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Victoria English School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 17,900 - 45,140
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22

Al Azra, Al Riqa Suburb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Victoria English School has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Victoria English School is located in Al Azrah, School Complex Area, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within the Al Azrah area of Sharjah, inside a school complex that is accessible from main roads and nearby residential neighborhoods. The school serves both expatriate and local families seeking a British-style international education.

Stages
The school provides education from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 13. The Primary Department covers FS1 to Year 6, the Secondary Department covers Year 7 to Year 13, and there is an Arabic/Islamic Department serving FS1 to Year 13.

Type
Victoria English School is a co-educational international school that follows a British curriculum. There is no boarding facility indicated for the school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves expatriate and local students and states it has students from over 60 nationalities. It also notes students come from around 80 countries, but a precise local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
The admissions policy notes that students with special educational needs should be identified and recorded on the application form. Limited additional learning support is offered where possible to help a child progress.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates.

Religious affiliation
There is no official religious affiliation published for the school. The policy states the school caters to all nationalities and religions, and the curriculum includes an Arabic/Islamic Department.

School day structure
Start and end times, and break schedules are not published on the publicly available materials. The school provides information about admissions, including bus details, but precise daily timetable is not disclosed.

Bus service
Victoria English School operates its own student transportation. Bus charges commonly appear as AED 4,500 per year for Sharjah routes and AED 5,000 per year for Dubai routes, with route maps and fees referenced in admissions.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Victoria English School ranges from AED 17,900 to AED 45,140 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- No separate application or registration fee amount is published in the school's published fee schedule image and admissions materials; the fee table uses a column labeled "Reg.Fees" but no numeric registration charges are shown.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group)

- Nursery: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 15,900. Per-term (annual divided into three equal term payments): AED 5,300.

- FS1: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 22,980. Per-term: AED 7,660.

- FS2: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 22,980. Per-term: AED 7,660.

- Year 1: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 24,300. Per-term: AED 8,100.

- Year 2: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 25,890. Per-term: AED 8,630.

- Year 3: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 25,890. Per-term: AED 8,630.

- Year 4: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 28,300. Per-term: AED 9,433.33.

- Year 5: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 28,300. Per-term: AED 9,433.33.

- Year 6: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 28,380. Per-term: AED 9,460.

- Year 7: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 32,900. Per-term: AED 10,966.67.

- Year 8: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 34,100. Per-term: AED 11,366.67.

- Year 9: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 34,970. Per-term: AED 11,656.67.

- Year 10: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 39,490. Per-term: AED 13,163.33.

- Year 11: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 40,000. Per-term: AED 13,333.33.

- Year 12: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 40,260. Per-term: AED 13,420.00.

- Year 13: Annual tuition after the special discount (without optionals): AED 41,640. Per-term: AED 13,880.00.

(Note: the figures above are presented in AED. Annual totals are taken from the school's published fee schedule; the per-term amounts shown above are the annual totals divided into three equal payments.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes tuition as annual fee amounts. Admissions materials indicate parents are expected to provide the remainder of fees in the form of post-dated cheques as part of registration requirements.

- The school supports online fee payment processing (Stripe checkout is linked from the school's admissions pages). The school also operates an online uniform store that accepts card and digital wallet payments.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published in the school's admissions or fee schedule materials. The school's published materials show day-school tuition and optional transport; there is no separate boarding fee listed.

Other costs and optional fees

- School transport (optional): Bus fees published on the fee schedule are AED 4,500 for Sharjah routes and AED 5,000 for Dubai routes (optional). These are listed separately from the tuition totals.

- Uniform and starter items: The school's uniform store lists individual uniform items and small kit items. Examples from the uniform store include a book bag AED 35, boys' navy shorts from AED 45, navy trousers from AED 50, and striped shirts from AED 45. The store accepts standard card and digital-wallet payments.

- No separate security deposit, exam or materials fees are shown in the published fee image; any additional one-off fees or charges (for exams, textbooks, trips, extra-curriculars, or other services) are not detailed in the published fee table.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or explicit refund terms (for tuition, registration, deposits, or bus fees) are included in the school's publicly posted admissions page or the published fee schedule image. Refund and detailed termination or withdrawal procedures are not specified in the available admissions materials.

Accepted payment methods and how to pay

- Online card payments: the school links an online fee-payment checkout (Stripe) for card payments.

- Card and digital-wallet payments: the uniform store accepts American Express, Apple Pay, Mastercard and Visa for purchases.

- Post-dated cheques: the admissions requirements list submission of remainder of fees as post-dated cheques as part of registration documentation.

Summary note on items not published

- The published fee schedule provides annual tuition totals and a special discount column; it does not show a separate numeric application/registration fee, an explicit refund policy, detailed term-by-term billing schedule, or boarding fees. Transport and uniform costs are listed separately as optional items.
Academics

Victoria English School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Victoria English School follows a British-style curriculum within its Ultra Curriculum framework, with separate Primary and Secondary phases and English as the language of instruction. The curriculum includes Arabic/Islamic studies, French, ICT/Computer Science, Expressive Arts, Humanities, and a Personal Enrichment Programme that emphasises 21st‑century skills. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) students study English, Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science, Social Studies, ICT/Computer Science, French, Humanities, and Expressive Arts, with small class sizes (no more than 20 per class). In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) students follow seven IGCSE/GCSE courses: five compulsory (English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and four optional from a wide list, plus non‑IGCSE subjects such as Arabic and Islamic Studies/PSHE and Physical Education. Kindergarten operates a bilingual environment with 50% Ukrainian and 50% English and a “one mentor – one language” approach to language development. The school reports strong GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level results and places graduates at leading universities worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small, with no more than 20 pupils per class in Key Stage 3 settings.

Exam Results
GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level outcomes are presented as strong, with a track record of high performance and admission to leading universities; A‑Levels are reported as a successful pathway for graduates.

Higher Education Progression
The school aims to prepare students for leading universities worldwide, with reported progression to top institutions following A‑Levels.

Gifted and Talented
The Education Enrichment Model promotes learning beyond the curriculum through volunteering, internships, and entrepreneurship programmes in partnership with local and international organisations, supporting advanced and entrepreneurial thinking.
Wellbeing
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Facilities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application submission. A completed application form is required along with supporting documents listed in the application procedure. All supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application. Submission implies acceptance of the school's mission, vision, and admissions policy. 2. Registration requirements for admission: UAE-based students must provide a passport with residence visa, a birth certificate, and copies of both parents' passports with residence visas plus Emirates IDs. UAE nationals should provide the UAE full family book. A vaccination and medical record are required; a transfer certificate where applicable; the original Emirates ID with two copies; bus location map and fees if applicable; and post-dated cheques may be required. 3. Admissions policy: The school embraces inclusivity and diversity, catering to all nationalities and religions. The school aims for safe, welcoming, and valued learners and expects complete information on previous schooling and welfare to support transition. The school provides a British national curriculum and adheres to UAE law, MOE, and SPEA guidelines. 4. Year group and placement: Correct placement is determined by SPEA rules and in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team. The National Curriculum for England and Wales followed at Victoria English School uses a 13-year format. Placement is based on previous schooling, the latest school report, entrance test results, SPEA age rulings, and transfer certificates. 5. Tuition: Tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year are published; the 2026-27 rates are subject to change. 6. Ready to enroll: Admissions for the academic year 2024–2025 is open. Enroll today.
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