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Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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The Essentials
Providence English Private School has 761 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Providence English Private School is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, located in the Muwaileh Commercial area (School Compound). The campus sits within Sharjah's Muwaileh district and is accessible from the main transport routes serving the area.
Stages
The school provides education from Early Years (EYFS) through Higher Secondary, including a Sixth Form. The school structure is organized into EYFS, Primary, Lower Secondary, Higher Secondary, and Sixth Form.
Type
The school is co-educational. It operates as a private day school.
Additional learning support
PEPS maintains an inclusion policy to support students with additional needs, working in partnership with parents to plan accommodations and modifications and aligning with UAE disability provisions.
Country affiliation
The curriculum follows a British Cambridge International framework; there is no formal country affiliation listed.
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated. The school emphasises inclusive, secular education policies.
School day structure
School hours commonly run from 7:00 to 14:30 on weekdays, with shorter hours on Sundays (8:00 to 12:30). Fridays and Saturdays are typically non-teaching days.
Bus service
The school offers a bus service; inquiries about routes and arrangements should be directed to admin@peps.ae. Bus information is available through PEPS contact details readily listed for inquiries.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Providence English Private School ranges from AED 13,890 to AED 28,320 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission Fee
- A non‑refundable admission fee of AED 500 is payable upon registration.
Tuition fees — annual and per term (one of four installments)
- FS2: AED 13,890 per year — AED 3,472.50 per term (one of four). - Year 1: AED 13,890 per year — AED 3,472.50 per term (one of four). - Year 2: AED 14,985 per year — AED 3,746.25 per term (one of four). - Year 3: AED 15,015 per year — AED 3,753.75 per term (one of four). - Year 4: AED 16,710 per year — AED 4,177.50 per term (one of four). - Year 5: AED 17,270 per year — AED 4,317.50 per term (one of four). - Year 6: AED 18,715 per year — AED 4,678.75 per term (one of four). - Year 7: AED 18,740 per year — AED 4,685.00 per term (one of four). - Year 8: AED 20,900 per year — AED 5,225.00 per term (one of four). - Year 9: AED 20,900 per year — AED 5,225.00 per term (one of four). - Year 10: AED 23,340 per year — AED 5,835.00 per term (one of four). - Year 11: AED 24,540 per year — AED 6,135.00 per term (one of four). - Year 12: AED 24,480 per year — AED 6,120.00 per term (one of four). - Year 13: AED 28,320 per year — AED 7,080.00 per term (one of four).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in four installments. Parents are required to provide the first installment in cash plus three post‑dated cheques. - A 5% discount on the tuition fee is available if the full tuition is paid in cash at the time of registration.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and fees
- School uniform package (one school uniform set and one PE set) — AED 480. Optional school jersey/cardigan — AED 80. - International compulsory benchmark assessments (examples: CAT4, IBT, Progress Test, Mubakkir & Tala) are charged in addition and vary by year group. - External board examinations (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS, A Level, etc.) are charged in addition according to chosen subjects and examination board. Available boards include Cambridge, AQA Oxford and Edexcel; exam charges depend on subjects/board. - School bus service is provided by an approved third‑party provider; transportation charges vary by residential area/destination and are billed separately by the provider.
Refund information
- The admission fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate published refund schedule for tuition, exams, transport or other fees is listed.
Fee payment options and contacts
- Specified payment methods: cash for the first installment and post‑dated cheques for subsequent installments. No other payment methods (credit card or bank transfer) are specified in the published fee policy. - For accounting and billing queries, contact the school finance team via the listed finance email addresses.
Notes: - All amounts are shown in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). Each per‑term figure is the annual tuition divided by four to match the school's four‑installment billing structure.
