Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is the third and the most recent addition to the list of Al Mawakeb Schools by Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI) group. Though named as Al Khawaneej, the school is actually located in Al Mizhar, a villa community close to the Dubai – Sharjah border.

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej opened in September 2018 and now offers classes from Pre-KG until Grade12. The school follows the American curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the California State Standards.

To ensure that students become familiar with the culture and heritage of the UAE, the school has adopted the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies and Moral Education.

Since the other two Al Mawakeb Schools have gained a solid reputation and a ‘Good’ rating from the KHDA in the current year, Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej School has already made it to the list of top 10 American schools in Dubai.

The KHDA will carry out its first inspection of Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Al Mizhar for the 2021 – 2022 academic session. You can also read our detailed school guides on the other two branches of Al Mawakeb, i.e. Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha and Al Mawakeb School, Al Garhoud.

• Location: Al Mizhar 1
• School fees: AED 33,450 - AED 64,350
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12

Located in the heart of Dubai, the school is easily reachable for families living in:

• Muhaisnah
• Oud Al Muteena
• Mirdif

Approximately an 8-minute drive from the campus, Muhaisnah is the nearest residential neighbourhood. Located in the northeastern region of Dubai, Muhaisnah is one of the communities close to the Dubai-Sharjah border. This area is favoured by the working population and families because of affordable housing.

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The newly built Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej campus is spread across 65,000 sq. ft. and has state-of-the-art facilities. Since the school plans to offer an exciting blend of academic programmes to create a generation of confident achievers, the facilities installed are of premium quality.

The well-structured campus includes an outdoor running track, a football field, a full-sized swimming pool and outdoor courts for long tennis and volleyball. Similarly, indoors, you will find a multi-purpose sports hall where students can play badminton, basketball and other sports. Senior students can make the most of the indoor fitness gymnasium.

Within the premises, you will find airy and bright classes to enhance the learning experience. Latest technology and innovative products are installed in these classrooms to introduce children to technological advancement from a young age.

Al Mawakeb Khawaneej has built Science laboratories, computer labs, STEM labs and libraries to further support the learning process. Besides these facilities, students taking part in performing arts can use the music room, a music studio, an art room and an auditorium.

Last, students can enjoy their recess time in a cafeteria or grab and go selling points. To ensure the health and safety of children during school hours, there’s an on-site clinic managed by a full-time nurse.

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is situated in Al Mizhar 1, a budget-friendly sub-community in Al Mizhar. The school is located just off Al Khawaneej Street (D89) in proximity to mosques, restaurants and a sports complex.

You can find several schools close to Al Mawakeb Khawaneej such as GEMS Royal Dubai School, Mirdif American School, North American International School, Al Mizhar American Academy and Dubai Modern Education School.

Several features help Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Dubai stand out amongst other American schools in Dubai. First, the school is associated with AMSI group. This agency has been providing quality international education for around four decades and has established a solid reputation in the region.

Second, its sister schools in Al Garhoud and Al Barsha have shown par excellence performance since their inception. Hence, there’s no reason to believe that Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej will be any different.

Third, this Al Mawakeb School in Dubai prepares children for higher education by offering the University and Career Guidance Program and the Advanced Placement Program. Also, students are introduced to English, Arabic and French language under a multilingual programme.  Last, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej location makes it possible for families from close communities to easily access the school.

So far, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej reviews by parents and students are quite impressive.

Al Mawakeb School in Garhoud has divided the school into four categories.

Al Mawakeb School Khawaneej curriculum is divided into four sections to appropriately cater to each grade level. A mixture of the American and MOE curriculum helps widen the scope of the lessons taught.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten section includes classes from Pre-KG to KG 2. Here, major emphasis is given to the French language so that a solid foundation can be built early on. In fact, a trilingual program consisting of English, French and Arabic language is inculcated to enhance students’ exposure.

Additionally, little ones are routinely engaged in ventures that promote reading and writing habits. Most activities at this level are child-led and teacher-initiated.

Elementary School

The elementary or primary school introduces children to optional courses that are teacher-specific such as Arabic B, French B, Social Studies and Islamic Education. Since students are trained and encouraged to be more independent in academic and non-academic aspects, the curriculum becomes a bit challenging.

