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Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS)
Victoria International School of Sharjah is a not-for-profit Australian-curriculum school in Al Taawun, founded in 2007 through a Sharjah-Victoria partnership.
In brief
Victoria International School of Sharjah is a not-for-profit school in Al Taawun, founded in 2007 through a partnership between Sharjah and the Australian state of Victoria.
The school follows an Australian curriculum pathway with international options in the senior years, and has grown into a wider VISS group with additional Sharjah-region campuses. The original Al Taawun campus is the main reference point for families comparing VISS with other Australian or IB-style options in the UAE.
It is best treated as a Sharjah school with cross-emirate appeal, not as a Dubai campus. Families based in Dubai should test the commute before committing.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 3 | AED 28,350 |
| KG | 4 | AED 34,250 |
| Preparatory Year | 5 | AED 40,150 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | AED 46,050 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | AED 51,950 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | AED 51,950 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | AED 51,950 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | AED 51,950 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | AED 55,930 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | AED 59,900 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | AED 59,900 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | AED 59,900 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | AED 66,000 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | AED 68,040 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | AED 74,900 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | AED 500 | |
| Enrolment Fee | AED 1,000 |
Reviews
- Parent reviews are broadly positive about facilities, safety, a welcoming community, teachers, and activities.
- Long-term parent feedback says children like school and families feel able to approach staff, while also noting a preference for clearer books or take-home study materials in some subjects.
- Forum discussion adds a practical caution about school-run traffic and commute choices around Sharjah and Dubai.
Positives
- Community and safety. Parents describe a safe, positive environment with friendly teachers and active community events.
- Facilities and activities. Reviews praise facilities, cleanliness, and activities.
Considerations
- Learning materials and commute. One long-term parent wants clearer books or study materials, and forum posts warn about commute and traffic.
Leadership
Dan O'Reilly
Dean Pyrah is the Chief Executive Officer of VISS Schools' Group Sharjah, overseeing multiple campuses including the main Al Taawun site in Sharjah. He previously served as Executive Principal/CEO of Victoria International School Sharjah from 2014 to 2022, Head of School - Secondary, and Deputy Principal at the school.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01