What Sunmarke School does

Sunmarke School is a private British-curriculum international school located in District 5, Al Barsha South (Jumeirah Village Triangle), Dubai, UAE, operating as part of the Fortes Education group alongside Regent International School and Jumeirah International Nurseries. Founded in 2016, the school delivers education from Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 3-18) across EYFS, Key Stages 1-4 (GCSE/IGCSE), and post-16 pathways including A-Levels, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC qualifications. The core academic curriculum is augmented by a portfolio of signature programmes covering STEAM & Design Thinking (with AI and VR integration), Fortes Pro Sports Academy, Financial Literacy, Environment & Sustainability, Positive Education, Global Language Academy, Enterprise & Mini MBA, and Performing Arts & Communication & Media.

The school serves a highly international student body drawn from over 100 nationalities, primarily expatriate families in Dubai seeking globally recognised qualifications and pathways to top universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCLA, the University of Toronto, Warwick, and Michigan. Revenue is generated almost entirely from recurring tuition fees, supplemented by paid extracurricular activities (ECAs), third-party paid activities, and transport services covering major Dubai residential communities. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a dedicated admissions portal, scheduled campus visits, and a 360-degree virtual tour, with admissions phone and email channels. Sunmarke holds a BSO Outstanding Rating, ranks 3rd among IB schools in the UAE and 74th globally, and has been recognised by KHDA as a Wellbeing Leader in Positive Education and by SchoolsCompared as Best UAE School for Innovation.

Name

Sunmarke School

Legal name

Sunmarke School

Website

https://sunmarke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sunmarke School is a Dubai-based private British-curriculum international school (Fortes Education group) delivering EYFS through Sixth Form (IBDP, A-Levels, BTEC) to roughly 1,500-2,000 expatriate students aged 3-18 from 100+ nationalities, supported by signature STEAM, sports and wellbeing programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive ECE Curriculum Frameworks (Birth–5) (EDACAJAA), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• British curriculum education
• International K-12 school
• IB Diploma Programme
• A-Level secondary education
• STEAM education programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai, Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition fees across Nursery (FS1/FS2), Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form programmes.
2. Extracurricular Activities: Revenue from paid extracurricular activities (ECAs) and third-party paid activities.
3. Transport Services: School transport services provided to students covering major Dubai neighborhoods.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sunmarke School delivers full-time, in-person British curriculum education for students aged 3-18, structured across Nursery/EYFS, Primary (KS1-KS2), Secondary (KS3-KS4/IGCSE/GCSE) and Sixth Form (A-Levels, IB Diploma Programme, BTEC). The academic curriculum is bundled with signature enrichment programmes in STEAM, sports, performing arts, financial literacy, sustainability, enterprise, languages and wellbeing, plus paid and free extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Sunmarke School is a British curriculum international school in Dubai offering a comprehensive educational programme from Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 3-18). The school provides multiple curriculum pathways including the British EYFS framework, Key Stages 1-4 (GCSE/IGCSE), and post-16 options of A-Levels, IB Diploma Programme, and BTEC. The core academic programme is complemented by a portfolio of Signature Programmes including award-winning STEAM & Design Thinking (with AI and VR integration), Fortes Pro Sports Academy, Financial Literacy, Environment & Sustainability, Positive Education, Global Language Programme, Enterprise & Mini MBA, and Performing Arts & Communication & Media. The school also offers extensive Extra Curricular Activities through the Fortes 360 programme. Sunmarke is recognised for its holistic approach combining academic excellence with character development and wellbeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortes Pro Sports Academy: Sports academy offering professional-level coaching in netball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, and football for students from Year 2 to Year 13
• Fortes 360 Programme

