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Sharjah Invests Dh183 Million in American School for 2,400 Students

By 19Network Editorial Team · May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Sharjah Invests Dh183 Million in American School for 2,400 Students

New Dh183 million campus to provide capacity for 2,400 students as private education demand grows in the emirate.

Sharjah has approved the development of a new American curriculum school with a total investment of Dh183 million. The project will provide capacity for more than 2,400 students, addressing the rising demand for private international education in the emirate. The development involves the construction of a comprehensive campus designed to serve students from kindergarten through high school. The Dh183 million budget covers infrastructure, specialized academic facilities, and athletic installations required for American accreditation standards. Expanding Educational Capacity The facility will add significant volume to Sharjah’s private education sector, which currently hosts dozens of schools offering diverse international curricula. With a planned capacity for 2,400 students, the project is one of the larger educational investments in the emirate this year. The school will offer a standard American program, providing an alternative for families seeking US-aligned graduation pathways. According to recent data, Sharjah continues to experience a surge in private school enrollment, driven by population growth in new residential zones. The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA)…