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Al Mawakeb School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 24,614 - 43,788
Ages 4 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha is a private international K–12 school in Al Barsha, Dubai, offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 4–18). The school states its curriculum is aligned with Massachusetts state standards and the UAE Ministry of Education and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; older students may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of university preparation. English is the main language of instruction within a formal trilingual programme that includes Arabic and French (French emphasised in kindergarten and Arabic taught across grades alongside UAE subjects). The school describes a STEM programme, embedded ICT and e‑learning (notebook computers for Grades 11–12), and a range of facilities including art workshops, school clinics, bus services, a cafeteria, multi‑purpose halls and the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Hall. The programme also integrates UAE cultural and moral education alongside electives and academic support services.

Al Mafraq Road, Al Barsha, Makani 18692 77672, Near Emirates NBD Bank, Facing Al Barsha Pond Park, Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Al Mawakeb School has instruction in English.

Location
Al Mawakeb operates three campuses in Dubai: Al Garhoud, Al Barsha, and Al Khawaneej. The Al Barsha campus is located on Al Mafraq Road in Al Barsha 2, opposite Al Barsha Pond Park. It is accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and near the Mall of the Emirates area, with the nearest Dubai Metro access at Mall of the Emirates. This arrangement provides convenient commuting options for relocating families.

Stages
Al Mawakeb schools are K–12. The Al Barsha, Garhoud, and Khawaneej campuses offer Kindergarten through Grade 12 under an American curriculum, with NEASC accreditation for the schools. The program includes English as the medium of instruction, with English, French, and Arabic taught from K–12.

Type
The school system is co-educational and operates as a day school. It does not function as a boarding institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes its student body as diverse, with students of all backgrounds and nationalities. Specific numbers or a stated majority nationality are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
The schools offer support for students with special educational needs. There is a flexible admissions policy that accommodates gifted learners and those with SEN, with academic modifications and intervention strategies in place.

Country affiliation
The schools follow an American curriculum and hold NEASC accreditation. There is no formal country affiliation stated beyond the US-style education.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated by the school. Islamic Education is described as part of the UAE curriculum for some contexts, but the school itself is not described as having a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays. The schedule aligns with a standard US-style school week.

Bus service
Bus services are available through the school's facilities, with the school listing Bus Services as part of campus amenities. Routes and schedules are provided by the school's transportation offerings.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is included in the annual school fees at Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej.

Food Options
Encouraging fitness and a healthy lifestyle is a priority. All students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks for break time. Sugary drinks, carbonated drinks, candy, chips and sugary cookies are discouraged, and energy drinks are not permitted. KG and Grade 1 bring packed lunches from home, with the cafeteria not available for these grades.

Governance and Ownership
Al Mawakeb Schools are managed by AMSI (Academia Management Solutions International).
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Mawakeb School ranges from AED 24,614 to AED 43,788 for 2026/27.

Application / assessment fee

- Al Mawakeb requires an application/assessment and processing fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) per student at registration. For Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud this fee is listed as non‑refundable; for Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej the fee is refundable only if the school does not offer the student a place and is non‑refundable if a place is offered but declined.

Tuition fees: full annual amount and per‑term (annual divided by 3)

Note: the school publishes separate annual totals; the per‑term figures below are calculated by dividing the published annual total by three terms.

- Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud / Al Mawakeb Al Barsha (annual total per grade; per‑term = annual ÷ 3):
- KG1 — Annual AED 24,614.00. Per term AED 8,204.67.
- KG2 — Annual AED 25,614.00. Per term AED 8,538.00.
- Grade 1 — Annual AED 29,757.00. Per term AED 9,919.00.
- Grade 2 — Annual AED 30,020.00. Per term AED 10,006.67.
- Grade 3 — Annual AED 30,541.00. Per term AED 10,180.33.
- Grade 4 — Annual AED 31,018.00. Per term AED 10,339.33.
- Grade 5 — Annual AED 31,707.00. Per term AED 10,569.00.
- Grade 6 — Annual AED 32,470.00. Per term AED 10,823.33.
- Grade 7 — Annual AED 34,614.00. Per term AED 11,538.00.
- Grade 8 — Annual AED 36,424.00. Per term AED 12,141.33.
- Grade 9 (standard) — Annual AED 40,019.00. Per term AED 13,339.67.
- Grade 9 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 42,224.00. Per term AED 14,074.67.
- Grade 10 (standard) — Annual AED 40,484.00. Per term AED 13,494.67.
- Grade 10 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 42,689.00. Per term AED 14,229.67.
- Grade 11 (standard) — Annual AED 42,158.00. Per term AED 14,052.67.
- Grade 11 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 44,363.00. Per term AED 14,787.67.
- Grade 12 (standard) — Annual AED 43,788.75. Per term AED 14,596.25.
- Grade 12 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 45,993.75. Per term AED 15,331.25.

- Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej (annual total per grade; fees shown inclusive of books and uniform; per‑term = annual ÷ 3):
- Pre‑K — Annual AED 36,181.00. Per term AED 12,060.33.
- KG1 — Annual AED 37,587.00. Per term AED 12,529.00.
- KG2 — Annual AED 39,209.00. Per term AED 13,069.67.
- Grade 1 — Annual AED 42,238.00. Per term AED 14,079.33.
- Grade 2 — Annual AED 43,320.00. Per term AED 14,440.00.
- Grade 3 — Annual AED 46,023.00. Per term AED 15,341.00.
- Grade 4 — Annual AED 48,186.00. Per term AED 16,062.00.
- Grade 5 — Annual AED 51,431.00. Per term AED 17,143.67.
- Grade 6 — Annual AED 55,758.00. Per term AED 18,586.00.
- Grade 7 — Annual AED 56,839.00. Per term AED 18,946.33.
- Grade 8 — Annual AED 58,461.00. Per term AED 19,487.00.
- Grade 9 (standard) — Annual AED 63,113.00. Per term AED 21,037.67.
- Grade 9 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 65,318.00. Per term AED 21,772.67.
- Grade 10 (standard) — Annual AED 66,033.00. Per term AED 22,011.00.
- Grade 10 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 68,238.00. Per term AED 22,746.00.
- Grade 11 (standard) — Annual AED 67,655.00. Per term AED 22,551.67.
- Grade 11 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 69,860.00. Per term AED 23,286.67.
- Grade 12 (standard) — Annual AED 69,602.00. Per term AED 23,200.67.
- Grade 12 (with laptop bundle) — Annual AED 71,807.00. Per term AED 23,935.67.

Components and optional bundles

- For Al Garhoud/Al Barsha the school publishes tuition, a separate “Books & other curricular activities” charge and an “Other school gears including VAT” charge; totals above combine those components. The laptop bundle option for Grades 9–12 is shown as an additional gear charge on the published fees.

- For Al Khawaneej the published annual fees are stated as inclusive of books and uniform; a laptop bundle option for Grades 9–12 is offered as an additional option.

Billing schedule, payment terms and instalments

- Registration is completed at the Registration/Accounts department and registration is not final until fees are settled as required by the school's fee‑settlement procedure. Parents are required to complete registration and payment at the school accounts office.

- The school supports conversion of a paid school‑fee transaction into equal monthly instalments through partner banks (examples: Emirates NBD and HSBC). Emirates NBD enables conversion at the terminal or after online payment; ENBD's published processing fee for the bank's 0% plan is AED 49 per transaction (eligibility limits apply). HSBC offers a Flexi Instalment conversion with its own processing fee rules (example: a one‑time processing fee expressed as a percentage on the transaction). These bank instalment services apply to card payments and are arranged with the parent's bank following the card transaction.

- The school publishes an “Easy payment plan” resource and directs parents to payment options via the school portal and the Accounts department; the Accounts/Registrar contact points are used to complete payment and payment confirmation.

Transport (annual charges)

- Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud – route fees (annual): One way AED 8,700; Two‑way AED 9,700; Express shuttle and express two‑way options are listed where applicable.

- Al Mawakeb Al Barsha – route fees (annual): One way AED 7,700; Two‑way AED 8,700; Express shuttle options at higher rates where applicable. (These are billed per annum; to obtain a per‑term figure divide by three.)

Other costs and recurring charges

- Books, curricular activities and school gear (including VAT) are shown as separate line items for Al Garhoud/Barsha and are included in the published annual totals above. The gear line includes any school supplies, uniform/gear VAT components and optional laptop bundles where selected.

