We are delighted that you are interested in ISCS Nad Al Sheba, for your child's education. ISCS welcomes students from all nationalities who are able to access the curriculum, and support the positive behaviour policy and ethos of our school.
The admissions cycle for next academic year will open from January of the current academic year, and returning ISCS students looking to book seats for the following academic year, may do so from the month of January as well, of every year.
The academic year will begin in September and end in June/July, consisting of 3 terms, with a winter, spring, and summer break, and school will be closed during all UAE public holidays.
Admission depends on availability of seats, on a first-come, first-served basis, and age of the child. Please refer to the age guidelines for admission, listed below.
Admissions procedures throughout the year:
- Complete the application form online or at the relevant phase reception in the school.
- Submit a copy of your child’s passport copy, copy of each parent’s Emirates ID and most recent school report or (To Whom It May Concern) letter from your child’s current school.
- Upon receipt of the application form your son/daughter will be invited for an entrance exam or interview. Students of FS 1 and FS 2 will be invited to school with their parents for an informal interview.
- Students of Years 1 to 11 will be invited for computerised examination and interviews.
- The registration department, along with the senior leadership team, will test and evaluate applications made throughout the year, on a case by case basis. Admissions will be based upon availability in the year group, school/term, reports, and entrance/CAT4 (Cognitive Ability) test results. All other registration and administrative requirements remain the same as other year groups, and as listed above.
- If your application is successful and your child is offered a place, you will be notified by phone or email, and be invited to complete the rest of the admission formalities.
- The following documentation will be required to secure a place for your child, and must be received within one week of an offer of placement.
Admission Documents
To facilitate the admission of your child with the KHDA, we require that you provide the following documents at the time of admission to accompany the completed application form.
- Copy of the student's most recent report card or ‘Continuity Study Letter’ from the student’s current school.
- Copy of the student's, father and mother’s passports with valid residence visa (for expats).
- Original student's Emirates ID card and copy of it.
- Copy of each parent’s Emirates ID.
- Copy of student's birth certificate.
- Copy of Family Register (for UAE applicants only).
- Copy of student's vaccination certificate.
- 2 recent colour photographs.
- Attested original transfer certificate.
- Attested original end of year school report.
- A non-refundable admission fee of AED 1000 is required to be paid at the time of registration
Note: If the student is registered in any schools following the British curriculum (year system) in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai or outside the UAE, the student will register in our school accordingly for the following academic year.