Star Private School, Sharjah

Star Private School (SPS) was established in 2003 at Nuaimiya Street in Al Azra, Sharjah. The school delivers the British curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Home to over 1,300 students, SPS offers state-of-the-art classrooms. The highly qualified teaching staff implements the latest teaching methodologies to ensure the best possible educational experience for the students.

Continue reading this comprehensive guide on Bayut to learn more about the educational programme, campus facilities, extracurricular activities, admission details and much more about Star Private School.

• Location: Al Azra
• Curriculum: British Curriculum
• Education type: mixed
• Grades: Kindergarten 1 - Grade 8

Star Private School is in Al Azra, a few family-friendly neighbourhoods near the Ajman-Sharjah border. Al Azra is situated off the hustling and bustling areas of Sharjah. However, the well-established road network makes it easier for residents to enjoy the urban lifestyle. Some nearby communities surrounding the school are:

• Al Ghafia
• Al Nuaimiya 2
• Al Sabkha
• Al Nuaimiya 1

Al Ghafia is the nearest community to the school. It has spacious and luxurious villas. Its proximity to the Ajman-Sharjah border makes it viable for families working in both cities. Those living far from the school can also opt for apartments in Al Nuaimiya 1 and Al Nuaimiya 2.

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SPS students have access to the necessary amenities and resources required for their all-rounded development. Some facilities available on campus include:

Star Private School is on Al Nedhai Street between Al Alfiah Filipino School and Al Resalah International School of Science. The front of the school faces 3rd Street that is easily accessible from 134a Street and 136 Street.

Star Private School (SPS) Sharjah is a British curriculum school in the Halwan Suburb. The school thrives on promoting academic and non-academic achievements by providing students with a stimulating and resourceful learning environment.

Besides, SPS offers extracurricular activities, field trips and inter-school competitions to the teaching module. Students receive a well-rounded and holistic education.

SPS provides a holistic education that meets international standards. Students strive to achieve their full potential in both academic and non-academic endeavours.

The school employs highly qualified professionals. Teachers honour, value and support children by nurturing their skills, mindset and qualities. Both students and staff follow the school’s core values, which are:

• Love and respect for parents and elders
• Concern for fellow human beings
• Responsibility
• Optimism
• Belief in God
• Care for nature
• A healthy way of living

Star Private School Sharjah has a spacious campus that caters to the academic and non-academic needs of over 1,200 students from different backgrounds. Here, students have access to essential facilities, such as laboratories, an auditorium, a well-stocked library and an audio-visual room. All these facilities aid Star Private School in attaining academic and non-academic excellence.

SPS offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

The school is working towards expanding and offering K-12 education.

Star Private School delivers the British Curriculum. The curriculum is designed to cater to the educational needs of the students based on their age group and capabilities.

Kindergarten Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on developing the child’s individuality at the Kindergarten level. The subjects are child-oriented and play centric. SPS provides a stimulating child-friendly environment that nurtures students’ innate curiosity for learning.

Kindergarten teachers use the latest teaching methods to cater to students’ curiosity. There is no formal testing or assessments during the kindergarten period, but teachers regularly monitor students’ progress.

In addition to textbook learning, students engage in a variety of experiences and activities such as field trips, extracurriculars and more.

The curriculum is divided into six broad areas of learning:

• Communication and Language Skills: Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students participate in the show and tell, storytelling, recitation, singing, puppetry and dramatics to improve their language and communication.
• Numeracy and Problem-Solving Skills: The curriculum improves students’ understanding of number concepts and problem-solving.
• Creative Development: Students express their creativity through painting, moulding and printing. Children also explore music through simple songs, recognising sounds and sound patterns.
• Social and Emotional Development: The curriculum encourages students to play with others, build relationships and work collaboratively in groups.
• Physical Development: Physical fitness and health are encouraged throughout the school. Children learn to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.

Primary Curriculum

From Grade 1 to Grade 8, the curriculum focuses on nurturing children in all aspects of their life. Students develop spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical skills, thereby receiving holistic development.

The curriculum emphasises literacy, numeracy and language while incorporating Science and Technology, social and health education and citizenship. Students learn the following subjects:

Please note that students can opt for either Urdu or French as their second language.

Non-scholastic subjects include:

The Ministry of Education (MOE) approved academic year starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June. There are three terms in an academic year of Star Private School.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

To enrol at Star Private School Sharjah, parents must first view the school’s admission guidelines:

• Children for Kindergarten 1 should be four years old by December 31.
• Students are granted admission for Kindergarten 1 onwards based on English and Math assessment tests.
• After registration, parents must complete the formalities and pay the registration fees within 15 days.

During Star Private School Sharjah admission, parents have to submit the following documents:

• Two photocopies of the birth certificate in English or Arabic
• Two photocopies of a valid passport and a valid residence visa of child and father (the passport and visa should be valid till December or at least two months from the date of submission, whichever is later.)
• Copy of Emirates ID card
• Five recent passport size photographs of the child
• Medical/Immunization record
• Family card (for UAE nationals only)
• The previous school’s attested original report card (if applicable)
• Original transfer certificate/school leaving certificate required for students coming from schools outside UAE, Those coming from schools in UAE may give continuation certificate at the time of registration.

