Dubai Schools Mirdif

As an American curriculum school, we follow the internationally benchmarked New York State Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) and student attainment, and our progress is mapped against these standards throughout the student learning journey - from Kindergarten through completion of High School.

This learning journey is shared as our students progress and develop, so parents become key partners with us along the way. This ensures that our students are supported by the school and the home and will be prepared to transition successfully to university; whether local or overseas.

We believe in an approach that instills the love of learning - where students can thrive and achieve their very best as independent, agentic learners. Each and every child is unique and our program offers extensive opportunities for students to develop strengths in a range of areas. Daily, we are committed to a child-centered approach to education, taking actions based on each child’s differentiated and learning needs. Our students will become critical thinkers able to analyze, reason, and reflect, giving them the skills needed to progress and to be successful in any area. Because English is an additional language for many of our students, building a solid foundation in both the Arabic mother tongue and English languages is key. In turn, this supports Arabic language and Islamic religion development while ensuring success with the American curricular program.

Our rigorous assessment processes assist us in supporting students to make progress towards their attainment targets because we start where the student is and develop from there. With support mechanisms in place across both the Arabic and American curricular program progress and achievement are assured so that students develop proficiency across all of the Ministry of Education subjects.

Our teachers are hired both internationally and locally to ensure staff are of the highest standard, with the right blend of enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience in the region, to help our students achieve their potential. We provide an engaging learning environment where teachers can facilitate a holistic approach to learning. This provides students with a wide range of opportunities - both in and out of the classroom - thereby promoting their social, emotional, and academic development. This style of teaching is underpinned by respect and appreciation of the core cultural values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion.

Furthermore, we offer an extensive array of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) that infuse student leadership, critical thinking, social awareness, and creativity and innovation into our learning journey. We guide students to develop and grow into morally upright and respectful citizens who embrace UAE culture and values while embracing an inclusive and a strong global perspective. Developing leadership qualities results in students having a significant impact on our DSM school community, the UAE, and the world. Such encouragement builds a collective understanding of each person’s social responsibilities towards a shared world.

Strong communication with each member of our school community allows all the comfort of expressing thoughts and ideas that build a vibrant school community.

We are committed to hearing from parents about how their child’s school experiences and how we can collaborate in support of our long term planning and future development. We encourage parent participation in the classroom and on school trips, as well as on our Parent Council, thus enabling us to foster a mutual commitment to our Mission and beliefs.

Because the vision and mission of Dubai Schools Mirdif dovetail with the national priorities of the UAE. The main objective of the Dubai Schools Mirdif Project is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools by 2021.

Future-ready
Equipping students with the necessary life skills to face future challenges, both national and global, with resilience, while encouraging them to be ambitious self-directed learners.

Trust & Empathy
Developing a home-school relationship based on trust and respect, while fostering a welcoming school environment in order for every student to flourish and every parent to feel reassured. Bringing empathy into our classrooms and embedding it as a core value.

Collaboration & Inclusion
An outstanding quality of education accessible to all learners extends an all-rounded opportunity for each and every student.

Cultural Preservation
American education grounded in Emirati culture and values offers a progressive learning environment to learn and grow. The school environment itself is guided by Arabic and Islamic principles and values, while the curriculum fosters tolerance, independence, as well an international mindset.

Academic excellence
By delivering a strong American curriculum with excellence in teaching and learning through its caring, inspiring, and inclusive environment. The curriculum will also prepare and inspire students to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and life skills will be core values infused in their education, providing the students with a global perspective and context.

Dubai Schools Mission
To be a Beacon of Academic Excellence
Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.

Dubai Schools Curriculum
International education, with a focus on Arabic language and Islamic values
Dubai Schools Mirdif will offer an American Curriculum based on the New York State Education Department – NYSED, leading to an American high-school diploma. Focused on empowering and inspiring students across a variety of abilities and backgrounds. The curriculum will nurture empathetic and self-driven students who will embody personal values of responsibility, tolerance and pride.