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Curriculum British Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Typical class size 14
Strengths Catholic ethos, Multi-ethnic community, International benchmark assessments, Strong pastoral care
Stages Secondary, Sixth Form
Introduction
St. Mary's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Dubai founded in 1968 by Fr. Eusebius Daveri. Following the British Cambridge curriculum with IGCSEs and A-Levels, the school serves Years 7-13. A cosmopolitan melting pot reflecting Dubai's diversity, it uses international benchmark assessments including CAT4, PIRLS, PISA and TIMSS.
247 Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair Second, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Essentials
St. Mary's Catholic High School has 1,996 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.
Location
St. Mary's Catholic High School is located in Dubai's Umm Hurair 2 district along Oud Metha Road. The commonly listed street address is 247 Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the P.O. Box is 52232. The campus is accessible by the Dubai Metro (Oud Metha Metro Station) and is served by multiple RTA bus routes in the Oud Metha area.
Stages
The school operates a two-tier structure: Primary (Year 1–Year 6) and Senior School (Year 7–Year 13). Arabic is compulsory from Grade 1 to Grade 10, and French is offered from Junior 5. In the Senior School, students prepare for GCSE/IGCSE under Edexcel, and there is a two-year A-Level program.
Type
Private, co-educational. The school functions as a private, mixed-gender institution.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school maintains a highly international student body. The largest nationality group is Indian, and UAE local students form a very small share; international students represent the vast majority. The Muhaisnah campus is described as hosting around 50 nationalities, with India commonly identified as the largest group.
Additional learning support
Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support is available through the SEND department and a dedicated Student Support Service. The SEND contact is samantha-smchs@smgeducation.org, and the Student Support Service is listed among the school's wellbeing and support provisions.
Country affiliation
The school is located in the United Arab Emirates and follows UK-derived examination frameworks (GCSE/IGCSE and A-Levels) for secondary progression, indicating a UK curriculum orientation rather than a country-specific affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Catholic. The school is explicitly Catholic and operates within a UAE context as St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai.
School day structure
School day typically starts around 7:10 AM. On Mondays to Thursdays, the day runs until about 1:50 PM, with a shorter schedule on Fridays (ending around 11:15 AM). Details are published in the school timings sections.
Bus service
The school does not operate its own buses and instead contracts with STS (School Transport Services) to provide student transport. Enquiries should be directed to STS, with contacts including sde-sms@sts-group.com and Jean Arango (+971 55 22 074 79). STS registration links for new admissions (Academic Year 2025–2026) are provided by the school.
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Fees
Annual tuition at St. Mary's Catholic High School ranges from AED 9,895 to AED 19,221 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees - Application fee for new students: AED 500 (assessment fee included). - Enrolment fee for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee; this enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is deductible from the first term fees. - Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this fee is non‑refundable and is deductible from the first term fees.
Tuition fees by year (per term) (The school presents the tuition and mandatory charges on the KHDA fact sheet. The figures below are the tuition amount shown and the mandatory add‑ons that produce the total fee listed on the fact sheet.)
Optional services and other costs - Transport: AED 4,300 to AED 6,850 (arranged through a contracted transport provider; transport fees are listed as optional services). - Extracurricular activities: AED 30 to AED 40 per activity (where listed). - Educational local trip: AED 100 to AED 300; educational overseas trip / international excursion: AED 10,000 to AED 20,000 (where applicable). - Learning support assistants (where required): AED 1,700 to AED 3,400. - National/benchmark tests and related fees (where applicable): AED 100 to AED 350; Arabic benchmark tests AED 35 to AED 50. - Required education supplies and consumables: uniform range AED 50 to AED 150; school ID card replacement AED 20 to AED 25; books or course materials as listed under each year. - Board examination charges: charged by the examination board itself and shown separately as required.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment windows for the academic year listed on the school notices: First term fees payment window and Second term fees payment window are specified; for the 2025–2026 academic year the school set the First term payment window as 15 August – 5 September 2025 and the Second term payment window as 1 December 2025 – 5 January 2026. Timely payment within the stated windows is required. - The school notes that re‑enrolment or enrolment fees are deductible from the first term fees at registration. Re‑enrolment and enrolment fees are non‑refundable.
Refund information (applicable items) - Enrolment fees and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly listed as non‑refundable and are deductible from the first term fees. No other specific tuition refund rules are detailed on the school's KHDA fact sheet; parents should note the stated non‑refundable enrolment/re‑enrolment policy.
