Two US schools in Sharjah to merge in the new academic year to cut costs – The National

Two US schools in Sharjah to merge in the new academic year to cut costs – The National

Two American schools in Sharjah are set to merge at the beginning of the next academic year.. Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management International, a school operator in the emirates, has announced The American School of Creative Science in Al Layyah will be merged with the American School of Creative Science on Maliha Road, starting August 30.. The merger will be valid for one year to reduce operational costs.. The American School of Creative Science in Al Layyah will close at the end of the summer term on July 2.. The school operator has consulted the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and said the move will not have any negative impact on pupils as both schools offer the same curriculum.. Since 2016, 10 private schools have merged or closed in Dubai, according to Khda.. "Non-payment of fees by pupils, the provision of discounts, and uncertainties regarding new enrollments and variable operational costs is putting tremendous pressure on schools that can affect operational continuity," said Kalthoom Ali Salem, a committee member of Education Business Group, which represents more than 100 private schools in UAE.. Rising School in Nad Al Sheba, which opened in 2017, and offered the American curriculum will close operations on