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Nursery and Foundation Stage (FS1, FS2) programme for children ages 3-5, following the British EYFS framework with play-based learning, personal development, and early literacy and numeracy.
• Primary School Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (Years 1-6) programme building core skills in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and ICT through enquiry-based learning.
• Secondary School Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) programme expanding subject knowledge and culminating in GCSE/IGCSE examinations.
• Sixth Form (A-Levels) Post-16 A-Level qualification pathway (Years 12-13) for students progressing to UK and international universities.
• Sixth Form (IB Diploma Programme) Post-16 IB Diploma Programme (Years 12-13) for students seeking an internationally recognised pre-university qualification.
• Sixth Form (BTEC) Post-16 BTEC vocational qualification pathway (Years 12-13) offering applied learning routes alongside A-Levels and IBDP.
• STEAM & Design Thinking Award-winning STEAM and AI enrichment programme incorporating robotics, sustainability projects, design sprints and VR integration for immersive learning experiences.
• Fortes Pro Sports Academy Multi-tiered sports programme from Year 2 to Year 13 offering professional coaching in netball, volleyball, swimming, athletics and football with international competitions.
• Financial Literacy Programme Enrichment programme teaching students about investing, financial planning and economic understanding through a Stock Market elective and practical applications.
• Positive Education Whole-school wellbeing programme building resilience, emotional intelligence, gratitude, optimism and purpose integrated into daily learning.
• University & Career Readiness Programme Personalised career guidance, internships, global exposure and support for university applications to top institutions worldwide.
• Enterprise & Mini MBA Entrepreneurial learning programme teaching business thinking, student-led startups and enterprise projects.
• Global Language Programme Language academy blending cultural immersion with multilingual education and global perspectives.
• Performing Arts & Communication & Media Programme covering drama, music, film production, journalism, podcasting, video editing and stage productions from Nativity to major secondary shows.
• Environment & Sustainability Programme focused on environmental education, sustainability challenges, Forest School sessions and hydroponics labs.
• Paid Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) Paid after-school extracurricular activities for Sunmarke students, covering activities such as Choir, Orchestra, Film Club, Technical Theatre, Drama Club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
• School Transport Service School bus transport service provided to Sunmarke students covering major Dubai residential communities including Al Barsha, Jumeirah Park, JVC, Springs, JLT, Marina/JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Sports City, Motor City, Meadows and Emirates Living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 3rd among IB schools in the UAE and 74th globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fortes EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Sunmarke School. Part of Fortes Education group which includes Regent International School, Jumeirah International Nurseries, and Fortes Education headquarters.
• LovinDubaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent internship partner providing media and content experience opportunities for Sunmarke students.
• Success LaunchpadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent internship partners providing career readiness and work experience opportunities across multiple organizations and industries.
• Shekhar KapurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry leader who conducted Think & Thrive session at Sunmarke, providing students with exposure to film industry perspectives and creative leadership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Regent International School: Sister school within the Fortes Education group in Dubai offering a similar British curriculum with multiple pathways. Directly comparable as a peer within the same operating group, sharing marketing, leadership, and brand infrastructure.
• Dubai College: Long-established premium British curriculum school in Dubai serving ages 3-18 with strong GCSE/A-Level results. Competes for the same expatriate families seeking top-tier UK-style schooling in Dubai.
• Jumeirah International Nurseries: Sister early-years brand within Fortes Education group. Functions as a feeder pipeline into Sunmarke and is operationally integrated with the school's admissions flow.
• Repton School Dubai: Premium British-curriculum international school in Dubai offering Foundation Stage through Sixth Form including IB. Competes head-to-head with Sunmarke for premium expatriate families.
• North London Collegiate School Dubai: Premium international school in Dubai offering a British curriculum with strong university placement record. Targets similar high-income expatriate families seeking elite education.
• Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS): Premium Dubai-based British curriculum school offering Primary and Secondary phases with strong academic outcomes. Direct competitor for expatriate families seeking UK-style education in Jumeirah.
• Dubai International Academy: Premium IB curriculum school in Dubai serving a multicultural student body from K-12. Competes directly for international families seeking globally-recognized IB education in Dubai.
• Wellington International School: Large premium school in Dubai offering British curriculum with multiple pathways including IB. Comparable scale and positioning in Dubai's premium expatriate education market.
• Kings' School Dubai: Well-established British curriculum school in Dubai serving Nursery through Sixth Form. Competes for expatriate families prioritizing UK-style education and strong academic outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS World Academy Dubai: Part of the large GEMS Education group operating numerous schools across Dubai and the UAE. Offers IB and multiple curricula at scale, serving as a broad incumbent competitor across price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SunmarkeDubai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu_C9VK8GGI9EjvBatb-p4g/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/sunmarkedubai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunmarke-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunmarkeschool

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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