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Sunmarke School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 53,040 - 88,538
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1889
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 24
Introduction

Sunmarke School is an international, co-educational day school in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, serving children aged 3–18 across EYFS, primary, secondary and sixth form. The school offers British curriculum pathways alongside the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) and post-16 options including A‑levels and BTEC, and integrates a range of Signature Programmes such as STEAM and AI, a Fortes Pro Sports Academy and a Positive Education wellbeing approach. English is the main language of instruction; the school's Global Language Programme delivers Hindi and Mandarin from EYFS to upper years and the UAE core curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic studies where applicable. The campus includes STEAM and AI labs, an IB Centre with science and design-technology labs, three libraries, a 400-seat auditorium, music and art studios, TV/radio production facilities, an indoor sports hall and a FIFA-standard football pitch, plus outdoor Forest School areas and a Zen garden. Assessment is aligned with international pathways and recognised external qualifications.

District 5 Block C, Al Barsha South Fifth, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Sunmarke School has 1,889 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Sunmarke School is located in District 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, behind the Limitless Building on Al Khail Road. The campus sits in a quiet Dubai suburb with good road access to major residential areas. It is convenient for families living near Emirates Hills, Meadows, Springs, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Park, Dubai Marina and Dubai Sports City. Address: Behind Limitless Building, Al Khail Road, District 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, UAE.

Stages
Sunmarke offers five levels: Nursery (ages 45 days to 3 years), Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, ages 3-5), Primary (ages 5-11), Secondary (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18).

Type
Co-educational day school. The school serves both boys and girls and operates as a day school rather than a boarding institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Sunmarke has a highly international student body with 90+ nationalities represented; the largest proportion of students comes from the United Kingdom.

Additional learning support
The Achievement Centre – Inclusion Department provides inclusive education with a range of additional provisions for students with SEND, including literacy and mathematics interventions, speaking and listening, social skills, motor skills, directed studies, and SEND-focused extra-curricular activities. There is 1:1 Learning Support Assistant support, and a network of external providers for assessments and therapies as needed.

Country affiliation
Not affiliated with a specific country. The school offers both the British Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Religious affiliation
Not specified.

School day structure
Sunmarke follows a full-day schedule: Foundation Stage starts at 7:40 am and ends around 1:30 pm; Primary runs 7:40 am–3:10 pm; Secondary runs 7:40 am–3:10 pm. Fridays are shorter (finishing around 11:45 am). Aftercare is available for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2 until 5 pm.

Bus service
Sunmarke uses an independent third-party bus operator, My Bus Transport Services LLC, to run the school transport. Buses operate from various parts of Dubai to the school and fees are paid in advance each term. Routes cover numerous areas, and there is a published fee schedule per area.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Sunmarke operates as a day school; boarding is not offered. There are no on-site residential facilities or boarding programs. The IBO listing for Sunmarke specifies Boarding facilities: DAY, confirming it is a day school. Families relocating to Dubai should plan housing and commuting accordingly.

Uniform Requirement
Sunmarke requires all pupils to wear the prescribed school uniform. The uniform and accessories can be purchased from the Sunmarke Uniform Store on-site or via the Online Uniform Store. Uniform Shop hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 9:30 am and Friday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the policy includes rules such as black leather shoes, a black belt for trousers, and neatly ironed clothes. Sixth Form Uniform Policy is available for reference.

Food Options
Dining & Catering is provided by Mastercook; the school has a bright cafeteria with healthy food options and Grab & Go snacks. Mastercook menus are additive-free and preservative-free, with nut-free options available. EYFS and Primary parents can place lunch orders online to be delivered to classrooms; Secondary students can eat in the canteen and pay by card or mobile payment.

House System
Sunmarke has a house system. All students are members of one of four houses: Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Panthers. House activities include regular competitions and points leading to recognition, with weekly highlights such as a Student of the Week in the secondary and house leadership roles.

