Sharjah has always been a pioneer in culture and education. The first properly organized school was established in Sharjah in the 1950's. The old school building still exists today and is located in the Heritage area next to Souk Al Arsah.
Excellent multinational nursery, primary, secondary and undergraduate education exists in Sharjah.

Since 1997, two Universities are also available. The federal education ministry takes its responsibilities towards private schooling very seriously. Schools must be inspected and licenses once a year. A specified number of Arabic tuition in compulsory for all pupils.

List of Schools in Sharjah:

• Al Ma'arifa Private School
  
• Al-Ahliya Nursery
• Greenbelt Nursery & Wesgreen International School
• Lycee Georges Pompidou(Sharjah French School)
• Montessori Private School
  
• Our Own English High School
  
• Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School
  
• Pioneer Moderns School
  
• Sharjah American International School
  
• Sharjah English School
  
• Sharjah German School
  
• The International School of Choueifat
• Victoria English School