United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Star International School Mirdif occupies a modern campus with purpose-built spaces that support science, technology, arts and athletics. The campus includes STEAM+ labs, a robotics makerspace and science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology. It features a full-size outdoor football pitch, indoor and outdoor sports courts, and an indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool. The learning environment is complemented by libraries, drama rooms, music rooms, art and design studios, and a food and technology lab, plus dedicated learning hubs for different Key Stages. Outdoor play areas and sensory spaces support wellbeing and inclusive education.
An indoor sports hall supports gymnastics and indoor athletics with a movable divider to create separate areas. A full-size outdoor Astro football pitch is used for training and matches, while an outdoor multi-use volleyball court supports team sports. There is an indoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool used for training and water safety lessons. Active play zones provide safe spaces for PE and recreation across age groups.
Academic facilities include science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology, enabling practical experiments and data collection. A dedicated makerspace houses robotics kits and 3D printers as part of the STEAM+ program, supporting hands-on design and engineering projects. Library spaces provide quiet study areas, group study zones and access to books and digital resources. Technology-enabled classrooms support blended learning and computer science lessons, while briefing rooms support presentations and collaborative work. Dedicated Key Stage hubs offer age-appropriate spaces for independent study and peer collaboration.
Creative facilities include a music room with instruments and digital tools, and art and design rooms for drawing, painting and sculpture. The drama room has professional lighting and sound systems for performances and rehearsals. A dance studio supports movement-based activities and school productions. The campus also offers a makerspace with robotics and design activities as part of enrichment and project work. In addition, the campus provides spaces for choir, theatre and visual arts exhibitions as part of the after-school enrichment program.