
Woodlem British School
Updated July 2026
Accreditations
Languages
Woodlem British School is an international school in Ajman serving a diverse community of over 60 nationalities. It provides a modern, holistic education that integrates Cambridge, Edexcel, and MOE curricula with a strong focus on STEM, sustainability, and robotics.
Teaching approach
The school is guided by core values including integrity, inclusion, a passion for lifelong learning, and a sense of belonging. It aims to foster a student-centered environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and cultural awareness, while emphasizing social-emotional development to build resilience and empathy.
Programmes
The school offers a British-based curriculum framework, including the Cambridge Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 4-5, and the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for ages 5-11 (Key Stages 1 and 2). The Lower Secondary program covers Years 7 to 9, focusing on core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside Social Studies, STEM, Art, Music, PE, and French. Additionally, the school incorporates Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications and MOE curriculum requirements.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a Head of Inclusion and provides a wellness and counseling center to support students with personal challenges, emotional development, and mental health. The curriculum is delivered with a focus on personalized learning, utilizing differentiated instruction to cater to individual student needs and abilities.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Woodlem British School offer?
- Woodlem British School offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE.
- How much is tuition at Woodlem British School?
- Annual tuition at Woodlem British School is AED 13.4K–AED 21.5K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Woodlem British School a day or boarding school?
- Woodlem British School is a day school.
- What accreditations does Woodlem British School hold?
- Woodlem British School holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
- Where is Woodlem British School located?
- Woodlem British School is an international school in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| FS2 | 4–4 | AED 13.4K |
| Year 1 | 5–5 | AED 13.5K |
| Year 2 | 6–6 | AED 15K |
| Year 3 | 7–7 | AED 15K |
| Year 4 | 8–8 | AED 16.4K |
| Year 5 | 9–9 | AED 16.9K |
| Year 6 | 10–10 | AED 17.6K |
| Year 7 | 11–11 | AED 18.1K |
| Year 8 | 12–12 | AED 18.7K |
| Year 9 | 13–13 | AED 18.7K |
| Year 10 | 14–14 | AED 20K |
| Year 11 | 15–15 | AED 20K |
| Year 12 | 16–16 | AED 21.5K |
Other fees(2)
| Registration fee· Non-refundable | AED 500 |
|---|---|
| Deposit· First instalment (at the time of admission) adjustable to tuition fee | AED 850 |
Admissions
The school maintains an online registration process for prospective students. Applicants are required to provide details including their current location, previous school, and the desired year group, ranging from FS2 to Year 9. A non-refundable registration fee of 500 AED is applicable at the time of application.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features modern, spacious classrooms equipped with smartboards, projectors, and educational technology. Specialized facilities include STEM laboratories with tools for robotics and coding, a dedicated robotics and technology hub, art and music studios, and a library with digital resources. Sports facilities comprise a multi-purpose gymnasium, football fields, and basketball courts, while a wellness and counseling center provides support for student mental health and emotional development.

- Ms. Natalia SvetenokPrincipal
As the principal of Woodlem British School, she leads a community committed to excellence, innovation, and personal growth. She emphasizes a modern approach to education that integrates academic rigor with creativity, STEM, sustainability, and social-emotional development.
- Ms. Inaam AbualhijaVice Principal
- Ms. Elizabeth V MathewHead of EYFS and KS 1
- Mr. Tamer MohamedHead of Inclusion
- Ms. Resmi Nishand NairHead of Admin and Operations
- Ms. Jamila HassanHead of MOE Subjects
- Ms. Warda AlkaabiHead of English and MFL Department
- Ms. Shazia RafiqueHead of Mathematics Department
- Ms. Shafaq RazaHead of Science Department
- Mr. Raja BabarHead of ICT and Innovation Department
- Mr. Osama GamalHead of PE Department
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