Enhancing Life By

Nurturing Minds

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The Only IB Bilingual School in Dubai

State-of-Art Campus

What makes us Unique

State-of-Art Campus

Rooted in UAE Culture

Home Away from Home

Enquiry-based Learning

Community of Learners

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Welcome to Dar Al Marefa School, a unique, vibrant bilingual school in the heart of Al Khawaneej, Dubai.

It is my privilege to lead this exceptional community, where our youngest learners in our excellent KG provision, begin their international baccalaureate journey that continues through the PYP, MYP, DP & CP to our graduating students in grade 12. Our students are individually motivated to be able to join the world’s leading universities and to become future role models and leaders. I am proud of the inspiring experience each and every student enjoys here. We are committed to ensuring every student feels happy, confident, and empowered to dream boldly, embrace challenge, and realise their potential. Through an innovative and holistic education, students are nurtured to grow in knowledge, character, and curiosity each day. We foster a reflective, respectful, and inclusive environment where ambition is encouraged; horizons are broadened, and every learner is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. I welcome you to come and visit our culturally enriched school and see for yourself the bespoke nature of our students, parents and staff, of which I am immensely proud.

Mr. Steven Giles
Principal

OUR CURRICULUM

More than a school; we're a nurturing environment where children thrive through discovery,
empathy, and global citizenship in a bilingual IB setting.

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CURRICULUM

More than a school; we're a nurturing environment where children thrive through discovery,
empathy, and global citizenship in a bilingual IB setting.

Early Years

The Early Years pathway nurtures inquiry, play, agency, and confidence.

Primary Years

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) develops concepts, action, and reflection.

Middle Years

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) strengthens learning through global contexts.

Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) builds rigor, research, and balance.

Career Related

The IB Career-related Programme (CP) connects skills, pathways, and purpose.

Dar Al Marefa

In Numbers

100٪ Diploma Pass Rate

86٪ Emirati Cohort

42/45 Highest DP Score

'08

since 2008

I am Reflective

I analyze, reflect, and take responsibility.

I am Inquirer

I learn through play, asking, and exploring.

I am Principled

I think deeply, ask questions, and connect.

Our School At A Glance

Join Our Family

Our team builds fun lessons, great tools, and clear
paths to fluency. We help each student gain new skills
and grow in a way that fits their needs best.

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