Frequently Asked Questions

Maarif International Schools of The Gambia is a private international institution operating under the Turkish Maarif Foundation, providing holistic education from early childhood through secondary levels.

Yes, Maarif Schools combine internationally recognized frameworks such as the Cambridge International Curriculum with local educational standards approved by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

Yes, our holistic curriculum includes structured instruction in Visual Arts, Music, and Physical Education, as well as inter-house sports and co-curricular clubs.

We accept students across three main educational levels: Kindergarten (Early Childhood), Primary School, and Secondary School.

Yes, early registration guarantees priority placement, flexible fee payment plans, and access to orientation schedules before the academic term starts.

We maintain a secure, gated campus with dedicated security personnel, child safeguarding policies, and close teacher mentorship to ensure a safe learning environment.

Our campus is located in The Gambia. You can find detailed directions and map locations on our Contact Us page.

English is our primary language of instruction. Additionally, we provide comprehensive language learning programs in French, Arabic, and Turkish.

Parents can apply online by visiting the Admissions Open / Pre-Registration page on our portal or by visiting the campus administrative office in person.

We accept students across three main educational levels: Kindergarten (Early Childhood), Primary School, and Secondary School.

We utilize dedicated school management tools (such as EduPage) alongside regular termly report cards and parent-teacher consultations to share updates on student attendance, performance, and conduct.