
Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School
PIHSSIslamic, Founded 1974
Updated July 2026
Established in 1974, Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Sharjah is the largest Pakistani school in the UAE, providing high-quality education to over 2,500 students. It follows the Pakistani curriculum to serve the needs of the local Pakistani community.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing equitable, high-quality education within a safe, secure, and culturally rich environment. Its mission focuses on promoting national identity, Islamic values, tolerance, and respect for other cultures, while striving to provide global competencies at an accessible fee structure.
Programmes
The school follows the Pakistani curriculum as prescribed by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The academic structure includes Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and Higher Secondary levels, with a double-shift system currently in operation. Higher Secondary students (classes XI-XII) can choose from Science (Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, or General Science), Commerce, or Arts streams.
Outcomes
The school recently received a “Good” rating in its latest inspection. It aims to prepare students for future societal demands by fostering social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, ultimately equipping them to become productive and responsible citizens.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains an Inclusion Room and has established policies regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) and student wellbeing. A dedicated infirmary provides isolation facilities, and the school implements child counseling services to support student health and emotional development.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- How much is tuition at Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School?
- Annual tuition at Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School is AED 4.7K–AED 8.3K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School co-educational?
- Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School located?
- Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School is an international school in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| KG-1 | 4–4 | AED 4.7K |
| KG-2 | 5–5 | AED 4.7K |
| Gr.1 | 6–6 | AED 4.7K |
| Gr.2 | 7–7 | AED 4.7K |
| Gr.3 | 8–8 | AED 4.7K |
| Gr.4 | 9–9 | AED 4.9K |
| Gr.5 | 10–10 | AED 4.9K |
| Gr.6 | 11–11 | AED 5.4K |
| Gr.7 | 12–12 | AED 5.4K |
| Gr.8 | 13–13 | AED 5.4K |
| Gr.9 | 14–14 | AED 6K |
| Gr.10 | 15–15 | AED 6.2K |
| Gr.11 | 16–16 | AED 8.3K |
| Gr.12 | 17–17 | AED 8.3K |
Source:PDFParental-Guardian-Engagement-Policy.pdfPDFRegistration-FormFor-KG-1KG-2-Gr-1.pdfPDFRegistration-FormFrom-Grade-II-XII.pdfPDFSample-Question-PaperGr-9-Admission-Test.pdf
Other fees(2)
| Bus / transport· Sharjah (per month, for 10 months) | AED 300 |
|---|---|
| Bus / transport· Ajman (per month, for 10 months) | AED 330 |
Admissions
The school manages admissions through a process involving interviews and assessment tests, with applications typically accepted between January and February. Prospective families must submit required documentation, including academic records and identification, and finalize fee payments within three days of acceptance. Admission is subject to seat availability, and students transferring from other systems may require an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen.
Calendar
The academic year operates on a 10-month cycle, running from April to March, with July and August excluded from the fee structure. The school calendar includes scheduled mid-term and annual examinations throughout the session.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features separate facilities for boys and girls from class 4 onwards, including specialized laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and Home Economics. Additional amenities include a library housing approximately 10,000 books, a 300-capacity auditorium, a medical clinic with trained nurses and a doctor, and an in-house book and uniform shop. Sports infrastructure supports cricket, football, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes extracurricular coaching as part of its holistic development approach. Students have access to an activity room featuring an art corner, play area, and audio-visual space, alongside various sports activities designed to foster teamwork and discipline.



- Akhtar Mahmood KiyaniPrincipal (April 1974 to August 1976)
- Sulaiman KiyaniPrincipal (September 1976 to April 1978)
- Saeed-Ur-RehmanPrincipal (May 1978 to June 1988)
- Shaukat Khurshid AhmedPrincipal (September 1988 to June 1991)
- Muhammad Aslam KhanPrincipal (July 1991 to September 1994)
- Ahmcd-Unnisa KhanPrincipal (October 1994 to April 1997)
- Imtiaz AliPrincipal (August 1997 to June 2001)
- Zahid HussainPrincipal (July 2001 to June 2010; July 2017 to June 2019)
- Anjum NaseerPrincipal (August 2010 to May 2017)
- Abdul Qudus SagguPrincipal (August 2019 to June 2022)
- Syed Najaf ShahPrincipal (July 2022 to April 2026)
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