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Al Marifa International Private School

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

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The school at a glance
Fees AED 14,360 - 27,470
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Introduction

Al Marifa International Private School in the United Arab Emirates provides an early years program in a warm, home-like setting designed to nurture curious learners. The curriculum introduces literacy, mathematics, and science through stories, guided activities, and hands-on exploration, with age-appropriate concepts built gradually. Language development is a key focus, supported by circle time, songs, rhythm games, and storytelling that encourage confident communication. The curriculum also includes Scripture lessons and Biblical principles, guiding daily routines and social interactions. Creative expression is encouraged through arts activities such as watercolor painting, crayon drawing, play dough modeling, and simple crafts, integrated with storytelling and outdoor play. Outdoor education is a daily feature, featuring nature walks and care for plants and animals to foster wellbeing and physical development in a safe environment. Clubs span Academic, Arts, and Cultural and Language areas, with Social, Hobbies, and Wellbeing for group learning. Through engaging, collaborative activities daily.

The Essentials

Location
Al Yarmook, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Stages
Kindergarten (KG), Elementary, Middle and High School

Additional learning support
SEN support is provided; 29 students have special educational needs.

Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Marifa International Private School ranges from AED 14,360 to AED 27,470 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- A registration (application) fee of AED 1,000 is charged and is deductible from the tuition on enrolment.

Tuition fees (annual) — by year group (Tuition + books)

- Pre‑KG: AED 14,360. Per‑term (three instalments): AED 4,787.
- KG1: AED 14,360. Per‑term: AED 4,787.
- KG2: AED 14,675. Per‑term: AED 4,892.
- Grade 1: AED 16,780. Per‑term: AED 5,593.
- Grade 2: AED 17,390. Per‑term: AED 5,797.
- Grade 3: AED 18,025. Per‑term: AED 6,008.
- Grade 4: AED 19,110. Per‑term: AED 6,370.
- Grade 5: AED 19,920. Per‑term: AED 6,640.
- Grade 6: AED 20,215. Per‑term: AED 6,738.
- Grade 7: AED 22,035. Per‑term: AED 7,345.
- Grade 8: AED 22,675. Per‑term: AED 7,558.
- Grade 9 (American): AED 23,170. Per‑term: AED 7,723.
- Grade 10 (American): AED 24,605. Per‑term: AED 8,202.
- Grade 11 (American): AED 25,805. Per‑term: AED 8,602.
- Grade 12 (American): AED 27,470. Per‑term: AED 9,157.

- British track (Years) — Year 10: AED 22,488 (per‑term AED 7,496); Year 11: AED 23,330 (per‑term AED 7,777); Year 12: AED 24,050 (per‑term AED 8,017); Year 13: AED 25,820 (per‑term AED 8,607). (British‑track figures shown separately for high‑school years.)

Notes about the tuition figures

- The annual figures above are shown as School Fees (Tuition + Book) in the published, SPEA‑approved fee schedule and the school's fee listings. Per‑term amounts shown here are a three‑instalment breakdown (annual ÷ 3) to match the school's common instalment pattern.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing follows a registration payment followed by term instalments: the registration fee (AED 1,000) is paid at registration (deductible from tuition), with the remaining tuition typically collected in three instalments — an initial instalment due before the school opens for the year and subsequent instalments in November and February.
- All approved tuition fees must be paid by bank transfer; the school's published guidance states that cash payments are not accepted. After payment, parents should email the payment receipt to the school accounts email for confirmation.

Bank / payment details and accepted payment method

- Accepted payment method: bank transfer (IBAN/SWIFT details provided by the school). Cash payments are not accepted.
- Bank details (as published for fee payments):
- Account name: AlMarifa International PVT. School.
- Account number: 1000179133.
- IBAN: AE480230000001000179133.
- Bank: Commercial Bank of Dubai, Sharjah branch.
- SWIFT: CBDUAEAD.
- After payment, email the receipt to: accounts@almarifa-intsch.ae.

Boarding fees

- No boarding or residential fee schedule is published; there is no published boarding provision for the school and no boarding fees listed.

Other ongoing or one‑off costs

- Uniform: a uniform fee is listed per grade (typically AED 300 for most grades; AED 360 for some middle/high grades; AED 240 for Grade 12 in the SPEA table). Uniform charges vary by year group.
- Transportation (annual): Sharjah route AED 5,500; Ajman AED 6,300; Dubai AED 6,300; Umm Al Quwain AED 6,500.
- The SPEA‑approved school fee line‑items are described as “School Fees (Tuition + Book),” so book charges are included within the annual tuition figures. Additional optional charges that commonly appear for families (examples that may be invoiced separately) include after‑school activities, external examination fees, school lunches or catering, and special programme charges; parents should expect separate invoices if they select these optional services.

Refunds and withdrawals

- The registration fee is described in public listings as deductible from the tuition on registration. The published, SPEA‑approved fee schedule and the school's fee pages do not include a separate, detailed public refund/withdrawal policy in the fee table. Families should follow the school's published billing timetable and the school's accounts office procedures for payment and for any requests concerning refunds or fee adjustments.

Summary of most‑used contact/payment points for fees

- Accounts / receipts email: accounts@almarifa-intsch.ae.
- Admissions contact for registration and instalment timing: admissions@almarifa-intsch.ae; +971 6 501 4400.

Key compliance note

- All published school tuition figures are SPEA‑approved for the academic year shown in the school's public fee schedule; parents should use the exact line items above for budgeting and payment planning.
Parent Experience

Community
AL Marfa International Private School is a caring learning community where children grow with confidence, values, and knowledge in a safe and supportive environment. The school blends CBSE with the UAE MOE curriculum to meet national standards while honoring UAE cultural values. Co-curricular activities include UAE National Day celebrations, heritage days, Arabic cultural programs, subject-based clubs, quizzes and exhibitions, as well as sports and physical wellness activities. The campus is safe, secure, disciplined, and inclusive, with safety prioritized and measures such as secure access, trained staff supervision, and health & safety protocols.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a structured, home-like environment that supports early learning. Circle time, good morning songs, rhythm games, and storytelling foster language development and social interaction. Literacy, mathematics, and science begin at an age-appropriate level through stories, guided activities, and hands-on exploration. As children grow, they begin to grasp introductory arithmetic concepts.

Arts & Creative
Artistic activities include watercolor painting, crayon drawing, play dough modeling, and simple crafts. These activities stimulate creativity and support fine motor development. The daily rhythm includes time for art alongside storytelling and outdoor play. Children learn to express themselves creatively in a supportive environment.

Cultural & Language
Storytelling is a regular part of the playgroup day. Scripture lessons are emphasized within the curriculum. The foundation of instruction is based on Biblical principles.

Social & Hobbies
Children learn to be part of a group and interact positively with others. Circle time, songs, and group activities foster social skills and confident language. Outdoor play offers opportunities for cooperative play and hobby-based activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outside play is a daily part of the program. Nature walks and care for plants and animals foster appreciation for the natural world. The environment is warm and home-like, designed to support emotional wellbeing and safe movement. The program emphasizes movement and outdoor activities as fundamental to development.
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