United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Sunmarke offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), A-Levels, and BTECs, with GCSE also represented. The STEAM & Design Thinking programme and SPACE-X centre integrate hands-on projects across science, design technology, engineering, the arts, maths, and humanities. The University & Career Readiness Programme provides personalised guidance, internships, global engagement, and career counselling. Positive Education underpins academic and personal development; in 2024-25 the IBDP average score was more than 6 points above the world average, with GCSE and A-Level/BTEC results at 100% pass.
The school offers a Communications, Media & the Performing Arts Programme that combines drama, media, and film with industry workshops for pupils from EYFS to Year 13. Art & Design and Music are core foundation subjects in the Primary Curriculum. The school emphasises creative and performing arts across the curriculum.
Global Language Academy immerses students in Hindi and Mandarin, with Hindi offered from EYFS to Year 6 and Mandarin from EYFS to Year 9. Culture is integrated through activities such as calligraphy, traditional dance, tai chi, cooking, and music, with celebrations for Diwali, Holi, and Chinese New Year. In Primary, Modern Foreign Languages include French and Mandarin.
Extracurricular activities include Sunmarke Free Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) and Sunmarke Paid Extracurricular Activities. The Pro Sports Academy offers 100+ squads and participation in global competitions. The programme also includes coding and other enrichment activities to complement academic studies.
Values in Action is a foundation subject in the Primary Curriculum. Positive Education supports well-being and character development across the school. The CIVITAS initiative and student leadership opportunities are part of the school community.
The University & Career Readiness Programme provides personalised guidance, internships, global engagement, and career counselling. Student leadership opportunities are available through the Student Council and Ambassadors. The Fortes Education network supports governance and leadership development across its schools.
Sunmarke emphasizes wellbeing through Positive Education and Values in Action. Primary curriculum includes Forest School and outdoor learning. Physical Education includes swimming as part of the core programme. The Pro Sports Academy supports fitness and competitive sporting opportunities with 100+ squads.