Dubai Schools Mirdif

Dubai Schools Mirdif, a joint venture by Taleem Education and Dubai’s government, was established in August 2021. The school follows the US curriculum based on the New York State Education Department (NYSED). It currently caters to the educational needs of KG1 to Grade 5 students. It is expected to add a grade each year upon KHDA’s approval.

Its sister school, Dubai Schools Al Barsha, also opened on the same data and follows the same curriculum. Dubai Schools Mirdif KHDA rating is not available.

• Location: Mirdif
• School fees: AED 29,900 to AED 41,300
• Curriculum: US curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Not available
• Years offered: KG1 to Grade 5

Dubai Schools Mirdif, as the name suggests, is in Mirdif – a family-friendly and organically evolved community with affordable villas as residential options. The following communities are at short driving distances from Dubai Schools Mirdif:

• Muhaisnah 1
• Al Warqa 2
• Al Mizhar 1

Muhaisnah 1 is one of the nearest neighbourhoods to the Dubai School Mirdif. It is the largest sub-community in the greater Muhaisnah, mainly comprising villas with backyards. Al Warqa 2 is another option for parents interested in relocating close to the school. It offers a family-friendly lifestyle and a mixture of apartments and villas as residential options. Al Mizhar 1 is a budget-friendly villa-based community in Dubai with easy access to all modes of transportation.

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Dubai Schools Mirdif currently resides in the now-closed Ontario International Canadian School. The campus has a purpose-built building with high-end facilities that fully support the educational needs of students. For more information, contact the school.

Dubai School Mirdif is located on 15th Street near Uptown Mirdif Park in Mirdif, Dubai. The school is a 5-minute drive from Uptown Mirdif Mall.

Dubai Schools Mirdif is co-owned and managed by Taleem Education, a reputable education provider that manages highly rated Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Raha International School Abu Dhabi. Taleem Education is renowned for providing high-quality education to students, making the Dubai Schools franchise an attractive option for parents. Moreover, the school's values are well-aligned with the values and ambitions of the government of Dubai.

Dubai Schools Mirdif caters to students aged 3 to 10 years.

The school follows the American curriculum based on the New York State Education Department. Dubai Schools Mirdif curriculum is inculcated with local values and traditions as per the goals of the government of Dubai.

Early Years Curriculum

The school follows a play-based informal curriculum that is based on the NYSED standards and the recommendations of the US National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Early Years curriculum specifically focuses on health, social and emotional learning, physical development and approaches to communication. Furthermore, the child-centred approach allows teachers to meet students' individual needs.

Elementary Curriculum

From Grade 1 onwards, the school follows a more formal teaching pedagogy based on the NYSED standards. The following subjects are taught from Grade 1 to Grade 5:

Read details on the elementary curriculum at Dubai Schools Mirdif for more information.

Middle School Curriculum

Dubai Schools Mirdif will start the middle school section in the academic year 2024-2025. The curriculum will be based on the NYSED standards and focused on expeditionary learning.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental entity established by Dubai's government to regulate the emirate's education sector. One of its primary responsibilities includes inspecting the performance of schools and issuing a report with a rating based on a six-point scale shown below:

Dubai Schools Mirdif is yet to be reviewed by the KHDA.

Dubai Schools Mirdif calendar starts in August and ends in July with three terms.

The school remains closed on many national and religious events. The dates of these days are subject to moon sightings or the government's decision. For more information, visit the academic calendar of Dubai Schools Mirdif.

Dubai Schools Mirdif encourage prospective parents to book a tour, check out the facilities and meet the senior leader team before applying. Fill out the enquiry form to register interest. The school will reach out to you with more information.

The admission process starts off with submitting an online application form. Please note that the form is available when admissions are open. After applying, the admission team will contact parents with information regarding the required documents. This is followed by an assessment test to gauge the candidate's skill set.

Parents of successful candidates will receive an offer letter for provisional admission. Parents need to pay the necessary fee to book the seat. The final admission will be offered upon KHDA's approval.

Please check the age-grade guidelines before applying:

This is based on the age of the students on 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 documents required by the school are:

• Copy of child’s passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
• Copy of parent’s passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
• Copy of child’s birth certificate and immunisation record
• One recent passport-sized image
• Family book issued by the Emirate of Dubai (for UAE nationals only)
• Copy of previous academic records (past two years)
• Copy of transfer certificate

Read the admission process at Dubai Schools Mirdif to learn more about the transfer certificate requirements.

Dubai Schools Mirdif fees comprise tuition fees and optional service charges.

Please note that Grade 6 will start in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The school offers some optional services that are charged separately.

The optional services and their charges are taken from the KHDA’s fact sheet.

Dubai School Mirdif has a canteen where students can buy snacks and lunches.

Dubai Schools Mirdif transport service is handled by the Schools Transport Services (STS). This reputable service provider is trusted by many educational schools in the UAE. STS has a fleet of well-maintained buses with top-notch safety and security features. For more information, contact the Service Delivery Executive of STS by calling +971-54-792-8128.

The school has various sports facilities to support the athletic endeavours of students. There is an indoor gymnasium for multiple sports. In addition, a shaded outdoor play area is available for physical activities. For more information, contact the school's administration.

Dubai Schools Mirdif focuses on the holistic development of students through extracurricular activities. Some popular extracurricular activities onsite are celebrations of international and national days, sports days and field trips.

The school offers field trips to students to help them explore the world around them. Most field trips arranged by the educational institute are recreational. The school took Grade 5 students to OliOli Dubai – a museum with exciting activities for school-going children.

Some extracurricular activities at the campus are offered after the regular school hours. Contact the school for more information.

A clinic on campus is equipped with facilities to handle medical emergencies.

Several modes of communication exist at Dubai Schools Mirdif. The management arranges parent-teacher meetings to facilitate parents and teachers to discuss students' progress. The school has an official website with all the key information, such as admission and fee details and curriculum. Parents can also follow Dubai Schools Mirdif on social media platforms, where they share news and images of recently concluded events. The school also has WhatsApp groups for urgent inquiries.

Telephone

• Reception: +971-50-249-0423

Email Address

• Reception: reception@dubaischools-mirdif.ae
• Admission: admissions@dubaischools-mirdif.ae

General Information

• Dubai Schools Mirdif Website
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• Dubai Schools Mirdif LinkedIn
• Dubai Schools Mirdif YouTube

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF DUBAI SCHOOLS MIRDIF?

On Mondays to Thursdays, the school timings are 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for KG1 and KG2 and 08:00 am to 03:00 pm for students in Grade 1 and above. On Fridays, the school timings are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm for KG1 to Grade 5.

DOES THE SCHOOL CONDUCT AFTER SCHOOL-ACTIVITIES?

Yes, the school offers after-school activities.

HOW MANY GRADES ARE OFFERED AT DUBAI SCHOOLS MIRDIF?

Dubai Schools Mirdif offer education from KG1 to Grade 5. A new grade will be added each year upon KHDA’s approval.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT DUBAI SCHOOLS MIRDIF?

The Dubai Schools Mirdif academic calendar is from August to July.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED AT DUBAI SCHOOLS MIRDIF?

Dubai Schools Mirdif fees are between AED 29,900 and AED 41,300.

HOW DOES THE SCHOOL COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?

The school arranges parent-teacher meetings for discussions. Moreover, the school has an official website, social media pages and WhatsApp groups.

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