Sunmarke School

Sunmarke School is one of Dubai’s finest educational institutions, which is known to push the boundaries of educational excellence. Part of the renowned Fortes Education Group, Sunmarke is recognised as one of the top five schools in Dubai, contributing immensely to the educational landscape of the GCC.  

Sunmarke has a dynamic curriculum that nurtures the minds of students through multiple pathways that lead to incredible future opportunities. It is one of the few schools in Dubai to offer both, the IB and A-Level curriculum pathways as well as BTECs.

What truly sets it apart are the extraordinary Signature Programmes offering a holistic education that transcends traditional boundaries. Through these leading-edge initiatives, students also are encouraged to imbibe values of compassion, creativity and critical thinking, equipping them with skills needed to navigate a complex world.  

Moreover, Sunmarke has been recognised as a global leader in Education. This revolutionary concept has sparked a paradigm shift in the realm of learning where equal priority is given to well-being and character development along with academic excellence. Over the years, Sunmarke students have achieved outstanding success in IB and A-level examinations and have secured top university placements worldwide.

Its innovative programmes, exceptional results and visionary management have resulted in accolades such as an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the British School Overseas Inspection Authority (BSO) and a ‘Very Good’ rating by KHDA. All this has made Sunmarke School JVT one of the premium schools in Dubai.

• Location: Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
• School fee: AED 51,000 - AED 84,929
• Curriculum: British and IB Curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Very Good
• Years offered: FS1 - Year 13

Located in the gated community of the Jumeirah Village Triangle, Sunmarke School, Dubai, is near various residential communities. Some of the nearby areas are:

• The Springs
• Jumeirah Islands
• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Dubai Sports City
• Dubai Production City

The Springs, a peaceful villa community, is nearest to the school. With beautiful lakes, green landscapes and luxurious villas, it is an ideal address for those living near the school. The Springs is known for its quaint living environment where people can find apartments, villas and townhouses as residential options.

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Nestled within the upscale residential areas of the Jumeirah Village Triangle in Dubai, the Sunmarke School campus is elegant in design and vibrant in atmosphere. The area sprawls with expansive learning spaces that encourage students to explore unlimited opportunities for study, reflection and creative expression. Its prime location and thoughtfully designed spaces make it an ideal hub for interaction, sports and recreation.

A plethora of cutting-edge facilities await students, including a state-of-the-art STEAM room, a spacious auditorium, a MUGA court, and a Sixth Form Centre. Each corner has been meticulously architected to cater to the diverse needs of students while exuding a warm, friendly and interconnected environment.

Sunmarke School Dubai's location is Behind Limitless Building, Al Khail Road, District 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle.

One of the most innovative and character-building schools in the Middle East, Sunmarke School JVT Dubai offers parents a compelling choice for their children's education. Backed by Fortes Education’s 40-year legacy in academia, Sunmarke nurtures the hearts and minds of students, inspiring them to achieve their dreams and flourish in all aspects of life.

Sunmarke stands out with its leading-edge Signature Programmes, which play a pivotal role in shaping and inspiring tomorrow’s generation. Its rigorous and holistic education, emphasising academic excellence and participation in myriad extracurricular activities, paves the path for future growth.  

Its multiple pathways, offering IB, A-levels and BTECs, provide diverse educational opportunities for students while its outstanding results in IB and A-levels, top university placements, and high achievements in arts, sports, and extracurriculars have cemented its credentials as one of the best British curriculum schools in Dubai.

With inspiring teachers trained in the most advanced educational practices, exceptional facilities offering state-of-the-art architecture, design, IT, and infrastructure, and an emphasis on customer satisfaction and robust management systems, Sunmarke is a world-class knowledge enterprise school.

Sunmarke School JVT Dubai provides education from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, catering to children aged 3 to 18 years old. The campus also has a well-established nursery, part of Jumeirah International Nurseries.

Sunmarke School follows the National Curriculum of England, though each of its programmes is enriched with the Positive Education ethos that pays equal emphasis on wellbeing and character development as it does on academic results.

Powered by its unique Signature Programmes, Sunmarke offers multiple academic pathways and the widest subject choices to ensure that children have enough options to take up a career of their choice.

Following completion of their GCSEs, IGCSEs &/or BTECs (Level 2) in Years 10 and 11, in post-16 (Years 12 and 13), students can complete their A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma, IB Career-related courses, or BTEC (Level 3) qualifications in Year 13.

