Latifa School for Girls – Dubai

Latifa School for Girls was established in 1982 by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai, under the aegis of the Government of Dubai. From its inception, a key goal of the school has been to incorporate the best of British educational practice within a curriculum that promotes UAE values and traditions, alongside global awareness. To this end a British curriculum, modified to suit the cultural context and individual needs of students, is blended with Arabic and Islamic Studies, in line with UAE Ministry curriculum. Students sit GCSE, AS and A level examinations, as well as Ministry-accepted Arabic and Islamic studies examinations. All students leave Latifa School bilingual. The Headmistress and most of the staff are British, with an Arabic and Islamic Studies Department staffed by well-qualified Arab nationals.

The School has an established reputation in the community for personalising learning to students’ needs. Every teacher is expected to:

Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life;
Provide optimum learning conditions for all students;
Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees;
Promote a school culture which is collegiate, happy, purposeful and productive;
Pursue their own professional development and contribute to the development of the school;
Engage in learning-centred consultation and dialogue, both within and beyond the school.

Latifa School recognises the equitable access and rights to education for the People of Determination and is committed to make appropriate support provisions in line with the UAE Federal Law No. 29 (2006), Dubai Law No. 2 (2014) and the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework 2017. We foster a culture of inclusion and aim to increase awareness with all our stakeholders. Mr. Abdalla Al Maazmi is the Inclusion Governor and Mrs. Neha Sharma is the Inclusion Champion for Latifa School.