GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi

Admissions Process

Step 1

To begin the application process, please complete our application form through the Enrol Online Page.

Before accessing this page, please read the following guidelines providing simple instructions regarding the application process.

Step 2

Once you have completed the online application, you will receive an Enquiry number, and a link to upload the required documents.

Please upload scanned pdf copies of the following mandatory documents.

• Child’s passport
• 1 recent passport photo (jpeg format)
• Child's Emirates ID (if available)

Please note: We will not be able to process your application if the documents are not uploaded in pdf format.

Step 3

After completing Steps 1-2, you will be notified of the next steps through email or phone call. Please ensure to enter a valid email address and telephone number when completing the application form.

Terms and Conditions

Previous Schooling

All new students must provide official documentation of previous school experience and report cards. All documents must be provided in English. The school may request certification of translation from the Consulate of the country in which the student last studied to meet admission requirements.

Transfer Certificate and Attestations for Overseas Applicants

All students in Years 1 and above must submit a Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate at the point of enrollment or before the student's first day of school. Without it, the student's start date will be delayed as this is a mandatory requirement from the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC).

The Transfer Certificate should clearly state to which grade or year the student was promoted to at the end of the previous year or the grade/year in which the student is currently enrolled (if enrolling mid-year). The Transfer Certificate should be in English or Arabic, and must be stamped by the School and signed by the School Principal or Vice Principal, and attested. Please click on the link below to view a sample.

Attestations and stamp requirements are dependent on the school location from which you are transferring. Please find your school's location in below table to determine the necessary stamping authority.

Please note: An online enquiry does not automatically guarantee your child a seat. The school has the right to reject applications if the documents are not complete.

Enrol Online

• Admissions for the academic year are open for all year groups.
• Please note that grade is not equal to year and refer to the table shown below.
• To proceed with the online registration process, you must select the "Continue to Registration" button and fill in the mandatory fields.
• Once you do that, you will receive an automated reply via email with an SR number. This is an active link asking you to complete the application and upload all requested documents.
• Any incomplete or incorrect application (i.e. changing the birth year of the child) without the above mentioned documents will not be processed and the student will not be invited for an assessment.

An online enquiry/registration does not automatically guarantee placement.