Scholars International Academy Holds Fees for 2026–27 Academic Year

At Scholars International Academy, Sharjah, our focus has always been clear: to deliver a high-quality British education within a community built on trust, consistency, and a long-term vision.

We are pleased to announce that Scholars International Academy will not be increasing school fees for the academic year 2026-27. At Scholars International Group, we believe that education is not merely a service: it is a relationship built on trust, shared purpose, and an unwavering commitment to every child’s success.

This marks the second consecutive year that Scholars International Academy has maintained the same fee structure, even following SPEA’s notification permitting schools to increase fees. In the context of the current situation, we recognise the importance of providing stability and reassurance for our families. This decision supports families across our community, ensuring continued access to high-quality British education while maintaining fee stability. We understand that continuity plays a vital role in a child’s educational journey, enabling learners to grow with confidence, purpose, and focus.

Scholars International Academy remains Sharjah’s only co-educational World-Class High Performance Learning school, fully accredited by British Schools Overseas, British Schools of the Middle East, and Cambridge International. We are proud of the standards we uphold and the outcomes our students consistently achieve. Year after year, our students rank among the top performers in the UAE in IGCSE and A Level examinations: a reflection not only of academic excellence, but also of a culture that values curiosity, discipline, and ambition. Our international educators continue to set the standard for British education in the region.

This success is driven by a deliberately designed learning environment where high expectations, exceptional teaching and learning practices, and student wellbeing work in harmony. Beyond academic achievement, we are committed to developing confident, resilient learners who are prepared for life beyond school.

At Scholars International Group, our purpose remains unchanged: to provide an outstanding education while staying true to the values that have shaped generations of learners for over five decades, with our doors open as we look ahead to the next 50 years.

Aparna Verma, CEO of Scholars International Group, has committed her life to providing quality education for the youth of the UAE. Scholars International Group is the owner and operator of three schools in the UAE: Dubai Scholars, Scholars International Academy, and its newest school, The Scholars School.

Since taking over Dubai Scholars in 1984, Aparna has lived a life defined by facing challenges, taking risks, and being an outlier. She has followed her passion for empowering younger generations with the skills of grit, perseverance, and confidence. This drive stems from her own personal experiences, which required strength and resilience to succeed as a woman - with the courage to take on challenges, make things happen, and beat the odds.

The organisation began as a villa school, originally opened by her mother in 1976, who was an educator herself. From those first 100 students to over 4,000 students today across three schools, SIG has grown into one of the UAE’s most respected education groups. Aparna remains deeply committed to providing high-performing schools for every student entrusted to her care.

Scholars International Group schools are widely recognised for academic excellence and have achieved High Performance Learning “World Class” status - a distinction awarded only to institutions with truly outstanding learning environments. SIG students have consistently outperformed UAE and international benchmarks, including global assessments such as TIMSS 2023 and PIRLS 2021.

Alumni have gone on to attend universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, and Columbia. Many are now building impactful careers at global organisations like Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.

This legacy serves as the foundation upon which The Scholars School is built. Aparna’s commitment to the youth of tomorrow is to ensure they are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the future. She is determined that The Scholars School will set new standards in Dubai’s education landscape.

Aparna Verma holds a BSc from Georgetown University and has continued her education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is widely recognised as a key driver in transforming education in the UAE and has received multiple awards, including Arabian Business CEO of the Year and the Gulf News Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award.