- AP exam registration (where a student takes AP exams) carries a separate registration fee; students will be required to pay the exam registration charge at the time of registration. The AP program and exam registration requirement are stated by the school.

Sibling discounts and scholarships

- Sibling discount at Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud/Al Barsha is a flat amount of AED 700 off the fee for the second and subsequent siblings. At Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej the sibling discount is a flat amount of AED 1,000 off the fee for the second and subsequent siblings. The school also operates academic scholarship awards for eligible students.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding (residential accommodation) is not listed among campus facilities or fee lines for the Al Mawakeb campuses; the published facilities and fees pages do not include boarding charges. No boarding fees are shown.

Refunds and cancellations

- Application/processing fee policy varies by campus: the application/processing fee is published as AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) and is either non‑refundable (as stated on some campus registration pages) or refundable only if the school does not offer a place (as stated on other campus registration pages). Parents should note the campus‑specific statement on the registration form when paying the application/processing fee. The school's admissions pages set out the application/assessment fee conditions. No separate, detailed general tuition‑refund schedule is published on the admissions pages.

Fee payment options

- Payment at the school's Registration/Accounts office (in person) is a required step in registration. Parents can pay by card at the terminal and via the school's online portal; major UAE banks referenced by the school offer conversion of a card payment into 0% or flex instalment plans (bank terms apply). The school refers parents to their bank for instalment conversion after a card transaction. Examples of banks and their processing‑fee conditions are published by the school.

Notes about calculations and scope

- Annual totals and component lines above are taken from the published campus fee pages. Per‑term amounts shown here are the annual totals divided by three (the school's academic year is organised in semesters/terms); per‑term figures are presented to show a termly equivalent and were calculated from the published annual totals.
Academics

Al Mawakeb School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Al Mawakeb offers a comprehensive, integrated curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Standards and the UAE Ministry of Education. The curriculum integrates UAE core subjects with the American curriculum to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, independent thinking, and lifelong learning. It is language-rich and tri-lingual, with English, Arabic, and French studied from the early years; Kindergarten emphasises French, with English as the main language of instruction and Arabic introduced. From Primary through High School, Arabic and French are taught with options such as Arabic B and French B, and Social Studies and Islamic Education are taught in English and Arabic. The program includes middle school exposure to international standardized exams (MAP, CAT4, PSAT, TIMSS) and a university-preparation focus in high school with PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, culminating in a KHDA-certified diploma; the school also offers university/career guidance, electives, and academic support.

Exam Results
Graduates are accepted into top universities locally and globally. Students are prepared for standardized tests and diverse career paths. In middle school, students participate in MAP, CAT4, PSAT, and TIMSS; in high school, students prepare for PSAT and SAT and may take TOEFL or IELTS. The school provides university and career guidance and offers Advanced Placement, STEM programs, and other assessments as part of its college-preparatory program.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are accepted into top universities locally and globally, reflecting the school's university-preparatory focus and guidance program. The school provides university and career guidance to help students pursue higher education opportunities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
A flexible admissions policy supports gifted learners and those with special educational needs, with academic modifications and intervention strategies to help all students succeed.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school maintains a language-rich, student-centered environment that supports learning across cultures and nationalities. It emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy as part of holistic development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers academic support programs and intervention strategies to address diverse needs and supports inclusive education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language program is trilingual from Kindergarten onward, with English as the main language of instruction and differentiated Arabic and French lessons available across the school.

Mental Wellbeing
The school focuses on personal development and resilience through its broader educational approach and student-centered learning experiences.

Safeguarding
The school operates under KHDA licensing and policies to ensure safeguarding and child protection within its campuses.
Parent Experience

History
Al Mawakeb was founded in 1979 as a private international school. Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud was inaugurated in 1979; Al Mawakeb Al Barsha was inaugurated in 1998; Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej was inaugurated in 2018. The schools are managed by AMSI. AMSI and its schools have transformed the lives of students for over 35 years, with more than 7,000 graduates and over 250,000 students. LearnOnline is AMSI's robust e-learning platform, and every grade 11 and 12 student uses a notebook computer as part of the curriculum.

