Our founder’s vision is encapsulated in the phrase “Let Your Light Shine.” At Diyafah, both our staff and management are committed to fostering a holistic, student-centric approach. This entails providing ample resources and pastoral care support to ensure that our students truly feel integrated into the fabric of Al Diyafah High School, rather than merely being a headcount. Here, students have the opportunity to delve into a diverse array of academic subjects. We continuously tailor our courses in accordance with our philosophy of ‘right student, right course,’ ensuring that students are well-prepared for the opportunities and challenges beyond Sixth Form.
School timing:
Year Group/Week | Monday -Thursday | Friday |
Years 1-13 | 7:15 am to 2:30 pm | 7:15 am to 12:00 pm |
FS 2 | 7:15 am to 11:00 am | 7:15 am to 9:45 am |
FS 1 | 11:00 am to 2:30 pm | 9:45 am to 12:00 pm |
The main channel of communication is through School Voice (SV) and the school’s ERP portal. All parents will be provided with the log in credentials for ERP and must download the School Voice application. The portal and SV must be checked daily every evening to stay updated.
Please ensure your child’s profile and parent contact details are updated. All communication via Email/SMS /SV and are done via Primary Contact as listed in the Portal.
Yes, at Al Diyafah all students are expected to wear the prescribed uniform both for on-campus classes and outside visits. We have a different uniform for the Sixth Form than the rest of the school. Students take pride in wearing their uniform. On P.E days students wear sports uniform matching their House colour. (Uniform vendor link) www.shopatsumeru.com
Attendance is compulsory for all on all school days. A student is marked absent if they fail to attend classes. An absence is only authorized for the valid reasons, as specified in the student planner, confirmed by a signed letter from Parents/Guardians or by submitting a medical letter. All students are expected to have at least 98% attendance rate
Fee can be paid by Cash deposit @ ATM or Bank Transfer;
Account Title | AL DIYAFAH HIGH SCHOOL |
Account Number | 260179020001 |
Bank Address | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Al Mina Road Branch, Dubai. |
IBAN Number | AE680030000260179020001 |
SWIFT Code | ADCBAEAAXXX |
Please email scanned copy of the remittance advise along with Student GR number to ebilling@diyafahschool.com to enable us to track your payment.
We pride ourselves on being a “SMART SCHOOL” over the years and we have invested heavily in IT staffing, IT Infrastructure, Firewall and Broadband and wireless capability across the Campus. Diyafah Schools have been a “Microsoft Showcase School” since 2018. Our staff and students are provided with a Microsoft M365 licenses (upto 5 devices) and 1TB of online space to hold and store materials.
Microsoft M365: Our Policy and Vision of working with MS M365 Teams/OneNote with our students is an integral part of Diyafah culture, which enabled us to successfully switch off during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown with virtual and distance education. Another contributing factor is the ongoing online training of our educators through the Microsoft Educator Center website, (MIEE) Our Staff get Microsoft (MS) certified which led to our certification of Microsoft Showcase School.
Wireless Router/Access Points: Diyafah Schools have invested in RUCKUS, a premium wireless connectivity product and our campus is currently Wireless enabled for Staff and Students to handle all workloads.
BenQ Interactive Flat Panels: Currently we have upgraded our Interactive Boards to BENQ intelligent Flat Panels (IFP) in every classroom which provides unique features for Collaborative Learning. These IFP’s facilitate teachers in preparing, sharing screen, and delivering lessons to achieve real-time collaborative classrooms.
It is mandatory for students from Year 3 upward to carry a laptop (preferred device for school)/ tablet / iPad for lessons daily which must be registered under the School’s BYOD policy. Students caught misusing their devices/accessing restricted materials will be liable for strict action including suspension/expulsion from school. Please refer to our BYOD policy
Diyafah Schools recommend the below detailed specs for a LAPTOP device.
Given the current technology advancements, it would be prudent to buy latest configurations to ensure the device is future compliant for newer applications, as well as fit for any Exams (including Boards) that could possibly get conducted online using the purchased device. From a proctoring standpoint, a laptop is the recommended device for all Exams.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Operating system or higher
RAM: 16 GB or more
Processor: i5 and above.
From a proctoring standpoint: A laptop is the recommended device for all Exams.
Paid Antivirus: Such as Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, McAfee, Norton, etc.
Dsafe – Diyafah safety online -has invested in Fortinet Firewalls which track and monitor all activities. Any instances of misuse or attempts to access restricted materials are swiftly detected and addressed. Students caught misusing their devices/accessing restricted materials will be liable for strict action including suspension/expulsion from school.
Beside this Al Diyafah High School has frequent seminar on Online Bullying and inform students how to manage and surf the web safely.
Health and Safety (H&S) at Diyafah Schools is managed with utmost diligence and care through our Dsafe initiative. We take great pride in our Outstanding rating for H&S, which reflects our commitment to making it an integral part of the Diyafah Culture. The wellbeing of our staff and students is always our top priority, and we go to great lengths to ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Assessment is an integral part of instruction, as it determines whether the goals of education are being met. Paper based assessments will be conducted on campus under the supervision of an invigilator. However, in the event of having to conduct an online assessment, all students are expected to follow the online assessment protocols dictated by the school. From a proctoring standpoint all students to use a laptop (see specification above Q 8) for all assessments.
The programme aims to support our Students to reach their full potential through developing the personal and career related skills that they need to make a positive contribution to their communities and wider society.
What co-curricular activities are available?
Listed below are some of the activities that students can participate/ lead.
Student Council or Prefect Team
Sports Teams or Athletic Clubs
Academic Clubs, Debate Societies & Public speaking ( TEDEd, TEDx)
Editorial and Podcast club
Charity Fundraising Events or Community Service Projects
Cultural or Arts Clubs (e.g., Drama, Music, Art)
Environmental Clubs or Sustainability Initiatives (ADMUN)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Clubs or Competitions
Entrepreneurship Initiatives( Peter Jones )
Leadership Workshops or Training Programs(DofE)
WellBeing and Mindfulness club( InspirED@Diyafah)
The Portal view will currently have the following information:
**Please keep all details on this page updated at all times to ensure you receive all communications
For any queries or assistance related to Parent Portal, please send an email to parentportal@diyafahschool.com and we will respond within ONE WORKING DAY.
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Yes, we have a very active House system. The House point system applies to all students in the school from Year 1-13. Every child is given a House on entry to school, and they will remain a member of this House throughout their time at school. Through this system, core values such as raising aspirations, team spirit, healthy competition and community values are instilled in students.
Sports team / House Captain
Yes, we have a very active House system. The House point system applies to all students in the school from Year 1-13. Every child is given a House on entry to school, and they will remain a member of this House throughout their time at school. Through this system, core values such as raising aspirations, team spirit, healthy competition and community values are instilled in students.
Sports team / House Captain