However, to maintain the same excitement when it comes to effective learning, the school often takes students on field trips, educational trips and allows them to take part in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities.

Middle School and High School

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej curriculum for middle and high school overlaps since students are now being prepared to attain a high school diploma. Most courses are teacher-specific and slightly more complex than the versions taught before.

Various assessment tools are employed to ensure that students prepare for their high school diploma adequately. Assessments like MAP, CAT4, PSAT and TIMSS ensure that students improve their performance against the set benchmarks.

International assessment and entrance exams like PSAT, SAT, TOFEL and IELTS take place during high school. Similarly, kids can enrol in advanced placement courses offered by the school to increase their chances of getting into prestigious overseas universities in the USA and Canada.

The education sector in Dubai is known to be well-regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This agency was formed in 2006 to assist private schools in Dubai to showcase better performance throughout the year.

This quality assurance agency inspects schools on various parameters such as quality of teachers, education and provision. The final ratings are then published in the DSIB annual report. The below picture represents the six-point scale on which all private schools are rated.

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej was for the academic calendar 2021-2022 and was successful in obtaining a 'Good' rating on its first inspection. The positive aspects of the school highlighted in the report are:

• A strong, inclusive community with a shared vision towards educating well-rounded citizens
• Independent learning skills with students demonstrating a sense of responsibility for their own learning
• Outstanding health and safety provision throughout the school
• Teaching with cross curricular links, efficient use of technology and embedded UAE culture and history
• Reading enrichment and academic support in both Arabic and English languages within the weekly timetable and a focus on developing schoolwide literacy.

However, there are few areas for the school to work on, including:

• Providing opportunities to students to work on their inquiry, exploration and investigation skills
• Ensuring that teaching is systematic and consistent across subjects and phases with the aim of increasing teacher ability to move students from skill level to ownership.
• Working from the current baseline of internal and external assessment results, establish clear data points and targets for benchmarking student achievement on a regular basis in the coming months.
• Develop teachers’ understanding of curriculum standards and use this to improve lesson planning and assessments.

The Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej academic calendar includes school events, examination days, result days and various holidays.

Being an inclusive school, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej admission process is based on merit where children from a diverse group are welcomed. Students are served on a first-come-first-serve basis. The registration process starts with filling in the registration booking form and submitting it along with the following mandatory documents.

• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• A copy of the applicant’s visa
• A copy of the applicant’s Emirates ID Card
• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
• A copy of both parents’ passport
• A copy of both parent’s valid residence visa
• A copy of both parents’ Emirates ID card
• 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
  • Other emirates need to submit the original Transfer Certificate and transcript from the previous school duly attested from the appropriate Educational Zone
  • 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

Once the above steps are carried out, the school will invite your child for a round of assessment and an interview session. Meanwhile, parents can tour the school and discuss their queries with the teachers or the admissions department.

Students who successfully clear the entrance exam will be offered a place in the school provided a seat is available. To accept the offer parents must pay a non-refundable and non-transferable registration deposit of 10% of the annual school that will be adjusted against the first term’s fee within the time frame specified by the school.

Failure to do so will result in the school offering the seat to another candidate and your child will be placed on a waiting list.

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej is an American school that has designed an age bracket for each year group. Below is the age placement guideline for you to follow when seeking admission.

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)

The KHDA approved fee structure of Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej for the academic year 2023-24 falls in the premium range but that is justifiable considering top-notch facilities available to students.

*This bundle is only for new students in Grade 10-12.

Please note that this fee schedule is inclusive of books and uniform charges.

Other additional charges include:

• Transportation fee: AED 7,200 - AED 13,000
• A registration fee (totalling up to 10% discount on the annual tuition fee) for new students
• A re-registration fee (totalling up to 5% discount on the annual tuition fee) for existing students
• An application fee of AED 500, which is:
  • Refundable if the school does not offer a place to the student
  • Non-refundable if the school offers a place, but the student rejects it
  • Non-deductible if the school offers a place and the student accepts it

Sibling Discount

Sibling discounts are available to parents who have children enrolled in Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej in Al Mizhar. The school provides an AED 700 discount on tuition fee for all siblings.

