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Dar Al Marefa Private School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees AED 39,917 - 81,880
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1225
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 24

47th St, Al Khawaneej, Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Dar Al Marefa Private School has 1,225 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Dar Al Marefa is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Al Khawaneej district at Khawaneej 1 – 47th Street (PO Box 112602). The Al Khawaneej area is a residential community with convenient road access to central Dubai. The campus is a purpose-built, two-storey facility designed to support IB programmes and a broad range of facilities.

Stages
The school offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum from Pre-KG through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. It is the only bilingual English-Arabic IB curriculum school in Dubai.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Student nationality mix includes representation from many countries; sources indicate students from over 35 nationalities attend the school. Emirati students are the largest local group, with a substantial international presence.

Additional learning support
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It maintains an inclusive policy and provides services for students of determination.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Arab Emirates. The curriculum aligns with UAE MOE requirements and KHDA oversight.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation; however, the curriculum includes Islamic Studies for Muslim students in accordance with UAE MOE requirements, and Arabic language instruction is required.

School day structure
School hours are 7:30am to 3:30pm from Monday to Thursday, with a Friday schedule of 7:30am to 12:00pm.

Bus service
Dar Al Marefa offers its own bus transport for eligible students. Arrangements are coordinated with the RTA; pick-ups and drop-offs occur at designated meeting points, and routes may change only with RTA and school approval. Students must follow bus rules and wear seatbelts where fitted.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Dar Al Marefa Private School ranges from AED 39,917 to AED 81,880 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)

- Pre‑KG — Annual: AED 39,917; Term 1 (due August 15): AED 15,967; Term 2 (due December 15): AED 11,975; Term 3 (due March 15): AED 11,975.
- KG1 — Annual: AED 39,917; Term 1: AED 15,967; Term 2: AED 11,975; Term 3: AED 11,975.
- KG2 — Annual: AED 39,917; Term 1: AED 15,967; Term 2: AED 11,975; Term 3: AED 11,975.
- Grade 1 — Annual: AED 49,333; Term 1: AED 19,733; Term 2: AED 14,800; Term 3: AED 14,800.
- Grade 2 — Annual: AED 49,333; Term 1: AED 19,733; Term 2: AED 14,800; Term 3: AED 14,800.
- Grade 3 — Annual: AED 54,655; Term 1: AED 21,861; Term 2: AED 16,397; Term 3: AED 16,397.
- Grade 4 — Annual: AED 54,655; Term 1: AED 21,861; Term 2: AED 16,397; Term 3: AED 16,397.
- Grade 5 — Annual: AED 54,655; Term 1: AED 21,861; Term 2: AED 16,397; Term 3: AED 16,397.
- Grade 6 — Annual: AED 66,118; Term 1: AED 26,448; Term 2: AED 19,835; Term 3: AED 19,835.
- Grade 7 — Annual: AED 66,118; Term 1: AED 26,448; Term 2: AED 19,835; Term 3: AED 19,835.
- Grade 8 — Annual: AED 66,118; Term 1: AED 26,448; Term 2: AED 19,835; Term 3: AED 19,835.
- Grade 9 — Annual: AED 71,440; Term 1: AED 28,576; Term 2: AED 21,432; Term 3: AED 21,432.
- Grade 10 — Annual: AED 71,440; Term 1: AED 28,576; Term 2: AED 21,432; Term 3: AED 21,432.
- Grade 11 — Annual: AED 81,880; Term 1: AED 32,752; Term 2: AED 24,564; Term 3: AED 24,564.
- Grade 12 — Annual: AED 81,880; Term 1: AED 32,752; Term 2: AED 24,564; Term 3: AED 24,564.



Application and registration charges

- Application fee (one‑time, new students): AED 500 (assessment fees included).
- Registration / enrolment deposit on acceptance: up to 10% of the tuition fee; this payment secures the place and is deducted from Term 1 fees.
- Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this fee is non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees.



Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payment dates: Term 1 due August 15; Term 2 due December 15; Term 3 due March 15.
- The registration/enrolment deposit (up to 10%) must be paid within the timeframe specified in the offer to secure a place (payment window noted in admissions process).
- Online payments are accepted; payments normally reach the school bank account within two working days. The school does not accept liability for delayed or declined card payments. Credit‑card holders can convert school payments into 0% instalments through partner schemes.



Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school and provides transport services (school bus) as an optional paid service.



Other costs and typical ranges

- Required books: included in the tuition fees.
- Uniform: AED 1,000 to AED 2,000 (uniforms supplied by the school's approved supplier).
- Stationery: AED 500 to AED 700.
- Laptop / digital device (typical range): AED 2,000 to AED 6,000.
- Transport (optional school bus): AED 8,500 to AED 10,500 (range depending on route).
- Extracurricular activities, camps, trips and optional services: typical ranges shown on the fact sheet (examples: clubs, camps and overseas trips vary from a few hundred to several thousand AED depending on activity).



Sibling discount

- A sibling discount is applied: 5% on the third sibling (youngest child) and 10% on every subsequent child in each family.



Refund and cancellation details (financial terms that apply)

- The registration/enrolment deposit (up to 10% of the tuition fee) is non‑refundable and non‑transferable but is deductible from Term 1 fees.
- Re‑enrolment fees (existing students) are non‑refundable and deductible from Term 1 fees (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher).
- Students must have cleared all financial obligations to remain registered and to be eligible for promotion; unpaid fees can affect the student's continued enrolment.



Fee payment options

- Online payment (credit/debit card) — school uses an online payment facility; payments normally settle to the school bank account within two working days.
- Bank transfer.
- Cash and cheque options are accepted where applicable.
- Credit‑card instalment plans (0%) are available via partner schemes for eligible cardholders.
Academics

Dar Al Marefa Private School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Dar Al Marefa is an IB World School in Dubai offering the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–10, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, with instruction delivered in English and Arabic. Arabic language is taught per UAE Ministry of Education requirements, with Arabic A for native speakers from listed Arab countries and Arabic B for non-natives when approved by KHDA; Islamic studies are also offered to Muslim students. PYP focuses on inquiry-based learning across transdisciplinary themes and fosters global citizenship, including Early Years within the programme. MYP connects studies to real-world contexts as the middle phase of the IB continuum. DP comprises six subject groups plus the core (TOK, EE, CAS); students in grades 11–12 may follow the Diploma Programme or a Diploma Programme Course stream, with a maximum of 45 points and KHDA equivalency considerations. Assessment and planning employ IB tools such as ManageBac to plan, assess, and report progress.
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Admissions

Admissions
Dar Al Marefa offers the full IB Curriculum continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) in English and Arabic. The admissions process requires completing the online Admissions Form, scheduling an assessment, paying 10% of the annual fee upon acceptance, and securing the place. Entry requirements include that Pre-KG entrants must be at least three years old by August 31 and toilet-trained; all students learn Arabic under UAE MOE guidelines with Arabic A for native speakers from certain Arab countries through Grade 12, and Muslim students take Islamic Education through Grade 12 (Arabic A or English B, per nationality). Online applications prompt a school representative to contact within 1-2 working days to arrange a visit and entrance assessment; the language of instruction is English and Arabic.
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