Accepted payment methods and practical payment instructions - Accepted payment methods include the Skiply mobile payment gateway (school payment app), company cheques and manager's cheques in favour of ST MARYS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DUBAI, and direct bank transfer to the school account. The school's guidance explicitly states that personal cheques will not be accepted and that cash deposits or cheque deposits should not be made directly to the school bank account. Payment via the Skiply app is the primary method specified for term fee payment. - Bank transfer details provided for payments: Account Name: St Marys Catholic High School Dubai; Account No.: 0183378610001; IBAN: AE490400000183378610001; Bank: The National Bank of Ras Al‑Khaimah; SWIFT: NRAKAEAKXXX. After bank transfer, parents are asked to share transaction details, student name, year & section and the student's DC ID number by email to the school finance address for validation. - Finance contact emails for payments and invoicing: fee‑smchs@smgeducation.org for payment confirmations and finance‑smchs@smgeducation.org for invoices/accounts reconciliation and pro‑forma invoice requests. The school requests that parents include transaction details and required SUBJECT headers to expedite validation.
Notes - The published fee fact sheet indicates a tuition fees increase applied under the KHDA framework for the academic year shown. Specific discounts (corporate or school employee) are listed where applicable on the fact sheet. Mandatory and optional fee components are shown separately on the KHDA fact sheet for each Year group.
Academics
St. Mary's Catholic High School teaches British Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai follows the UK National Curriculum. Primary students are prepared for Edexcel London Board examinations at the end of Grade 6, while Secondary students sit GCSE/IGCSE/GCE examinations at the end of Grade 11 and Grade 12. Arabic is compulsory from Grade 1 to Grade 10; French is offered from Junior 5; religious studies (Qur'an or Bible) are studied according to faith, with GCSE examinations available in these subjects. In the Senior School, pupils begin preparation for GCSE/IGCSE across a broad range of subjects, and the Long Term Plan lists English Language, English Literature, PSHE, Geography, UAE Social Studies, Citizenship, Psychology, plus GCSE options in Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Psychology, Computing, History, Religious Studies, and ICT. Students may select a concentration in Science, Art/Commerce, or a combination from Senior 3, with the choice made at the end of Senior 2 and subject to approval. Advanced Level studies are available through Edexcel, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school offers admission to Year Eleven into a two-year A-Level GCE programme. The application fee for new students is AED 500. New students pay Enrolment Fees up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the first term fees. The 2025-2026 fee structure follows KHDA guidelines with a 6% increase. The payment windows for term fees are 15 August–5 September 2025 for the first term and 1 December 2025–5 January 2026 for the second term. Fee payments are to The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, with IBAN AE490400000183378610001 and SWIFT NRAKAEAKXXX. The curriculum is delivered in English; Arabic is compulsory from Grade 1–10, and French will be offered from Junior 5. English is the medium of instruction according to the English Department page. In the Senior School, pupils prepare for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE/IGCSE) in subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and more, with Edexcel as the examination framework. The school was founded in 1968 by Fr. Eusebius Daveri. The school is located in Dubai, P.O. Box 52232.
Scholarships
Discount schemes include Corporate 50% and School Employees 50%.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does St. Mary's Catholic High School follow?
The school follows the UK National Curriculum with Edexcel examinations in Primary, and GCSE/IGCSE and GCE A-Level examinations in Secondary. Arabic is compulsory from Grade 1 to Grade 10, and French is offered from Junior 5.
What are the tuition fees at St. Mary's Catholic High School?
Annual tuition fees range from approximately AED 9,895 to AED 19,221 depending on year group, making it one of the more affordable schools in Dubai. A non-refundable application fee of AED 500 applies.
Is St. Mary's a religious school?
Yes, St. Mary's Catholic High School is a Catholic school governed by the Catholic Church in the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia. It offers Marian-centred education emphasising integrity, mutual respect, and tolerance.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 12 to 18, covering the Senior School years through to Sixth Form with A-Level GCE programmes. The school also has a Primary section for Year 1 to Year 6.
Does the school provide SEN support?
Yes, there is a dedicated SEND department with a SENCO, Special Educators, Counsellors, an Inclusion Governor, and an Inclusion Champion. Individual Education Plans are drawn up for students identified with special educational needs.
What are the school hours?
School starts around 7:10 a.m. Monday to Thursday, ending at approximately 1:50 p.m. Fridays have a shorter schedule ending around 11:15 a.m.
How diverse is the student body?
The school has nearly 2,000 students with a highly international student body. The largest nationality group is Indian, with international students representing the vast majority of enrolment.
What is the history of St. Mary's?
Founded in 1968 by Fr. Eusebius Daveri with about 30 students in a small classroom, on land donated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The foundation stone was blessed on 15 August 1968.
Does the school have a House system?
Yes, the school uses a house system as indicated by house logos on PE uniforms, though specific house names and full details are not publicly listed on the school website.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school provides a Wellbeing Booklet, mindfulness activities, resources for managing stress and emotions, and a Student Support Service including SEND and counselling provision.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, transport for students is provided by a contracted bus service (STS). The school itself does not own buses but arranges contracted student transport.
How do I apply to St. Mary's?
Submit an application with the AED 500 fee. New students pay an enrolment fee of up to 10% of tuition, which is non-refundable and deductible from first term fees.
Are there any fee discounts available?
Yes, discount schemes include a Corporate 50% discount and a School Employees 50% discount on tuition fees.
