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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dar Al Marefa Private School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- The Islamic values that are at the heart of the culture of the school
- The improved provision and students’ outcomes in DP
- The strong support and commitment of parents
- Students’ strong personal development
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve school self-evaluation by ensuring that all judgements of the school’s performance are accurate
- Improve the quality and consistency of teaching in KG, PYP and MYP.
- Broaden the range of alternative curriculum pathways to cater for a wider range of students’ interests
- Integrate the school's reading and literacy plan more fully into the National Agenda action plan.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Good (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to Dar Al Marefa Private School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 33,000 to AED 77,345 — a +134% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 across 110 teachers (plus 16 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL KHWANEEJ FIRST (الخوانيج الأولى), a community of 12,893 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Etisalat on the Green Line, 8.1 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: IBDP, IBMYP & IBPYP. External exams: IB.