Academics
Providence English Private School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Providence English Private School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum (British Curriculum) across five stages: Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Higher Secondary, and Cambridge Advanced Level Sixth Form. EYFS (FS2–Year 1) uses the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum with Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Physical Development; Mathematics; Understanding the World; and Expressive Arts and Design, delivered through play-based, inquiry-led learning with portfolios for ongoing assessment. Cambridge Primary (Year 1–6) covers English, Mathematics and Science, with Art, Computing, Arabic, Social Studies and Moral Education, and French offered in Year 5–6; students sit the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at the end of Year 6. Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7–9) includes English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Computer Science and Physical Education, with French as a second language in Year 7, plus UAE MOE requirements for Islamic Education, Arabic, Social Studies and Moral Education; a Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint is taken at the end of Year 9. Cambridge Higher Secondary (Year 10–11) offers Cambridge IGCSE subjects such as English, Mathematics, ICT, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics, alongside MOE requirements, with examinations at the end of Year 11. Cambridge Sixth Form (Year 12–13) provides A‑Levels with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IT, Mathematics, English and Business, typically requiring a minimum of two A‑Levels; the school is located in Sharjah, UAE, and has CIS accreditation since March 2024, with notable examination achievements such as a world-highest Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics mark in January 2026 and strong TIMSS 2023 results in Grade 4.
Student Teacher Ratio
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Exam Results
Providence English Private School was accredited by the Council of International Schools in March 2024. In January 2026, a PEPS student achieved the world-highest mark in Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics. TIMSS 2023 results also show strong performance in Grade 4 mathematics and science.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates commonly progress to universities worldwide, supported by Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level qualifications. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE (Year 11) and Cambridge A‑Levels (Year 12–13) to facilitate entry to higher education globally.
Gifted and Talented
Inclusion policies are listed on the school site; explicit details about a dedicated gifted and talented program are not publicly published.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration for Academic Year 2026-2027 is open. The Registration Form must be completed and submitted with the following documents: copies of the student's passport and the parents' passports, the student's Emirates ID, birth certificate, vaccination book, and seven photos. Additional documents may be requested by the admissions team. 2. For transfers from government schools, provide the school leaving certificate and the last school report, endorsed by the relevant educational authority. For transfers from outside the UAE, provide transfer certificates and the last school report; these documents must be endorsed by the Ministry of Education, the Foreign Ministry, and the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country of issue. GCC documents should be endorsed by the MOE that issued them; documents from Europe, North America and Australia should include a “To Whom It May Concern” letter as applicable. All documents should be in Arabic or English, or translated and authenticated. 3. An admission fee of AED 500 is non-refundable and payable upon registration. A 5% discount is available on tuition if the full amount is paid in cash at the time of registration. Tuition fees vary by year group. 4. Tuition fees are listed by year group and are payable in four installments: the first installment is cash with three post-dated cheques. The uniform package costs AED 480, with a jersey/cardigan available as an optional item for AED 80. Additional charges apply for international benchmark exams and external board examinations, depending on year group and board. 5. Available international examination boards include Cambridge, AQA Oxford, and Edexcel. External board examinations will be charged based on chosen subjects and board. Transportation is provided by an approved third‑party provider, with charges varying by area; contact admin for details.
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FAQs
Where is Providence English Private School located and what age range does it serve?
Providence English Private School is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, in the Muwaileh Commercial area (School Compound). The school accepts pupils aged 4 to 18 years.
What curriculum does the school follow and how is it structured?
PEPS follows the Cambridge International (British) Curriculum across five stages: Cambridge Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Higher Secondary (IGCSE) and Cambridge A‑Level Sixth Form. EYFS is play‑based and inquiry‑led, primary and secondary follow Cambridge checkpoints and IGCSE/A‑Level terminal examinations.
How do I apply for a place and what documents are required for registration?
Registration for Academic Year 2026–2027 is open and requires a completed Registration Form plus copies of the student's passport, parents' passports, the student's Emirates ID, birth certificate, vaccination book and seven photos. Additional documents may be requested and transfer documents from outside the UAE must be endorsed as required by UAE authorities.
Is there an application or admission fee and is it refundable?
A non‑refundable admission fee of AED 500 is payable upon registration and is explicitly non‑refundable.
What are the school's payment terms for tuition?
Tuition is payable in four installments; parents provide the first installment in cash and three post‑dated cheques for the remaining installments. A 5% discount on the tuition fee is available if the full tuition is paid in cash at the time of registration.
