Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha

Inaugurated in 1998, Al Mawakeb School in Al Barsha is the second branch of Al Mawakeb Schools managed by Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI). The first Al Mawakeb campus is located in Al Garhoud, and the newest addition is in Al Khawaneej. Al Mawakeb School – Al Barsha is a private international school offering co-education until Grade 4.

The school follows the American curriculum from kindergarten level to high school. English is the language of instruction from Grade 1 to high school. Ages of students range from 4 to 18 years.

The American curriculum is based on the Massachusetts State Standards and the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) standards. Students graduate with a High School Diploma in Grade 12 and are fully prepared for admissions into universities worldwide.

More than 3,000 students receive education at Al Mawakeb School, Barsha. There are 106 students with SEND requirements, 189 teachers and eight teaching assistants. The teacher to student ratio is 1:17 and you will also find four guidance counsellors.

Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha KHDA rating is ‘Good’ for the last four years. It is one of the top American schools in Dubai.

• Location: Al Barsha
• School Fee: AED 14,540 - AED 23,570
• Curriculum: The American Curriculum and curriculum of UAE Ministry of Education
• Co-ed or Segregate: Co-education till Grade 4
• KHDA Rating: Good
• Years Offered: KG to Grade 12

Al Mawakeb School in Al Barsha close to the following residential communities:

• Dubai Internet City
• Al Sufouh
• The Greens

The nearest family-friendly neighbourhood is Al Sufouh. Located on the north-western side of Dubai Marina, Al Sufouh is one of the most prominent areas in Jumeirah. The community offers an interesting mix of residential and commercial properties.

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Students at Al Mawakeb School, Barsha are supported by a range of impressive campus facilities including a school clinic, a cafeteria, an art workshop, a multi-purpose hall and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Hall. You will also find a swimming pool, a football pitch and a running track.

Al Mawakeb School is situated in Al Barsha and shares the location with the Al Barsha Pond Park.

When talking about Al Mawakeb, a few things make the school stand out among its competitors. First, it is a member of the AMSI group. Being a member of this organisation means having access to top-notch technology that facilitates the academic journey of students.

Second, Al Mawakeb School is a non-selective institute where each child with a quest to learn is accepted and appreciated. Students of determination find themselves at comfort on the premise due to supporting staff and amenities.

Likewise, the school offers an ‘all-through’ education system, so students and parents need not worry about finding a high school to complete the school-level academic journey.

Last, the school offers a bilingual curriculum. Kindergarten students are taught in French with English and Arabic are additional languages. Other sections follow English as the language of instruction with French and Arabic as additional languages. It is among the best schools in Al Barsha just like GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

Grades offered at Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha include kindergarten to high school.

Al Mawakeb School’s American curriculum primarily follows the Massachusetts State Standards. Subjects like Arabic Studies, Islamic Education and Social Studies are taught based on the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) guidelines.

The academic learning experience at Al Mawakeb Private School is supported by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and physical education.

Kindergarten Level

To develop language skills and reading literacy from a tender age, the school takes assistance from three languages including French, Arabic and English. The kindergarten section has a tri-lingual program where students are taught three languages – English, French and Arabic. These languages are treated as the language of instruction or additional language.

Elementary School

At this stage, they teach children to adopt a more independent approach towards studies. Learners have the option to select Arabic B, French B, and Social Studies and Islamic Education in English.

Middle School

Middle School at Al Mawakeb is designed to support advanced teaching in high school. Research and analysis are the two main skills taught in middle school. Also, students appear in many tests and assessments to gauge the level of attainment in all subjects. These tests include MAP, CAT4, PSAT and TIMSS.

High School

Just like middle school, high school presents a ground for students to prepare themselves for college and university. High school consists of four years where students go through freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years and graduate with a High School Diploma issued by the KHDA.

Apart from this, your child can opt for Advanced Placement (AP) courses that offer college-level curriculums in various subjects. The school encourages students to take more than one AP course during their studies.

The Knowledge and Human Development Apartment (KHDA) is a government entity that evaluates the performance of private schools operating in Dubai. The authority rates schools on a six-point scale.

