St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Oud Metha Road, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
10 ProgrammesYear 1
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 first year. National Curriculum for England. Fee includes textbooks, computer labs, and study materials.
Year 2
1 year / primary
Key Stage 1 second year. Core subjects with specialist Arabic and PE instruction.
Year 3
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2. French introduced from Year 3. Broadened curriculum.
Year 4
1 year / primary
Lower Key Stage 2 second year. Deepening subject knowledge.
Year 5-6
2 years / primary
Upper Key Stage 2. Enhanced academic rigour with secondary transition preparation.
Year 7
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 first year. Subject-specialist teaching across broadened curriculum.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 8,456 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 8,510 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 9,271 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 9,325 | - |
| Year 5-6 | KS2 | 9-11 | 9,515 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 10,150 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 10,177 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 11,571 | - |
| Year 10-11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-16 | 13,312 | - |
| Year 12-13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-18 | 16,389 | - |
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All-inclusive fees — among the most affordable British schools in Dubai. Founded 1968. Annual charges include textbooks, computer labs, and study materials. Second campus in Muhaisnah has separate fee structure. Land donated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
National Curriculum of England. French introduced from Year 3. Arabic (native and additional language) and Islamic Studies throughout. Strong Arabic outcomes in primary rated Good by KHDA. 2 enrichment periods per week.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum delivery with Catholic ethos. All-inclusive fees cover textbooks and lab materials. Environment Club active for 12+ years. Average class size of 30.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum leading to IGCSE/GCSE examinations in Year 11. Subject-specialist teaching with broadened curriculum. Exemplary student behaviour recognised by KHDA. IGCSE examination options across core and elective subjects.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with strong pastoral care. IGCSE/GCSE preparation. Expanded co-curricular programme with quiz, debates, drama, and sports. KHDA rates behaviour as exemplary.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
A-Level programme with English rated Very Good by KHDA at Post-16. Mathematics and Sciences rated Good to Very Good. University preparation for international placements. Strong academic tradition since 1968.
Teaching Approach
A-Level teaching with university counselling. International university placements annually. English Post-16 rated Very Good. Exemplary student behaviour and strong values-based approach.
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Historic campus in Oud Metha, near Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, on land donated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Features a football pitch, basketball court, multipurpose hall, science labs, ICT labs with interactive whiteboards, library, art and music rooms, canteen, and outdoor playgrounds. Second campus in Muhaisnah with specialist facilities.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Science labs for practical experiments across secondary and sixth form.
ICT Labs
ICT multimedia classrooms with interactive whiteboards and projectors.
Library
School library with extensive collection supporting research.
Sports & Recreation
Football Pitch
Football/soccer pitch for PE and inter-school competitions.
Basketball Court
Basketball court for PE and competitive matches.
Multipurpose Hall
Hall for indoor sports, events, assemblies, and performances.
Playgrounds
Outdoor playgrounds for recreation and PE activities.
Performance & Arts
Art Rooms
Art studios for visual arts and craft projects.
Music Rooms
Music instruction and practice rooms.
General
Canteen
On-campus canteen serving meals for students and staff.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Paul Asir Joseph
Principal
Principal of St. Mary's Catholic High School since 2016. Leads the school's British curriculum programme with Catholic ethos. Maintained Good KHDA rating for 8 consecutive years.
Joseph Flynn
Managing Director
Managing Director overseeing the management and strategic direction of St. Mary's Catholic High School under the Management Board chaired by Bishop Paul Hinder.