As the Director of Al Ma’arifa International Private School, I would like to welcome the MIS community to a new academic year. We are excited to have our students back, who ignite the fire of knowledge in the hearth of their second home. MIS is home to more than 65 different nationalities who are in constant dialogue while working as one spirit towards fulfilling the school’s mission of excellence through innovative knowledge.
We have more than 33 years of experience in international curricula, serving a population of over 4,000 students from KG1- Grade 12. The academic courses are designed to expose students to a wide range of creative, social, scientific and athletic experiences. Our curriculum focuses on the American system up until the high school upon which we offer our students a range of options to choose from. We guide our students to plan their future and ensure that each student makes the most suitable choices. I would like to point out that we prepare students to successfully take either the American Advanced Placement (AP) or the British Advanced Level (AL) exams, in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to compete with the 21st century standards and technologies.
We are extremely proud of our students’ persistent successes since the establishment of MIS in 1986. Our students have been successfully achieving high rankings in various international standardized, benchmark, and diagnostic exams, such as the IGCSEs, SATs, EmSATs, Pisa, and IELTS, to name a few. In MIS, we believe that extra-curricular activities are just as valuable to our student’s development and profiles as academia. Our encouragement has resulted in MIS establishing a strong name for its students in any regional competition or activity for all grades. Our students’ successes do not stop when they move the tassel over to the left and complete their journey with us. Over the years, more than 10,000 alumni have gone through our gates to secure themselves admissions among the most prestigious universities around the globe and grow into dynamic members of the society.
We have been adamant and effective in building up a network of connections locally and internationally to ensure that our students receive the best opportunities. MIS has proudly been one of the first schools to become part of The American University of Sharjah’s Sharakah program and we have also established a partnership with the American University in Dubai in 2018. In addition we have forged partnerships with numerous well-reputed universities, governmental establishment, societies, educational boards, and accreditation bodies. Internationally, we have been accredited by various accreditation bodies such as the American International Accreditation Association (AIAA), and we are continuously working towards widening our credentials.
I am honored to serve as the Director of Al Ma’arifa International Private School. It is truly a privilege to be part of a community where teachers, parents, and students work together to create a welcoming environment that fosters a great teaching and learning experience.
Samer Sarhane
News and Events
MIS has been recognized among Silver 🥈Category of Sharjah Health Promoting Schools . Congratulations 🤩#health_promoting_school #مدارس_معززة_للصحة
MIS primary students celebrated the UAE FLAG Day November 3rd, for this year by forming a huge human flag picture and they enjoyed coloring and making their own flags during Art classes.
In collaboration with Social Services Department of Sharjah Government; the MIS Guidance & Counseling department organized awareness sessions for the students of the primary section about bullying, during which they learned how and when to say 🚫NO 🚫 for all forms of bullying #stop_bullying #لا_للتنمر #bullying_free_zone
The medical team of MIS Primary held an awareness session about hand hygiene for grade 1&2 students during which they learned the steps of hand rubbing 🧼🧴big thanks to our medical team 💐
Announcements
Maarifa International School Times (MIST)
Maarifa International School Times, abbreviated as MIST, is a news bulletin created by the students, for the students. It serves as a creative hub for aspiring writers, reporters, and artists within the school community.
The editorial board of MIST is dedicated to reporting school events, uncovering student talents, and showcasing the hidden potential of our learners. This bulletin will not only be an exciting project for the enterprising editorial team but also a platform for young voices to share their insights and opinions.
Above all, MIST is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop collaborative skills and strengthen their linguistic abilities. We look forward to seeing MIST become a valuable part of our school culture and a testament to the creativity and ambition of Maarifa's students.
In accordance with Ministerial Decision No. (619) of 2017 regarding the Regulation of Conduct in Public and Private Schools, it is strictly forbidden for students to bring mobile phones to school; therefore, we ask everyone to comply. The school will implement the procedures mentioned in this decision. Thank you for your cooperation.
UAE National Agenda
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a seven-year UAE National Agenda leading towards the UAE Vision 2021, aligning with the UAE’s 50th National Day.
The UAE National Agenda, developed by over 300 officials from 90 federal and local government entities, outlines key national indicators across sectors such as education, healthcare, economy, police and security, justice, society, housing, infrastructure, and government services.
These indicators are designed to measure performance outcomes for each national priority, benchmarking the UAE’s progress against global standards. The Government leadership monitors these indicators periodically to ensure that the targets are met by 2021.
MIS tuition fees approved by SPEA for the academic year 2024/2025.
Pay the fee to MIS bank account as per the below details:
Account Name: AlMarifa International PVT. School
Account Number: 1000179133
IBAN Number: AE480230000001000179133
Account Currency: AED
Bank Name: Commercial Bank of Dubai
Branch: Sharjah
Swift Code: CBDUAEAD
Admission Procedure
MIS has designed the admissions policy to ensure students are appropriately placed, increasing their chances of success in their learning journey. The school admits students meeting the following criteria, provided space is available for the applied grades:
Requirements for Re-enrollment
Age Criteria
Criteria for Admission (KG 1 and KG 2)
Criteria for Admission (Grades 1 to 12)
Documentation Criteria
Registration
History of Al Ma’arifa International School
Al Ma’arifa International Private School (MIS) was established in 1986. The school is located in Al Yarmook in the heart of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The school’s facilities consist of nine separate buildings:
Building A: Administration offices, main library, bookstore, science labs, and staff room.