The school’s current KHDA rating is Good – a rating that Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha has maintained for the past few years. A 10-year rating history of the school can be seen below:

Areas that KHDA report deems best include students’ excellent personal and social development as well as the ECA club initiatives. Students show good learning skills at the kindergarten as well as higher levels.

English and Science are the areas where students show remarkable overall attainment. Likewise, children hold deep Islamic values across all sections.

The school needs to up its game in a few areas to increase its overall rating. The KHDA report highlighted that Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha, needs to improve the accuracy of self-evaluation by bringing in the senior leadership team to set a reasonable pace for change and see that it is implemented throughout.

Al Mawakeb School, Dubai has a 10-month long academic year that is divided into three terms.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a 3-week winter holiday.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a 2-week spring break.
• The third term starts in the second week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by 2 months of summer holidays.

Al Mawakeb School Barsha calendar is available on the official website.

Al Mawakeb School admission process is non-selective and simple. However, before starting the registration process, make sure that you have the following documents ready to submit to the registrar.

• A copy of the applicant’s passport with valid residence visa, original Emirates ID (both sides) and birth certificate
• A copy of parents’ passport with a valid residence visa and original Emirates ID (both sides)
• Copy of custody papers (if applicable)
• A copy of the student’s last year school report
• Grade 9 to 12 applicants must present a Letter of Good Conduct from the last school attended.
• Results of MAP and CAT4 tests from the previous school
• Students applying from Dubai need to submit the original Transfer Certificate (attested) and transcript from the previous school.
• Students from other emirates need to submit the original Transfer Certificate and transcript from the previous school duly attested from the appropriate Educational Zone.
• Students coming from outside the UAE need to submit the original Transfer Certificate and transcript letter from the previous school (either in Arabic or English) duly attested by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy in the country of origin.

• All new applicants will have to clear an assessment test and an interview.
• The school will not disclose the result of the assessment and interview until and unless parents provide the mandatory documents to the registrar.
• Once the documents have been submitted, parents are required to proceed with the payment.
• The school sometimes offers special and academic support classes; hence parents are required to sign the suggestions.
• Registration will be cancelled if the student does not attend the school for three consecutive weeks without any advance notice.
• Students from outside of Dubai applying for admission will have to provide original and legal transfer papers before September.

The Principal and Senior Leadership Team can accept students with special educational needs and people of determination (SEND) after ensuring that the school has educational conditions and environment to meet their special needs.

Parents will be contacted by the admissions team within two working days. If you do not receive any communication from the school within this time, please check the junk email first or send an email to amsbarsha@almawakeb.sch.ae.  

Parents can find the registration ID in the email they receive when the required documents are successfully submitted for registration.  

Parents of existing students can log into the online portal on the school website using the credentials to re-register their children for the new school year. For any inquiries, send an email to helpme@amb.sch.ae.

Before signing up for admission, please ensure that your child meets the age placement guideline mentioned below.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha fees structure for the academic year 2022-2023 is as follows:

Additional Charges:

• Application fee: AED 740
  • This payment is refundable if the school does not offer a place
  • Payment is non-refundable if the school offers a place and the student does not accept
  • Non-deductible against term’s fees if the school offers a place and the student accepts it.
• Registration charges for new students: 10% of the tuition fees
• Re-registration charges for existing students: 5% of the tuition fee

Al Mawakeb School also has a sibling discount policy.

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancelling registration before the start of the academic year and receiving books and other school gears will cost 10% of the tuition fee to new students and 5% to current students.

Refunds apply in certain circumstances. The calculation for refunds are directed under the following method:

• If the student attends school for two weeks or less, one month’s fees will be deducted.
• If the student attends school between two weeks and one month, two months’ fees will be deducted.
• If the student attends school for more than a month, one term’s tuition fees will be deducted.

Scholarships at Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha

Al Mawakeb School has an academic honour and award program for students that show outstanding performance in academic and non-academic fields. The award granted is in the form of a letter of achievement or partial scholarship to the student.