Governance and Ownership
Sunmarke is owned by Fortes Education. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and an Advisory Council (SUNMAC) that includes parents, teachers and senior leaders; the Advisory Council meets several times a year to provide input and oversight. Fortes Education founders and senior leadership are represented within the governance structures, and Fortes Education also operates Regent International School and Jumeirah International Nurseries. KHDA recognises the governance as providing high-quality education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sunmarke School ranges from AED 53,040 to AED 88,538 for 2026/27.

Application & assessment fees
- One‑time application and assessment fee: AED 525. This fee is payable on submission of the application and is non‑refundable.

Acceptance / deposit and re‑enrolment fees
- Acceptance fee (new students): 10% of the annual tuition fee. This acceptance fee is non‑refundable, must be paid within five days of the offer, and is deducted from the tuition fee for the term of joining.
- Re‑enrolment fee (returning students): 5% of the annual tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher). This re‑enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is due at the start of Term 3 of the current academic year (the school lists the start of Term 3 as the re‑enrolment due date).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts for the 2025–2026 academic year) — amounts in AED
- Foundation Stage 1 (age 3–4): Annual AED 53,040. Term 1 AED 21,216; Term 2 AED 15,912; Term 3 AED 15,912.
- Foundation Stage 2 (age 4–5): Annual AED 58,164. Term 1 AED 23,266; Term 2 AED 17,449; Term 3 AED 17,449.
- Year 1 (age 5–6): Annual AED 65,844. Term 1 AED 26,338; Term 2 AED 19,753; Term 3 AED 19,753.
- Year 2 (age 6–7): Annual AED 65,939. Term 1 AED 26,376; Term 2 AED 19,782; Term 3 AED 19,782.
- Year 3 (age 7–8): Annual AED 66,824. Term 1 AED 26,730; Term 2 AED 20,047; Term 3 AED 20,047.
- Year 4 (age 8–9): Annual AED 66,920. Term 1 AED 26,768; Term 2 AED 20,076; Term 3 AED 20,076.
- Year 5 (age 9–10): Annual AED 66,980. Term 1 AED 26,792; Term 2 AED 20,094; Term 3 AED 20,094.
- Year 6 (age 10–11): Annual AED 66,982. Term 1 AED 26,793; Term 2 AED 20,095; Term 3 AED 20,095.
- Year 7 (age 11–12): Annual AED 82,676. Term 1 AED 33,070; Term 2 AED 24,803; Term 3 AED 24,803.
- Year 8 (age 12–13): Annual AED 82,755. Term 1 AED 33,101; Term 2 AED 24,827; Term 3 AED 24,827.
- Year 9 (age 13–14): Annual AED 82,876. Term 1 AED 33,150; Term 2 AED 24,863; Term 3 AED 24,863.
- Year 10 (age 14–15): Annual AED 86,860. Term 1 AED 34,744; Term 2 AED 26,058; Term 3 AED 26,058.
- Year 11 (age 15–16): Annual AED 86,985. Term 1 AED 34,793; Term 2 AED 26,096; Term 3 AED 26,096.
- Year 12 (age 16–17): Annual AED 88,411. Term 1 AED 35,365; Term 2 AED 26,523; Term 3 AED 26,523.
- Year 13 (age 17–18): Annual AED 88,538. Term 1 AED 35,416; Term 2 AED 26,561; Term 3 AED 26,561.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term due dates: Autumn term due 1 August; Spring term due 15 November; Summer term due 15 February. Re‑enrolment charge is due on the first day of Term 3.
- Acceptance fee (10% deposit) must be paid within five days of the offer and is offset against the tuition for the joining term. Several fees are explicitly stated as non‑refundable (application/assessment fee, acceptance fee, re‑enrolment fee).

Payment methods and account details
- Accepted payment channels: credit card via the school's secure VLE (desktop or mobile app), bank transfer (wire), or in‑person payment at the school accounts office by cash, credit card or cheque (payable to Sunmarke School). Fees for trips and activities are collected online via the VLE when those activities occur. Proof of bank transfers should be emailed to the school as required.
- Bank details provided for wire transfers on the school's fee information: Account name Sunmarke School LLC; National Bank of Fujairah PJSC, Jebel Ali branch; Account number 012000921414; IBAN AE220380000012000921414; SWIFT NBFUAEAFDXB. Email proof of payment as instructed by the school.

