Welcome to Sunmarke School

A Character-Building & Disruptively Innovative School Transforming Young Lives

We are one of the few schools to offer both the IB and A Levels curriculum pathways, as well as the BTECs.

We are amongst the top 10 schools in Dubai academically, as seen by our outstanding IB and A Level results, as well as university placements.

We are a recognised global leader in Positive Education – a paradigm shift in education worldwide – where truly outstanding teaching can only be achieved by developing “academics and personal achievement,” as well as “wellbeing and character.”

Backed by Fortes Education’s rich history of over 40 years, Sunmarke is rated “Outstanding” by the British School Overseas Inspection authority and ”Very Good” by KHDA.

Nursery

Ages 45 days to 4 years

WHY SUNMARKE?
TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES

STEAM & Design Thinking

Students work on interdisciplinary projects acquiring critical thinking and project management skills while building and coding mechanical, electrical, and robotic control systems.

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Multiple Academic Pathways

An inspiring and ambitious education in the IB and A-Levels, and BTECs for the vocationally inclined.

Positive Education Ethos

A global leader in PosEd developing “academics and achievement” and “wellbeing and character”

The Sunmarke MBA

Developed and delivered by the world-renowned University of Birmingham – our students develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and work on projects in Sunmarke’s Venture Incubator and pitch projects for funding to Sunmarke’s Shark Tank judges.

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Performing Arts, Media & Communication

Artistically inclined students can take a deeply arts-infused programme in Music, Theatre, the Visual Arts and/or Dance.

Forest School Programme

Students with a passion for preserving our planet take tailored courses and complete a Research Project.

AI Learning Platform

Sunmarke’s next generation Artificial Intelligence online learning platform augments learning through self-paced problem-solving.

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Term &/or Summer Abroad

Secondary students attend a partner boarding school abroad broadening their historical, linguistic and cultural knowledge, and developing independence and character.

Virtual Reality (VR)

Sunmarke’s immersive AR / VR programme makes learning truly transformational and enjoyable enabling students to experience and visualise science, art, history, culture and academics like never before.

Careers Rising

Guidance to the world’s top universities; inspiration from entrepreneurs through our “Think & Thrive” speaker series; and partnerships with leading corporates for work internships that every student participates in – make Sunmarke students better prepared for the workplace.

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Enrichment & Extracurricular Activities

Over 60 extracurricular activities to suit every child’s interests (Duke of Edinburgh Award activities, sports, performing arts, drama, dance, ballet, music, World Scholars Club, Model UN, student newspaper, rock band, and more).

"Sunmarke School is an Outstanding school and provides an outstanding quality of education for all its pupils"

BSO Inspection Report

"Student's learning skills are very strong. Outstanding personal development of all students is a significant key strength of the school"

KHDA Report

"Sunmarke School is genuinely a ground-breaking school - and offers the broadest curriculum options of ANY other school in the Emirates"

SchoolsCompared.com

"We would encourage interested parents to visit this school. We are impressed by the commitment of the school to an open policy towards students of all abilities and the development of the curriculum to provide a far wider range of Sixth Form options than has been seen to date in Dubai."

WhichSchool Advisor

"Sunmarke meets the criteria of a "School of Character" five or ten times over. It is an "Outstanding School of Character that makes a huge difference to the lives of the children in this school. Character and the idea of flourishing is embedded within everything this school does so I am hugely impressed. "

Prof. James Arthur, Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character & Virtues at The University of Birmingham, UK

OUR BLOG

Lifestyle

The Beauty of Reading & How to Cultivate the Habit in Children

March 9, 2022

The Beauty of Reading & How to Cultivate the Habit in Children In an ever-growing technological world and because of...

Education Parenting

How to help your child manage their feelings and build resilience using Emotion Coaching

December 8, 2021

How to help your child manage their feelings and build resilience using Emotion Coaching How to become your child’s Emotional...

Education

Positive Education = Positive Living

November 10, 2021

Positive Education = Positive Living Positive Education is not just a curriculum, a method of teaching & learning, it is...

Education

Off to the Races: Musings on the University Rankings system

November 3, 2021

Off to the Races: Musings on the University Rankings system And we are off to the races again…. The college application...

Education Events

Supporting our children in finding purpose & meaning

November 3, 2021

Supporting our children in finding purpose & meaning “Who am I?” and “What do I want to be when I...

IB Results

100% student pass rate in the IB Diploma 2021

IB Results

92% of students scored above the IB world average in 2020-21

IB Results

25% of students achieved marks that would make them eligible for Ivy League or Oxbridge entrance

IB Results

A third of all students ranked in the top 10% of grades worldwide

A Levels Results

100% student pass rate in the A Level examination 2020-21

A Levels A*- C

Outstanding A Level results achieved in 2020-21.

A Levels A* - B

Outstanding A Level results achieved in 2020-21.

A Levels A*- A

Outstanding A Level results achieved in 2020-21.

GCSE Results

100% student pass rate in the GCSE examination 2020-21.

GCSEs A*- C

Outstanding GSCE results achieved in 2020-21.

GCSEs A*- B

Outstanding GCSE results achieved in 2020-21.

GCSEs A*- A

Outstanding GSCE results achieved in 2020-21.

OUR STORIES

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As we look forward to the end of the 2021-22 academic year and the holiday ahead, it is also a time to look back on this time and celebrate the progress our children have made and their achievements. At Sunmarke, ... 29 Likes

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Dr. Hopkin's Weekly Message - June Week 4 As we look forward to the end of the 2021-22 academic year and the holiday ahead, it is also a time to look back on this time and celebrate the progress our children have made and their achievements. At Sunmarke, ...