Community
Al Mawakeb Family is a platform where parents, teachers and the community come together to ensure our children get the support they need. The Scouts program offers activities to help students learn new skills, gain self-confidence, make friends, and provide service to their communities. The MUN club provides opportunities to discuss and debate political happenings around the world. There is emphasis on learning outside the classroom through extra-curricular activities after school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school describes the Al Mawakeb Family as the platform for parent-teacher-community collaboration. Clubs and extra-curricular activities, including Scouts and MUN, involve students, parents and teachers in shared learning. Anti-Bullying and Cyber Bullying Policy and Child Protection Policy are in place as part of the student life environment. LearnOnline and the iCampus mobile app support home–school interaction. The three campuses and inaugurations in 1979, 1998 and 2018 reflect a longstanding multi-site international program. AMSI has been operating for over 35 years with more than 7,000 graduates and over 250,000 students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Al Mawakeb campuses provide modern facilities to support curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. The Al Khawaneej campus offers a cafeteria/grab-and-go points, science laboratories, a music room and music studio, art rooms, computer labs, a STEM lab, libraries, multi-purpose halls/activity rooms, an auditorium, an indoor gym and fitness gym, a swimming pool, and a football field with a running track. The Al Garhoud campus includes art workshops, school clinics/medical services, a bus service, a school cafeteria, and multi-purpose halls. The Al Barsha campus includes art workshops, school clinics/medical services, a school cafeteria, multi-purpose halls, and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Hall.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include an indoor gym and fitness gym; a swimming pool at the Khawaneej campus; a football field with a running track; and multi-purpose halls suitable for indoor sports across campuses. Varsity sports are offered after school for basketball, volleyball, track and field, and football.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include science laboratories, computer labs, a STEM lab, libraries, art rooms, a music room and music studio, and an auditorium across campuses; multi-purpose halls/activities spaces are also available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs and activities include Arts and Crafts Club, Creative Writing Club, Music and Dance Club, Theatre and Cinema Club, Photography and Digital Media Club, Band, Yearbook; STEM Club, Robotics Club, Innovation Club; MUN, Student Council/Senate, Career Club, Junior Chefs, Tilawa Club; Sports Club, Varsity Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Swimming, Football); Scouts Program, Heritage Club, Community Service Club, Earth Calling Out (E.C.O); Photography Club, Drama Club, Broadcast Station, The Science Club, Art Club, Piano, The Business Club, Math Club, Humanitarian Club, Astronomy Club, Computer Club, Committé de français.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics Club and STEM Club offer hands-on exploration of engineering, coding, and scientific inquiry. Innovation Club supports project-based problem solving and creative approaches to real-world challenges. These activities develop analytical thinking and technical proficiency alongside the regular curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Arts and Crafts Club, Band, Music and Dance Club, Theatre and Cinema Club, Photography and Digital Media Club, and Creative Writing Club are offered. Students engage in visual arts, performing arts, and media creation through these clubs. The programs foster creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.

Cultural & Language
Heritage Club, Tilawa Club, and For the love of our Arabic Language focus on cultural heritage and Arabic language appreciation. They provide opportunities to explore language, tradition, and intercultural understanding within the student community. These clubs support bilingual or multilingual engagement and cross-cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Junior Chefs offers culinary activities and teamwork. Yearbook provides opportunities in editing, design, and publishing. Student social life is supported by a range of clubs and informal groups that foster interaction and hobbies outside class.

Community & Service
Scouts program offers camps, trips, community service, and skill development. Community Service Club focuses on volunteering and service to communities. Earth Calling Out (E.C.O) engages students in environmental awareness and related activities.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations (MUN) conferences provide practice in diplomacy, research, and public speaking. Career Club supports career development and professional skills. Student Council/Senate offers leadership opportunities and governance experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Club promotes fitness and team participation. Varsity Sports offer teams in Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track, and Swimming. These programs support physical health, teamwork, and school spirit.
Languages

Language Provision
From KG through high school, three languages are taught: English as the language of instruction from KG; Arabic and French are taught across the school with differentiated Arabic and French lessons. Social Studies and Islamic Education are taught in English and Arabic. The curriculum integrates UAE Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education with an American curriculum, and aligns Science, Mathematics, and English with Massachusetts standards (NGSS, CCSSM, CCSSE). Upon completion of Grade 12, students receive a KHDA-certified high school diploma.