Boarding fees
- Sunmarke School operates as a day school; boarding is not listed as a provision. There are no boarding fees applicable.

Other costs and separately charged items
- Exam fees: GCSE, BTEC, IB and A‑Level examination fees are charged separately (not included in the tuition amounts).
- Transport and dining: Optional transportation and dining services are provided by third‑party providers and are charged separately.
- After‑school activities and ECAs: Some after‑school activities are provided by third‑party providers and are charged separately; the school runs both free and paid ECAs. Fees for these paid third‑party activities are additional.
- Uniform: School uniform and accessories are purchased separately from the Sunmarke Uniform Shop (on campus) or via the school's online uniform store; uniform costs are charged at the point of purchase and are not included in tuition. No fixed uniform price list is published on the main fees page.
- Student individual needs support: Additional charges may apply for individual needs support where applicable; this is listed as chargeable separately from tuition.
- Educational visits and special events: Costs for visits and events are charged separately when they occur.

Sibling discounts and transfer / special transfer fees
- Sibling discounts are offered for families with more than one child enrolled for a complete academic year. The published scheme applies reductions to the third‑term tuition of the relevant siblings (details and limits are published by the school). Discounts and special fee structures for transferring students (for example from Regent International School) are separately published by the school.

Refund information (applicable items listed by the school)
- The school explicitly identifies the following as non‑refundable: the application & assessment fee (AED 525), the acceptance fee (10% deposit), and the re‑enrolment fee (5% or AED 500). Other refunds (for example tuition refunds on withdrawal) are not detailed on the fee summary page; the school's terms and admission documents set the detailed contractual rules that apply to withdrawals, refunds and fee adjustments.

Notes on invoices and contacts for fee queries
- For questions about fees, invoices, or discounts the school gives admissions and accounts contact details and requests proof of bank transfers be emailed as instructed. The school lists telephone +971 (04) 423 8900 and provides email contacts for admissions and payments. Use the admissions or accounts contacts the school provides for official invoice or payment instructions.
Academics

