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Admissions FAQs
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about admissions, enrolment, assessments and life at Sunmarke School.
How do I enrol my child?
1. Can I come in for a school tour with my family?
Yes, we would be delighted to welcome you and your family for a school tour. It’s a great opportunity to experience the atmosphere and gain insight into our school.
2. KHDA Parent School Contract
Please note that:
Students can only attend school if they are registered in the KHDA School System, and parents have signed the Parent-School Contract.
The school will register the student once all the relevant documents have been uploaded by the parents.
This contract needs to be digitally signed only once – by parents of students who are new to the school. The contract is usually sent via sms on their local mobile phones registered with the school.
4. Age Cut-Off Dates
New students must be enrolled in their respective age groups as per the ministerial decree (820) of 2014.
The cut-off date is 31st August without exception.
The table below shows the age/year-group information of students aged 3 to 6. Sunmarke School is required to comply with the age/year-group criteria and the cut-off date as per the ministerial decree.
Year | FS1 | FS2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Age by 31st August | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
This is a federal law and we are not able to consider any exemption requests.
What are the KHDA guidelines for Admissions and Transfers?
Click here to read Guidelines for Admissions and Transfers by KHDA.
How do I book Assessments?
Admissions are open year-round, with prorated fees available. We are booking assessments for FS1, FS2, Year 1 to 10, and Year 12. For students currently overseas, we can offer online assessments.
Please contact the Sunmarke Admissions Office to confirm your child’s assessment date.
What are the tuition fees for FS1- Year 13 (2025-26)?
Tuition Fees
Click here to view the Tuition Fees: New Students – FS1 to Year 13 – 2025-26
Can my child with special education needs attend Sunmarke school?
At Sunmarke, we exercise a positive and inclusive admissions policy. Candidates will each be given due consideration on a case-by-case basis, and we will take into account the capacity of the premises, staff and curriculum pathways to effectively meet the needs of the individual.
Our Achievement Centre offers a broad range of additional support for students with SEND, including targeted support in maths, literacy, and SEMH (social and emotional mental health). We currently offer an alternative curriculum pathway for Key Stages 3 and 4.
1. Is it approved by the Ministry of Education?
It is a mainstream curriculum, delivered by specialist teachers and LSAs. There is no need for permission for this pathway as it falls under our current education licence.
2. What are the timings if my son is enroled in this program?
The timings are that of the normal school day, unless the student has additional needs or commitments outside of school that need to be met. As a KHDA accredited Rahhal provider, we can review timings to meet the student’s needs.
3. What is the cost for LSA?
Costs are an estimate range until all students are enroled.
4. What would be mentioned in the invoice for this program? Is it “Tuition fee”?
School fees are billed as normal. Parents will then have to sign a KHDA Individual Service Agreement for the LSP cost. This will then be a separate invoice.
5. How will I enrol my child?
Our SENCO will assess the student before we can accept to ensure we can meet their needs in this class. It is a pathway that supports access to the mainstream and we can’t cater for severe needs.
What are the facilities you offer?
What are the facilities you offer?
We have state-of-the-art facilities on offer with special attention paid to athletics, the arts and the latest technological advancements. Below is an indication of the amenities provided to our students.
Facilities
What nationalities make up the school body?
Sunmarke is a truly international school with a focus on fostering diversity and nurturing talent. Sunmarke continues in Regent International‘s tradition with regards to enrolment with 90+ nationalities represented with the largest percentage hailing from the U.K.
What are the school timings?
Year Group | Timings |
Foundation Stage 1 | Monday to Thursday 7:40 am – 1:15 pm Friday 7:40 am – 11:30 am |
Foundation Stage 2 | Monday to Thursday 7:40 am – 1:15 pm Friday 7:40 am – 11:30 am |
Primary (Year 1 to 6) | Monday to Thursday 7:40 am – 3:30 pm Friday 7:40 am – 11:45 am |
Secondary (Year 7 to 13) | Monday to Thursday 7:40 am – 3:30 pm Friday 7:40 am – 11:45 am |
For detailed EYFS timings Click here
For detailed Primary timings Click here
For detailed Secondary & Sixth Form timings Click here
What school transport is offered?
What school transport is offered?
Sunmarke uses an independent third party bus operator “My Bus Transport Services LLC” to make the school run as easy as possible.
“My Bus” operates an air-conditioned and efficient transport service from various parts of Dubai to the school. Parents may avail of this service at their own discretion and cost.
My Bus Transport Services manages the school transport operations. The details of services, route and fees, are now available from the Transport office. You can also find the details online, please click here. For more information on our routes and the health & safety protocols for our buses, please click here.
What is the pickup/drop off timings?
School Transport Timings
Bus start times remain the same. For drop-off, buses will leave from the school at the following times
Year Group | Timings |
EYFS | Monday to Thursday 1:30 pm onwards Friday 12:10 pm onwards |
Primary (Year 1 to 6) | Monday to Thursday 3:40 pm onwards Friday 12.10 pm onwards |
Secondary (Year 7 to 13) | Monday to Thursday 3:40 pm onwards Friday 12:10 pm onwards |
Further communication related to pick-up and drop-off schedules will be shared by the transportation department upon successful registration and payment.
How do I order food for my child?
1. How do I book the service?
Booking can only be done for EYFS and Primary students. Secondary students can go directly to the canteen to select their food and make payment.
EYFS and Primary parents need to pre-book their order in advance via the link provided http://form.jotform.com/Mastercook/Sunmarke-stripe and lunch will be delivered in their class.
2. What is the price for lunch?
Lunch is priced at AED24.25 this includes the main lunch and a dessert.
3. What is the menu like?
Please click TERM MENU to see current available menu.
Alternatively, secondary students can check out our GRAB AND GO menu.
4. Do you offer special meal plans?
As a nut-free school, all meals are prepared using nut-free products. We also offer bespoke menus for students with special dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. For this request, please contact coordinator@mastercook.ae for a specialised price and to discuss options.
