance by implementing proper discipline and high standards of teaching methods.

Students are satisfied with the facilities and extracurricular activities provided at SMCH School, Sakamkam.

Since St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Sakamkam offers a dual curriculum, the school has merged the grade and year formats to introduce a new system. The school is divided into three sections.

British Curriculum

Students settling for the UK curriculum get started with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in FS 1 and FS 2. The curriculum is designed to provide early learning skills in English, Maths and Science and incorporates Music, Art and Physical Education. Once your child moves to Grade 1, he/she is taught Islamic and Moral Education, Social Studies, Arabic Studies and additional subjects.

Moving on, in Year 3 to Year 6 students are offered teacher-specific subjects like Geography, History, IT, French and Urdu. As soon as the tutees enter senior sections they are offered compulsory subjects such as English, English Literature, Religious Studies, Mathematics, Arabic, French / Urdu and Computer Science.

Students have to choose optional subjects for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination. Their choices include:

• Chemistry or Accounts
• Physics or Economics
• Biology or Business

Limited A-Level subjects are offered at the school. Options include Maths or Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Students who wish to pursue universities in UAE are also required to take the Ministry of Education exams in Islamic Studies in English or Arabic, and Higher Arabic or Lower Arabic depending on their abilities.

Indian Curriculum

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Fujairah curriculum for Indian students is quite similar to the British curriculum with the addition of Hindi in KG 2. In Grade 1 to Grade 4, students are taught Maths, English, EVS/Social Studies, Malayalam and Information Technology, Arabic, Islamic Studies/Moral Science or Religion.

As soon as students transfer to senior sections, they are offered English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Informatics, Economics, Accountancy,  Entrepreneurship and Business Studies. Non-scholastic subjects include General Studies, Work Education and Physical Health Education.

St. Mary’s Catholic High School’s academic calendar starts in April and ends in March. The academic year is divided into three terms and students get the chance to enjoy spring, summer and winter holidays.

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Fujairah’s admission process is quite easy to follow. Admissions for KG 1 and KG 2 students starts in February while students enrolled in Grade 1 – Grade 8 can start the process in March.

Parents interested in enrolling their child in Foundation Stage or Kindergarten must comply with the age-placement table provided at the end of this section. Provided your child meets the age guidelines requirements, you can collect the application form from SMCH School Fujairah.

Please note that priority is given to students who have siblings at the school.

Admission process for Junior 1 to Senior 3 section highlights that applicants will have to sit for a 1-hour entrance exam based on subjects like Mathematics and English.

Students applying for A’ level must provide proof that they appeared in and cleared at least six subjects including English language and Mathematics, and should have secured Grade A in the subjects chosen for A’ level.

Only applicants who have been selected will receive a call regarding the date and time for registration.

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)

St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Fujairah follows a dual-curriculum system, and the fee structure for the current academic year is outlined below for both programmes.

The annual fees for the Indian CBSE curriculum vary by grade and are outlined below for the current academic year.

The annual fees for the British curriculum are structured according to grade level and are detailed below for the current academic year.

Lunch services are provided by both St. Mary’s Catholic Indian School and St. Mary’s Catholic British School. Students can head to the cafeteria during recess time. Parents can also send home-made lunch.

There’s much to be said about the sports facilities provided by SMCH Fujairah UAE. There is a play area for kindergarteners and primary students. Senior students can make the most of the outdoor playground and the indoor multi-purpose hall.

Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Indian School and St. Mary’s Catholic British School are largely based around Sport and Music. Students can engage in these activities to improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Field trips are an essential part of the curriculum followed at St. Mary’s Fujairah. In the past students have visited the USA, Singapore and China.

Ensuring the safety of students is a top priority at the school. Both campuses i.e. St. Mary’s Catholic Indian High School and St. Mary’s Catholic British High School have appropriate medical facilities.

School clinics are headed by full-time nurses; a school doctor visits the facility regularly. The clinics take care of minor injuries and provide first-aid care. However, major injuries are referred to the nearest hospital. Annual health checks include measuring height and weight.

Parents are requested to provide an updated vaccination report, especially if your child suffers from any medical condition(s).

Even though modes of communication between teachers and parents are not discussed in detail, both St. Mary’s Indian School and St. Mary’s British School hold parent-teacher conferences to update parents regarding the current performance of the students. Similarly, parents can provide feedback regarding school policies and performances during these meetings.

Parents and sponsors are usually invited to a range of school events to cheer their child/children or provide volunteer services.

Also, you can contact SMCH Indian School and SMCH British School using the email addresses mentioned below or call the school to book an appointment.

• Telephone Number: +974-9-228-2828
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: stmarysfujhm@yahoo.com
• SMCH Website

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What is the location of St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Fujairah?

Sakamkam, Fujairah.

What are the school fees?

Fees range from AED 6,000 to AED 15,900 per year, depending on grade and curriculum.

Which curricula does the school offer?

Both British and Indian (CBSE) curricula.

Is the school co-educational?

Yes, it follows a co-education system.

Which grades does the school cater to?

From KG1 up to Grade 12.