Sunmarke School teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Sunmarke School in Dubai offers both British Curriculum pathways and the International Baccalaureate (IB) track, alongside BTECs. The school runs from Foundation Stage (Nursery–FS2) through Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Primary subjects include English, Mathematics, STEAM, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Modern Foreign Languages (French/Mandarin), with Art & Design, Computing, Music, and Physical Education, plus a SPACE-X STEAM project focus. Secondary offers GCSE/IGCSE and BTEC Level 2 qualifications, with Arabic A (Edexcel International GCSE First Language) among the options. Six Form options include the IB Diploma Programme, A-Levels, the IB Careers-Related Programme, and BTEC Level 3. The Global Language Programme delivers Hindi from EYFS to Year 6 and Mandarin from EYFS to Year 9, with culture integration and progression toward external qualifications in Mandarin.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Sunmarke School implements Positive Education (PosEd) across all phases from EYFS to Year 13 to foster wellbeing, character development, and academic achievement. The PosEd approach is grounded in Positive Psychology and is designed to improve wellbeing, resilience, emotional intelligence, and a sense of purpose across the school. A Counselling Department provides compassionate care with a School Counsellor available to both students and parents. A Wellbeing Champion represents school leadership in the Parent Association, and Wellness Wednesday events address topics such as strength-based parenting and digital wellbeing. Wellbeing resources are accessible via the VLE, and the Environment & Sustainability Programme includes outdoor wellbeing activities like Forest School and the Zen Garden to support stress reduction and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Achievement Centre – Inclusion Department leads inclusive education for Sunmarke's students from EYFS to Secondary, in close collaboration with parents, teachers and external specialists. The Inclusion Policy defines the main learner groups the school supports as SEND (Students of Determination), ELL, AEN, and Wellbeing concerns, and outlines an inclusive framework. The school provides interventions for literacy and mathematics, speaking and listening, social and motor skills, directed studies, and SEND-specific extra-curricular activities, with Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) supporting learning and participation and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with students, teachers and parents. The school maintains a network of external providers (e.g., speech and language therapy, occupational therapy) and offers 1:1 LSA support as needed, with ELL support coordinated within the inclusion framework. The Fortes English Language Programme offers intensive EAL support with cross-curricular immersion focusing on academic English, and ELL learners may access FELP classes or small group/1:1 targeted sessions via the Wellbeing team for social-emotional development. Sunmarke is an inclusive school rather than a specialist SEN institution, guided by the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework and supported by an Inclusion Team and external partnerships.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Fortes English Language Programme is Sunmarke's intensive EAL provision, delivered as cross-curricular immersion with a focus on academic English and everyday language learned across subjects such as Art, Drama, PE and Music. English Language Learners can access FELP classes or small group and/or 1:1 targeted sessions, coordinated with the Wellbeing team to support social-emotional development. The Inclusion Department collaborates with parents and staff to plan language support and to track progress for EAL learners. The Fortes English Language Programme is designed to accelerate language acquisition and enable subject-specific English across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Positive Education is the school's framework for mental wellbeing, with a whole-school approach to nurturing wellbeing, resilience, and character. The Counselling Department provides dedicated support, with a School Counsellor available to students and families. A Wellbeing Champion represents leadership in the Parent Association, and Wellness Wednesday events raise awareness on topics such as strength-based parenting and digital wellbeing. Wellbeing resources and support are accessible via the VLE for students in EYFS, Primary and Secondary. Outdoor and nature-based elements of the Environment & Sustainability Programme, including Forest School and Zen Garden, contribute to mental wellbeing by reducing stress and promoting focus and resilience.

Safeguarding
The Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy commits to promoting children's rights and protecting them from harm, aligning with Wadeema's Law and Keeping Children Safe in Education, with mandatory reporting for residents. The policy emphasizes prevention through a positive school climate and pastoral support, and requires staff training and a secure reporting system (CPOMS) for safeguarding concerns, overseen by the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Roles and responsibilities for safeguarding include a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies, with annual reporting to the Board and robust recruitment checks and training for staff. Parents can obtain a copy of the policy via the VLE or request one, and the policy is also available on the Sunmarke site. Appendices and procedures, including safeguarding team posters and references to external guidelines, support ongoing safeguarding practice.
Parent Experience

History
Sunmarke School was established in 2016 by the Fortes Education Group as a flagship private school in Dubai. It opened in September 2016 in Jumeirah Village Triangle, delivering the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 13. The school is owned by Fortes Education Group, a long-established education provider with more than four decades of experience. Sunmarke offers both the IB pathway and British A-level/BTEC routes, reflecting a dual-curriculum approach. KHDA/DSIB inspection results show progression since inception, with 2016-17 rated Good and 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2023-24 rated Very Good.