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Year 7 to Year 9 #Geographers secured the 1st place in the #UAE and 3rd place overall in the BSME Humanities 2022 Competition. 3 of #Sunmarke’s students finish in the top 100 with Siddarth finishing 30th , Zeyad 57th and Ekam 100th out of the ... 1 Comments 50 Likes

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In Shark Class, our Foundation Stage 2 students have been working together as a team to build obstacle courses 🤝🤝
Students used critical thinking and practiced assessing their own risks, as well as developing their own propositional language. What great ... 34 Likes

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COMING SOON - Make Your Marke 2022 Talent Show!
Come along to see an array of talented contestants compete for performance glory! A culmination of the skills being nurtured within the Secondary Performing Arts faculty this academic year.
Wednesday, 6th ... 1 Comments 12 Likes

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#Resilience is an incredibly important skill to help children with their learning, development, and overcoming everyday challenges! Mia & Aataina will be talking about their personal experiences and how resilience has helped them cope.
Join us this Wednesday, 22nd June ... 1 Comments 25 Likes

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Such an incredible #FathersDay celebration at Sunmarke! 🎨
Fun activities for the Key Stage students were organized and they enjoyed painting on #canvas at the Grand Staircase! A big Thank you to FOSS (Friends of Sunmarke School) who organized the ... 2 Comments 65 Likes

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Think outside the bag ✨🙌🏻
What are you bringing instead of your #backpack to store your laptop 💻, water bottle, and school📚✏️ supplies? If you would describe it as a bag, don’t bring it to school. Sunmarke School is challenging ... 10 Likes

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#Resilience is an incredibly important skill to help our children with their learning, development and to overcome everyday challenges!
In this upcoming Wellness Wednesday session, Dr. Kayleigh Sumner, Head of Positive Education & Wellbeing along with Ms. Priya Cima, Head ... 3 Likes

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“If you can help children love nature, they will take care of nature, because you cherish things you love.” -Mulle 🌳
It has been such a powerful and amazing experience, having our Foundation Stage 1 and 2 parents in the ... 32 Likes

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A New Day, A New Think & Thrive!
Watch this space to see how our Year 9 Sunmarke student, Ibraheem, interviews our newest guest Daniel from @carnistore tomorrow at Sunmarke's one-of-a-kind and exclusive talk show.
'Think & Thrive' is part ... 1 Comments 25 Likes

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Dr. Hopkin's Weekly Message - June Week 2 Last week we celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the accession of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, this achievement marks a significant moment in time for the British monarchy and the British community both at home in the UK and ...

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How to choose the best school for your child? Choose the Best School for your Children!
As parents, we always want the best for our children. Their success depends greatly on the choices we make on their behalf, selecting the right school is one decision that has lifelong repercussions. ...

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Dr. Hopkin's Weekly Message - June Week 1 As the end of this term races towards us, we start to think about the long summer vacation and what effects this might have on our children. There have been many studies about Summer Learning Loss; an American one carried ...

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Wellness Wednesday Full Video May - Helping your child through their moments of stress & anxiety There is no age limit for experiencing stress and anxiety. Children today encounter a variety of challenges in their lives, ranging from peer pressure and school achievement to self-imposed expectations.
In this month's session Ms. Cima, Head of Counselling & ...

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The Show Must Go On Two years ago our lives as we knew them changed irrevocably. The face coverings that unite us as a symbol of this tumultuous time, simultaneously disconnect us. Staging a performance is very much a metaphor for the turbulence of life…after ...

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The Show Must Go On - Sunmarke's Secondary School Musical Production

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Nothing comes close to getting real-life work experience as our students begin to set out their early career goals. Here's a quick look at how the Sunmarke Careers Rising Signature Programme is preparing students for the future - Part 2... 1 Likes

Key Stage Two has been building prototypes for our Ramadan Curiosity Project. In our final stages next week, we will use the character strength of 'Perseverance' to test and improve our prototypes before we share our final products. https://t.co/DYjLjhOpTV 1 Likes

Nursery

EYFS

Primary

Secondary

Sixth Form

Our Purpose

WHY SUNMARKE?
TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR WORKPLACE INTERNSHIPS

OUR BLOG

The Beauty of Reading & How to Cultivate the Habit in Children

How to help your child manage their feelings and build resilience using Emotion Coaching

Positive Education = Positive Living

Off to the Races: Musings on the University Rankings system

Supporting our children in finding purpose & meaning

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS

IB Results

IB Results

IB Results

IB Results

A Levels Results

A Levels A*- C

A Levels A* - B

A Levels A*- A

GCSE Results

GCSEs A*- C

GCSEs A*- B

GCSEs A*- A

OUR STORIES

LOCATION

WHY SUNMARKE? TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

WHY SUNMARKE? OUR UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES

WHY SUNMARKE? OUR WORKPLACE INTERNSHIPS

OUR BLOG

WHY SUNMARKE? OUR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS

IB Results

IB Results

IB Results

IB Results

A Levels Results

A Levels A*- C

A Levels A* - B

A Levels A*- A

GCSE Results

GCSEs A*- C

GCSEs A*- B

GCSEs A*- A

OUR STORIES

LOCATION

WHY SUNMARKE?
TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR WORKPLACE INTERNSHIPS

WHY SUNMARKE?
OUR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS