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Victoria English School Dubai (VES)
Victoria English School is a British-curriculum school in Sharjah’s Al Azra district, opened in 1996 and serving around 800 students from more than 60 nationalities.
In brief
Victoria English School is a British-curriculum school in Sharjah’s Al Azra district, established in 1996 and serving around 800 students from more than 60 nationalities.
The school follows the British National Curriculum adapted for an international student body, with Arabic and Islamic Studies integrated from the early years. Its positioning is mid-market rather than premium, with a family-school tone and a long operating history in Sharjah.
The practical question is location. VES is more natural for Sharjah and northern-emirates families than for households settled deep inside Dubai.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | AED 22,984 |
| FS2 | 4 | AED 22,984 |
| Year 1 | 5 | AED 24,300 |
| Year 2 | 6 | AED 25,895 |
| Year 3 | 7 | AED 25,870 |
| Year 4 | 8 | AED 28,300 |
| Year 5 | 9 | AED 28,320 |
| Year 6 | 10 | AED 28,381 |
| Year 7 | 11 | AED 32,912 |
| Year 8 | 12 | AED 34,162 |
| Year 9 | 13 | AED 34,972 |
| Year 10 | 14 | AED 39,999 |
| Year 11 | 15 | AED 40,030 |
| Year 12 | 16 | AED 40,263 |
| Year 13 | 17 | AED 41,645 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | AED 1,000 |
Reviews
- Public reviews are mostly positive about teachers, staff warmth, infrastructure, and children's affection for the school.
- A more critical recent review says learning is weak, books and curriculum structure are lacking, and teacher quality is inconsistent.
- One parent report from Sharjah praises facilities and free after-school clubs, giving the school stronger extracurricular signal than the small Dubai-tagged review pool alone.
Positives
- Teachers and community. Positive reviews describe friendly staff, good teachers, and fond school memories.
- Facilities and clubs. Parent reports mention strong facilities and a wide after-school club list.
Considerations
- Academic structure. One critical review raises concerns about books, curriculum structure, and teacher qualification.
Leadership
Keith Sykes
Mr. Patrick Affley is a long-term UAE resident who served 11 years as Founding Principal of Dove Green Private School in Dubai.
Accreditations
- SPEA 01
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 02
Academic results
- 100% A-Level Pass Rate 100%