Community
Sunmarke maintains a multicultural community with students from around 96 nationalities and over 2,000 pupils. Signature programmes include STEAM & Design Thinking, Positive Education, and languages such as Hindi and Mandarin. Community events include TEDx Sunmarke and World Culture Day, and Wellness Wednesdays are a regular parent-focused component. Residential trips and partnerships with Camps International and Ecoventure ME broaden the student experience.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association – Friends of Sunmarke School (FOSS) plays a central role in school life and coordinates a range of community events throughout the year, such as Movie Night, World Culture Day, Cup Cake Sales, Mother's Day, and Dance-A-Thon. Parents participate in assemblies, Parents' Evenings, reading clubs, and the popular monthly Wellness Wednesdays sessions. FOSS also provides vital support to new families moving to Dubai and joining the school. In addition to events, FOSS volunteers help with activities and fundraising efforts that support school projects and student opportunities. The association works closely with school leadership to promote parent involvement and community cohesion.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, behind the Limitless Building on Al Khail Road. It has one of the largest and most innovatively designed campuses in the region, with spaces for study, reflection, interaction, and recreation.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sport include a FIFA 18-sized football pitch and a 200-metre athletics running track. There are two swimming pools and courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and netball, plus two expansive multipurpose halls for indoor sport and activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include nine science labs and five design technology labs. The school also has three libraries with media centres, two expansive multipurpose halls, three fine arts labs, a dedicated drama studio, and a 600-seat auditorium, along with TV and radio production studios.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sunmarke offers over 160 extracurricular activities, including clubs for sports, performing arts, drama and theatre, journalism, music, maths, science, robotics, debate and public speaking. ECAs are included at no extra cost and are organised across categories such as STEAM & Design Thinking, Environment & Sustainability, University & Career Readiness, Positive Education, Global Language Academy, and more, with examples including coding and robotics clubs, language sessions, choir, theatre, and debate.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Sunmarke offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), A-Levels, and BTECs, with GCSE also represented. The STEAM & Design Thinking programme and SPACE-X centre integrate hands-on projects across science, design technology, engineering, the arts, maths, and humanities. The University & Career Readiness Programme provides personalised guidance, internships, global engagement, and career counselling. Positive Education underpins academic and personal development; in 2024-25 the IBDP average score was more than 6 points above the world average, with GCSE and A-Level/BTEC results at 100% pass.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a Communications, Media & the Performing Arts Programme that combines drama, media, and film with industry workshops for pupils from EYFS to Year 13. Art & Design and Music are core foundation subjects in the Primary Curriculum. The school emphasises creative and performing arts across the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Global Language Academy immerses students in Hindi and Mandarin, with Hindi offered from EYFS to Year 6 and Mandarin from EYFS to Year 9. Culture is integrated through activities such as calligraphy, traditional dance, tai chi, cooking, and music, with celebrations for Diwali, Holi, and Chinese New Year. In Primary, Modern Foreign Languages include French and Mandarin.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include Sunmarke Free Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) and Sunmarke Paid Extracurricular Activities. The Pro Sports Academy offers 100+ squads and participation in global competitions. The programme also includes coding and other enrichment activities to complement academic studies.

Community & Service
Values in Action is a foundation subject in the Primary Curriculum. Positive Education supports well-being and character development across the school. The CIVITAS initiative and student leadership opportunities are part of the school community.

Leadership & Professional
The University & Career Readiness Programme provides personalised guidance, internships, global engagement, and career counselling. Student leadership opportunities are available through the Student Council and Ambassadors. The Fortes Education network supports governance and leadership development across its schools.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sunmarke emphasizes wellbeing through Positive Education and Values in Action. Primary curriculum includes Forest School and outdoor learning. Physical Education includes swimming as part of the core programme. The Pro Sports Academy supports fitness and competitive sporting opportunities with 100+ squads.
Languages

Language Provision
Hindi and Mandarin are taught through the Global Language Programme, with immersion-based learning to develop communication, cultural awareness, empathy, and global readiness.

Immersion Programs
Hindi and Mandarin are taught through the Global Language Programme with immersion-based learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an online application through the Apply Online portal. The Apply Online option is available on the Sunmarke homepage. The online portal serves as the entry point to the admissions process. After submission, families begin their engagement with Sunmarke's admissions.

2. Schedule a visit through the Schedule a Visit option. Schedule a Visit is available in the Admissions section. A campus visit provides an opportunity to view facilities and to ask questions in person. This visit complements the online application.

3. Review Tuition Fees and Scholarships. Sunmarke publishes Tuition Fees for families, and Scholarships are available. Details about eligibility and the application process are provided by the school. Consider scholarship options as part of the admissions planning.

4. Re-enrol Online. Current families can re-enrol online using the Re-enrol Online option in Admissions. Re-enrolment supports continued attendance and keeps records up to date. The Re-enrol Online page provides the steps for re-enrolment.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available at Sunmarke. Details about eligibility, categories, and the application process are provided by the school.
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