Al Mawakeb School

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The school offers academic support programs and intervention strategies to address diverse needs and supports inclusive education.

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.

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

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

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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