Delta English School

Admission to DES has been regarded as being competitive from the very beginning. The Admission & Review Committee (ARC) takes into consideration the applicant’s grade transcript from the previous school, demonstrated commitment to his/her school community, extracurricular or community activities, honours and awards, exceptional personal talents and other pertinent information. ARC is careful in its admissions selection not to ascribe too much value to any single metric, such as our admission standardized assessment, rank in class, or grade point average, to assess your child’s preparedness and potential.

ARC comprises of a select number of eminent faculty members from various departments and top administration representatives. These individuals read each applicant’s portfolio and make independent assessments that take into consideration a wide range of criteria so that no applicant’s strengths will go unrecognized or unappreciated. This admission system has resulted in creating DES classes that are motivated, energetic, and successful. We have achieved an 80% and higher class average and a 99% passing rate across all our grade levels thus placing our students in the top 10th percentile in the nation.

We seek to create, on our campus, a rich learning environment in which your child will meet individuals whose life experiences and world views differ significantly. We honour the belief that an educated person is one who is at home in many different environments, at ease among people from many different cultures, and willing to test his or her views against those of others. By selecting a wide range of applicants of varying potential, our admission process brands the learning environment at DES and thus increases the value of Delta education for you and your child.

The DES application comes in two parts - Part I (Registration) and Part II (Admission). It is handled solely by the Office of the Registrar who will receive and process the necessary paper work before granting admission to any prospective applicant.

Age Criteria

• Admission to KG I : Applicant must be 4 years of age on or before the 31st of July of that academic year
• Admission to KG II : Applicant must be 5 years of age on or before the 31st of July of that academic year
• Admission to Grade I : Applicant must be 6 years of age on or before the 31st of July of that academic year

Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates are required for applicants seeking admission to KG I, KG II, and Grade I.

For applicants whose place of birth is outside UAE

Birth Certificate should be attested by the Consulate General of the respective country in UAE.

For applicants whose place of birth is outside UAE and Birth Certificate is in a language other than English

Applicants should obtain a true copy of the Birth Certificate in English which should be duly attested by the Consulate General of the respective country in UAE.

For applicants whose place of birth is UAE or any other AGCC countries (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar)

Birth Certificate issued in Arabic / English by the governing department of these countries are valid. Under such cases, attestation by the Consulate General of the respective country in UAE is not required.

Online Application

Kindergarten 1 applicants will undergo the Direct Admission Program due to the limited seat availability. The following information is applicable to those who are applying to Kindergarten 1.

Terms and Conditions

Admission Application and all necessary attachments can be completed online. Application with out applicable payment will not be considered.

Transfer Certificate(TC) / School Leaving Certificate(SLC)is compulsary for all Kindergarten 2 applicants seeking admission after the 15th of June. The time period between formal withdrawal from the last institution attended and the date of admission at DES should not exceed 30 days.

Admission process will not be complete until the necessary attachments and payments have been completed.

Information furnished in the Admission Application form should exactly match as it is in the passport.

DES management reserves the right to accept or deny any admission with out any reason and all admissions to DES are subjected to approval by the Ministry of Education, UAE.

Applicants who are on UAE Visit/Transit Visa can still complete the application online. However the final admission process status will depend on their status of residency visa at the time of finalization of admission process.

Checklist for Admission Application Stage

Have all the following items available and handy for successful completion of the Candidate Profile and subsequent completion of the admission phase checklist items. The presented list below may change according to the specific situation of each candidate

Testing & Assessment

Applicants For KG I

Knowledge and Skills Assessment (KSA)

In order to qualify for admission, applicants must first undergo a Knowledge and Skills Assessment (KSA) conducted by the Kindergarten Academic Coordinators. This session will thoroughly evaluate the applicant on various facets concerning social, physical, and pre-academic skill development and is offered by the Measurement & Evaluation Center (a division of the Office of the Registrar). The date, time and venue for KSA will be communicated to the applicant through the Office of the Registrar. Successful applicants will be required to complete the admission process immediately and secure their seat as seats are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Applicants for KG II and Above

Pre-Admission Clearance Examination (PACE)

All applicants for KG II and above must undergo a Pre-Admission Clearance Examination (PACE) which will be held at DES campus on a specific schedule. This exam is intended to test the applicant’s proficiency and knowledge for the grade level for which he / she is seeking admission. PACE will only cover English and Mathematics and is offered by the Measurement & Evaluation Center (a division of the Office of the Registrar). The date, time and venue for PACE will be will be communicated to the applicant through the Office of the Registrar. Applicants are required to attain the Minimum Passing Score (MPS) in PACE in order to be eligible for admission. The MPS for PACE will be 50% across all grade levels for all courses tested.

Personal Interview

Applicants who attain MPS or higher in PACE will be contacted to attend a personal interview conducted by the Admission & Review Committee (ARC). The interview will enable ARC to get a better sense of the applicant on a personal basis. The date, time, and venue for the personal interview will be intimated to the applicant through the Office of the Registrar.

Based on the PACE and interview results, qualified applicants will be notified via online communication and telephone. Successful applicants will be required to complete the admission process immediately and secure their seat as seats are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Admission Acceptance

If admitted, the candidate will receive an Admission Offer Letter (AOL), which you must sign and submit as well as complete the stated requisites (with the exception of Freshmen Orientation and Academic Advising) within seven (7) days from the offer date. Freshment Orientation and Academic Advising can be completed even after the AOL expiration.

Failure to accept the AOL and complete the stated requisites (with the exception of Freshmen Orientation and Academic Advising) by the deadline will cause the candidate's AOL to expire, at which time you will then be required to submit a new admission application (if you still wish to continue seeking admission at Delta English School). Candidates who are not granted admission will be notified by the Office of Admissions. Candidates who did not accept their AOLs before expiration or who were not granted admission into Delta English School will not have their application fees refunded under any circumstance.

Although Delta English School's Office of Admissions strives to remain up-to-date on its admission policies, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education rules are subject to change without notice; therefore we ask for your support, should you be required to submit additional documentation.

Checklist for Admission Accept Stage

The following items have to be addressed for successful completion of the Admission Accept Stage.