NURSERY STAGE CURRICULUM

Jumeirah International Nurseries (JINS) at Sunmarke School is the nursery section of the school that offers British education for children aged 45+ days old. Based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, the curriculum integrates STEAM, Positive Education, Reggio-Emilia, and the Curiosity Approach to bring hands-on learning experiences to life.  Children 'learn through play' and engaging activities, developing pre-writing, literacy skills, and important mathematical concepts.

PRIMARY CURRICULUM

Sunmarke’s Primary phase caters to students aged 5 to 11, fostering holistic development from a young age. The British curriculum, along with UAE subjects, is creatively delivered in line with a STEAM approach. In Key Stage 1 (KS1), a growth mindset is nurtured, transitioning to more structured learning in Key Stage 2 (KS2), promoting confidence and communication skills.

Leadership qualities are cultivated as children begin taking charge of their learning journey from Year 1, evolving into Lead Learners and embracing resilience. The foundation of Positive Education underscores all initiatives, ensuring exceptional academic, social, and personal accomplishments. Forest School lessons and outdoor learning further enrich the experience.

STEAM, central to the curriculum, now features the dedicated SPACE-X STEAM Centre and specialist design technology and computing educators. The curriculum follows a thematic-to-design thinking trajectory using the Stanford school method. Besides English and maths, interdisciplinary STEAM projects encompass science, technology, engineering, arts, maths, and humanities, besides integrating UAE moral, social, and cultural studies and Values in Action goals.

The Primary Core subjects encompass English, Mathematics, STEAM, Arabic, Islamic, Values in Action/Moral, Social and Cultural studies. The Primary Foundation subjects span History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Art and Design, Computing, Music, and Physical Education. Robust sports and arts programmes complement the timetable.

SECONDARY CURRICULUM

Secondary School empowers students as independent thinkers, preparing them for life beyond Year 13. Strengthening leadership qualities and eco-awareness, digital learning and tech skills are key to making them rounded individuals prepared for future learning. Subjects rooted in STEAM and Creative Learning guide Year 10 choices, while the multiple pathways offered in the form of GCSE, IGCSE, and BTEC open vast opportunities in Key Stage 4.

All students study the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Games and Morals, and Social and Cultural Studies. Additionally, they select four more subjects from an extensive list of optional subjects. Over and above, sports, arts, and performing arts, alongside volunteering, mountain treks and public speaking, play a role in nurturing the personalities and passions of these bright young minds.

A key highlight of the Secondary school education at Sunmarke is the Sunmarke Mini MBA, a one-year programme following the format of a traditional adult MBA, delivered in conjunction with the University of Birmingham, Dubai. Modules in economics, finance and marketing are taught by qualified business and economics teachers and educators at the University of Birmingham.

Secondary Curriculum

Secondary School empowers students as independent thinkers, preparing them for life beyond Year 13. Strengthening leadership qualities and eco-awareness, digital learning and tech skills are key to making them rounded individuals prepared for future learning. Subjects rooted in STEAM and Creative Learning guide Year 10 choices, while the multiple pathways offered in the form of GCSE, IGCSE, and BTEC open vast opportunities in Key Stage 4.

All students study the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Games and Moral, Social Cultural Studies. Additionally, they select four more subjects from an extensive list of optional subjects. Over and above, sports, arts, and performing arts, alongside volunteering, mountain treks and public speaking, play a role in nurturing personalities and passions of these bright young minds.

SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM

Imbued with the spirit of Positive Education, Sunmarke's Sixth Form is dynamic and innovative, designed to equip students with the skills needed for a future full of possibilities. What truly sets apart Sunmarke's Sixth Form is its diverse range of pathways, including A-Levels, BTECs, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the International Baccalaureate Careers-Related Programme. This unique offering is underpinned by a steadfast commitment to nurturing leadership acumen, fostering independent thinking, nurturing social responsibility, and cultivating essential digital proficiencies.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a regulatory body for educational institutes established by the Government of Dubai. Its primary task is to oversee the quality of education provided by the private educational institutes in Dubai. It inspects the schools annually and rates schools based on a six-point scale ranging from outstanding to very weak.

The latest inspection by KHDA for Sunmarke School was done for the academic year 2023-2024. The school continued its superb performance as it secured a ‘Very Good’ rating for the third consecutive inspection. Here is a brief history of the KHDA rating for Sunmarke.

The academic year at Sunmarke School Jumeirah Village Triangle starts in late August and ends in early July. The academic activities are split into three terms: autumn, spring and summer.