How do admissions handle transfers from schools outside the UAE?
Transfers from outside the UAE require transfer certificates and the last school report, which must be endorsed by the Ministry of Education, the Foreign Ministry and the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country of issue, or otherwise endorsed per the issuing authority's guidance.
What subjects and examinations are offered at IGCSE and A‑Level?
At Years 10–11 students study Cambridge IGCSE subjects including English, Mathematics, ICT, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics, with MOE requirements alongside. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers Cambridge A‑Levels such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IT, Mathematics, English and Business, normally requiring a minimum of two A‑Levels.
How have students at PEPS performed in external assessments and international tests?
PEPS holds CIS accreditation since March 2024 and has notable examination achievements, including a world‑highest Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics mark achieved in January 2026 and strong TIMSS 2023 results in Grade 4 mathematics and science.
What sports and physical activities does the school provide?
Extra‑curricular sports include basketball, football, volleyball and athletics, and the school runs an annual Sports Day to showcase these activities. Sporting programs are supported by on‑site sports facilities appropriate for team and athletics activities.
Does the school offer academic clubs and competitions outside lessons?
Yes, PEPS offers a wide range of extra‑curricular activities including Math, Science and Arts clubs, Robotics, Debate, Spelling Bee, Book Fair and creative writing, together with internal and external competitions and field trips.
How does the school support students with special educational needs or disabilities?
PEPS maintains an inclusion policy guided by the UAE Categorization Framework, using a three‑level graduated approach with Individual Education Plans delivered primarily within the mainstream classroom and supported by Learning Support Assistants and Inclusion Support Teachers. A Head of Inclusion leads provision and a Team Around the Child coordinates family and external agency involvement.
What support is available for students who are learning English as an additional language?
An English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher is part of the inclusion team and is responsible for assessing, monitoring and reporting on EAL support, developing the EAL curriculum and coordinating specialist collaboration to support differentiated learning.
What mental health and wellbeing provisions does the school have?
PEPS promotes Social and Emotional Learning with PSHE and mental health topics taught across all year groups, and Wellbeing Leads coordinate universal and targeted support. The school also has roles such as a Mental & Emotional Health Social Worker and a School Nurse to support student wellbeing.
How does the school safeguard pupils and handle child protection concerns?
The Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy defines procedures for handling disclosures, designates a Child Protection Officer and requires staff training and mandatory reporting to authorities when needed. Safeguarding protocols are in place across the school to protect pupils.
Is Providence English a boarding school and what is the school day like?
PEPS is a private day school and boarding is not applicable. Typical school hours run from 7:00 to 14:30 on weekdays with shorter hours on Sundays (8:00 to 12:30), and Fridays and Saturdays are usually non‑teaching days.
What is the uniform policy and how much does the uniform cost?
Uniform is sold at the school as a package that includes one school uniform set and one PE set for AED 480, and an optional school jersey/cardigan is available for AED 80.
What accreditations and recognitions does the school hold?
PEPS achieved Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation in March 2024 and was awarded Health Promoting Schools accreditation at Gold Category in 2025. These recognitions reflect the school's international standards and health and wellbeing focus.
Which languages are taught and how is Arabic and Islamic Education handled?
Arabic is taught for Arab and non‑Arab students, and Islamic Education is mandatory for Muslim students in line with UAE MOE requirements. French is offered as a subject in Years 5–6 and introduced as a second language in Year 7, alongside English as the medium of instruction.
Does the school have a parent association or ways for families to get involved?
While there is no publicly documented formal Parent‑Teacher Association page, PEPS engages families through events and initiatives such as PEPSMUN and Global Citizenship activities, and parents are invited to participate in school events and communications.
What is the history of Providence English Private School and who manages it?
PEPS was established on 01 September 1990, licensed in 1991 and in full operation by 1999, and is managed by PEPS Education. The school is the first in Sharjah to receive CIS accreditation, achieved in March 2024.
What are the tuition fees at Providence English Private School?
Annual tuition at Providence English Private School ranges from AED 13,890 to AED 28,320 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.