Providing quality education is not the only aim of Al Mawakeb School. In fact, encouraging children to obtain remarkable progress and widen their horizons is the top priority. Hence, to initiate this change, Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej has introduced tuition scholarships.

Students from Grade 7 to Grade 12 attaining outstanding academic performance will be eligible for the scholarship. All successful candidates receive a range of discounts on their tuition fees.

This scholarship facility is available for all students of Al Mawakeb enrolled in the three branches. Students who show outstanding performance in academic and non-academic fields are awarded either a Letter of Achievement or partial scholarship.

There are four categories of honours that a student can achieve: X- Honour, High Honour, Higher Honour and Highest Honour. To know more about this scholarship, please visit Academic Honors and Awards.

There is an on-site canteen facility and Al Mawakeb Khawaneej ensures that only fresh products and ingredients are used to prepare hot and cold meals for students. The cafeteria is kept clean to highlight the importance of hygiene.

The school strictly prohibits unhealthy lunches such as fizzy drinks, crisps, sweets, chocolates and others. Parents who are sending lunch from home must strictly follow the rules.

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej provides transportation service. To start using this service, you need to submit a transportation form. If the buses cover your area or route, only then you will be able to benefit from the service.

Any change in address must be conveyed to the transportation department at least three working days in advance so the school can respond accordingly.

To boost students’ self-confidence and new skills, the school has introduced a Scouts Program. Children are part of holiday camps, field trips, adventurous activities and community work to teach self-resilience and independence.

Students participating in this program become a part of the Scout Troop.

Sports and physical activities are an integral part of the school curriculum and Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Al Mizhar 1 has built world-class sports facilities for this purpose.

You will find an indoor gym featuring basketball, volleyball and handball courts, a fitness centre and a full-sized swimming pool. Outdoors, one can find a large football field, a running track and a multi-sport court.

Extra-curricular activities designed by Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej School are mindful of students with different capabilities. Gifted, talented and SEND students can easily find activities of their interest and participate accordingly.

Students can opt for their favourite activities from the list mentioned below:

Field trips are an integral part of the school curriculum. This is one way to ensure that students bring classroom learning to life. Previously, the school planned visits to:

• Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Green Planet Dubai in City Walk
• Hub Zero
• Airmaniax
• Museum of Illusion

Most extracurricular and scouts program activities are conducted after school hours.

The medical centre at Al Mawakeb Khawaneej School is managed by a full-time nurse who maintains medical records for each student. The clinic is well-equipped to handle minor injuries and provide first-aid treatment.The school has extensive medical and insurance procedures. Al Mawakeb schools provide personal accident cover to students who sustain an injury at the school or during any school-endorsed activity.

At Al Mawakeb schools, parents’ involvement and partnership are taken quite seriously. Several e-services have been developed by Al Mawakeb Khawaneej out of which the school portal and iCampus Mobile App are the most relevant for parents to communicate with the staff and school management.

These two services allow parents to access school reports, online lessons, time table, exam schedule, e-circulars, calendar, bus tracking and finances online.

For more conventional methods, you can use Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej contact details provided below. You can also visit their social media accounts to see pictures and videos related to school events.

• Telephone Number: +971 4-251-4433
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: amk@almawakeb.sch.ae
  • Admission Enquiries: amk@almawakeb.sch.ae
• Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Website
• Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Facebook
• Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Twitter
• Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej Instagram

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Do you conduct after-school activities?

Most activities are conducted after school hours.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej welcomes students from Pre-KG until Grade 12.

Does your school follow a co-education model?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

The school currently has 1,016 students, most of whom are Emirati nationals.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar starts in late August and ends in the late June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Tuition fees range from AED 33,450 to AED 64,350.

Do you offer scholarship programmes to needy and deserving students?

The school provides scholarships for nominated students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. A letter of completion or a partial scholarship is also awarded to all Al Mawakeb students enrolled in the three branches. The school also implements recognition and academic awards system for students from grade 7 to grade 12.\

How do you communicate with parents?

The school focuses on effective communication with parents through a range of online services besides the school's online portal and iCampus Mobile application.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Canteen services are available to students enroled in Grade 2 and above.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

The school often organises educational and recreational trips for students.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

There are 64 teachers.