Dar Al Marefa Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesPre-KG
1 year / Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten for ages 3-4. IB PYP Early Years laying the foundation for future learning.
KG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. IB PYP Early Years with bilingual English and Arabic instruction.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing for PYP primary years with inquiry-based learning.
Grade 1
1 year / PYP
IB PYP for ages 6-7. Bilingual inquiry-based learning developing caring, active participants.
Grade 2
1 year / PYP
IB PYP for ages 7-8. Building foundational academic skills through transdisciplinary inquiry.
Grade 3
1 year / PYP
IB PYP for ages 8-9. Deepening inquiry skills and bilingual fluency.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Early Years | 3-4 | 65,968 | - |
| KG1 | Early Years | 4-5 | 65,968 | - |
| KG2 | Early Years | 5-6 | 65,968 | - |
| Grade 1 | PYP | 6-7 | 79,163 | - |
| Grade 2 | PYP | 7-8 | 79,163 | - |
| Grade 3 | PYP | 8-9 | 79,163 | - |
| Grade 4 | PYP | 9-10 | 79,163 | - |
| Grade 5 | PYP | 10-11 | 79,163 | - |
| Grade 6 | MYP | 11-12 | 81,940 | - |
| Grade 7 | MYP | 12-13 | 81,940 | - |
| Grade 8 | MYP | 13-14 | 81,940 | - |
| Grade 9 | MYP | 14-15 | 81,940 | - |
| Grade 10 | MYP | 15-16 | 81,940 | - |
| Grade 11 | DP | 16-17 | 101,121 | - |
| Grade 12 | DP | 17-18 | 101,121 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP). The only bilingual English/Arabic IB school in Dubai. Campus designed by Pritzker Prize-winning RCR Architects.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme Early Years. Bilingual English and Arabic instruction. Inquiry-based learning laying the foundation for future learning. Very Good Mathematics attainment and progress. Very Good personal and social development.
Teaching Approach
IB inquiry-based early years with bilingual instruction. Very Good curriculum quality and design. Emirati and Islamic values integrated throughout.
Core Subjects
Full IB PYP with bilingual English and Arabic instruction. Transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning nurturing caring, active participants. Very Good Islamic Education progress. Arabic taught as both first and additional language with Good performance across both.
Teaching Approach
IB transdisciplinary inquiry framework. Very Good curriculum quality and design. PYP Exhibition in Grade 5. Gifted and Talented programmes available.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IB MYP making practical connections between studies and the real world. Eight subject groups with interdisciplinary learning. Arabic taught as both first and additional language. MYP Personal Project and eAssessment in Grade 10.
Teaching Approach
IB interdisciplinary inquiry. Very Good curriculum quality and design. Personal Project in Year 5. Bilingual English/Arabic instruction continues.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
State-of-the-art campus in Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai, designed by award-winning RCR Architects (Pritzker Prize winners). The only bilingual English/Arabic IB school in Dubai. Established 2008. Campus designed to stimulate discovery, learning, growth, and creativity. Ranked amongst the top IB schools in the UAE.
Academic
Science Labs
Specialist science laboratories supporting IB inquiry-based learning across PYP, MYP, and DP.
Library
School library supporting bilingual English and Arabic curriculum and independent research.
Art Studios
Creative arts spaces supporting IB Arts programme across all phases.
Classrooms
Modern learning spaces within the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural design, stimulating discovery and creativity.
Sports & Recreation
Sports Facilities
Comprehensive sports facilities for physical education and extracurricular sports.
Support Services
Cafeteria
On-campus cafeteria providing meals for students.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Steven Llewellyn Giles
Principal
Principal of Dar Al Marefa Private School. Leads the only bilingual English/Arabic IB school in Dubai, emphasising student happiness, confidence, and empowerment within a reflective, tolerant, and respectful environment.