Bilingual Teaching
Al Mawakeb offers a three-language program (English, Arabic, French) from kindergarten. English is the language of instruction from KG onward. Arabic and French are taught as differentiated language lessons across the school; in KG, French is emphasized. Social Studies and Islamic Education are taught in English and Arabic.

Immersion Programs
Kindergarten students are immersed in English, Arabic, and French across learning opportunities.
Admissions

Admissions
Al Mawakeb operates three campuses: Al Garhoud, Al Barsha, and Al Khawaneej. Each campus publishes its own registration procedures and forms. The admissions steps below reflect the published procedures for each campus.

Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud – Registration Procedures
1. All new students from KG to Grade 12 must sit for an assessment and an interview. The application and processing fee is 525 AED (inclusive of VAT) per student and is non-refundable. The assessment and interview determine admission eligibility.
2. The results of the assessment and interview are not disclosed until all documents have been submitted to the registrar's office. This ensures the admissions team has the full set of records before communicating outcomes. The process applies to all new applicants.
3. Parents must proceed to the Registration/Accounts department in the school to complete the registration procedures, update the database, and make payment. The process occurs at the school and involves finalizing registration details.
4. Parents must sign and approve the recommendations after the entrance assessment (including Special and Academic Support classes). This confirms placement decisions.
5. Registration will be cancelled if a student fails to join the school for 3 consecutive weeks of the academic year without prior written notice. This preserves enrollment capacity.
6. Registration to any class is not final until all proper documentation is available, the annual tuition fees are settled in full per the school's fee settlement procedure, the KHDA contract is signed, and approval from the relevant authority is obtained. Finalization occurs only after these requirements are complete.
7. New Students applying from outside Dubai must submit legalized transfer papers before the end of September. This ensures transfer validity.
8. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students must submit a passport copy with a residence visa valid for at least 6 months and the original Emirates ID. This documentation is required for enrollment.
9. The school may take photographs of your child(ren) and may use these images in printed publications, as well as on the website or social media platforms. Consent is part of the admissions process.

Al Mawakeb Al Barsha – Registration Procedures
1. All new students from KG to Grade 12 must sit for an assessment and an interview. The application and processing fee is 525 AED (inclusive of VAT) per student and is non-refundable. The assessment and interview determine admission eligibility.
2. The results of the assessment and interview are not disclosed until all documents have been submitted to the registrar's office. This ensures the admissions team has the full set of records before communicating outcomes.
3. Parents must proceed to the Registration/Accounts department in the school to complete the registration procedures, update the database, and make payment.
4. Parents must sign and approve the recommendations after the entrance assessment (including Special and Academic Support classes).
5. Registration will be cancelled if a student fails to join the school for 3 consecutive weeks of the academic year without prior written notice.
6. Registration to any class is not final until all proper documentation is available, tuition fees are settled in full, the KHDA contract is signed, and approval from the relevant authority is obtained.
7. New Students applying from outside Dubai must submit legalized transfer papers before the end of September.
8. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students must submit a passport copy with a residence visa valid for at least 6 months and the original Emirates ID.
9. The school may take photographs of your child(ren) and may use these images in printed publications, as well as on the website or social media platforms.

Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej – Registration Procedures
1. All new students from PRE-KG onwards must sit for an assessment and an interview. 2. The application and processing fee is 525 AED (inclusive of VAT); it is refundable if the school does not offer the student a place, non-refundable if the school offers a place but the student declines, and not deductible from the tuition if the student declines after an offer. 3. The results of the assessment and interview will not be disclosed until all documents are submitted to the Registrar's Office. 4. All parents must proceed to the Registration/Accounts Department in school to complete the registration procedures, student information and payment. 5. Parents must sign and approve the recommendations after the entrance assessment (including Special and Academic Support classes). 6. Registration will be cancelled if a student fails to attend the school for 3 consecutive weeks of the academic year without prior written notice. 7. Registration for any class is not final until all the proper documentation is available with the administration, the annual tuition fees settled in full as per the school's fee settlement procedure, the signing of the KHDA parent contract, and after the approval of the relevant authority. 8. New Students applying from outside Dubai: Legalized transfer papers must be submitted before the end of September. 9. Students from Grade 10 onwards must submit a passport copy with residence visa valid for at least 6 months and the original Emirates ID. 10. The school may take videos and/or photographs of your child(ren) and may use them in the school's printed publications, as well as on the website or social media platforms.

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