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Al Mawahib British Private School

A Cambridge British school in the Halwan area of Sharjah that pairs the UK National Curriculum with Islamic education. Founded in 2004 and a comfortable mid-tier choice for families on a budget.


Curriculum
British
Fees, annual
AED 12–24k
Founded
2004

A Cambridge British school in the Halwan area of Sharjah that pairs the UK National Curriculum with Islamic education. Founded in 2004 and a comfortable mid-tier choice for families on a budget.

Al Mawahib runs from early years through IGCSE on a single Halwan campus. Fees range from around AED 12,430 to AED 24,000 a year, which sits below most British schools across the border in Dubai. Curriculum is straight UK National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE at Year 11, and Arabic and Islamic studies are integrated rather than bolt-on.

Parent reviews lean positive. Teachers are described as dedicated, communication through the Microsoft Teams parent portal is consistent, and management is seen as approachable. Several families talk about real academic progress through IGCSE and pastoral care that fits the school's family feel. The school does not offer A-levels, so families thinking long-term need a plan for sixth form. Suits Emirati and Arab families wanting an English-medium British education close to home with Islamic values clearly part of the day.


Fee Age Type Amount
FS1 Tuition 4 Annual AED 12,430
FS2 Tuition 5 Annual AED 12,430
Year 1 Tuition 5 Annual AED 13,555
Year 2 Tuition 6 Annual AED 14,685
Year 3 Tuition 7 Annual AED 15,815
Year 4 Tuition 8 Annual AED 16,940
Year 5 Tuition 9 Annual AED 18,070
Year 6 Tuition 10 Annual AED 19,200
Year 7 Tuition 11 Annual AED 20,300
Year 8 Tuition 12 Annual AED 20,900
Year 9 Tuition 13 Annual AED 22,000
Year 10 Tuition 14 Annual AED 24,000
School Seat Reservation One-time AED 500
Transportation Seat Reservation One-time AED 500

Head of school

Dr. Ahmad Al Rahel

Dr. Ahmad Al Rahel is a renowned educational strategist, institutional leader, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in higher education transformation, quality assurance, and accreditation. His expertise spans governance, strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and smart learning technologies, positioning him as a key driver of educational innovation and policy reform.


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