Head of School

Welcome to The Democratic School! Here you will find a community of children and adults that is vibrant with creativity, discovery, and purpose. Each person in this community has a narrative that contributes to the overall fabric making the democratic school special.
It is my great privilege to serve as Head of School. I have the pleasure of participating in the learning conversations that are happening all over the campus. All our learners are engaged and lend a voice to what happens here each day.
Piaget once said, “Play is the work of childhood.” While The Democratic School offers the finest academic preparation in the area, it is also evident that there is joy in the hearts of these children. Our learners lean into their challenges with determination and passion. When you step onto campus, you will feel children empowered in their learning while carefully supported in their social-emotional growth and development.
Whether you are a current family or a family considering our institution, I look forward to getting to know your experience and how The Democratic School can be a part of your family’s future.

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Umar Farooq Mufti

The Democratic School is a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that The Democratic School believes is important for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org