Cities / Sharjah / Delhi Private School Sharjah
Delhi Private School Sharjah
Delhi Private School Sharjah is the largest school in this group by enrolment, with around 5,500 students on a 12-acre campus in Muwaileh. Founded in 2000 as a branch of Delhi Public School New Delhi, DPS follows the CBSE curriculum…
In brief
The flagship CBSE school in Sharjah and one of the largest schools in the emirate, with around 5,500 students and a long record of academic results that travel well to Indian universities. Pick for rigour and value, not for boutique attention.
DPS Sharjah opened in 2000 and runs KG1 to Grade 12 on a 12-acre campus in Muwaileh Commercial. Fees are roughly AED 12,200 to 16,520, affordable for the resourcing on offer. SPEA rates the school Very Good.
Families who came up through DPS point to strong English alongside the CBSE core, depth across Maths and Science, and alumni landing at top Indian engineering and medical colleges. Parental involvement runs high, and the alumni network in Sharjah is one of the densest of any school here.
The flip side is scale. Class sizes are large, the cultural pace can feel intense, and senior students mention pressure during board exam years. Families who want smaller cohorts tend to look at GEMS Millennium or Amity instead, paying similar fees but trading enrolment volume for closer touch.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG / KG1 / KG2 | 3 | Annual | AED 12,200 |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | 6 | Annual | AED 13,920 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 9 | 11 | Annual | AED 14,890 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | AED 16,480 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 | 16 | Annual | AED 16,520 |
Reviews
- One Reddit user said "Delhi Public School is the best (DPS Sharjah)", and a separate UAE parent recommended it for CBSE in the UAE alongside its Dubai sister and Indian High School. Strong academic reputation is the dominant signal.
- That reputation is conditional. WhichSchoolAdvisor parent data shows only 64% of respondents are fully satisfied with academics versus a 75% UAE average, 67% report needing private tutoring on top of school (vs 29% UAE), 43% have considered moving their child elsewhere, and only 61% would fully recommend the school.
- Student reviews on Yello flag pressure, behaviour and facility issues. One student said "too much pressure from the teachers" and another that "there are so many assignments". Multiple complain about poor toilet hygiene and bullying.
- One ex-student described the school as "pretty bad", citing rote-learning culture: students copying slides into notebooks word for word.
- Counterweight: SPEA awarded Very Good in the most recent inspection cycle, and supportive named teachers and extra classes are mentioned across reviews. CBSE results are strong.
Head of school
Ms. Vandana Marwaha
Ms. Vandana Marwaha is the Principal and Director of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, a role she has held since April 2008. She has been part of the school since its inception in 2000. Under her leadership, the school has received prestigious recognitions such as the Khalifa Award for Excellence in Education and the Sharjah Sustainability Award. She holds an M.Sc in Physics (Hons.), a B.Ed, and has completed the Certificate Course of International School Leadership from PTC London. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of sustainable development and academic excellence, emphasizing a family-like community within the school.
Accreditations
- IN_CBSE 01
Academic results
- SPEA Rating Very Good (2022-23)
- Curriculum CBSE (Grade 10 and 12 board exams)