However, only students from Grade 7 to Grade 12 are eligible to receive academic honour or award. The certificate of achievement or award is presented by the AMSI alumni.

Students can receive four categories of honours: X- Honour, High Honour, Higher Honour and Highest Honour. For more details, please visit the Academic Honour and Award page.

The cafeteria isn’t available for kindergarten and Grade 1 students. Parents are advised to send healthy and nutritious meals for kids to have in their classrooms under the teacher’s supervision. After lunch, children are allowed to go to the playground.

Students in Grade 2 and onwards have access to a cafeteria.

Bus transport service is provided by Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha. To start using the service, parents are advised to download the transportation form and submit it to the transportation department.

Please ensure that you share the correct address and contact information with the transportation department and inform in writing beforehand in case of change of location for pick-up or drop-off.

Transportation charges and routes covered are provided below:

The scout’s program at the school presents students with the opportunity to enjoy trips, community works and holiday camps.

Sports facilities allow students to engage in physical education and activities. You will find a multi-purpose hall where children can play volleyball, basketball and badminton. Also, one can find a football pitch, a track, a playground and a swimming pool in the school.

Extra-curricular activities (ECA) are introduced to support the school’s plan for well-rounded student development. These ventures help students exercise their mind, soul and body.

Students can join the following clubs for an engaging experience:

Recreational visits not only are fun, but they also provide a much-needed break from the academic schedule. To maintain a balance between the two worlds, Al Mawakeb School, Barsha arranges field trips each year. Past events include visits to the VR Park in Dubai Mall and Dubai Ski.

After-school activities are part of the ECA program.

The school clinic is well-resourced to provide first-aid treatment to students and advise them on any health-related matters. Full-time nurses keep a record of the medical report of students to assist in case of any emergency.

Also, Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha, Dubai provides personal accident insurance to all students if they are injured on school grounds or during any school-related activity.

Keeping parents in the loop helps students achieve academic excellence. To serve this purpose, Al Mawakeb School has developed two E-services for parents: School Portal and iCampus Mobile App.

The first service allows parents to access several features such as bus tracking, online lessons, school report, timetable, calendar, email, photo gallery and exam schedule. Similarly, the iCampus app allows parents to access the features mentioned above on their mobile.

Parents can request to join grade-specific WhatsApp groups for instant notifications regarding school events or updates.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-347-8288
• General and admission enquiries: amb@almawakeb.sch.ae
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What are the timings of the school?

The school is operational from Monday to Friday.

Does the school conduct after-school activities?

Yes, the school organises after-school activities.

How many grades are there in the school?

KG to Grade 12.

Does Al Mawakeb follow a co-education model? If yes, from which grade do boys and girls study in separate sections or classrooms?

Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha is a co-educational school till Grade 4. Girls and boys study in separate classrooms from Grade 5 onwards.

How many students are currently studying in the school and how many nationalities are represented?

The school currently has about 3,156 students of 60 different nationalities.

Does Al Mawakeb School has any special education programmes or learning plans for students of determination?

The school fulfills the requirements of students with special educational needs through different academic programs, curriculum modifications and strategies.

Please describe the academic calendar of the school.

The school year lasts from the end of August to the last week of June and is divided into 3 terms.

Please mention the range of the tuition fee

The school fee ranges from AED 14,540 to AED 23,570.

Does the school offer scholarship programmes to needy and deserving students? If yes, please say a bit about the programme.

Al Mawakeb School offers scholarships for its academically well-performing students. It also has a system of academic recognition and awards for grade 7 to 12 students.

How does the school communicate with parents?

The school uses an electronic portal, the iCampus Mobile application and grade-specific WhatsApp groups for smooth communication with parents.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

The school has a well-equipped canteen that serves various healthy meals.

How often does the school arrange field trips?

Al Mawakeb School organises multiple field trips during an academic year.

Does Al Mawakeb School organise holiday camps for winter, spring or summer breaks?

The school organises summer camps for students.

How many teachers are currently teaching in the school?

The school currently has 189 teachers and 8 teaching assistants.