Victoria International School of Sharjah

VISS is a premium not- for profit international school in the United Arab Emirates providing a quality Victorian education to a diverse international community. It is a highly sought after school and is seen as a leader in education in the region.

The school teaches the Victorian version of the Australian curriculum and its teachers are predominately sourced from schools in Australia, the majority being from Victoria.

As the preeminent provider of Australian education in the Middle East, VISS often works with external bodies to promote Victoria and Victorian education in the region. The school has developed strong relationships with a number of bodies both in the Middle East and in Australia and has close ties with both the Australian embassy and the Victorian Business Office in the UAE where it is often called to showcase the Victorian curriculum and pedagogy.

That one word - opportunity - summarises all that is great about Victoria International School of Sharjah. Founded by His Highness, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah, in conjunction with the State Government of Victoria in Australia, VISS was built to provide opportunities for the children of citizens and residents of the UAE to grow and develop into not just well educated, fine young men and women, but just as importantly, thoughtful, future leaders across our world. With its highly qualified staff, world leading curriculum, and remarkable facilities, VISS is a lighthouse school for education.

Opportunities at VISS seem endless - whether they be opportunities to learn and develop intellect and capacity to think, to work together, to solve problems, to debate or speak in public, to understand and appreciate music, to perform, to play sport, to lead, to develop business skills, to be innovative, to build emotional intelligence, to realise one’s potential, or to feel safe, secure and happy at school. Taking advantage of this opportunity requires a three-way partnership between school, home and student.

Our students work hard, because we have high expectations for them, but the closer school and home work together, the better the outcomes for each boy or girl.

Victoria International School of Sharjah was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each passing day. Through a unique teaching approach and a truly passionate staff, we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level.

The future of our society rests with the students of today. This is why the Victoria International School of Sharjah is committed to developing, not only leaders who aspire to change the world, but also lifelong learners who continue to challenge it.

It is our aim to ensure your children receive the education that will give them the skills to be the leaders of tomorrow.

The school is fully co-educational (with some exceptions such as swimming from Grade 6) and offers a wide range of activities and subjects to ensure a well-rounded, balanced education.

In our commitment to offer a more personalized learning approach, we ensure that class sizes are between 20-25 students, with even smaller numbers in senior years.

At VISS, we believe every detail counts, our unique an innovative and specially designed campus is home to three independent schools located on the same site to allow for the three phases of learning. These include and Early Learning Centre, a Primary school and a Secondary school all with spacious well equipped modern classrooms and latest technologies. Beyond the classroom we have many shared facilities across the school that support and facilitate our learning programmes.

VISS is a school that was built with a purpose, to provide an outstanding school in the Emirate of Sharjah offering a curriculum with a teaching and learning model accessible to all students. A vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, who believed this school was important, a place for students to thrive and excel.

Over the years this curriculum has been developed and adapted to suit the needs of our community, we are proud to offer a blend of the best of the Australian, International and UAE Ministry curriculums in an outstanding learning environment.

Recognising and embracing culture, cultural differences and developing respect for each other is a priority in our learning environment. Intercultural understanding in teaching and learning is at the core of what we do.

The success of our model also allows us to offer the best of both cultures and their traditions offering a truly diverse community where opportunities are available to students to achieve the best they can as both a student and as a person.

Our Mission

• VISS will provide a welcoming and challenging environment.
• VISS will foster respectful and responsible global citizens capable of thriving in the future.
• VISS will develop students who are knowledgeable, critical thinkers, confident and reflective.
• VISS will be a centre of excellence committed to sharing the best practices in Sharjah, UAE, Australia and around the world.

Our Vision

• The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS) is a learning community that supports the attainment of excellence.
• The school will produce students who are critical thinkers, confident, reflective and responsible global citizens, who are capable of facing the future with resilience and optimism.