We strive to ensure that every child achieves their full potential in every aspect of school life.
Safa Community School’s admissions policy considers all children. Families are welcome to apply to Safa Community School regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender or religion. Safa Community School is a truly inclusive, National Curriculum school.
Enquire
The Registrar is available to answer any individual queries regarding admissions.
Book A Tour
Schedule your school tour online or call 04 385 1810.
Enrol Online
Enrol online by filling out our online application form.
SCHOOL TIMINGS
See detailed school timings for each year group.
academic calendar
Start and end dates for each Term and important holidays.
Age placement guide
Dubai’s regulatory guideline to refer which year group corresponds to your child’s age.
The application fee of AED 500 is:
Overseas Families
For families coming from overseas, Dubai residency visas, Emirates ID’s are not required at the time of application but must be submitted to SCS once available. If these are in process, please provide a copy of the relevant application form in the meantime.
For children coming from overseas and other Emirates, a transfer certificate provided for the student is required at the time of joining SCS, but not at the time of application. Contact the registrar if you have any queries.
Please note that application does not guarantee your child a place. Applicants to Safa Community School are advised to regularly contact the Registrar to discuss the status of their application.
At Safa Community School, our assessments take into consideration the whole child. We observe communication skills, social development, behaviour, attitude, manners, and physical development – both large and small motor control and academic levels. We are also interested in specific talents in any field – musical, sporting or artistic, as well as academic.
Whenever possible we aim to interview every child and their parents prior to entry and each child must take an age related placement test to ensure that they are ready for the high quality education on offer at Safa Community School.
FOUNDATION 1
Assessments are not required although a recent Nursery report is requested, all new starters are also invited for playdates, where our staff make observations to inform class placements.
FOUNDATION 2
Assessments are based primarily on observation of the child at play, engaging her/him in conversation. We observe children at play looking at physical development and body awareness.
YEARS 1 – 6
Assessments involve basic mathematics, reading and writing. The child is also asked to tell the assessor about him/herself and to engage in general conversation appropriate to his/her age. Any documents such as previous reports, awards, or other indications of a special interest or talent will be welcomed by the assessor to assist in forming a more complete picture of your child.
SECONDARY
Students are baselined at admissions prior to entry into the school and will sit a computerized assessment. We take our time to allow us to get to know your child and assessments will normally take 30-60 minutes. All assessments are conducted either individually or in the form of a small group to ensure that it is a relaxed, stress-free experience.
Children with a range of complex needs, who are unable to access their year group assessments, will spend some time in a classroom to ensure the environment can be adapted to suit their needs. Accessible assessments, and/or observations will determine the level of support required.
Parents will also be invited to speak to the Inclusion and Pastoral Heads to paint a full picture of the child’s needs. A bespoke transition plan will be available, where it is deemed necessary.
All assessment documents, results and assessor’s comments remain the property of Safa Community School. After the assessment, you will be contacted within a week by the Registrar who will inform you whether Safa Community School are able to offer a place. Once offered, parents are requested to pay security deposits within 7 days, as per KHDA guidelines. Safa Community School admits pupils in line with the Dubai Ministry regulations and the Safa Community School’s admission policy.
Every student is required by UAE Ministry of Education Law to produce a transfer certificate from their last school. This is strictly enforced and failure to produce a properly completed certificate, or a legally binding undertaking to produce all the necessary documentation, will result in your child’s place being withdrawn.
Please discuss your child’s transfer certificate requirements with the Registrar as your country of origin and last school is taken into consideration.
The Certificate must be on official school letterhead and must contain the following information:
Children coming from countries other than EU and GCC countries should have the original Transfer Certificate (TC) attested by:
SCS is a community committed to Inclusion, where personalised learning puts the child at the heart of the curriculum. We follow the well-being model to ensure that each child is supported emotionally and socially as well as academically. For further information please see our inclusion policy.
KHDA guide for parents to better understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
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