The age-grade guideline followed by SPS are:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: SPS

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

Applicants for KG2 to Grade 8 must provide a transfer certificate (TC). The TC must fulfil the following guidelines:

• TC should be in English or Arabic.
• TC must clearly state which grade a student was promoted to at the end of the year (if enrolling mid-year) or in which grade the student is currently enrolled (if enrolling mid-year).
• Transfer certificates must contain stamps from the following authorities (depending on the location of the previous school):
  • North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand:
    • School stamp and signature
  • Middle East (except for the UAE), South and Central America, Asia, former Russian States, Eastern Europe and Africa:
    • School stamp and signature.
    • Ministry of Education (in the country of the school’s location)
    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in the country of the school’s location)
    • UAE embassy in the country of the school’s location. (In case the UAE Embassy doesn’t exist there, the stamp of any Arabic Embassy will do).
  • Other Emirates of the UAE:
    • School stamp and signature (TC/LC must be in Arabic)
    • Ministry of Education of the Emirate
    • Continuation letter from the previous school showing the class of study (for registration only)

Parents can visit the school for admissions and admissions-related queries from 08:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Star Private School fees can be paid in three or eight instalments throughout the academic year. Fee payment rules are as follows:

• At the time of admission, two/eight checks are payable in January and March.
• The September instalment will incur additional uniform and books charges for which only cash will be accepted.
• Fees are expected to be paid by the 10th of the respective month. Cheques for the remaining months should be dated for the 10th of that month.
• Those who wish to pay cash instead of cheques are expected to give a guarantee cheque. They can then pay the entire amount in three instalments (contact the school for more details pertaining to guarantee cheques).
• Dishonoured cheques are expected to be settled within a month. Failure to do so will result in a temporary suspension.
• Tuition and transportation fees are expected to be paid in full, regardless of the number of days the student attends the school.
• Parents must retain the fee payment receipt as proof of payment.
• Students will not be allowed to attend classes until the first instalment is paid.

For more information regarding the fee structure for each grade level, contact the school at +971-6-522-6111.

Students have access to healthy snacks, drinks and lunches catered by the school cafeteria.

SPS has contracted a third party to provide transportation services to the students. Those opting for school transportation must adhere to the regulations laid down by SPS. These include:

• Once availed, the service will be valid for one school year.
• If the family relocates in the middle of the academic year, the school does not bear the responsibility to provide the service to the new location.
• Students have to abide by the timings provided by the school.
• Students are expected to maintain discipline while using the transportation facility.
• Students must wear I.D cards to be allowed into the bus.
• To discontinue the service, parents must inform the administration officer.

SPS conducts various sports activities throughout the school year. Students participate in cricket, football, volleyball and kho-kho matches– both intramural and inter-school.

Students use the indoor and outdoor play areas for practice. Events such as the school’s Sports Days are conducted in spacious outdoor grounds or stadiums.

Students participate in various activities and events throughout the academic year. These activities aim to develop the students’ creative, athletic and academic passions and skills.

In addition to multiple sports activities such as cricket, volleyball, soccer and kho-kho, Star Private School organises a plethora of fun-filled events. Some notable events held by the school include:

Students also have the opportunity to participate in friendly matches. Some inter-school and intra-school competitions are:

• Intra-school Competitions:
  • Spell bee competition
  • Poem recitation competition
  • English elocution competition
  • Inter-house GK and UAE quiz competition
• Inter-school Competitions:
  • Eco-friendly fancy dress competition
  • Islamic competition

Field trips are an important part of the academic program offered at SPS. Students visit parks, zoos, museums and other locations relevant to their grade level. Students took a trip to Legoland Dubai on one such occasion.

Star Private School provides an extensive extracurricular programme. Students participate in club activities and STEAM activities, some of which are scheduled after school hours.

SPS has a well-equipped medical clinic where a qualified nurse tends to the medical needs of the students during school hours.

Star Private School Sharjah ensures continuous parental participation in the functioning of the school. SPS keeps the parents informed and up-to-date on the events and activities taking place at the school through circulars. The school also conducts regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss students’ progress.

Additionally, parents can use the Star Private School parent login for updates and information.

• Telephone Number:
  • +971-6-522-6111
  • +971-6-522-4633
• Fax Number
  • +971-6-522-8882
• Email: info@starschool.ae
• Star Private School Sharjah Website
• Star Private School Sharjah Facebook
• Star Private School Sharjah Instagram

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What are the school timings at Star Private School Sharjah?

The official working hours at Star Private School Sharjah is 8:00 am to 11:45 am for kindergarten students and for the rest of grades is 8:00 am to 1:40 pm.

Does Star Private School organises after school activities?

Yes, the school arranges many STEM and students' clubs after regular school hours.

How many grades are in the school?

Star Private School Sharjah has students from KG1 to Grade 8.

How many students are currently in Star Private School Sharjah?

Star Private School Sharjah currently has over 1,300 students.

What's the academic year of Star Private School?

Star Private School's academic calendar starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

How does the school communicate with parents?

Star Private School Sharjah is keen to enhance communication with parents and keep them informed about their children's academic level, as well as the activities and events that are held throughout the school year.

Does Star Private School have an e-portal for communication?

Yes, the school has an electronic portal, accessible via the school's official website. You can find the link to the e-portal on our guide.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen?

Yes, the school has a canteen where students can buy fresh food items for lunch and snacks.

How many field trips does the Star Private School organises for students?

Star Private School Sharjah arranges many field trips throughout the year for its students.

How many teachers are part of Star Private School Sharjah?

Star Private School has 120 teachers.