Al Fanar School – Key Facts

 

 Location

Nad Al Sheba 4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

 Ages

3–11 years (FS1 to Year 6)

 

School Structure

2 classes per year group

Intimate community feel with a whole-school approach

 

 Curriculum

National Curriculum for England (British Curriculum)

Seamlessly integrated with holistic pedagogy

Emphasis on the head, heart, and hands — thinking, feeling, and doing

 

 Learning Approach

Holistic, play-based learning in the early years

Cross-curricular approach in primary

Nature-based and outdoor learning woven throughout the curriculum

 

 School Ethos

A warm, relational community focused on emotional wellbeing

Strong rhythms, rituals, and seasonal celebrations

Intentional-tech, high-presence environment

 

Language & Culture

Arabic learning integrated into the curriculum

Emirati culture and local environmental heritage embedded in learning

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