• The first (Autumn) term starts in the last week of August. Students expect a week mid-term break in the fourth week of October. The term concludes in the second week of December.
• After a three-week holiday, the second (spring) term starts in the first week of January. During the third week of February, students go for a mid-term break. The term finally ends in the last week of March.
• After a two-week holiday, the final (summer) term begins in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July.

To find the exact dates of academic events or holidays, visit the Sunmarke School’s academic calendar for the year 2023-24.

ADMISSION PROCESS AND DOCUMENTS

Before applying to Sunmarke School Jumeirah Village Triangle, parents are encouraged to visit the campus. An open information day in July and August is organised to acquaint parents with the school. They can also schedule a tour by filling out the form available on the official website. Sunmarke also offers a virtual tour of its campus on the official website.

After getting all the required information, parents can fill out an online admission form. They also need to pay the application and assessment fee of AED 500, exclusive of VAT. Please note that the admission and assessment fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The names of the students will be placed on the waiting list for the selected academic year and will not be carried forward to subsequent academic years.

Parents need to upload the following documents with the online application:

• A copy of the child’s passport
• A copy of the child’s residence visa on passport (if available)
• A copy of both sides of the child’s Emirates ID card (if available)
• A copy of the transfer certificate (Year 3 onwards) or letter of enrolment
• Child’s birth certificate (in English or Arabic)
• A copy of the last academic report by the previous school (in English)

After successfully clearing the assessment test, Sunmarke School extends an admission offer to parents. To secure the placement, parents need to pay an acceptance fee equal to 10% of the tuition fee within 2 days from the date of the offer. Please note that the acceptance fee is non-refundable but adjustable in the tuition fee for the first term of the year of joining.

The following documents also need to be submitted before or on the child’s first day at Sunmarke School:

• Passport-sized photograph of the child (recent)
• Passport-sized photograph of parents
• Copy of the child’s residence visa on the passport
• Copy of both parents' and child’s Emirates ID cards (both sides)
• Original transfer certificate (attested by KHDA if the transfer is from Dubai)
• DHA’s consent form for vaccinations
• Updated immunisation record

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

For admission in Year 3 onwards, KHDA made it mandatory for the schools in Dubai to ask for the transfer certificate. The requirements for the transfer certificate are as follows:

• Those joining from other schools in Dubai need to get their transfer certificate attested by the KHDA.
• Those joining from schools in other emirates of the UAE and GCC countries need to get their signed and stamped transfer certificate from the Ministry of Education of that Emirate or country.
• Those joining from North America, Western Europe, Australia, the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Africa, Eastern Europe, South and Central America, Asia, Russia, CIS countries and the Middle East (except GCC and UAE) need to get their signed and stamped certificate attested by the UAE Embassy in that country.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

For admission in the foundation stage, an informal interview and assessment test are conducted to gauge an applicant’s readiness to join the school.

For admission in Year 1 to Year 3, the school conducts a formal interview and mandatory assessment test. In addition, the school also reviews the previous academic record.

For admission in Year 4 onwards, the admission criteria include a formal interview, completion of an assessment test and an online assessment. The school gauges an applicant’s quantitative, verbal, non-verbal and spatial abilities. The previous academic record is also considered while making an offer.

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)

Sunmarke School Dubai fees for the academic year 2024-25 are as follows:

Visit the Sunmarke School Dubai fees for more information.

The Fortes Scholarship Programme is a recognition of ability and application and is aimed at students who have not only demonstrated a high level of academic, sporting or artistic skills but have also displayed motivation and drive to achieve the highest possible standards in life. Besides academics, sports, music and art, scholarships are also offered in two special categories - Student of the Future scholarship and The Founder’s Scholarship. For more information, read the details on the scholarship programme of Sunmarke School Dubai.

Sunmarke School offers options for healthy, wholesome and nutritious meals for students. Healthy eating habits are encouraged from an early age, and towards this, the school has partnered with Mastercook, the catering experts, to tailor-make dining menus and meal programmes. A bright and spacious cafeteria is where students meet to enjoy healthy food options, socialise and deepen their friendships. They can opt for pre-packaged food in environment-friendly packs as well. Grab & Go snacks are available as well.

Sunmarke uses an independent third-party bus operator, My Bus Transport Services LLC, for transportation services. My Bus operates an air-conditioned and timely transport service from various parts of Dubai to the school, which parents may avail of at their discretion and cost.

Check out transportation fees by Sunmark School.

Sunmarke presents world-class sports facilities, boasting a myriad of squads and teams for students to join. Children inclined towards sports can enjoy a comprehensive PE timetable encompassing Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Cricket, Rounders, and Athletics. This provision is augmented by the School's Games Programme, allowing students to immerse themselves in competitive team sports like Football, Touch Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, and Handball. This is complemented by further avenues for fostering health and fitness.

In addition to a dedicated PE staff, Sunmarke enlists specialist coaches to bolster the Games Programme, inspiring students to participate in competitions at local, regional, and national tiers.

On-site, the school boasts a full-sized and 5-a-side Astroturf pitch, alongside outdoor MUGA courts catering to various sports. Indoors, two multi-purpose Sports halls, a dance studio, a gymnasium, a 25m swimming pool, and a learner swimming pool are available.

Going beyond the mandated curriculum, Sunmarke School offers a comprehensive extra-curricular programme to expand children’s horizons, develop their personalities and enable them to explore their passions. Over 60 activities are offered, including clubs for sports, the performing arts, drama and theatre, journalism, music, math, science, robotics, debate, public speaking and more. These activities are designed to polish their talents and build teamwork and leadership skills, equipping them with the ability to compete with the best.

Sunmarke gives secondary students the unique opportunity to participate in term or summer programmes abroad at affiliated schools or camps. This engagement serves to enrich their understanding of geography, history, linguistics, and culture, as they wholeheartedly immerse themselves in the milieu of a foreign nation.

Furthermore, both Secondary and Sixth Form students have the chance to partake in residential expeditions facilitated by the school's close partnerships with Camps International and Ecoventure ME.

In addition, Sunmarke extends the Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DofE International Award), a programme that adds value to students' lives through practical experiences and life skills, encouraging the exploration of their latent talents and capabilities.

Sunmarke offers its premises to reputed independent external third-party providers who run paid School Activities (ASAs) individually or as group activities, separate from the school’s curriculum and extra-curricular activities. With qualified instructors and structured programmes conducted in a safe and secure environment, students get an opportunity to develop their full potential in their chosen field. The below are also offered as summer and winter camps. 

These ASAs are organised for various subjects: 

• Sports: Basketball, football, gymnastics, parkour, swimming, volleyball, badminton, karate and tennis
• Performing Arts: Baby ballet, sunstars, musical theatre, street dance, lyrical contemporary dance, and tap dance and ballet.
• Fun, development and languages: Public speaking, alternate math, hands-on STEM activity and so on.

The school also provides medical care to its children. It has a medical centre with equipment, trained nurses and a qualified doctor to provide medical intervention to students.

Sunmarke School places a strong emphasis on communication between teachers and parents, recognising its importance in the educational journey. The school employs several effective modes of communication to keep parents engaged and well-informed.

Parents are encouraged to participate in various activities such as assemblies, reading clubs, and wellness sessions. These events provide opportunities for face-to-face interactions between parents, teachers, and school staff, increasing a sense of community and involvement.

The Friends of Sunmarke School (FOSS) is the name of the parent's association that plays a central role in organising various community events throughout the year. Some calendar favourites include Movie Night, International Day, Cupcake Sales, Mother's Day, Dance-A-Thon, etc.

The Association also provides vital support to parents and families joining the school or those who have just moved to Dubai. The FOSS coffee mornings and the FOSS Healthy Hub are great ways to make new friends and socialise.

Moreover, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the parents’ portal by Fortes Education, keeps parents informed about students’ progress, upcoming events, examination schedules and much more. Additionally, parents and teachers can also communicate through WhatsApp groups. For more information, read Parent Engagement at Sunmarke School. Also, check out parent testimonials and remarks on Sunmarke School.

• Telephone: +971-4-423-8900
• Email: admissions.sms@forteseducation.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Sunmarke School Website
• Sunmarke Facebook
• Sunmarke Twitter
• Sunamrke YouTube
• Sunmarke Instagram
• Sunmarke LinkedIn

WHAT IS SUNMARKE SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?

Sunmarke School's fee structure is from AED 51,000 to AED 84,929

DOES SUNMARKE SCHOOL OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES?

Yes, the school offers various after-school activities.

DOES SUNMARKE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATIONAL MODEL?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHICH GRADES ARE OFFERED BY SUNMARKE SCHOOL?

Sunmarke School offers education from FS1 to Year 13.

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